Smith sharpens visuals with ChromaPop lens for glasses and goggles

Light filtered at two wavelengths for greater clarity, Smith claims

The Smith PivLock Arena

Courtesy Smith

Ben Delaney

Published: August 15, 2016 at 10:29 pm
Courtesy Smith
Courtesy Smith
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Next month Smith is adding a new type of lens technology to its PivLock sunglasses and two MTB goggles. The new ChromaPop lens, which Smith claims improves visual clarity and definition, will be available in all three PivLock styles (Arnea, Arena Max and women's Asana) plus the Squad MTB and Fuel V.2 goggles.

ChromaPop lenses filter light at two different wavelengths to give sharper visuals and enhanced natural color, Smith says, while protecting the eyes.

The Smith PivLock Asana - Courtesy Smith

For the PivLock Arena, Pivlock Arena Max and women’s PivLock Asana, there are four lens tint choices: ChromaPop Sun Green Mirror (VLT 12%), ChromaPop Sun Red Mirror (VLT 15%), ChromaPop Brown (VLT 17%) and ChromaPop Platinum (VLT 12%). All four are for bright sun conditions. Each pair of sunglasses also comes with a low-light lens, the ChromaPop Contrast Rose Flash (VLT 48%), to add contrast on overcast days.

For mountain bikers who prefer goggles, the ChromaPop lenses will come on the Squad MTB and Fuel V.2. Each model will be available with ChromaPop Everyday Red Mirror (VLT 25%) or ChromaPop Contrast Rose Flash (VLT 50%), plus a clear lens.

The Smith Squad MTB - Courtesy Smith

Pricing and availability

  • PivLock sunglasses with ChromaPop — $189
  • Squad MTB goggles — $85
  • Fuel V.2 — $95
  • Available beginning September 2016
  • UK and AU pricing was not immediately available

Ben Delaney

Contributor

Ben Delaney is a journalist with more than two decades of experience writing for and editing some of the biggest publications in cycling. Having studied journalism at the University of New Mexico, Ben has worked for Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, VeloNews and BikeRadar. He has also previously worked as Global Brand Communications Manager for Specialized. Ben covers all things road and gravel, and can be found logging big miles in the Rocky Mountains that nestle alongside his home in Boulder, Colorado. He has covered the most important bike races in the sport, from the Tour de France and Tour of Flanders, to the Unbound gravel race, and specialises in tech content, showcasing what the pros are riding and putting everyday equipment through its paces.
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