LENS TECHNOLOGY

SHIMANO LENSES ARE ENGINEERED TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS: OURS.

POLYCARBONATE LENS

COATING APPLICATIONS OLEOPHOBIC COATING or HYDROPHOBIC COATING ANTI-SCRATCH POLYAMIDE or POLYCARBONATE LENS ANTI-SCRATCH OLEOPHOBIC COATING or HYDROPHOBIC COATING

MULTICOATED LENS

SHIMANO lenses feature a polyamide (PA) or polycarbonate (PC) substrate for superior impact resistance, reduced weight, and performance in a wide range of temperatures.

Full UV400 anti-scratch coatings ensure a clear view under all conditions. All SHIMANO one-piece lenses feature decentered optics to provide distortion-free vision that reduces eye fatigue.

IMPACT TESTED

IMPACT TESTED

We impact test lenses to anticipate real world riding conditions to ensure that our lenses withstand and protect against small incoming obstacles, such as insects, branches, and pebbles.

HYDROPHOBIC TECHNOLOGY

OLEOPHOBIC HYDROPHOBIC NON-HYDROPHOBIC

REPELLENT COATINGS

Oleophobic coatings repel oils and water to help keep lenses clearer and cleaner. This coating also reduces fingerprint smudges and lens stains.
*S-PHYRE exclusive coating

All SHIMANO eyewear lenses have hydrophobic coatings on both sides to help rain, sweat, and splashes roll off for a clearer view.
*Not used with S-PHYRE eyewear

ARLT2

RX TECHNOLOGY

Our new AEROLITE makes it simple to add a prescription lens to your cycling eyewear. The frame was codeveloped with RX-CLIP to attach quickly and securely over the adjustable nose piece.

PHOTOCHROMIC LENS

Photochromic (PH) lenses automatically change visible light transmission percentages when exposed to UV light, so riders don't need to stop and swap lenses when light conditions change. When the surroundings are dark, the lenses are almost clear. When it's bright, the lenses turn a darker hue.

LENS TECHNOLOGY
8 SECONDS: Transition from lightest to darkest hue >
< Transition from darkest to lightest hue: 35 SECONDS

LENS LINEUP CHART

  • Sunny
  • Partly Cloudy
  • Cloudy

RIDESCAPE LENS

LENS NAME LIGHT TRANSMISSION FILTER
RIDESCAPE ES 13% N3

EXTRA SUNNY: Tuned for extreme sunny conditions, it enhances vision in bright light so you can spot changes in the texture of the road surfaces.

LENS NAME LIGHT TRANSMISSION FILTER
RIDESCAPE HC 13% N3

HIGH-CONTRAST: Tuned to filter out harsh asphalt glare to improve contrast, sharpen details, and offer clearer vision for confident daily riding.

LENS NAME LIGHT TRANSMISSION FILTER
RIDESCAPE RD 21% N2

ALL-AROUND ROAD: Tuned for road cyclists riding under sunny and clear conditions. Enhances specific colors to help cyclists clearly spot road hazards and changes in the road texture from afar.

LENS NAME LIGHT TRANSMISSION FILTER
RIDESCAPE GR 21% N2

GRAVEL/MULTI-SURFACES: Tuned for a wide range of surface conditions and to highlight subtle transitions from pavement to gravel to dirt.

LENS NAME LIGHT TRANSMISSION FILTER
RIDESCAPE OR 35% N2

OFF-ROAD/TRAIL: Tuned for riding in and out of the shade, over roots and rocks and maneuvering over an array of dirt conditions. Sharpens visual awareness so you can see clearer and react quicker.

PHOTOCHROMIC LENS

LENS NAME LIGHT TRANSMISSION FILTER
Photochromic gray 17-85% F0→F3

The optimal lens for changing light conditions. Lenses are light gray in low-light situations and turn dark gray in full sun, preserving natural hues in sunny to cloudy weather.

SPARE LENS

LENS NAME LIGHT TRANSMISSION FILTER
RIDESCAPE CL 82% N0

CLOUDY/LOW LIGHT: Tuned for cloudy, rainy days and nighttime riding. Enhances vision in low-light conditions by allowing more light in and reduces oncoming headlight glare with an anti-reflection coating.

LENS NAME LIGHT TRANSMISSION FILTER
Clear 90.7% N0

Clear lenses protect the eyes from wind and dust with a non-tinted, natural view. Ideal for bad weather, dawn, dusk, and night rides, as well as on dark and heavily wooded trails.