SWEET PROTECTION MEMENTO RIG REFLECT GLASSES

November 11, 2026

Sweet Protection is a newer brand in the mountain bike protection market, making everything from pads to glasses. The Memento RIG Reflect Quartz are their do-it-all athletic glasses, and after spending the last month riding in them, it’s time to share how they fared.

ABOUT THE SWEET PROTECTION MEMENTO RIG REFLECT GLASSES

The Memento are Sweet Protection’s casual do-it-all sports sunglasses. They feature Sweet Protection’s RIG Quartz lens, designed for cloudy or night conditions. These lenses prioritize contrast, minimal color distortion, and reduced eye fatigue. The lens is 1.8mm and cylindrical, giving you an extra-wide field of view.

While I was sent the Mementos with the Quartz lens, they also offer a darker “Obsidian” lens for sunny days, as well as a photochromic lens to adapt to the situation.

The lenses have an oleophobic and hydrophobic coating, which repels water and oils. The lens provides 100% UV protection, even on the sunniest days. The high impact resistance should offer your eyes good physical protection, too.

The frame is made of TR90 Polyimide: a durable, fatigue-resistant, lightweight material. At the temple, you get a soft TPR co-molded grippy insert for extra comfort and safety. The nose bridge is also replaceable with three different options included in the box.
Sweet Protection sells the Memento RIG Reflect glasses for $140.

THE DIRT

I have used this set of Memento RIGs in every scenario imaginable, from sunny days in August to soggy days in October, and even for a bit of general non-bike-related use. I have been impressed with the Memento’s performance and the high-quality feel overall, but a few areas let them down.

The Quartz lens is remarkably good, even in low light or in shadowed areas. I am not normally a fan of tinted lenses, but these glasses have changed my mind. The tint is light enough not to noticeably change an object’s color through the lens, while still blocking a good amount of light.

The removable nose bridge is nice, though it’s a little hard to install. It works well and changes the fit, though I found the Mementos sat a little farther off my face than comparable glasses. I also wasn’t as big a fan of the smooth TR90 frame. I have found that in a riding scenario, the smoother frame material allows the glasses to slide off your face more easily, which isn’t ideal.

My current helmet is a Specialized Tactic, and these glasses fit securely under the brim for easy access storage. While not the best-looking glasses, they are passable, and I am a fan of the smooth, clean lines of the frames. I know these glasses aren’t riding-specific, but I am impressed by the quality and fit, nonetheless.

The Wolf’s Last Word

The Sweet Protection Memento RIGs are a solid pair of riding glasses. While not bike-specific, they fared well on the trails during my test. They made me rethink tinted lenses, and I will enjoy them even more when temperatures rise next summer. The helmet security is nice, but the Quartz lens is what really stands out to me. While I have a few minor complaints about the fit and frame material, I was impressed by their performance and will continue to use them for the foreseeable future.