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REARVIEW-MIRROR CYCLING GLASSES

FROM R1 250, trieye.com

I’ve ridden into enough gutters to know that when you’re on a bicycle and turn your head to look behind you, you also turn your handlebars. Rearview mirrors can work but get knocked out of position. The answer? An integrated mirror in the corner of your TriEye sunglasses that allows you to keep your eye on the road behind you with a simple tilt of your head. This feels like a big step towards having eyes in the back of your head, which will be good news for high-school teachers.

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