Cycling glasses that "go over' your regular glasses?
#1
cab horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Toronto
Posts: 28,353
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 42 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 25 Times
in
18 Posts
Cycling glasses that "go over' your regular glasses?
Does anyone have any recommendations for cycling sunglasses that go on top your normal glasses? Looking for something that won't break the bank.
#2
2-Cyl, 1/2 HP @ 90 RPM
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: NYC
Posts: 15,762
Bikes: 04' Specialized Hardrock Sport, 03' Giant OCR2 (SOLD!), 04' Litespeed Firenze, 04' Giant OCR Touring, 07' Specialized Langster Comp
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 4 Times
in
4 Posts
Goggles.
Either that or get a RX-able sunglasses with interchangable outer lenses by performance. They're about $150 a set including the perscription.
Either that or get a RX-able sunglasses with interchangable outer lenses by performance. They're about $150 a set including the perscription.
#3
Are we having fun yet?
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Chesterfield, Missouri
Posts: 930
Bikes: Fuji Roubaix, Trek 7200
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I use Bolle Vigilantes I bought from Nashbar. The glasses, on sale, were about $40, the RX inserts were about $30, and the prescription lenses were about $80. This is a link to the Bolle site.
The advantage of most sport glasses over your regular prescription glasses is that they are shaped to better protect your eyes from wind and flying debris. Your regular glasses probably sit too low to offer much protection when you are in a cycling position.
The advantage of most sport glasses over your regular prescription glasses is that they are shaped to better protect your eyes from wind and flying debris. Your regular glasses probably sit too low to offer much protection when you are in a cycling position.
__________________
You're east of East St. Louis
And the wind is making speeches.
You're east of East St. Louis
And the wind is making speeches.
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Boise, Idaho
Posts: 129
Bikes: 2003 Softride Rocket R1; 2012 Trek Hifi Deluxe; 1970 Raleigh Super Course, Fixed
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
You (or your insurance company) are going to have to fork out some money. Get a pair of sport sunglasses RXed. It keeps the wind and debris out. Some lenses can be RXed, others can have inserts snapped in. The lenses that are curved and RXed can give you vertigo at first because the focal distance changes as you move your eyes. If that really bothers you, think about getting the snap-in type.
I have Rudy Project Graals. I love them and paid only $60 total out of my pocket for the polarization, $10 co-pay, and $5 extra for the frame. The insurance co picked up the rest. They will pay for a new pair of glasses each year.
I have Rudy Project Graals. I love them and paid only $60 total out of my pocket for the polarization, $10 co-pay, and $5 extra for the frame. The insurance co picked up the rest. They will pay for a new pair of glasses each year.
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Central Texas
Posts: 605
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
1 Post
I use the small Solar Shield sunglasses that they sell at Walgreens and other pharmacies. They are polycarbonate and have uv protection. They come in amber and smoke in five sizes so you can find the one that just fits over your glasses. I paid 20 dollars for mine.
https://www.solarshield.com/fitovers.html
https://www.solarshield.com/fitovers.html
Last edited by Kabloink; 09-29-04 at 11:41 AM.
#6
The Red Lantern
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Raleigh NC
Posts: 5,965
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Tifosi offers an insert frame that you can have lenses installed in and this clips to a couple of their glasses. The glasses are $30 and the insert is $10
__________________
Are you a registered member? Why not? click here to register. Its free, and only takes 27 seconds!
Help out the forums, abide by our community guidelines.
I am in the woods and I have gone crazy.
Are you a registered member? Why not? click here to register. Its free, and only takes 27 seconds!
Help out the forums, abide by our community guidelines.
I am in the woods and I have gone crazy.
#7
Fixer
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 319
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
#8
troglodyte
Or you could go get yourself some BluBlockers!
Talk about a blast from the past... they are still selling these things!
Talk about a blast from the past... they are still selling these things!
#9
Humvee of bikes =Worksman
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 5,362
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 10 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times
in
6 Posts
Originally Posted by Kabloink
I use the small Solar Shield sunglasses that they sell at Walgreens and other pharmacies. They are polycarbonate and have uv protection. They come in amber and smoke in five sizes so you can find the one that just fits over your glasses. I paid 20 dollars for mine.
https://www.solarshield.com/fitovers.html
https://www.solarshield.com/fitovers.html
after I had my catracts removed and I love'em. Sure, sports
glases may look better from a fashion point but Solarshields
work VERY well for bike riding too. I added a soft head strap
to keep my glasses from sliding when I sweat so they will
always be in the proper vison position. (Hey, you may need
that with sports glasses too so it's a wash to me.)
#10
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 93
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Check with your optometrist. I think they are called "Fit-Overs" or something like that. I may have seen some at the Wal-Mart Optometry Center, as well.
#11
Senior Member
What are cycling glasses anyway? Are they like safety glasses?
Safety glasses that are designed to fit over regular glasses are readily available. And in various tints as well as clear. I've used Uvex ones. Go to a welding supply store or well stocked hardware store.
Check the Uvex Astro ATGs here https://www.tasco-safety.com/sglasses/sglasses08.html
Safety glasses that are designed to fit over regular glasses are readily available. And in various tints as well as clear. I've used Uvex ones. Go to a welding supply store or well stocked hardware store.
Check the Uvex Astro ATGs here https://www.tasco-safety.com/sglasses/sglasses08.html
Last edited by boilermaker1; 09-30-04 at 09:42 PM.
#12
dotdotdot
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 465
Bikes: Cannondale R600
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
im thinking of getting one because my contacts keeps drying out if i go too fast. my cheap $5 sunglasses cant keep the air out
#13
cab horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Toronto
Posts: 28,353
Bikes: 1987 Bianchi Campione
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 42 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 25 Times
in
18 Posts
Whoa thanks for all the suggestions, The Rx insert road is a little pricey for me. Solarshield looks interesting.
< Student.
< Student.
#14
Humvee of bikes =Worksman
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 5,362
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 10 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times
in
6 Posts
Originally Posted by operator
Whoa thanks for all the suggestions, The Rx insert road is a little pricey for me. Solarshield looks interesting.
< Student.
< Student.
for the doctors source code enter.....12
This way you can get 2 for one in different lense colors!!
https://www.advanceduvprotection.com/buy_online.html