Galibier Grand Tour photochromic sunglasses review: A great pair of affordable cycling shades

The Galibier Grand Tour photochromic sunglasses are lightweight, versatile and affordable

A man wearing a pair of crystal Galibier Grand Tour sunglases
(Image: © Tom Wieckowski)

Cyclingnews Verdict

The Grand Tour sunglasses are good quality, affordable shades. They have performed excellently for me across a range of conditions and are a better option if you like slightly smaller cycling sunglasses

Pros

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    Good looking and comfortable

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    Range of affordable options

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    Included case, cloth and carry bag

Cons

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    Some riders may desire a bigger lens

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I’ve been riding in the Galibier Grand Tour optics sunglasses for the majority of the autumn and winter and am ready to lay down my review of the Irish brand's sunglasses. Cycling sunglasses are generally pretty expensive now, but this offering from Galibier represents a good, budget-friendly option. They come in at £66 / $82.10 / €79.25 for the most expensive crystal / photochromic option, with the non reactive pairs even cheaper, lining them up well for a spot in our guide to the best cheap cycling glasses.

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Testing scorecard and notes
AttributesNotesRating
Design and aesthetics A stylish design, that reminds me of Oakley Radar's a little, small, thin arms possible look a bit old school8/10
Field of visionVery good, is possible to look past the end of the lens when looking down for a bit of a 50/50. Haven't caused me any isses8/10
Lens performanceGenerally very good, my lack of cleaning has affected them more at times, remember to clean 7/10
Comfort and retentionA light, yet grippy fit, the weight may catch you out at first, but i've had no issues on my small head 8/10
Value for moneyExcellent, great value for money 9/10
Overall ratingRow 5 - Cell 1 80%
Tom Wieckowski
Tech writer

Tom joined the Cyclingnews team in late 2022 as a tech writer. Despite having a degree in English Literature he has spent his entire working life in the cycling industry in one form or another. He has over 10 years of experience as a qualified mechanic, with the last five years before joining Cyclingnews being spent running an independent workshop. This means he is just as happy tinkering away in the garage as he is out on the road bike, and he isn’t afraid to pull a bike apart or get hands-on with it when testing to really see what it’s made of. 

He has ridden and raced bikes from an early age up to a national level on the road and track, and has ridden and competed in most disciplines. He has a keen eye for pro-team tech and enjoys spotting new or interesting components in the wild. During his time at Cyclingnews, Tom has already interviewed some of the sport's biggest names including Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Pogačar and Alberto Contador. He's also covered various launches from brands such as Pinarello, Ridley, Specialized and more, tackled the Roubaix Challenge sportive aboard his own rim-brake Cannondale SuperSix Evo, tested over 20 aero helmets in the wind tunnel, and has created helpful in-depth buying advice relating to countless categories from torque wrenches to winter clothing. 

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