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ENGO 2 heads-up display cycling sunglasses weigh just 36g, use gesture control

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The new ENGO 2 cycling sunglasses get a fully functional heads-up display built in, but weigh as little as 36g…about the same as the larger “shield” style shades we’re already riding.

The ActiveLook HUD unit itself adds just 6g, and the sunglasses come in two sizes, Small (36g) and Large (41g). Just as impressive as the weight is that they look like normal performance riding glasses, with your choice of white or black frames.

engo 2 heads up display sunglasses shown from front engo 2 heads up display sunglasses

A 12-hour battery life keep the display running all day long, and a full recharge takes just a few hours. UPDATE: The lenses are only available in the tinted, mirrored version shown here and are not photochromic, but the original (and still available) ENGO1 does use photochromic lenses to work in a broader range of light conditions.

engo 2 heads up display sunglasses shown from inside

The display puts your choice of metrics directly in your field of vision, so you won’t have to glance down at your cycling computer…and so you can keep your eyes on the road (or your competition). Choose from all the usual data points – power, cadence, HR, speed, distance, etc. For runners, it can show your pace, too.

app and compatible watch and cycling computer for engo 2

Their companion app lets you customize the screens, and yes, that’s SCREENS, plural. Set up multiple screens, then just wave your hand in front of the glasses to “swipe” through them.

The ENGO 2 sunglasses pair via Bluetooth to their app (available for iOS and Android), and Garmin and Suunto cycling computers and watches. Available now for $329.

EngoEyewear.com

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Collin S
1 year ago

On a hot and humid day, I can barely see out of my glasses 30 minutes into riding due to sweat. I wonder if the grimey film will help or hurt seeing the display.

Paul
Paul
1 year ago
Reply to  Collin S

just don’t ride so hard..problem solved.

Collin S
1 year ago
Reply to  Paul

But if I’m not riding hard, I don’t need to see any sort of data. Catch 22.

Joenomad
Joenomad
1 year ago

How doesn’t that hardware affect your field of vision? Like in Steve Martin’s “The Jerk”, they might cause you go crossed eyed.

Steve
Steve
1 year ago
Reply to  Joenomad

Optigrab!

Crash Bandicoot
Crash Bandicoot
1 year ago

Always thought this was great technology for Time trialing and maybe triathlon as they’d allow you to hold an aero position to see your numbers. Feel like built into a helmet visor would be better regarding sweat but obviously very limited. Neat stuff though.

TherealSCDC
TherealSCDC
1 year ago

Purchased and returned. The marketing department sucks for making it seem like it’s a nice and big display, easy to read. It’s tiny, and in the corner of your eyesight. Glasses have to be worn just right.

Dan Ainsworth
Dan Ainsworth
9 months ago

stopped working after 3 runs. From CS:

Sorry for the inconvenience encountered.
The issue can be that after several attempts the glasses may have entered into a security mode and do not switch on or even charge.
Unfortunately, you need to leave the glasses about 3-4 days in order to let the memory battery discharge by itself…like a hard reser
After this delay you can try to charge and switch on the glasses.”

To me this is a known defect, not a security feature.

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