Van Rysel Cycling Cat 3 Sunglasses RoadR 900 Perf Light - Translucent Black

Tell us what the product is for and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?

Van Rysel say these glasses are for "All Levels" and "Advanced". Their intended usage is for riding in bright light with the company stating that the lens is "Category 3 lens – 100% UV protection filter: Ideal for sunny weather". It says the the wraparound design "protects the eyes from wind, objects and the elements". Which from the first look is evident as the lens is pretty large – 61mm high and and 144mm wide.

Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?

The frames are made from polycarbonate and the ends of the arms from rubber. Size-wise, they have been designed to fit medium to large faces with a temple length of 122mm. The cylindrical lens is designed to be scratch-proof and has also received a hydrophobic and oleophobic treatment, to prevent debris and water sticking to the lens.

Van Rysel makes it clear on its website that the lens can be sensitive to scratching, but because of its its scratch-proof treatment, I found the lens only picked up very minor and minimal marks that were very hard to see from the outside and not at all visible when I was wearing the glasses. Therefore I'm impressed with the durability.

Coming in at a mere 23g, these are fantastically light and you hardly notice their weight when you're wearing them.

In part due to their minimal weight, I found these glasses very comfy. They sat well on my face, which surprised me as I have high cheek bones and full cheeks, which often means large lenses don't sit well on my face, but these did.

With an RRP of £59.99, I feel these offer exceptional value for the quality of the product. They undoubtedly have the feel and performance of a high-end luxury option but without the heavyweight price tag – a real win-win!

Tell us what you particularly liked about the product

The size of the lens – great for protecting my eyes from the sun and keeping the elements out.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product

Unfortunately they did slip a little bit down my nose at times, but it wasn't anything too drastic and I feel a different nose piece would potentially solve this.

How does the price compare to that of similar products in the market, including ones recently tested on road.cc?

At just £59.99 the Van Rysel Cycling Cat 3 Sunglasses RoadR 900 Perf Light glasses are a similar price to the £54.99 BBB Chester Cycling Sport Glasses. However, unlike the Van Rysels, the BBBs only scored 2.5. The Madison Crypto glasses cost just £40 and garnered an impressive full marks at our sister site off.road.cc – though I'd say the Van Rysels are more stylish.

Use this box to explain your overall score

With their great price, impressive performance and minimal 23g weight, I believe they deserve a rating of excellent. I enjoyed wearing them, they shielded my eyes in bright sunlight and successfully kept out the elements. I also think they look great.