Lightweight Shield Coverage with a Secure, Adjustable Fit.
The Tifosi Vogel SL combines the coverage of a large shield lens with a lightweight frame designed for cycling, running and other active use. Its broad polycarbonate lens provides a clear field of view while helping protect your eyes from sunlight, wind and light debris.
Adjustable nose and ear pieces let you fine-tune the fit, while hydrophilic rubber becomes grippier as you perspire. At approximately 26g, the Vogel SL provides plenty of coverage without feeling unnecessarily heavy.
Large Shield Lens
The single shield lens provides a wide, uninterrupted view with less frame visible around the edges. This makes it well suited to cycling and running, where peripheral vision and awareness of your surroundings are important.
The larger lens also provides useful coverage from wind and airborne debris. It does not replace certified safety eyewear, but it offers more protection than a smaller casual sunglass during normal sporting use.
Choose the Right Lens
The Vogel SL is available with different lens tints and mirror finishes, depending on the selected variant. Darker smoke-based lenses are best suited to bright conditions, while lighter options are more appropriate for dull weather, early starts or lower-light riding.
Check the selected frame and lens combination carefully before ordering. These are fixed-lens sunglasses rather than an interchangeable-lens system.
Adjustable, Secure Fit
The adjustable nosepiece and earpieces allow you to change how the sunglasses sit on your face. This is useful when pairing them with a cycling helmet or adjusting the lens position to improve airflow.
Hydrophilic rubber at the nose and ears increases grip as it gets wet. Tifosi Comfort Grip technology adds flexibility through the earpieces, helping the frame remain secure without creating excessive pressure around your head.
The Large–XL fit is best suited to medium-large and larger faces. Riders with a smaller face may prefer a more compact Tifosi frame.
Polycarbonate Lens Protection
The shatter-resistant polycarbonate lens provides 100% UVA and UVB protection. Its optically decentered construction is designed to reduce distortion and support clear vision across the curved shield profile.
The lens is durable but not scratch-proof. Rinse away dust and grit before cleaning it and use the supplied microfibre bag for cleaning and basic storage.
Key Features
- Lightweight shield-style sports sunglasses
- Large lens provides broad coverage and peripheral vision
- Fully adjustable nosepiece and earpieces
- Comfort Grip technology provides a secure fit without excessive pressure
- Hydrophilic rubber increases grip as you perspire
- Lightweight and durable Grilamid TR-90 frame
- Shatter-resistant polycarbonate shield lens
- Optically decentered lens construction helps reduce distortion
- 100% UVA and UVB protection
- Large–XL fit
- Approximately 26g
- Microfibre cleaning bag included
Our Thoughts
The Vogel SL suits riders and runners who want the coverage of a large shield without moving to a heavier full-frame design. The adjustable contact points are useful for getting the sunglasses sitting correctly with a helmet, while the hydrophilic rubber helps keep them stable during harder efforts.
Fit is the main consideration. The Large–XL sizing and broad shield work well for larger faces but may feel oversized on someone who normally wears a compact frame.
Why Buy from Chain Reaction?
- Help choosing the right Tifosi frame and lens option
- Advice on eyewear fit and helmet compatibility
- Independent Christchurch bike shop
- Nationwide New Zealand delivery
Specifications
- Brand: Tifosi Optics
- Model: Vogel SL
- Frame type: Shield
- Frame material: Grilamid TR-90
- Lens material: Polycarbonate
- Lens construction: Optically decentered
- UV protection: 100% UVA and UVB
- Nosepiece: Adjustable hydrophilic rubber
- Earpieces: Adjustable with Comfort Grip
- Fit: Large–XL
- Weight: Approximately 26g
- Included: Microfibre cleaning bag
- Intended use: Cycling, running and multisport