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Gear Checks: Gen X Goggles

Busting into a market as saturated as the goggle market is a big call, but that’s what Generation X has attempted to do with its first goggle with the same name. The new goggle caught our eye late last year and we’ve been testing it since. But did it make the grade? In a word, yes, it did.

The triple-layer density face foam did a good job of wicking away the sweat when things got hot and bothersome, and we never had any big issues with the lens fogging up. The lens stood up to the task too. We did end up with a couple of small scratches through the reflective coating, but these are only really noticeable from the outside and not when the goggle is strapped to your dial.

The frame, which we reckon looks like it’s a bit inspired from Scott’s Hi Voltage range, is compact and still fits snugly into helmets with smallish eye ports, while the Oakley Crowbar-type strap outrigger system means the edges of the goggle are always in contact with our face and don’t let dust particles infiltrate the area between the lens and eyes.

Perhaps our biggest grizzle with the Generation X is the strap. The adjusters aren’t tight enough and the strap always pulls out to its maximum length after a few hours in the saddle. It’s not a massive deal, but it’s still one of those little annoying things that you might have to be aware of if you pick a set of these goggles up.

Overall verdict? The Generation X goggle is a great addition to the market and it’s obvious they did their homework by researching frames, sizing and lenses before putting this product on the table. It’s a well-made goggle that should last the test of time and we’re pretty happy with it.