Giro chatter and rest day. Peeking between the trucks, you notice everything new that passes through the hands of the riders. And if at home UAE Emirates there are some strange wheels looking for confirmation, Drone Hopper-Androni there is the declared novelty of the glasses Willow 026 which the team has been trying since the Giro.
Colors and shapes
The boys just returned from training and even drank a few drops of water. This is why Zardini's glasses are dotted with water, an evident consequence of the surface treatment of the lenses., to prevent visibility from being compromised in the event of real rain. He notices us watching him, smiles, and tells us.
«The first thing you notice when they give them to you – he says – is the color. Then if you look more closely, you'll see that they have a larger lens than the previous model and above all they don't have a mask design.The most immediate result is that They protect you a little more and the view seems very good to me. Even the lightness, you don't feel them."
Less air in the eyes
The temples, attachments, and nosepads are molded from lightweight yet durable Grilamid. The temple tips and nosepads are made from Megol, a non-slip, anti-slip material. The fit, as Zardini confirms, is comfortableThe lens design, with its contours at both the bottom and top, directs the airflow well, preventing fogging.
«I have already tested that I get less air coming in from below – confirms the rider from Peschiera del Garda – and in fact my eyes drip lessAbsolutely zero. The lens surface is larger, less air gets in, and you don't feel them resting on your cheekbones; they're light. They're perfect. Actually, the others didn't fog up either. (With Zardini we had already talked about his feelings with the previous model, in this case the step is further, ed.), but with these it will be for the superior visibility, I feel better».
Temples, attachments and nose pads are moulded in Grilamid, which guarantees lightness and resistance. The temple tips and nose pad are made of Megol, an anti-slip and “anti-slip” material.
Temples, attachments and nose pads are moulded in Grilamid, which guarantees lightness and resistance. The temple tips and nose pad are made of Megol, an anti-slip and “anti-slip” material.
Interchangeable lenses
The lack of the frame in the lower part is one of the most sought-after spots by riders. These are obviously subjective evaluations, but personal experience says that Cycling while seeing a clear stripe in the lower part of your field of vision can be annoying.
«The frame is missing – confirms Zardini – it's only on the sides and on the nose pad. It bothers me down below, in fact I can't wear full-frame glasses. Especially underneath. And then the fact of not having the frame all the way around makes it easier to change the lens. This one – he says, taking off the glasses – is the one that works for everythingThen there's the clear one for rain or when you can't see. And then there's the photochromic one».
Mirrored and treated lenses
The 026 glasses, as we read in the Salice product sheet, are fitted with easily interchangeable mirrored polycarbonate lenses, with high-contrast UV400 nm protection to ensure a greater sense of depth and consequently faster reactions. The lens is scratch-resistant and, as we noted previously, receives the Hydro treatment which makes water, dust and dirt slide away.
Black with black, all black version Lime with yellow lenses Black and red version Black lenses, white frame: elegant Lime frame and black lenses Lime and blue, the Salice logo is highlighted on the temple. White frame and blue mirrored lens White combined with fuchsia Orange and white, a super summery color
Black with black, all black version Lime with yellow lenses Black and red version Black lenses, white frame: elegant Lime frame and black lenses Lime and blue, the Salice logo is highlighted on the temple. White frame and blue mirrored lens White combined with fuchsia Orange and white, a super summery color
The glasses are on sale in 9 colors (with white combined with blue, black, red, purple and lime with black and blue and black with red and all black), with a case containing a second orange lensThe peculiarity is also in the double version, small and normalThe first (145,5 mm wide and 53,3 mm in maximum height) is designed for smaller faces, the second for larger faces and is consequently wider (152,7 mm wide and 60,0 mm high).
