Sunglasses - which ones do you use for riding?
 

Hi

Just wondered if anyone could recommend a good pair of riding sunglasses. I am using Oakley Minutes at the moment and I find that when I turn my head to check traffic behind me, the frame seems to be right in the way of my vision (corner of my eyes, if you know what I mean).

Any recommendation would be welcome.

RoadieChick

I use Oakley Pro M-Frames. I have had about 5 pairs of Oakley's now and found that these have a really good firm fit on my head. I also like the fact that there is so many lens options, in colour and style.

I've got Rudy Project Kerosenes. I've been very happy with them. I looked at the Oakley M-Frames too but well... they just don't fit my face. I needed something with an adjustable nosepiece.

i found this to be very good.

http://www.rudyproject.com.ph/images...X-SX-POLAR.jpg
rudy project ekynox polar100

I've just started wearing Rudy Project Rydons with Rx insert.
Great glass, light weight and very good field of vision even with
the insert.
Previously wore Bolles which were alright but I much prefer
the Rudy's. Looked at Oakly but didn't like their Rx options (rx lense not clip on).

marty

Lets raise the Ante a bit. How about sunglasses that you can wear over regular glasses?

Ditto!!

I've been using Rudy Project Rydons for the last few months. So light you forget you're wearing them, and they have really good adjustability too. My wife picked up a pair of Rydon SXs - slightly narrower frame for smaller faces. She loves them, and finds it great not having a frame to get in the way of her peripheral vision.

I use these. The frame doesn't get in the way when looking over my shoulder or scanning the road ahead.
http://www.nashbar.com/nashbar_photos/small/SM-MHP.gif

I use these Addidas "evileye" sunglasses which are pretty nice. I have the prescription insert but I wish it had a beter field of vision. It does have a kind of spongy strip on the top so sweat doesn't get into your eyes that is pretty sweet. Those Rudy projects are going to be my next ones when these give up the ghost.

I've got the Lance oakley M's.... love them for riding, but I look like an idiot in them for anything else.. ;) Couldn't ask for better glasses though...

I like the idea of a pair of "svelte" glasses and need mine to be Rx also; are the Rudy Rydons available generally inplaces like Lenscrafters?

Yep... the coolness of cycling sunglasses like most cycling related wear bears a similar relationship to gravity in that it's a weak force to begin with and then drops off as the inverse square of the distance to the bike.

I bought a pair of Rydon's about a month ago..The optics is great...Had to have the prescription filled by my optometrist.. He was fully capable of having them filled...
Unlike the kerosenes, Rydon's don't have the opening that is supposed to be used for defog functions...Not sure that works, anyway...? I do like them..
Was curious about the Kerosenes...Got the Rydon's because they were smaller and thought looked more like 'normal' sunglasses..
But then, lance's oakleys, I would wear anywhere..They are pretty cool....

I'm an Oakley freak. I wear the Oakley Minute and Half Jacket for just about everything but cycling. For cycling I like the Pro M Frames. Either Ice blue iridium or Fire iridium lenses.

Was never a big fan of Rudy Project - could be because I enjoy seeing Jan lose to Lance so much. :D

Oakley M frame hybrid s. I love them.

I am using Rudy Project Kerosene, I really like them so far. For years I have been using Oakleys but I have broken the temple peices that go around your ears on the old Blades and I have broken 3 M frames just from wear. Never again for Oakleys.

M frame hybrid. No frame blocking your peripheral vision. Good coverage. No light blasting in around the sides. They also stay put. Your head will fall off before they do.

I use the Rudy Project Ekynox w/racing red lens. I'm trying real hard to love them, but the frame does block the peripheral vision a bit. The optics are good, and ventilation isn't a problem, but I'm starting to think that they're much better for just wearing around. I like the Oakley's that Hincape wears, but the ear pieces are a bit bulky.

I have Rudy Project Tayos. They have interchangable lenses and the one I like to use best is a photochromatic red. When conditions get lighter or darker, so does the lens. This of course adjusts the amount of light that will transmit through the lens giving good protection on overcast as well as sunny days. In extremely bright conditions, I use a dark grey lens with a mirror coating.

I have been thinking about the new Rudy Ekynox or the the Oakley M frame just as a birthday request and the fact I like sunglasses. In my opinion, Oakley has the clearest optics of any sports lens I have seen.

Oakley Half Jackets.....lenses are removeable....slight interference with 'corner' vision.

Interesting. One of the reasons I like the Oakley M frame is the full, unobstructed coverage that they provide. Any other thoughts on the Ekynox? They look a bit like my Tayos.

Rudy Project Rydon's here as well. My face has never fit Oakley's very well, and the adjustability of the Rudy's come in handy.

Bolle 401 Polarized. Got a good deal on them from Campmor.com.

I'm a big fan of my Oakley Splice shades. Light, fit well, and look cool as hell.