Tifosi Crit Cycling Sunglasses Adjustable Performance Eyewear with Excellent Airflow.
The Tifosi Crit is a lightweight sports sunglass made for cycling, running and other high-output activities. Its open-lens design provides useful coverage without feeling enclosed, while integrated vents help keep air moving during harder efforts.
The nosepiece and earpieces are fully adjustable, making it easier to get the glasses sitting properly with your face shape, riding position and helmet.
Choose the Right Lens
- Matte Black with Smoke, AC Red and Clear: Three interchangeable lenses covering bright, overcast and low-light conditions
- Crystal Black with Light Night Fototec: A photochromic lens designed for low-light and changing conditions
The interchangeable version gives you a dedicated lens for each condition but requires you to change it before riding. Light Night Fototec is more convenient when UV exposure is likely to change while you are out.
Fototec performance depends on temperature and UV intensity. The lens may not darken fully behind a vehicle windscreen because the glass blocks much of the UV light needed to activate it.
Open-Lens Design
The frameless lower edge provides a wide field of view when looking down towards a bike computer or further up the road. The lens also provides useful coverage from wind, insects and loose debris.
This open construction keeps the Crit feeling less enclosed than a conventional full-frame model, which can be helpful during longer rides and warmer conditions.
Vented for Better Airflow
Small lens vents encourage air to move behind the glasses and help reduce fogging when climbing, riding slowly or stopping after a hard effort.
No sports glasses remain completely fog-free in every combination of temperature, humidity and exertion, but correct adjustment can improve airflow between the lens and your face.
Fully Adjustable Fit
The nosepiece and earpieces can be shaped to suit different faces and helmet combinations. Hydrophilic rubber becomes grippier as you perspire, helping the glasses remain secure without excessive pressure.
Tifosi Glide technology allows the frame to slide on smoothly while supporting a stable, low-bounce fit. The Grilamid TR-90 frame is lightweight, flexible and durable enough for regular sporting use.
Key Features
- Lightweight open-lens sports sunglasses
- Vented lenses improve airflow
- Fully adjustable nosepiece and earpieces
- Hydrophilic rubber increases grip when wet
- Tifosi Glide technology provides a comfortable fit
- Durable Grilamid TR-90 frame
- Shatter-resistant polycarbonate lenses
- Optically decentered lens construction helps reduce distortion
- Full UVA and UVB protection
- Interchangeable or Light Night Fototec options
- Medium–Large fit
- Approximately 31g
- Hard case and microfibre cleaning bag included
Our Thoughts
The Crit remains a practical choice for riders who value adjustment and airflow. The open lower edge gives you a clear view of your bike computer, while the adjustable contact points help when fitting the glasses around a helmet retention system.
Choose the three-lens version if you regularly ride in clearly different conditions and do not mind changing lenses. Light Night Fototec makes more sense for early starts, evening rides and outings where UV exposure may change along the way.
Why Buy from Chain Reaction?
- Help choosing the right Tifosi lens system
- Advice on eyewear fit and helmet compatibility
- Independent Christchurch bike shop
- Nationwide New Zealand delivery
Specifications
- Brand: Tifosi Optics
- Model: Crit
- Frame type: Open lens
- Frame material: Grilamid TR-90
- Lens material: Polycarbonate
- Lens options: Interchangeable or Light Night Fototec
- Ventilation: Integrated lens vents
- Nosepiece and earpieces: Adjustable hydrophilic rubber
- Fit: Medium–Large
- Weight: Approximately 31g
- Included: Zippered hard case and microfibre cleaning bag
- Replacement parts: Lenses, nose pads and ear pads