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Step 1
Pick a frame that wraps around your head. Starting with the right frame is of the utmost importance for cycling and any sport. Especially if you are a mountain biker, you will want to have a frame that blocks dirt and debris from entering the eye.
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Step 2
Look for a frame that has ventilation at the top and a sweat bar to block sweat and moisture from building inside the sunglasses and fogging your field of vision.
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Step 3
Make sure that the UV protection is 100 percent and look for polarized rather than non-polarized options. Sunglasses should give some indication if they are polarized unless the brand offers all sunglass models polarized.
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Step 4
Look for photochromic lenses if you will be biking primarily off road. Photochromic lenses change hue depending on the light conditions and will accommodate shady and sunny areas along the trail.
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Step 5
Choose a brown or amber lens for better visibility in bright conditions where you need greater contrast to spot rocks, roots and other objects while biking.
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Step 6
Choose a yellow lens for low-light or overcast conditions to block blue light and decrease glare.
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Step 7
Look for scratch-resistant lenses that will allow for some road debris without getting damaged or decreasing visibility.
