Sunglasses Your experience
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 147
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From: Australia
I wear a brand called "Ugly Fish"
the model is Slim '09
Photochromic Anti-Fog lenses
they come with the gasket around the lens that seals quite well, no wind noise when the arms are poked down the sides of the helmet
they also come with a strap although I don't use it
cost was around AU$110.00
I have a narrow head so a lot of the glasses are two wide on me, these fit great & are very comfortable
I liked them that much I actually bought a second pair
regards
Rod
the model is Slim '09
Photochromic Anti-Fog lenses
they come with the gasket around the lens that seals quite well, no wind noise when the arms are poked down the sides of the helmet
they also come with a strap although I don't use it
cost was around AU$110.00
I have a narrow head so a lot of the glasses are two wide on me, these fit great & are very comfortable
I liked them that much I actually bought a second pair
regards
Rod
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Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 3,255
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From: Florida
Aerodynamics are the most important feature to me. Any glasses that have a frame and lens that are separate are not aerodynamic at high speed. The best glasses are those that are molded from 1 piece of plastic. I don't know the name of them off hand, but Competition Cycle in Davie has them in clear and tint. I have one of each and can ride 100MPH with them no problem.
Update: I think this is them..or similar http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2015-...222941177.html
Update: I think this is them..or similar http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2015-...222941177.html
Oakley Holbrook- they pretty casual but work well for me when I don't wear my helmet.
Also, Oakley Eyepatch 2. These wrap around and I don't get any wind to the eyes. But they fog up fairly easy on cooler days. At least that has been my experience with both models.
Also, Oakley Eyepatch 2. These wrap around and I don't get any wind to the eyes. But they fog up fairly easy on cooler days. At least that has been my experience with both models.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 2,026
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I have had Oakleys, ****** & Ray Bans. Tried just about everything.
I like these cheap safety glasses the best.
Things appear sharp, the wrap around style really cuts the wind.
You can adjust the fit. Fog proof & scratch resistant, they look like an older Oakley style.
X-Lens Safety Glasses | NEBO Tools
Mernards carries them. They used to offer a yellow lens which I really like for rain and overcast days.
I like these cheap safety glasses the best.
Things appear sharp, the wrap around style really cuts the wind.
You can adjust the fit. Fog proof & scratch resistant, they look like an older Oakley style.
X-Lens Safety Glasses | NEBO Tools
Mernards carries them. They used to offer a yellow lens which I really like for rain and overcast days.
Last edited by Chicago Ken; Mar 2, 2015 at 06:40 PM.
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,263
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From: Georgia Mountains
I finally broke down and got a pair of Wiley-X/Harley Davidson "Gravity" light adjusting (LA) lenses. The foam inserts keep your eyes from blinking constantly, and that keeps them from drying out.
As I get older, I find it difficult to see through the dark lens' I've been used to. The LA lens darken in the sun just enough to serve as effective sunglasses while staying near clear at night. Pricey at $149 (- 10%) but worth it so far.
As I get older, I find it difficult to see through the dark lens' I've been used to. The LA lens darken in the sun just enough to serve as effective sunglasses while staying near clear at night. Pricey at $149 (- 10%) but worth it so far.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,541
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From: Studio City, CA via Rochester, NY
Over the years I've been thru Ray Ban and Spy Optics, both of which I liked a lot. Now I'm wearing Maui Jim which are by far the best. Not necessarily because of quality because they were all really great but because of the way that they fit my face. Point is, glasses are best if purchased in person where you can try them on for fit. While I loved the Ray Bans and Spy's, they didn't fit my face the way the Maui Jims do.
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,593
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From: South Carolina-First to secede and hopefully the next.
Maui Jim bi-focals. Maybe not the best cycle shades but the best all sungalsses I've found.
Best cycle shades would be Rudy Project. They're primarily bicycle gear, but the shades are simply fantastic. Weight about 1.5 pringles, UV coated, and fit close enough to keep the wind out of your eyes without fogging up. I still have a pair around here somewhere from almost 20 years ago.
Best cycle shades would be Rudy Project. They're primarily bicycle gear, but the shades are simply fantastic. Weight about 1.5 pringles, UV coated, and fit close enough to keep the wind out of your eyes without fogging up. I still have a pair around here somewhere from almost 20 years ago.