Cycling glasses from TriEye: The mirror sports glasses in the TOUR test

TriEye: Glasses with rear-view mirror

TriEye is a pair of sports glasses with a built-in rear-view mirror on the lower left edge, which is designed to provide greater safety in road traffic - and an overview of rivals or competitors on the rear wheel when riding in a group. Parents with children in a bike trailer might also find the mirror great.

The idea is captivating, but in practice the realisation is not entirely convincing. Even many hours in the saddle were not enough in our test to automate looking in the mirror, because even with the best possible adjustment, the head always has to be turned slightly upwards and to the side.

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The result is often a brief moment of inattention in which you can easily swerve or unintentionally get (too) close to the car in front. The quick glance back over your left shoulder, which has become second nature to you, is something you really have to get out of the habit of, because the mirror box on the left edge of your glasses gets in the way; this is at the very least annoying, and some people even find it dangerous.

Looking beyond the mirror

To see traffic from the left at junctions, you have to look over the mirror. This may become ingrained over time, but it will definitely take longer than just a few rides. The more upright and steady you sit in the saddle, the sooner you can utilise your third eye: The necessary head movement is reduced and mirror gazing becomes easier.

Many different cyclists have tried out the glasses for us - the conclusion: TriEye defies a classic rating such as "good" or "bad". Almost all cyclists think it's a great idea; when trying it out for the first time, some get to grips with it quite quickly, others don't at all, and this hardly changes even after a long period of familiarisation. The glasses as such work perfectly and are available in various sizes, designs and tints.

Mirror cycling glasses from TriEye

Pricefrom 89,95 Euro

+ good sports glasses, innovative idea

- Possibly a very long familiarisation period