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 2014-06-17 7:32 AM |
Extreme Veteran  801   Ballston Spa, NY |  Subject: Sunglasses suggestionAfter my ride yesterday I broke my 1,230,756th pair of sunglasses. Because they are my arch enemy I buy cheap ones...the $10 kind at big box stores or when they are buy 1 get 1 sometimes. I'm so tired of shifting around from glasses to glasses. I wonder if I actually spent a few dollars on a decent pair for riding would they last longer. Let's say I did that...what would you recommend?  |
| 2014-06-17 8:19 AM in reply to: 0 |
Expert 2192  Greenville, SC | Subject: RE: Sunglasses suggestion it doesn't seem like you are loosing them... which is good. loosing them is the first sign you shouldn't have nice shades. how are you breaking them though??? nicer pairs of sunglasses meet pretty much the same standards for durability and shatter resistance as safety glasses. I used the Oakley Radar frames with the path/range lenses in them. Then my sunglasses got swiped when I crashed a few months ago so I shopped around for an alternative to see what else was out there. Looked at all the Rudy and Tifosi stuff and ended up with another Oakley Radar frame. Can't go wrong with them IMO. There are a ton of different lenses for them which take seconds to switch out easily. You can get aftermarket lenses too for some really interesting colors, but they won't have the same anti sweat/water coating on the lens interior that the Oakley lenses do. Edited by Clempson 2014-06-17 8:24 AM |
| 2014-06-17 8:26 AM in reply to: Clempson |
| Regular 272 Apple Valley, Minnesota | Subject: RE: Sunglasses suggestion I have a pair of Tifosi (tyrant), 3 sets of lenses (red, clear and mirror) for $60. I have had several pairs of Oakley's and a pair of Maui Jims(more for fishing then sport) and tons of cheapo's, a year into the Tifosi, I have loved them, the only thing is if I don't wear a hat or mop my brow and sweat a ton I will get a drop or two inside its more annoying than anything. |
| 2014-06-17 9:02 AM in reply to: cornick |
Extreme Veteran 678 Rome, NY | Subject: RE: Sunglasses suggestion Originally posted by cornick After my ride yesterday I broke my 1,230,756th pair of sunglasses. Because they are my arch enemy I buy cheap ones...the $10 kind at big box stores or when they are buy 1 get 1 sometimes. I'm so tired of shifting around from glasses to glasses. I wonder if I actually spent a few dollars on a decent pair for riding would they last longer. Let's say I did that...what would you recommend? Jeff I race in Oakley's and love them I just bought the XX2I pack off of left lane sports 2 pairs of frames and 5 different lens 2 soft cases and a hard case all for $75 I thought that was a good deal |
| 2014-06-17 9:26 AM in reply to: triguy1043 |
Extreme Veteran 801 Ballston Spa, NY | Subject: RE: Sunglasses suggestion Originally posted by Clempson it doesn't seem like you are loosing them... which is good. loosing them is the first sign you shouldn't have nice shades. how are you breaking them though??? nicer pairs of sunglasses meet pretty much the same standards for durability and shatter resistance as safety glasses. I've lost a pair or two, like most people, but I can't seem to treat them with respect or something. My pair last night snapped right in half! Was taking them out of my bike helmet and the stupid thing broke like a twig! Was shocked...not sure why but I was! Hmm...didn't know that. I'll have to put more thought into this then. It's hard spending $60 on a pair of glasses when they *might* only last me 2 weeks. But, then again, if I spend $60 maybe I'll be just a touch more careful. Originally posted by triguy1043 Jeff I race in Oakley's and love them I just bought the XX2I pack off of left lane sports 2 pairs of frames and 5 different lens 2 soft cases and a hard case all for $75 I thought that was a good deal Thanks Jer! I'll check those out as well as the other ones listed. I'm on the verge of setting up my own business so I can buy them in bulk and at a discount. |
| 2014-06-17 9:46 AM in reply to: cornick |
Champion 7136 Knoxville area | Subject: RE: Sunglasses suggestion Radar XL's. Best sunglasses for triathletes imo. |
| 2014-06-17 11:49 AM in reply to: cornick |
Regular 606 Portland, Oregon | Subject: RE: Sunglasses suggestion I read up on here about Jackson Nemesis safety glasses. They are <$10 on amazon and come with all sorts of lenses. I like them because they are light and don't pinch my head. I got the smoke, clear, blue mirror and green for about $25. (While the green lenses are sweet, no red light comes through. Stop lights, brake lights...nothing!) If you want to stick with the cheap...check these out. |
| 2014-06-17 12:13 PM in reply to: cornick |
| 164 | Subject: RE: Sunglasses suggestion I have Oakley M Frames and they have held up remarkably for probably 10 years everyday/everything use. My lens is cracked where it attaches to the frame but I can't see the crack so I am having a hard time justifying replacing them. |
| 2014-06-17 12:31 PM in reply to: Clempson |
| Subject: RE: Sunglasses suggestion Oakleys. Cheapos are not a good idea if nothing else that they may not be shatter proof. Pro Jordan Rapp credits shatterproof lenses with protecting his eyesight in his crash a couple years back http://forum.slowtwitch.com/Slowtwitch_Forums_C1/Triathlon_Forum_F1... |
| 2014-06-17 12:41 PM in reply to: ChrisM |
Regular 1161 Hamilton, IL | Subject: RE: Sunglasses suggestion I have a pair of oakleys and they hug my eyelashes too much. I don't even remember what ones they are. I have a handful of cheapos that are OK, but here's the advice I have regarding lenses. Every once in a while I lose my polarized glasses and use regular cheapos for a few weeks and forget how awesome polarized lenses are. Then I find my "good" ones and swear I'll never buy a non-polarized sunglasses ever again. Lately I've been struggling with sweat on the lenses, though. I haven't tried Vaseline on the eyebrows, yet, but am open to suggestions on different glasses or tricks to being able to see while biking! It's nice to see while running, too, but going downhill at 35+ and not seeing potholes, can be slightly more dangerous for me! |
| 2014-06-17 12:52 PM in reply to: ChrisM |
Regular 606 Portland, Oregon | Subject: RE: Sunglasses suggestion Low cost does not necessarily mean cheap quality. High cost does not mean good quality. How much do you really think plastic costs? Good plastic...$0.05? Great plastic $0.10? Jackson nemesis safety glasses: $6, Rated for : ANSI Z87.1 http://www.staples.com/Jackson-Safety-Nemesis-ANSI-Z871-25688-Safet... Oakley's: $75+ "Most Oakley Eyewear meets or exceeds ANSI Z87.1" http://www.oakley.com/customer-care/faq So, with safety as a concern...make sure whatever you get is at least rated equal to or better than $6 glasses. Not all Oakley's are. |
| 2014-06-17 2:12 PM in reply to: cornick |
Member 522 Saint Paul, MN | Subject: RE: Sunglasses suggestion RayBan Wayfarers. |
| 2014-06-17 2:40 PM in reply to: cornick |
Expert 793 South Florida | Subject: RE: Sunglasses suggestion |
| 2014-06-17 2:59 PM in reply to: cornick |
| New user 327 | Subject: RE: Sunglasses suggestion I'm a big fan of the Smith Pivlock V2. They are very light, have no upper frame (basically no frame at all around the lens), the nose piece is pretty adjustable and they have a lifetime warranty from defects. The coverage of their V2 Max lens is very good. I often forget I have them on as I can barely see the edges of the lens. I had a pair of Smith Sliders that the frames broke on after 5 years of use and they credited me the full retail price on any new pair of Smiths I wanted. |
| 2014-06-17 3:38 PM in reply to: 0 |
Regular 589 Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Sunglasses suggestion Love Tifosi's They have several styles that run $50 - $90 I have used my current pair for 3 seasons of biking/running/racing and still going strong. I love the photo-sensitive lenses, even wear them driving all the time, my Oakleys were too dark. Also have a side vent to keep from fogging. Edited by Swimbikeron 2014-06-17 3:39 PM |
| 2014-08-04 1:47 PM in reply to: Swimbikeron |
| 128 | Subject: RE: Sunglasses suggestion Personally I have been using the cheapo IM branded Foster Grants that sell at big box stores or Sport Wrap TR90 from amazon (I don't even know the brand) and I am very happy with them. Eventually I screw them up by either putting them in my cargo shorts or accidentally dropping them lens down on the asphalt. After reading this thread I'm a little confused as to what I may be missing out on with more expensive glasses. Certainly the top factors would be comfort, UV protection, overall eye protection, shedding sweat and clarity. What am I possibly missing with my $14-25 shades that Oakley $220 glasses could provide? I have no doubt that if I had the Oakleys in my hand that they would probably be constructed better but unless they are scratch proof I would probably wreck them just as easily. My only complaint with my existing glasses is sweat dripping on the inside when climbing hills and moving very slow but I don't know if anything is going to fix that. Keba |
| 2014-08-04 2:20 PM in reply to: KebaNYC |
Master 3888 Overland Park, KS | Subject: RE: Sunglasses suggestion If you like Rudy or XX2i here are some discounts for you. For Rudy Project - 40% off + additional 10% off Promos and Closeouts. www.e-rudy.com/vip Code: TTT For 50% off XX2i Optics shop on www.xx2i.com at checkout enter code: TTT |
| 2014-08-04 2:50 PM in reply to: reecealan |
| 754 | Subject: RE: Sunglasses suggestion At first, I couldn't believe that I was willing to spend more than $10 on sunglasses, but hey, all the other cyclists were doing it. I have tried a couple brands, but am really fond of my Tifosi fototec glasses. The tint adjusts to lighting conditions without getting annoyingly dark. They are great for evening rides or areas where I am in and out of shadows. |
| 2014-08-04 3:02 PM in reply to: cornick |
| Subject: RE: Sunglasses suggestion I have tried Oakleys before as that's what I use for driving. I didn't really like them for riding though. I have also tried slightly cheaper sunglasses like the Tifosi's. They were okay overall, but great value considering the price. Then I got a free pair of Rudy Projects. I love them. Fits my face well and I went with the impactx lenses that were also photochromic for day and night riding. If I had to buy another pair, I'd spend the money for Rudy Project. |
| 2014-08-04 4:00 PM in reply to: dfroelich |
Elite 5316 Alturas, California | Subject: RE: Sunglasses suggestion Safety glasses . com I think it is buy a case of $6 glasses and just take out a new pair when you need it like a candy machine...... They have some nice ones with no top rim so you can look up more easily in aero position. |
| 2014-08-04 7:26 PM in reply to: cornick |
Extreme Veteran 1190 Silicon Valley | Subject: RE: Sunglasses suggestion My daughter just picked up a fairly nice pair of sunglasses from Big5 for $20 bucks on sale. They were marked $100 regular price so they were probably worth $35 but clearly a step or two above the cheap ones she normally buys. She tends to break hers more than lose them, generally throwing something heavy on top of them. These do look like they will hold up better if abused. Maybe worth checking out for an incremental upgrade without spending a lot. |
| 2014-08-04 9:01 PM in reply to: #5013365 |
| 89 | Subject: RE: Sunglasses suggestion I second that, I buy a box of tinted safety glasses two or three times a year. it comes out to $.97 a pair after tax. I literally have them littered everywhere i go, i am never more then ten feet away from a pair of them. When they get a little scratched up they go to work, then a new pair lands on my bike. |
| 2014-08-04 9:21 PM in reply to: reecealan |
Extreme Veteran 1001 Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Subject: RE: Sunglasses suggestion Originally posted by reecealan If you like Rudy or XX2i here are some discounts for you. For Rudy Project - 40% off + additional 10% off Promos and Closeouts. www.e-rudy.com/vip Code: TTT For 50% off XX2i Optics shop on www.xx2i.com at checkout enter code: TTT I have the Rudy Noyz. They are comfortable, adjustable and guaranteed for life. My polarized lenses got scratched after I dropped them on concrete and I called their customer service to buy new lenses, all I had to was pay shipping for free replacement lenses. Plus, I have never had a problem with them fogging. |
| 2014-08-05 11:41 AM in reply to: rick4657 |
| 44 | Subject: RE: Sunglasses suggestion I have a particular issue with all of the sunglasses I have used. If I am in the sun, with it in front of me, and approaching a shaded area, I have great difficulty seeing what is in the shade. Has anyone found glasses that are effective with this situation? Jim |
| 2014-08-05 9:43 PM in reply to: KebaNYC |
Master 2701 Salisbury, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Sunglasses suggestion Originally posted by KebaNYC Personally I have been using the cheapo IM branded Foster Grants that sell at big box stores or Sport Wrap TR90 from amazon (I don't even know the brand) and I am very happy with them. Eventually I screw them up by either putting them in my cargo shorts or accidentally dropping them lens down on the asphalt. After reading this thread I'm a little confused as to what I may be missing out on with more expensive glasses. Certainly the top factors would be comfort, UV protection, overall eye protection, shedding sweat and clarity. What am I possibly missing with my $14-25 shades that Oakley $220 glasses could provide? I have no doubt that if I had the Oakleys in my hand that they would probably be constructed better but unless they are scratch proof I would probably wreck them just as easily. My only complaint with my existing glasses is sweat dripping on the inside when climbing hills and moving very slow but I don't know if anything is going to fix that. Keba Exactly what I use... comfortable, good peripheral vision and $15 at Wally World. I don't NEED anything else but I'm sure I would like the Oakleys or the Tifosi's. I'd rather spend the $ on something else. |
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