Riding Glasses
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 533
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From: Fredericksburg, VA
I'm gonna throw another vote for Wiley-X out there. I've been very happy with the two different pair I've had over the last fifteen years.
My eyes tear up something fierce... And I'm super light sensitive. Both of which can make for a miserable day of riding.
I gave up on anything transitions after my first pair of full time glasses. They NEVER got dark enough. So, I use the goggle style Wileys with the lenses that pop on and off. The newer versions are easier to swap than the old ones... Once you get the hang of it and stop being afraid to stretch them a touch. So, now the little case goes in my toolbox and the extra lenses are in there for when the light changes.
Luckily my prescription is not so bad that I need prescription lenses for my Wileys... Yet.
My eyes tear up something fierce... And I'm super light sensitive. Both of which can make for a miserable day of riding.
I gave up on anything transitions after my first pair of full time glasses. They NEVER got dark enough. So, I use the goggle style Wileys with the lenses that pop on and off. The newer versions are easier to swap than the old ones... Once you get the hang of it and stop being afraid to stretch them a touch. So, now the little case goes in my toolbox and the extra lenses are in there for when the light changes.
Luckily my prescription is not so bad that I need prescription lenses for my Wileys... Yet.
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 6,386
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From: Columbus, Ohio
It's SUPPOSED to shine in the direction that I want to go, but the torque seems to be off. Somebody apparently torqued it to the center of the range instead of a 2-stage torque. I tried to get the stealer to fix it, but I've had them for more than 10 years, and they won't touch 'em!
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Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 139
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From: Houston, TX
Update if anyone is interested. Glasses came in Friday and I took a short ride yesterday. First opinion out of the box is the usual wish they were darker. On a ride, they were dark enough even into the sun. Tint is a lot like my glass green lens costas which is nice. All in all a good purchase. Given the price is about the same I would buy the LA lenses again vs a pair with interchangeable lenses. Decision was easier since these frames don't come as interchangeable.
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Joined: Nov 2015
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From: Alberta Canada & PV Arizona
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 891
Likes: 210
From: Clarksville, TN
I need recommendations. I liked the Wiley X Echo at the dealer yesterday but at $150 I had a little sticker shock. I stopped in for parts and hadn't been shopping for glasses so that may be a good price. My normal sunglasses are Oakley fuel cell. JP cycles has a pair with darkening lenses for $40 which seems super cheap. What are you guys wearing?
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 3,041
Likes: 1,529
From: Bunola pa
lll give another vote for wiley x but not from hd. They make alot of hds glasses but can be bought from wiley x for way cheaper. I dont know how i see people wearing glasses without a gasket, i tear up pretty bad. Ansi is a must though
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 294
Likes: 15
From: Fancy Farm Kentucky
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Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 225
Likes: 23
From: Oakdale , CA
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6th Gear
Joined: Aug 2018
Posts: 13
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From: California
A good rule of thumb anywhere is to speak to people with respect. You don't know him. For all you know, if you speak like that to him in real life, he could whoop your ***. Treat people with respect or get your *** whooped someday.