Scicon Aeroshade 2.0 Titanium Photochromic Sunglasses Review
Price: $239
Lens coating: Anti-reflective coating, Mirror coating, Oleophobic coating, and Blue light blocking
Light Transmission: 13%-48%
Frame material: Grilamid TR90
Weight: 40 grams
Adjustable Temples: Yes
Adjustable Nose Pad: Yes
Interchangeable Lens: Yes
Temple Accommodates Rearview Mirror: Yes
RX Optical Insert: Yes
Availability: Online and retail
How obtained: Company sample
RBR advertiser: No
Fall Rides Mean Chasing the Light
In September 2020, Scicon launched the original Aeroshade model. At the time, pro riders like Tadej Pogačar were wearing these sunglasses to victory. Over the last five years, pro feedback has helped re-engineer the materials and geometry to improve stiffness-to-weight, durability, and optical performance, resulting in Aeroshade 2.0 Titanium.
According to the company, the most significant development in this 2.0 version is the titanium temples. Made from medical-grade titanium, Aeroshade’s adjustable temples are engineered for strength, flexibility, and long-term structural integrity. Titanium resists deformation, corrosion, and temperature extremes, ensuring consistent fit and retention.
Putting It Through Its Paces
The company sent me the Aeroshade 2.0 Titanium photochromic version to test. The lens has a light transmission of 13%-48%. With my narrow face, I felt, as I often do with cycling sunglasses, that this model was a little overwhelming. However, the FlexFit 2.0 adjustable nose pad and flexible titanium temples provided a solid fit without slipping or movement while riding. For the best fit, I recommend Aeroshade 2.0 for riders with a medium-to-wide face.
With such a large shield, ample airflow is essential to prevent fogging. To address this, Scicon developed VortexFlow ventilation. Four vents along the brow line and two vents along the sides of the nose ensure constant airflow, even at lower speeds. During testing, I didn’t experience fogging or sweat buildup.
The photochromic lens is perfect for riding in variable light. The lens adjusts to the conditions and darkens as it gets sunnier outside. It’s especially good for this time of year when you’re starting or ending a ride in darkness. To protect the lens, a Nanotech hydrophobic and oleophobic coating resists water, oils, and smudges. As a result, the lens stays cleaner for longer.
According to Scicon’s marketing materials, including the inside-the-box guide and the website, the Aeroshade 2.0 Titanium sunglasses feature a Horizon Adapt™ mechanism. The nose piece offers up to 5 mm of vertical adjustment, allowing the rider to fine-tune their field of vision. However, I couldn’t figure out how to move the nose piece.
The nose pads use TactiGrip™ thermopolymer pads with a metal core for a precise fit. They adapt to a variety of nose shapes, including Asian noses, to ensure a stable, comfortable fit.
For riders who wear contact lenses, like me, the large shield provides ample protection from dust and debris.
What’s Included in the Box
The Aeroshade 2.0 Titanium sunglasses come with a soft-sided microfiber zipper carrying case and microfiber pouch. A hook-and-loop strap around the case lets you attach it to the top tube, or the carabiner clip lets you attach it to a belt loop.
Bottom Line
Five years after launching its first-generation Aeroshade, the new 2.0 Titanium features stronger, more durable, and more flexible materials. At $239 (on sale at the time of writing this review), these sunglasses are on the pricier side, but they’ll last you for years. Choose from a variety of frame colors and lens combinations, including photochromic, to suit your riding needs.
Sheri Rosenbaum regularly contributes articles and reviews products for RBR. She’s an avid recreational roadie who lives in the Chicago area and a major advocate for women’s cycling, serving on the board of directors and volunteering with the Dare2tri Paratriathlon Club. Click to read Sheri’s full bio or visit her web site sunflowersandpedals.com.