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Description
Key Features:
- Clarity: Contrast-enhancing lens technology helps identify hazards and adapt to changes in terrain and light conditions
- Stability: C Half-framed design for stability, clear view of the trail and lens interchangeability
- Versatility: Removable security strap for wearing around the neck
Features
Details and Materials
Details:
- Made with injection moulded Grilamid for strength and flexibility
- Removable security strap for wearing around the neck
- One-piece shield lens for improved field of vision
- Military-grade anti-fogging and anti-scratch finish on lenses
- Water-repellent hydrophobic coating
- Two-point snap lock hinges
- Interchangeable high-grip nose pieces for different fits
- MEGOL™ arm grippers improve stability and grip even when wet
- Includes a clear lens for low light conditions
- Comes in a soft microfiber pouch and a hardshell case
- Weight: 32g
Light transmission:
- Bronze lens: 12%
- Purple green lens: 15%
- Black mirror lens: 10%
- Clear lens: 100%
Materials:
- Frame - Grilamid TR90
- Grippers - MEGOL™
- Lens - Polycarbonate
- Strap - Polyester
| A | B | C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 31 | 148 | |
| 2.3 | 1.2 | 5.8 |
HELP WITH MEASURING
HELP WITH MEASURING
A Height
B Nose
C Width
Q&A
View questionsCare instructions
- Keep out of high intensity heat areas (i.e. car dashboard). For the best possible vision make sure to clean the lenses regularly with the provided microfibre bag. Protect lens coatings by using the protective case.
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Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jp17 from
great product
I bought these to reduce eye fatigue on early morning rides. They are a great design and very well made. The fit is good and I especially like the frameless bottom of the lens and strap to allow the glasses to hang around your neck when not on your face. I bought the brown model and the lens, while reflective isn't too over the top for me.
Would recommend. I've found my eyes aren't getting so tired when riding especially from glancing side sunshine. Yet to try them mountain biking but I'm sure they will be great for longer rides too.
Date published: 2021-04-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Benaclarke from
I love these glasses
I love these glasses. I was a little sceptical as to how they’d look as they’re bigger than any glasses I’ve worn before, but when I put them on to cycle, I was so pleased I didn’t go with regular frames. The visibility is excellent, the fit is very comfortable and I barely noticed they were on when riding. They stay in place throughout my rides - so much so when I crashed a few weeks ago (nothing to do with visibility!), they didn’t move off my face (I broke my collarbone so it was a pretty big hit!).
The glasses look great on, they’re super lightweight and my face stayed cool throughout my ride - I live in Dubai so that’s important! Having a clear lens as an extra is great too as the hit summer means I’ll be doing a lot of night rides, so the clear lens is great to have.
Date published: 2021-05-31
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Niemand from
Two Sunglasses for the price of one
I love these for two reasons:
1. The glasses themselves are great - I got the pink lens ones (because they were the cheapest) and they are perfect for riding right now where I am in Canada. Impressive clarity, great fit and the anti-fog works great. I even like the neck thingy......I can't say they are the best looking sunglasses I've ever had but then I'm not the best looking cyclist on the trails round here.
2. I have pair of an earlier model Rapha sunglass but the nose bridge is broken. Looking at the detailed photos of these I thought there was a chance that the bridge on the Explore Sunglasses would fit my old frames....And lo and behold it does. So an added bonus of getting these is I can now use my older pair a lot more comfortably
Date published: 2023-02-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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Marissa from
LOVE these glasses!!!
I got these glasses and then every girl I ride with got these glasses! They are so functional on the bike and perfect shading, but are not too large so easy to slip in your back pocket when you're done riding. I really love these, well worth the price!
Date published: 2021-05-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
EggSan from
Great glasses
They offer excellent light and wind protection, my eyes definitely feel less fatigued. The frameless design offers great visibility of the road. Very comfortable and great fit, they don't slide down the nose. Highly recommend.
Date published: 2021-06-14
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Buddyguy from
Great glasses, dots at the top are distracting
Great lenses, stay fog free and the objects stayed clear even in the woods. Dots on the top were distracting when I was in the drops. Included clear lense is great, easy enough to swap for cloudy days. Not sure what you would change so you still get the anti-fog without some weird obstruction on the lenses.
Date published: 2021-04-19
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Moorsey from
Fantastic styling and great clarity
Bought these to compare to some jawbreakers I bought at the same time. Having previously owned jawbreakers and loved them I thought i would end up with the Oakleys. However comparing the two I much preferred the style of the explores which, with the safety cord and additional clear lens won the showdown. The jawbreakers did sit better and moved less on rides hence the 1star loss. The explores have been fantastically clear, light and comfortable on rides, the safety cord is a major bonus as I was always dropping glasses when stopping mid ride. Great rapha style and quality as always, highly recommended.
Date published: 2022-04-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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SarahH from
Great lenses.
Always used Oakleys but thought I’d give these a try, very impressed with the lenses, clear vision with the right amount of tint, good glare reduction. Comfortable fit pretty light and look well made. Extra clear lens is a welcome addition. So far so good.
Date published: 2021-04-25
I bought a older version of this shades. (Explore Glasses Violet/Bronze Lens) I love them and have housed them quite a bit, unfortunately I have since lost the rubbery nose peace. Is there a way to get a spare? Thank you
We do offer spare nose pieces online now! Please use the word "spares" in the search bar when on the Rapha.cc website and you'll be able to scroll through the selection to find the Explore model. I do hope this helps!
Date published: 2024-08-15
What is the arm length on your EXPLORE GLASSES?
The temples/arms themselves from hinge to tip are 117mm. However the overall length of the Explore frame is 161 mm.
Date published: 2024-07-18
I love the look of the Explore Glasses, but I don't understand if it's only two options of lenses or four. When I read in the Q&A it seems to be four... Anyhow, I would like a lens that increases the contrast. Which one should I choose? Kind regards /A
I can confirm that the Explore glasses are provided with one tinted lens which employs contrast-enhancing lens technology, as well as one clear lens that would be better suited to very low light conditions.
The currently available options are dark navy frames with a purple-green lens that has 15% light transmission, while the brown frames have a black mirror lens with 10% light transmission.
Date published: 2024-06-14
Can we please get a spare lens purchase option? I love these glasses but my bright light lens is in need of replacement after +2 years of regular use.
Unfortunately, we do not have a plan to offer a replacement lens for this item in the near future. Please contact our customer service team with your order detail. they will advise another options if they have.
Date published: 2024-09-05
Does the crash repair service cover a lens failure? Went to take my glasses off as they were steamed up and the leg came away in my hand. No crash, light use and just a brittle or flawed design. Very disappointing.
Eyewear is not included in our repair program, however, we welcome you to send us an email with your order number and some photos of the damage so that we can look into a way to assist you further.
Date published: 2024-04-23
How are the lenses that come with the olive green frames? Are they good for bright sun?
This color features the bronze lenses with 12% light transmission.
The Black mirror lens is best for bright sun but these will also function well as a lens for bright conditions.
Date published: 2023-05-22
The site doesn’t list a transmission rate for the pink lens that comes with the teal frame. Can you provide that please?
The light transmission for the Rose Lens is 25%.
Date published: 2024-04-23
Does the Pale Green/Teal colorway come with a spare clear lens? The other colors show a photo with a clear lens, but not this one. Thanks!
Yes, each pair comes with a clear lens in addition to the colored/shaded lens.
Date published: 2023-01-27
Thank you for your request. We’ll contact you when your Explore Glasses is available.