I also feel like the roll-offs keep the water out from between the film and the lens better when it’s really raining. If conditions are super sloppy, I’d use roll-offs." Aaron Gwin, on the other hand, prefers roll-offs: "To me, it’s just easier to pull the roll-off knob when you’re riding wide open as opposed to a thin tear-off. Typically this is only used for racing.īut which one to use? Greg Minnaar typically uses tear-offs: "I’ll use 2 to 3 tear-offs for a run. They are made to mount either tear-offs or a roll-off cartridge for use in wet or muddy conditions when clear vision is critical. Blast shields down!Ī lot of people may be wondering what those little tabs on all these mountain bike goggles are for. Read on for details on some of the best goggle options out there right now. Goggles helped to keep my eyes and face more protected, which allowed me to better focus on changing trail features and conditions. This spring, however, I found they also worked quite well during wild and windy rides where lots of blowing moisture and dust can often get around the edges of riding glasses. I typically only wear goggles in the late summer when you inevitably end up riding through a murky dust storm churned up by other riders due to the fine talcum powder coating my local trails. Other aspects to consider for that "just right" goggle for you are lens optics, anti-fog coatings, ventilation, and how easy it is to change lenses. Other than being chased down the trail by a rabid dog, there's nothing worse than riding down the trail while your nose is pinched off and you have a splitting headache from a poor fitting goggle. For choosing a goggle, it's best to head to your local shop so you can make sure it fits with your face shape and helmet shape. For me, the most important aspect of a goggle is the size and shape and how it fits with my face and helmet. This spring while Nikki has been testing MTB specific riding glasses, I have been testing ten different MTB specific riding goggles. In the glasses camp, people claim better ventilation and more freedom, while wearers of goggles boast of better protection and more comfort in colder conditions. Another of the age-old MTB debates is whether to use riding glasses or goggles.
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