Go Back  Bike Forums > Bike Forums > General Cycling Discussion
Reload this Page >

Which lens color is good??

Search
Notices
General Cycling Discussion Have a cycling related question or comment that doesn't fit in one of the other specialty forums? Drop on in and post in here! When possible, please select the forum above that most fits your post!

Which lens color is good??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-15-03 | 07:21 PM
  #1  
rashenup's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: North East Ohio, USA
Which lens color is good??

I've been looking to get some additional lenses for my Rudy Project Rydons (I love these glasses BTW). I'm looking for something that will be good on those overcast days and in the woods. Since it's hard to determine what will work good from the website ([URL=https://www.rudyprojectusa.com/technology/lenstechnology.htm]) I thought I would get some opinions/thoughts here. The only store anywhere close to me doesn't have any addional lenses for me to try out, so actually seeing them myself is out of the question.

Right now I'm looking at the Raceing Red, Normal Red, Yellow, and orange. What do you all use for these conditions??
rashenup is offline  
Reply
Old 05-15-03 | 07:35 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 156
Likes: 0
From: Brisbane
I use yellow lenses during winter, dawn and dusk. You will have to change to dark ones during the day otherwise it would be painful to the eyes. Yellow lenses will bring up contrast in poor light.
spinner5339 is offline  
Reply
Old 05-16-03 | 06:55 AM
  #3  
NIBYAK's Avatar
Member
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
From: Northern Virginia
I have some old Bouch & Lomb Killer Loop glasses with all sorts of lenses. My favorite color is a sort of pink, which looks very similar to the racing red on the Rudy site. I found that the pink color gives excellent contrast in the woods without the added brightness of the yellow lenses. I wear them almost all of the time when riding. I do have a clear set of lenses for when it’s dark or really raining hard.
NIBYAK is offline  
Reply
Old 05-16-03 | 07:13 AM
  #4  
Senior Member
25 Anniversary
 
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 7,963
Likes: 1
From: Parrish, FL

Bikes: Lots

I generally use my brown (everyday) lens which is polarized and my yellow lens.

I use my yellow lens on overcast days when the trail is in and out of the woods.

If it's bright out, I keep my brown lens in there, or when I come out of the woods, I'm blinded with the yellow!

I've used the clear, but prefer the yellow in low light.

Another benefit, I use the yellow while driving in the rain. You can add about 10 feet of visibility in a heavy downpour!
__________________
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW, What a Ride!" - unknown
"Your Bike Sucks" - Sky Yaeger
a2psyklnut is offline  
Reply
Old 05-16-03 | 09:51 AM
  #5  
Senior Member
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 496
Likes: 2
From: Houston
yellow for any mtb trail - early morning road rides
dark for open bright road riding or mtb on the road
clear for night or dusk or overcast
The Toninator is offline  
Reply
Old 05-16-03 | 10:14 AM
  #6  
Bikedud's Avatar
Sapient
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 759
Likes: 10
From: NW, Georgia

Bikes: Just a bunch of bikes.

I like the amber/yellow for everything but the brightest days.
Bikedud is offline  
Reply
Old 05-16-03 | 02:44 PM
  #7  
rashenup's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: North East Ohio, USA
Well it looks like the yellow lenses are pretty popular, although I'm still just a touch hesitant about the 'brightness' factor with them. Anywhoo, I'm thinking I'll probably go with them. Although the reds are still intriguing (sp?). Thanks a ton for the opions!
rashenup is offline  
Reply
Old 05-16-03 | 04:04 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 3,700
Likes: 194
From: NC
I have a pair of bolles that are green, and it offers a bit more color definition and contrast then brown, and blocks the glare well also. They are also polarized.
Phatman is offline  
Reply
Old 05-17-03 | 09:24 AM
  #9  
Chuvak's Avatar
Advertise here!
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 981
Likes: 0
From: Brooklyn, NY

Bikes: 2002 Allez A1xx SE

Does anybody know if they make proscription lenses for bike glasses (frames)?
I asked in the LBS the guy just nodded at me. Any sites you know off that can provide such service?
Chuvak is offline  
Reply
Old 05-17-03 | 07:25 PM
  #10  
SipperPhoto's Avatar
The Cycling Photographer
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 1,404
Likes: 0
From: Orange, CA
I have A pair of Smith Mainlines... these are great.. I mostly use either the brownish lens, or the pinkish lens... I wanna use the yellow... but it is usually too bright, or not foggy enough to really get into them.. .I mostly use them for road though

JEff
SipperPhoto is offline  
Reply
Old 05-18-03 | 11:09 AM
  #11  
Junior Member
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
ive tried a few colour lenses, and for most conditions yellow i find to be the best but, i have now started to ride with clear safety glasses and i am loving them! The best part is they are like 5 bucks at most hardware stores
happygirl is offline  
Reply
Old 05-18-03 | 05:35 PM
  #12  
Senior Member
20 Anniversary
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 3,700
Likes: 194
From: NC
Originally posted by Chuvak
Does anybody know if they make proscription lenses for bike glasses (frames)?
I asked in the LBS the guy just nodded at me. Any sites you know off that can provide such service?
I know that oakley makes perscription sunglasses, becuase I have some. You just go to the oakley site, and say dealer search. Go to one, and have your perscription ready, and the store will order them for you. My regular eyedoctors were oakley dealers, so they measured my perscription there. however, your LBS could probably order them for you. they are a bit pricey though. I got the polarized oakley minutes, and they were around $300 us. I wonder if health insurance would pay for them? They are perscription, after all. hmm...phatman is thinking...
Phatman is offline  
Reply

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.