On February 28, Tifosi Optics will release the newest style in its Rail series—the Rail XC.
Since launching the series in March 2022, Tifosi’s Rail is the brand’s most popular sport sunglass. Ideal for cyclists but functional for other endurance pursuits, the Rail solves the drawbacks that often come with larger shields, increased weight and restricted airflow. The Rail’s rimless design shaves weight and breaks the airflow-restricting seal that could be created against the face from the frame’s rim.
Like the Rail, the Rail XC features a rimless design, Grilamid TR-90 frames, adjustable nose and ear pieces, and shatterproof, scratch-resistant polycarbonate lenses; however, with a 6.9mm shallower lens cut compared to its predecessor, the Rail XC accommodates smaller face profiles. Weighing 31g and offering users 52.6mm x 131mm of eye protection, the Rail XC offers a compact shield-style frame.
“After seeing how successful the Rail was, we wanted more people to be able to wear our rimless shields, especially those with smaller face profiles that aren’t as compatible with a large shield like the Rail,” said Joe Earley, owner of Tifosi Optics. “The Rail XC hits the sweet spot in terms of maximum eye protection with a smaller fit,” Earley continued.
The Rail XC also debuts Tifosi’s first Clarion Blue Fototec lens that combines mirror and photochromic technology. Clarion Blue Fototec adapts to changes in ambient light, beginning nearly clear and darkening to a smoke tint with a blue mirror in sunlight. Clarion Blue Fototec allows cyclists to ride through varying lighting conditions without stopping to change lenses. The Rail XC will also be available in Clarion Red Fototec and three-lens interchange models with lenses for bright, low and no-light situations.
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