{"id":243595,"date":"2026-05-15T20:13:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T20:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/15\/leatts-rideviz-pro-sunglasses-offer-great-stability-and-excellent-photochromic-lenses-review\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T20:13:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T20:13:38","slug":"leatts-rideviz-pro-sunglasses-offer-great-stability-and-excellent-photochromic-lenses-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/15\/leatts-rideviz-pro-sunglasses-offer-great-stability-and-excellent-photochromic-lenses-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Leatt\u2019s RideViz Pro Sunglasses Offer Great Stability and Excellent Photochromic Lenses: Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Last summer at Crankworx Whistler, Leatt was showing off a new line of <a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/best-cycling-sunglasses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cycling eyewear,<\/a> including the RideViz Pro sunglasses. I got my hands on a pair for testing, which featured an optional photochromic lens. With a full-frame design and a large-coverage lens, these shades are made for mountain biking, but can easily work for any genre of cycling. <\/p>\n<p>I rode with the <a href=\"https:\/\/backcountry.tnu8.net\/c\/2227671\/358742\/5311?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.backcountry.com%2Fleatt-ride-viz-pro-sunglasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leatt RideViz Pro sunglasses<\/a> from mid-summer to early winter, then again this spring. Between the fantastic performance from the photochromic lens, their excellent resistance to condensation, and their comfortable and secure fit, I&#8217;ve found the RideViz Pro to be a top-notch pair of sunglasses that perform well in any conditions. I was particularly happy to find the lens lived up to its claims, offering a wide visible light transmission (VLT) range with reasonably fast transitions.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rideviz-pro-sunglasses-construction-features\">RideViz Pro Sunglasses \u2013 Construction Features<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leatt-RideViz-Pro-sunglasses-front.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leatt-RideViz-Pro-sunglasses-front.jpg\" alt=\"Leatt RideViz Pro sunglasses, front\" class=\"wp-image-413655 first-image\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>The RideViz Pro frames are built with a Biopolymer material with soft anti-slip rubber temple inserts and adjustable nose pieces. The frame of these lightweight sunglasses is essentially built around their lens. The upper frame, lower frame, and arms are all separate pieces that clip onto the lens.<\/p>\n<p>The RideViz Pro features a cylindrical lens, which is designed to minimize visual distortion. Cylindrical lenses are flatter (vs. the dual-curved Toric lenses found on other Leatt sunglasses), so they don&#8217;t sit quite as close to your face and allow for plenty of airflow.<\/p>\n<p>The RideViz Pro\u2019s lenses are 60mm tall. They offer an expansive vertical field of view, which is meant to work well for aggressive riding positions, with a pronounced wraparound shape that helps ensure good peripheral visibility.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leatt-RideViz-Pro-sunglasses-inside.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leatt-RideViz-Pro-sunglasses-inside.jpg\" alt=\"Leatt RideViz Pro sunglasses, inside\" class=\"wp-image-413657\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>Two sizes of the RideViz Pro sunglasses are available. Small frames, intended for small or medium faces, measure 135mm wide with a 20mm bridge width and 130mm temple length. For medium and large faces, the large RideViz Pro frames and lenses are 145mm wide, with the same bridge width and temple length as the small size.<\/p>\n<p>The two sizes even get unique lenses with different curvatures. The large size uses a Base 6 lens, while the small has a Base 7 curvature.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leatt-RideViz-Pro-sunglasses-on-scale.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leatt-RideViz-Pro-sunglasses-on-scale.jpg\" alt=\"Leatt RideViz Pro sunglasses, on scale\" class=\"wp-image-413659\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>The small RideViz Pro sunglasses weighed in at 34g on my scale. Interestingly, Jeremy has a pair in size large, and they weigh 34 grams, too.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lenses\">Lenses<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leatt-RideViz-Pro-sunglasses-SF-happy-climb.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leatt-RideViz-Pro-sunglasses-SF-happy-climb.jpg\" alt=\"Leatt RideViz Pro sunglasses, SF, Happy climb\" class=\"wp-image-413660\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>All available lenses for the RideViz Pro sunglasses are interchangeable, polycarbonate lenses. Following Leatt\u2019s ethos of keeping riders as safe as possible, the lenses are impact-tested to ANSI Z87.1 standards. There are four lens options offered with the RideViz Pros:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Iriz<\/strong> lenses feature a mirror coating to reduce glare and protect your eyes from bright light.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cryztal<\/strong> lenses enhance contrast to sharpen details and separate colors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cryztal Iriz<\/strong> lenses offer both contrast enhancement and an anti-glare mirrored coating.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Photochromic <\/strong>lenses automatically tint according to light conditions. Leatt\u2019s lens offers an impressive range of 25% to 90% VLT (90% achieves nearly clear status  \u2014 Leatt\u2019s clear lens is listed at 91% VLT).\u00a0These photochromic lenses also respond very quickly to changing light conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All RideViz Pro sunglasses come with your choice of lens and a spare Cryztal Rose lens (except the photochromic models). Leatt says their timeline for availability of spare lenses is TBD, so buyers will have to choose from the stock frame\/lens combos for now.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leatt-RideViz-Pro-sunglasses-side.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leatt-RideViz-Pro-sunglasses-side.jpg\" alt=\"Leatt RideViz Pro sunglasses, side\" class=\"wp-image-413664\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>The RideViz Pro sunglasses come in seven frame color options: Clear, Black, Grey, White, Neon Yellow, White\/Black, and Satin Black. Prices range from $153 to $186, depending on lens choice, and each pair comes with a soft bag. \u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ride-impressions-fit-and-helmet-compatibility\">Ride Impressions &#8211; Fit and Helmet Compatibility<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leatt-RideViz-Pro-sunglasses-mid-tint.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leatt-RideViz-Pro-sunglasses-mid-tint.jpg\" alt=\"Leatt RideViz Pro sunglasses, mid tint\" class=\"wp-image-413658\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>I have a smaller head, so I am wearing the small RideViz Pro sunglasses. The width of the small is perfect for me; the arms are snug but comfortable, and the frames aren\u2019t excessively wide, which can be a problem with many of today&#8217;s large coverage riding shades. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The RideViz Pros\u2019 field of view is very good all around. The tall lenses do offer excellent top and bottom visibility, and the glasses\u2019 wraparound shape puts the sides of the frames almost completely out of view. Even pushed right up my nose, the RideViz Pros\u2019 frames don\u2019t sit too close to my cheeks or forehead, leaving room for airflow all around.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leatt-RideViz-Pro-sunglasses-SF-rock.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leatt-RideViz-Pro-sunglasses-SF-rock.jpg\" alt=\"Leatt RideViz Pro sunglasses, SF, rock\" class=\"wp-image-413661\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>The RideViz Pros fit with some of my open-faced MTB helmets, but not all. I have a shallow head, and while the top of the frame is only slightly curved on these glasses, it sits high enough on my forehead to interfere with my deeper-fitting helmets.<\/p>\n<p>My Oakley DRT5, Abus MoDrop, and new POC Cularis Pure helmets all fit fine with these sunglasses. My POC Tectal and Kortal lids were both too deep at the forehead, and my Endura MT500 fits too narrow at the sides for the sunglasses\u2019 arms. Helmet interference will vary from person to person and helmet to helmet. Jeremy says he has worn these sunglasses with all of his half-shell helmets (six different models) without issue.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-photochromic-lens\">Photochromic Lens<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leatt-RideViz-Pro-sunglasses-front-angle.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leatt-RideViz-Pro-sunglasses-front-angle.jpg\" alt=\"Leatt RideViz Pro sunglasses, front angle\" class=\"wp-image-413656\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>The RideViz Pros I  have been testing came with Leatt\u2019s photochromic lens, which I would be my recommendation. The lens meets Leatt\u2019s claims of offering a vast transmission range and transitioning quickly from clear to fully tinted and back again.<\/p>\n<p>When there\u2019s no sunlight, the photochromic lens stays totally clear. Riding these sunglasses in rainy, dim conditions, there\u2019s no noticeable difference between the photochromic lens and any other clear lens. It doesn\u2019t take much light to activate the tint, though. As conditions get brighter, they automatically get darker in response.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leatt-RideViz-Pro-sunglasses-DRT5-dark.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leatt-RideViz-Pro-sunglasses-DRT5-dark.jpg\" alt=\"Leatt RideViz Pro sunglasses, dark\" class=\"wp-image-413654\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>Even in full sunshine, I found the darkest tint of the photochromic lens to be adequate. With the photochromic lens, I\u2019d say the RideViz Pro sunglasses could work for any ride,  regardless of light or weather conditions. These glasses were always the appropriate tint, and while the lens does transition relatively quickly for photochromic, 20-30 seconds, it&#8217;s not noticeable or distracting.<\/p>\n<p>I noticed a hint of visual distortion when looking through the very top and bottom sections of the cylindrical lens. Thankfully, this was never a problem while riding, as the fairly flat mid-section of the lens (where you\u2019re mostly looking) does not produce any obvious effect. \u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-condensation\">Condensation<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leatt-RideViz-Pro-sunglasses-SF-TOP-climb.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leatt-RideViz-Pro-sunglasses-SF-TOP-climb.jpg\" alt=\"Leatt RideViz Pro sunglasses, SF, TOP climb\" class=\"wp-image-413662\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>In addition to the lens\u2019s photochromic performance, I was very happy with the RideViz Pros\u2019 ability to resist condensation. During many rides in damp fall conditions, plus warmer rides in the spring, the RideViz Pros have reliably kept their lenses clear.<\/p>\n<p>I wore these glasses throughout many climbs, and the only fogging I ever experienced was a bit at the top of the lens \u2014 but only when I stopped moving. Even on a rainy climb that left me soaked with sweat, the lenses stayed perfectly clear until I took a break. As soon as I started moving (even at climbing speeds), the lenses cleared up within seconds, and they always stayed clear during descents. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-comfort-and-protection\">Comfort and Protection<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leatt-RideViz-Pro-sunglasses-wet.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Leatt-RideViz-Pro-sunglasses-wet.jpg\" alt=\"Leatt RideViz Pro sunglasses, wet\" class=\"wp-image-413665\" style=\"object-fit:full\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>From the first ride, I never had any comfort-related issues with the RideViz Pro sunglasses. The rubber nose piece and padded arms always remained perfectly comfortable throughout my rides. Even better, these sunglasses stay put. I never managed to make them budge out of position on my face or slide down my nose at all, despite several wet and sweaty rides and countless rough descents.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, the tall, wraparound lenses do offer good eye protection. While some wind can be noticeable from the sides, the lenses block the breeze from the front very effectively. I never once found my eyes watering on descents, and in sloppy conditions, the RideViz Pros kept all the water and mud splatter safely away from my eyes. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Needless to say, I&#8217;m a big fan of the fit, stability, coverage, and lens performance of these shades. Check out Leatt\u2019s website for all the details on the RideViz Pro sunglasses.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/us.leatt.com\/collections\/mtb-goggles\/products\/sunglasses-rideviz-pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leatt.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/leatt-rideviz-pro-sunglasses-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leatt\u2019s RideViz Pro Sunglasses Offer Great Stability and Excellent Photochromic Lenses: Review<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bikerumor<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/leatt-rideviz-pro-sunglasses-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last summer at Crankworx Whistler, Leatt was showing off a new line of cycling eyewear, including the RideViz Pro sunglasses. I got my hands on a pair for testing, which featured an optional photochromic lens. 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