Koo’s new 30g Hype glasses have been designed with maximum ventilation in mind and to blend the full-coverage benefits of a shield lens with the airflow of a twin-lens design. The new one-piece lens has the look of a two-piece, thanks to the nose bridge cutout that allows air to flow, and is matched with vented hinges to keep fogging to a minimum. These glasses have a close-fit hold with enough tenacity to cope with off-road use.
The lens quality is up there with the very best – it’s made for Koo by leading optics company Zeiss and, unlike most full-shield lenses, has both horizontal and vertical curvature. That should help keep it distortion-free, even at the edges. The lens is also interchangeable, with Koo offering nine options (Clear, Brown,…
You're reading a preview of
Cycling Plus (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2025