Riding with glasses
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Riding with glasses
Postby sturmey archer » Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:28 pm
I'm thinking of a pair of 'cheapie' glasses for riding, that can get corroded/mangled/lost without too much concern. I'd be interested to hear other riders experiences of riding with glasses, prescription sunnies etc.
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Re: Riding with glasses
Postby il padrone » Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:35 pm
My only hassle with glasses is the loss of visual clarity when I have to use (non-prescription) sunglasses in sunny conditions, but I can put up with that.
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Re: Riding with glasses
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Re: Riding with glasses
Postby darkelf921 » Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:51 pm
My prescription is too big for Oakleys so I can't wear Oakleys. I found out after i purchased a pair of Oakleys so i wasted my money. I should have checked with my optometrist first.
However make sure you get polarised glasses as it is easier to see the glass on the road.
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Re: Riding with glasses
Postby scirocco » Fri Nov 30, 2012 11:05 pm
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Re: Riding with glasses
Postby revinR1 » Sat Dec 01, 2012 6:53 am
Our local optometrist sells Oakleys,raybans etc . I sweat a lot and never have a problem with rusting up glasses.I even have to wear (old set of work steel frame safety glasses) in the pool with my daughter swimming lessons. This current psir is over 2years old and only show a small rust mark under the side shield otherwise work fine.darkelf921 wrote:The best thing to do is talk to an optometrist. Once you know what your prescription is it is easier to then decide what is best.
My prescription is too big for Oakleys so I can't wear Oakleys. I found out after i purchased a pair of Oakleys so i wasted my money. I should have checked with my optometrist first.
However make sure you get polarised glasses as it is easier to see the glass on the road.
But you can get plastic framed glasses too.
1 thing I noticed most people have said is,most health funds only rebate 1 pair of glasses a year so dont think you`ll get a clear and tinted set together cheaply.Get 1 set now,keep your script handy and get the 2nd set early/mid Jan
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Re: Riding with glasses
Postby greyhoundtom » Sat Dec 01, 2012 8:36 am
2 pairs of multi focal lenses for $299.
I can still see reasonably well wearing normal sunnies but then I can’t read the bike comp, the prescription sunglasses from Specsavers are pretty good, and they have some frames that do not look out of place riding a road bike.
I just had them place the second focal section a fraction lower in the sunglasses so that it suits my head angle while riding.
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Re: Riding with glasses
Postby dougalh » Sun Dec 02, 2012 7:09 pm
I'm short sighted and just put in my contacts then wear my sunnies as normal and have never had any problems.
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Re: Riding with glasses
Postby darkelf921 » Sun Dec 02, 2012 7:15 pm
Bolle now make a pair like it. They're okay. I prefer my Maui Jim's when riding. However the Bolles with prescription insert are about a third of the price.scirocco wrote:Seeing that no-one's mentioned them, you might want to check out sunnies that use the insert system, like Rudy Project.
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Re: Riding with glasses
Postby darkelf921 » Sun Dec 02, 2012 7:17 pm
I should wear contacts however I still have never used them as the thought of sticking them into my eyes kinda freaks me out. Glasses seem easier. I guess they're on my list of todos. However they are certainly worth mentioning if the OP doesn't have the same aversions to contacts that I do.dougalh wrote:Has no one thought of contacts at all!?!?!
I'm short sighted and just put in my contacts then wear my sunnies as normal and have never had any problems.
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Re: Riding with glasses
Postby il padrone » Sun Dec 02, 2012 9:25 pm
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Re: Riding with glasses
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Re: Riding with glasses
Postby greyhoundtom » Mon Dec 03, 2012 6:14 am
This what you need.Philipthelam wrote:Only issue with glasses (for me) is that when it rains the water droplets stick to the lens making it hard to see. I'm not sure if there is some coating or something which you can put on to stop this.
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Re: Riding with glasses
Postby master6 » Mon Dec 03, 2012 6:54 am
A year ago I had my glasses replaced (again), and went to the auto darkening variety for the first time. They work well in non cycling use, however the latest glasses came with smaller lenses, the optician explaining "that is all that is available now, due to current fashion dictates".
When cycling, some head angles permit sunlight to come in over the top of the glasses. I am looking forward to a return to bigger frames next time.
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Re: Riding with glasses
Postby DavidI » Mon Dec 03, 2012 12:47 pm
-sweat build up (doesn't seem as bad as it used to be, possibly the modern trend towards smaller lenses allows more time for the sweat to evaporate before it hits the lenses)
-they slip down my nose when I ride (this probably more to do with the particular frames I have)
- the modern smaller lenses mean that when I look over my shoulder to check for traffic, the edge of the lens is usually exactly where a car would be and I can't turn my head any further to get objects in focus.
I much prefer contacts if possible, they're admittedly not for everyone but worth trying.
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Re: Riding with glasses
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Re: Riding with glasses
Postby JohnJoyner » Mon Dec 03, 2012 1:42 pm
+1 to contacts. But my eyes are suitable for them. I have friends whose eyes start being irritated after too long in contacts. I've never had a problem.dougalh wrote:Has no one thought of contacts at all!?!?!
I'm short sighted and just put in my contacts then wear my sunnies as normal and have never had any problems.
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Re: Riding with glasses
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Re: Riding with glasses
Postby greyhoundtom » Mon Dec 03, 2012 5:57 pm
Popped the lenses out of the reading glasses and fixed them inside at the bottom edge of the sun glasses with a tiny drop of silicon at each end of each lens.
Cheap & nasty but it actually worked good.
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Re: Riding with glasses
Postby sturmey archer » Mon Dec 03, 2012 10:05 pm
Now you're talking my language! Actually as a result of this thread I think I might have a look at some sports type sunnies and prescription inserts.greyhoundtom wrote:Until I managed to get my prescription sunglasses, I survived with a pair of sunglasses + a pair of “look over the top” reading glasses from the $2 shop.
Popped the lenses out of the reading glasses and fixed them inside at the bottom edge of the sun glasses with a tiny drop of silicon at each end of each lens.
Cheap & nasty but it actually worked good.
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Re: Riding with glasses
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Re: Riding with glasses
Postby il padrone » Mon Dec 03, 2012 10:42 pm
Wayfarer wrote:You can't see very well with hair dryers pointing at your retinas
I've been riding frequently without glasses when I was younger, and done plenty of sailing in strong winds. Even get about doing hikes on windy days and XC skiing in blizzards. Generally I have not found wind in the face to be a huge impediment to my vision (well, except for wind-blown snow in a blizzard, that is damn hard - glasses or goggles are mandatory there).
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Re: Riding with glasses
Postby JohnJoyner » Tue Dec 04, 2012 2:02 pm
I don't own prescription sunnies & am a little worried i will get part way into my commute to work & won't be able to handle the glare. My commute to Sydney CBD is into the sun in the morning & into the sun on the way home...
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Re: Riding with glasses
Postby __PG__ » Wed Dec 05, 2012 10:12 am
You might want to invest in a sports strap to make sure they don't slide around your nose.
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