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RCC15: Wide-Eyez Flips any Helmet into Integrated Visor Mode

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Wideeyez helmet shield flip up visor (2)
Thanks to Bryan from RTR Magazine for modeling Wide-Eyez for us!

At first glance, it’s pretty easy to tell if you’ll be a Wide-Eyez customer or not. We’re guessing many people will look at the add-on visor and immediately write it off as a fred-ly accessory that clearly will clash with your full Rapha kit. But, as evidenced by the number of people checking the visor out at the Recumbent Cycle Con tradeshow (yes I went – it was in my home town. I pretty much had too, right?) that there are a number of people who are willing to risk looking like a fred to have a more comfortable ride.

And truthfully? Depending on the helmet, it doesn’t look that bad…

Wideeyez helmet shield flip up visor (5)

Wideeyez helmet shield flip up visor (4)

Why would anyone want to mount Wide-Eyez to their helmet? The goal was to provide a buffer against wind, rain, sleet, snow, and of course the sun in a way that was universal fit and easy to use. The design allows for no obstructions to your peripheral vision and also fits over glasses, prescription or otherwise. The visor can be flipped up when not in use, or removed completely to use without or switch between tints.

Wideeyez helmet shield flip up visor (1)

Completely made in the U.S., the visor attaches to just about any helmet with 3M dual lock adhesive. The mounts then stay in place and the different visors can snap onto the posts. Available in Solar Bronze, Clear, and Smoke lenses, each single lens pack sells for $39.95 and there is a day/night dual pack available for $59.95.

Wide-Eyez creator Graham Hill stated that he knows the product probably isn’t going to win the cool vote, but he is happy with how many people have tried the visor and love it, and hopes to continue to help people improve their rides.

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Carlos
Carlos
9 years ago

Am pretty sure Respro tried this back in the late ’90s. And no one bought it back then.

Penguin Dood
Penguin Dood
9 years ago

This is so Enduro!

TravisP
TravisP
9 years ago

Coverage of RCC on BikeRumor. I never thought I’d see the day.

dr_lha
dr_lha
9 years ago

If you’re already riding a bent, how much more ostracized do you care about being? Looks like they found their perfect market for this.

Elk
Elk
9 years ago

Wide-Eyez. For the guy or gal sporting a TakeYourLane flag.

Cowtown Cyclist
Cowtown Cyclist
9 years ago

Wow. Just wow.

Matthew
Matthew
9 years ago

“So flippin’ cool” was not the tagline I’d have chosen.

Not hatin'
Not hatin'
9 years ago

If it keeps people riding more: http://www.wideeyez.com/testimonials/

Dude
Dude
9 years ago

Do you put function over form every time? Does your trike have a six foot safety flag and four flashing rear lights? Are the words “social media” synonymous with “bentrider forum” to you? This visor is the must have accessory for your demographic.

Andrew
Andrew
9 years ago

*Facepalm*…. I’ve seen worse though. In Edmonton a few weeks ago I saw a casual rider in baggy pants and a T-Shirt and a full-on TT helmet with integrated visor sipping a latte inside a trendy cafe…. it was as if he had totally forgotten he was wearing it.

Sully
Sully
9 years ago

This is gold! Please more content from RCC!

J-Red
J-Red
9 years ago

Unfortunately my DaBrim probably precludes using this on my current helmet… But my last two helmets had integrated solar shields (though technically they were powersports helmets) and it’s actually very useful, especially for those wearing eyeglasses. I think for the cost though I’d just spring for a helmet with a shield…

And yes, please, more Recumbent Cycle Con coverage would be nice

Ryan
Ryan
9 years ago

[checks calendar for April 1]

Bald Ben
Bald Ben
9 years ago

With some Boba Fett or Judge Dredd graphics, I could be convinced.

Bald Ben
Bald Ben
9 years ago

“3 foot law? I am the law!”

Champs
Champs
9 years ago

The fashion opinion of people who shamelessly wear spandex may not carry the weight they think it does.

It is conceded that this is 100% dorktastic, but so is Lycra if we’re being honest. I have as much pride not to wear these in the hills as I do sense not to kit up for an errand run by bike. I can’t dismiss this. It certainly beats Bell’s concept of the idea for $170 (Annex Shield).

Champs
Champs
9 years ago

* (in between those two things) I can’t dismiss this

Al Boneta
Al Boneta
9 years ago

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ascarlarkinyar
9 years ago

I see unfair are advantage written all over this non UCI accessory

ascarlarkinyar
9 years ago

I see unfair aero advantage written all over this non UCI accessory

edge
edge
9 years ago

Wide-Eyez… because pedaling on a Lazy-boy is just not Fred enough.

Burnt-Orange
Burnt-Orange
9 years ago

looks like those clown glasses

riley martin
riley martin
9 years ago

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Veganpotter
Veganpotter
9 years ago

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Henry
Henry
9 years ago

Looks aero

Frank
Frank
9 years ago

I’m kinda thinking YES on this. For the winter. I can fog up some goggles pretty fast. This might just keep my eyes from freezing.

Craig
Craig
9 years ago

Attached to the first helmet it looks ridiculous, but on the second black helmet the darker lense is passable. Definitely a recumbent rider demographic product though. Heck if the company owner can make money selling these then that’s awesome. Better than being involved in the animal fur or weapons trade.

StephenM
StephenM
9 years ago

I agree with Craig, the first looks ridiculous, and passable on the second. I think the idea has merit considering many helmet companies are already looking at integrated visors, and this only gives you more options. Haters gonna hate, but function before fashion.

http://www.duxhelm.com/

http://www.abus.com/eng/Mobile-Security/Bike-Safety-and-Security/Helmets/Sport/In-Vizz-Ascent

http://www.casco-helme.de/category.php?id=3

Josh
Josh
9 years ago

I can see something like this also being useful for public safety cyclists, e.g., law enforcement, EMTs, search and rescue teams, where eye protection while in transit is critical but you want the ability to flip it out of the way and get to work without fumbling with glasses when you arrive on scene. Just saying…

dmc
dmc
9 years ago

Um… no!

bbb
bbb
9 years ago

Handy if you need to carry out some welding or grinding on your bike straight after a ride…

Fabricio
Fabricio
9 years ago

Star Wars is back!!!…also in cycling apparel!!

Ol' Shel'
Ol' Shel'
9 years ago

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bsimon
bsimon
9 years ago

I’d try something like this for winter commuting. The question is how much they frost up from your breath.

Mr. Subjective
Mr. Subjective
9 years ago

Fredtastic, indeed. I’ll be out on the road this winter sporting one of these while the keyboard commandos here are inside dreaming up more smarmy clever comments on BR products.

Rixter
9 years ago

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Schwanny
Schwanny
9 years ago

Nope.

J-Red
J-Red
9 years ago

@Bald Ben: For the first of my helmets with face shields, I customized it to look like Protoman (from the old school Mega Man series). A lot of people thought Power Ranger but at least one did think Judge Dredd. In any case, it was often noticed!

@bsimon: With the aforementioned helmet, I never had a fog issue, because the face shield was cut out around my mouth. With my next helmet, I had fog issues, because the face shield did extend all the way down. It is helpful in the winter to have a shield, though!

Graham
8 years ago

Thanks for all the colorful comments! WideEyez are for those who typically ride a lot and are interested in the benefits-no fog, deflection of wind, sun, rain and does not interfere and actually expands your site lines when you ride!

Keep on Rolling!

R.R. Gilliam jr.
R.R. Gilliam jr.
4 years ago

I ride what I like YOU RIDE WHAT YOU LIKE & I will NOT find fault with you ride…I do like is product.

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