assos zegho

Since its founding in 1976, the company has continued to release items that allow anyone who gets on a bike to immediately understand their quality.

There are many reasons for this: the ability to ride comfortably even in severe cold, the way you can spend long hours in the saddle naturally, and their high durability even after repeated use.

Ultimately, it is because these are uncompromising, meticulously crafted, high-quality items.

Having released many pieces of cycling wear over the years, assos has now unveiled its first-ever pair of sunglasses, developed after extensive research: the "Zegho."

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Zegho Werksmannschaft ¥36,120

To put it bluntly, these sunglasses were born for cycling and are unlike anything else.

There are several noteworthy points, but since it would take too long to explain them all, I will be a bit forceful and keep it brief.

When it comes to sunglasses, the lens is crucial, and the Zegho lens was perfected through a partnership with the German manufacturer "CARL ZEISS VISION."

The company "CARL ZEISS" also manufactures lenses for astronomical telescopes, microscopes, and the like.

One of the characteristics of the Zegho lens is its lack of optical distortion and its maximized field of vision.

With standard lenses, there is inevitably some degree of image distortion that can feel uncomfortable. This distortion usually becomes more pronounced with such a wide field of view, but that issue is non-existent with these Zegho lenses.

Another major feature is the "Tunnel View," which refers to the color difference between the top two-thirds and the bottom one-third of the lens.

The upper portion blocks light, while the bottom is designed for entering dark areas.

As the name suggests, when you suddenly enter a dark space like a tunnel, you can tilt your head slightly to look through the transparent section and enjoy a clear view.

It might feel a bit unconventional, but assos is convinced that for something as high-speed as a bicycle, this is currently the simplest and most reliable function to ensure visibility.

Yes, people often ask, "Are these photochromic or polarized lenses?" but assos concluded that they are neither.

I already explained why they aren't photochromic, but the reason they aren't polarized is...

For example, you want to be able to reliably detect puddles suddenly appearing on the road surface, and it is better to be able to perceive reflected light so you can react to it immediately.

The brilliance of the Zegho isn't limited to its lenses.

They also feature what are called "ClickFace" and "zeroPressure."

The highly adaptable frame is crafted from a material that balances skin-touch feel, shape, and function, resulting in a very soft and highly compliant fit.

If you try them on, anyone can understand how good they are.

I believe there hasn't been a pair of sunglasses before that is this light and stress-free while still fitting so securely on any face shape.

With all these various elements, the "Zegho" is completed by passing through the hands of various artisans during numerous production stages.

Even though I said I’d keep it brief, it ended up being quite long, so I will wrap things up here, even though there are a few other key points.

Assos continues to make things with such dedication, but they are never thinking only about function; they make good products so that people will use them for a long time, which is how they consider the environment and society.

That is why they limit their number of items and production volume.

In terms of price, they are certainly expensive, but they are by no means overpriced.

Of course, it may be an excessive item for some, but for those who are conscious of "riding" every day, or those who are training for races, if you have never used assos, please try them at least once; I think you will find many discoveries.

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