ENDURA STINGRAY
WEIGHT 21.9G LENS CAT 3 DARK SMOKE, CAT 2 LIGHT SMOKE, CAT 1 PERSIMMON (LOW LIGHT), CAT 0 CLEAR EXTRAS HARDCASE, SOFT CLEANING BAG PRESCRIPTION OPTION NO
The Stingray’s twin-lens frame design is minimal with lenses at just 37mm at their deepest. The slender arms and slim, fixed-nose bridge make these best-suited to smaller faces and a good choice for female riders.
Endura has done a sterling job to offer a good value package as the Stingrays come fully equipped with a hardcase and a soft bag, not to mention four lens options. I used the light smoke lens the most but the dark option was certainly most welcome on brighter days.
The grip of the fit is good from the rubberised tips to the arms and because they’re so slender they work with pretty much any helmet out there from minimal race lids to low-backed commuter and mountain bike helmets too.
Either side of the nose bridge did suffer a little from condensation and fogging when working very hard, but the opening on the lower edge meant that they also cleared quickly.
The Stingrays are brilliant value for money. They are best suited to smaller faces and while the style isn’t exactly the fashion right now, the performance is what matters and the Stingrays certainly have plenty of that.