Over the weekend, Tadej Pogačar asserted his dominance but once more and soloed to a record-setting fourth victory at Strade Bianche. The reigning World Champion confirmed that he’s in control with one other decisive victory on Tuscany’s notorious pale gravel roads. And, he — together with the remainder of the UAE workforce — did it in Scicon Sports activities’ newest biking sun shades, the Aeroshade 2.0 Titanium.
Scicon’s new Aeroshade 2.0 Titanium sun shades launched simply a few days in the past, and it actually didn’t take lengthy for them to land on the rostrum with Tadej in 1st and UAE teammate Isaac Del Toro in third. To be truthful, Tadej Pogačar in all probability may have raced in some fuel station sun shades and nonetheless gained, however high-quality efficiency eyewear was seemingly an enormous profit in his record-breaking effort final Saturday.
Aeroshade 2.0 Titanium Particulars
The brand new Aeroshade 2.0 Titanium is an up to date and refined model of the model’s longstanding Aeroshade sun shades, which have been a staple within the professional peloton since they got here out in 2020. The two.0 Titanium builds on that basis and evolves with superior supplies, a revised body design, built-in micro-ventilation ports, and Scicon’s signature daring aesthetics.
Because the title suggests, one of many major updates to the Aeroshade 2.0 Titanium is the transfer to titanium temples. Famend for its sturdiness, the temples on these new glasses are crafted from a stable titanium rod that’s undergone “greater than 20 precision manufacturing steps.” Based on Scicon, “each element is engineered to ship managed flexibility, lasting consolation, and uncompromising race-level efficiency.”
Moreover, Scicon states that the entrance body has been redesigned with a extra trendy, streamlined form to precise a daring, up to date look. This new form additionally integrates “micro air flow ports to enhance airflow and scale back fogging throughout intense efforts.” On high of that, new Flexifit 2.0 nosepads are reportedly each tender and extremely adaptable, conforming to various face shapes, whereas the Horizon Adapt top adjustment system permits the rider to optimize the sphere of view.
The Aeroshade 2.0 Titanium sun shades include Scicon’s Hello-Distinction mirrored or photochromic cylindrical lenses. They’re supplied in a variety of base tints and reflective coatings, with various filter classes and VLT percentages to go well with totally different wants, preferences, and light-weight circumstances. Based on Scicon, “the Hello-Distinction expertise enhances particulars in low-visibility circumstances, improves terrain definition, amplifies distinction whereas sustaining a impartial colour profile, and reduces eye fatigue throughout lengthy rides.” The lenses are additionally coated with a Nanotech hydrophobic and oleophobic coating to shed water and oils and keep clear imaginative and prescient.
The Aeroshade 2.0 Titanium is appropriate with Scicon’s AC028 optical insert. The glasses include a spare lens, a microfiber bag, and a protecting arduous case, which apparently converts right into a saddle bag.
Tech Particulars
Medical-grade titanium temples
Panorama Arch body design
Excessive-impact resistant
Horizon Adapt height-adjustable nostril pad
Interchangeable single-shield lens
FlexiFit 2.0 adjustable nostril pad
Tactigrip temple suggestions, versatile, adjustable
Laser lens etching
Suitable AC028 Optical Insert
Wide selection of lens colours and alternative choices
Lens and Body Specs
Lens width: 138 mm
Lens top: 58 mm
Lens form: Cylindrical, 6-base curve
Body width: 144 mm
Temple size: 130 mm
Weight: 40 grams
Pricing and Availability
The brand new Aeroshade 2.0 Titanium sun shades retail for $265 with Hello-Distinction lenses, or $295 with the tint-adjusting photochomic lens. They’re accessible now by the Scicon Sports activities web site. And should you place one of many first 200 orders, you’ll obtain a softcover copy of the Tadej Pogačar Triple Crown Photobook, valued at $99.
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