Electric Visual EG1 MX goggles review

Anti-fog optics

Our rating

2.5

49.99

Robin Weaver

Published: July 4, 2011 at 9:00 am

Our review

Comfortable and durable, but not the best value

Electric's EG1s rate highly in the comfort stakes, thanks to their triple layer foam/fleece layup. The tear-off ready lens features an anti-fog coating and anti-scratch hard coating. We had no fogging issues throughout testing and the anti-scratch coating will help improve the goggles’ lifespan.

The frame fitted into all the helmets we tried it with perfectly and we’re a big fan of the wild styling on offer. We’d like to see some silicone strips on the goggle strap, though. The lairy frame caused a small amount of glare on the lens too, and the price seems a tad high.

This article was originally published in Mountain Biking UK magazine.

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Robin Weaver

Technical editor-in-chief

Rob is BikeRadar and MBUK’s technical editor-in-chief. Our resident tech nerd has lived and breathed mountain bikes since the age of nine. After a couple of years ripping around his local woods, he raced cross-country through the early 90s. A shift to downhill better suited his skillset and he soon became a regular on the national circuit before having a crack at some UCI Downhill World Cups. Rob always had an eye for tech and was keen to glean any kind of mechanical advantage possible. Whether that was through geometry changes, suspension tuning or adapting parts, he learned quickly that an open mind is key. He began working as a freelance writer for MBUK over 20 years ago, while he finished his degree in sports technology. He landed his dream role as technical editor 15 years ago. Rob’s passion for bikes encompasses just about anything with two wheels, including fast and efficient cross-country bikes and long-travel enduro rigs or downhill machines. He rides on the road and gravel, too. He’s tested hundreds of bikes, piles of components and mountains of kit, so understands what does and doesn’t work.

Height: 172cm
Bike size: Medium/450-460mm reach