Reactor Max by Smith Optics

The Reactor Max is but another great product from Smith Optics. Smith has always produced quality interchangable lens products and the Smith Optics Reactor Max follows in this tradition. The temples are long and lean, with rubber earpieces for comfort. The nose pads attached with a metal accessory and that part should be replaceable. As with all Smith Optic products Indy Gear Guides have tested, the quality is top-notch and comes with a Lifetime Warranty.


The Reactor Max is a very comfortable fit with a bicycle helmet on. The wide temples clear the bicycle helmet straps with ease. The Smith Optics Gunmetal Gray Reactor Max tested came with Polarized Gray, Rose and Clear lenses. The lens design allows for sweat to drip off the face rather than collecting in the bottom of the frame.

A "soft" zippered hard case has an internal pouch with pockets for extra lenses. The case could use a caribiner loop. The pouch takes a little manuevering to get two pair of lenses to stay in. It does work, trust me, but takes a bit of work to figure out which way the lenses need to be put away.

Manufacturer: Smith Optics

Model: Reactor Max

List Price: $169.00

Paid: $34.95 plus $4.00 shipping from Smith Optics "The Hookup"

Rating: 4.5 of 5

Pros: Frame design & materials, comfort, lens design, warranty, Smith quality.

Cons: Case design - no exterior loop, lens pouch design - weak for storage of lenses.