Evil Eye pays dearly for the "Made in Austria" label. The Austrians charge just under 300 euros for their new Trailsense II with a self-tinting filter. However, if you can or want to do without this feature, the Evil Eye with the high-quality LST filters is also available at a lower price, starting at 219 euros.
Evil Eye Trailsense II: high-quality sports glasses
For the proud price, Evil Eye offers a very high-quality pair of sports glasses with several USPs: the nose wings can be adjusted in two stages and the temples have an inclination, meaning they can be adjusted in angle. This allows the Trailsense to be perfectly adapted to the shape of the face. There are ventilation openings on the top of the frame. The temple tips are fixed, but are bent inwards for a better grip and are lightly rubberised. This means that the Evil Eye sits securely without any corners or edges standing out at any point. That's great. A hard case and a glasses bag are also included.
The LST Vario filter is also not standard: while many photochromic goggles only darken to grey, the Evil Eye has a slightly purple-orange tint, which somewhat enhances the contrasts in the terrain. The tint levels range from category 1 to 3.
The Trailsense II is also available in sizes S and L, so it also fits well on narrower faces. Our test goggles in size S are particularly striking due to their secure and tight fit. Overall, the goggles sit very close to the eyebrows, but also fit extremely well around the cheekbones. Riders with long eyelashes should make sure before buying that they do not constantly hit the filter and smudge the lens.
Thanks to its very close fit to the head, the Evil Eye provides very good protection from the wind. There is hardly any breeze around the eyes. Only a little draught can blow past the side of the windscreen.
In terms of fog protection, we would have expected a little more from the high-priced Trailsense II. Although the goggles clear up quite quickly, the lens fogs up more quickly when stationary than goggles from Alpina or BBB, for example.
In terms of tinting speed in our laboratory test, the Evil Eye is in the front midfield, both in terms of darkening and lightening. Those who frequently drive into the twilight could be bothered by the rather dark basic tint.
Evil Eye Trailsense II: Price & Info
- Price: 299 Euro
- Made inAustria
- Weight: 30.1 gram
- Width / temple length: 149 mm / 136 mm
- Nose bridge width / lens height: 16 mm / 60 mm
- AdjustabilityNosepiece 2-fold; temple angle (inclination)
- Filter / filter colour / filter classLST Vario purple / orange-grey / 1 to 3
- Light transmission measured: 52-16%
- Fitfor narrow and wide faces
- Equipment / special features: Hardcase; Microfibre bag / 2 sizes; Inclination
Evaluation & conclusion
- Self-tinting (40 %): Grade: 2.5
- Visibility & protection (25 %): Grade: 1.2
- Fit & comfort (25 %): Grade: 1.6
- Equipment (10 %): Grade: 2.0
- Overall grade: 1.9
The Evil Eye could react a little faster to tinting, otherwise the Trailsense II is convincing across the board.
The expensive but high-quality Evil Eye fits like no other - tight but comfortable - and perfectly balanced on the face thanks to extensive adjustment options. Draughts don't stand a chance here. Top: Their slightly orange tint enhances the contrasts in the terrain. The Trailsense could react a little faster to changes in light, and the initial tint is already quite dark. Available in two sizes.
Stefan Frey
Editor
