Originally Posted by
daihard
I'm debating whether to get progressive (i.e. no-line bifocal) lenses for my bike rides. That's what my regular pair of glasses has, but I'm wondering if the "near" portion is really needed when riding. If I can get away with monofocal lenses, I can probably save quite a bit of money.
Well, I tried it without (pair of cool Zenni sport glasses with no bifocal) and it drove me nuts. My vision's not that bad but try adjusting a brake pad, change a tube, or make a phone call (when stopped of course).