Sunglasses for riding?

[jiminoc]

I'm desperate for a pair of decent sunglasses. I've gone through 3 pairs already and they all have their own level of suckness. The new ones I have fog up in the first few minutes and when I sweat it runs right down the lenses. Pretty much unsusable. Ideally I'm looking for something either interchangeable or amber for the morning rides.

http://www.cyclesportandfitness.com/...ear_optics.htm

anyone have a good recommendation for decent glasses that won't cost me an arm and a leg?

thanks!

[Blue Rat]

I use these from Performance Bike. Relatively inexpensive and have proven to be pretty durable over that last year or so I've ridden with them. As far as the sweat dripping on your glasses ... well, I don't believe that has anything to do with the glasses you wear. I probably perspire more than any other human on the planet so I have lots of experience with "sweat dripped" glasses. I use a Halo Headband. It helps some but doesn't totally alleviate the problem. If I have a long sustained climb, I usually take off my glasses and put them in my jersey pocket. Once at the top, I squeeze my helmet against my head to drain out the sweat (kinda gross) and then put my glasses back on for the descent.

[BrewMaster]

I don't buy my sunglasses from bike shops. I've found good sunglasses for riding at Nordstrom Rack or Ross. I have a pair of North Face sunglasses that I got at Nordstrom Rack for $25. They are great for riding and aren't too expensive.

Halo headbands are awesome. I don't ride without one.

[quazi]

Oakley's that have the vents at the top of the lenses are the only ones I have used that don't have problem with fogging up and sweat. In addition oakleys are saftey lenses w/ high impact protection. Not cheap, but better than a stick in the eye.

[gest24]

I used to use my Spy Curtis'. After my first couple forays back onto the dirt I quickly changed out. I picked up a pair of Specialized Single Track's with their transition lenses. They stay fairly light all the time and are really close to Amber as far as contrast. They are a bit tight if you have a big head tho.

[Rossage]

I have been using Optic Nerve from Colorado. They come with 4 sets of vented lenses for around $50. Halo will reduce the sweat drips and Cat Crap(real name) will reduce the fogging.

[Zippo]

i switch between the Oakley M frames and a set of 4 different lenses, and the Zeal Optics Blast. They have a built in sweat guard which is nice.

[DISCO]

I went through dozens of cheapo's from optic nerve, to Tfosi, scott , addias, and nike among others. Poor quality lenses are not corrected with a prism and will distort your vision and eventually force prescription lenses. If you don't believe me grasp them near your temples and slide them back and forth to see the magnification effect. That is why $150 bucks for some oakleys is way cheaper than having an Ocular plastic surgeon rebuild your tear duct or other retinal damage(trust me). Oakleys lenses are Hydrophobic so they actually repel moisture and skin oils and stay very clear under most every condition. The clear lenses for night will cost you another $50 bucks, but at least the shades come with a nifty case, not to mention a warranty that has not failed to impress me. Personally I dislike oakley because of one of their spokespeople, so I will not represent their gear or image. But as far as eye protection is concerned no one else even comes close.

[Rossage]

Sorry to hear about your eye problems but I have worn Optic Nerve, Scott, and Tifosi for many years without a problem. The Oakleys I have worn, and I was once sponsored by them, scratched easily, had nose pieces that came unglued regularly, and were prone to losing the temples when changing.

[grassman]

I faced this same delima until my recent purchase of a pair of Rudy Project glasses.They are very light ,don't slip,don't fog and the lenses are optically high quality. The lenses are interchangable but I am using the polarized /photochromic so I don't have a need to change.These glasse are not cheap but if you don't loose them they should last for ever.

[SAR_boats]

Another vote for oakleys.

Radars for the road
Half jackets for the trail

[Dial Tone]

Make sure whatever eyewear you chose is impact and shatter-resistant. Choose one that is at least ANSI-rated. I wear Wiley X SG-1's--not only does it pass ANSI requirements but also MIL standards, our troops wear these:



Head strap keeps it in place and SG-1's are FULL seal so no crap, debris, dust or bugs get in. They do fog up but regular coatings of Cat Crap takes care of that.

For low light riding (dusk or night) I use ESS Ice 2.4:



Again, its not only ANSI rated but passes MIL standards, also in use by our troops.

Not only are these my regular wear (off bike) but I also use these when I go to the shooting range or play airsoft.

[Knuckledragger]

[Wrecker]

Another vote for Rudy's, and they have a pretty good warranty, if I recall (not having used it, can't say for sure). I've had mine for over 1yr, which is pretty good for me, as I tend to be VERY hard on some stuff.

I got mine at Sea Otter for a great price.

[maxxisracing]

Rudyproject.com

[katonk]

Can anyone recommend some prescription sunglasses for riding? My contacts are starting to cause some damage to my eyes. Thanks.

[slapfan1]

I would look into oakley m frames, flak jackets, and half jackets. I also recommend specialized they have great transition lenses and great anty fog technology with plenty of vents. You will be looking at spending more then 100$ per pair but they are worth it.


For prescription I would also look into oakley.

[bighit8]

Originally Posted by Blue Rat

I use these from Performance Bike. Relatively inexpensive and have proven to be pretty durable over that last year or so I've ridden with them. As far as the sweat dripping on your glasses ... well, I don't believe that has anything to do with the glasses you wear. I probably perspire more than any other human on the planet so I have lots of experience with "sweat dripped" glasses. I use a Halo Headband. It helps some but doesn't totally alleviate the problem. If I have a long sustained climb, I usually take off my glasses and put them in my jersey pocket. Once at the top, I squeeze my helmet against my head to drain out the sweat (kinda gross) and then put my glasses back on for the descent.

Blue rat sweat.Ugghhhh

[kanga]

I became a big fan of photochromatic lenses. These change from light to dark in bright sunlight and almost clear in the shade. The ones I had were from Axley, an Italian company and I'd still be wearing them if my neighbors dog hadn't chewed them into pieces.

I don't know of any dog-proof glasses. But do consider photochromatics. You don't have to switch out lenses, and they're pretty practical. Lots of companies offer them these days.

I'm not a fan of polarized for riding, but do like them for everything else. Sometimes at high speed on a downhill the changing sheen you get off rock faces can be distracting.

Fit is also really important. Gotta try them on and see how they fit. I have a smaller sized face, so it's pretty hard to find a pair of glasses that work for me.

[bikeluvr]

oakleys for me have always been the glasses i love. they do tend to scratch easily but if you buy the half jackets the lenses are pretty cheap so just get a pair for riding that you know you will beat up.