Sunglasses for evening rides?
09-25-14, 09:50 PM
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For those suggesting clear lenses for Oakleys (and other interchangeable frames), have you actually tried switching lenses back and forth on a daily basis and did they last? I had some big-$$$ Rudy Project RX lenses that broke after a couple lens changes.
These days I have a separate pair of clear RX Oakley Flakjackets and polarized RX Flakjackets and just carry both if I'll be riding into the night, or starting before sunrise. Way easier than stopping to change lenses with downside of keeping the other pair safe.
These days I have a separate pair of clear RX Oakley Flakjackets and polarized RX Flakjackets and just carry both if I'll be riding into the night, or starting before sunrise. Way easier than stopping to change lenses with downside of keeping the other pair safe.
Rudy Project frames are far more brittle than Oakley O-Matter frames.
09-26-14, 11:27 AM
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Has anyone tried these Wrapz from the UK? The demo looks like the light-change is seriously quick, though it's clearly not real-use conditions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOCeIGxF39s&t=170
Just wondering if anyone has compared them to the Tifosis?
Of Tifosi users, the Light-Night lens seems to be the one I'd go for, just wondering does anyone using them have any problem with them after dark? 75% light transmission (per the Tifosi site) at the lightest seems to be pretty good, my current yellow lenses are just a bit too dark in the evenings and I end up just pocketing them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOCeIGxF39s&t=170
Just wondering if anyone has compared them to the Tifosis?
Of Tifosi users, the Light-Night lens seems to be the one I'd go for, just wondering does anyone using them have any problem with them after dark? 75% light transmission (per the Tifosi site) at the lightest seems to be pretty good, my current yellow lenses are just a bit too dark in the evenings and I end up just pocketing them.
09-26-14, 11:37 AM
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Has anyone tried these Wrapz from the UK? The demo looks like the light-change is seriously quick, though it's clearly not real-use conditions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOCeIGxF39s&t=170
Just wondering if anyone has compared them to the Tifosis?
Of Tifosi users, the Light-Night lens seems to be the one I'd go for, just wondering does anyone using them have any problem with them after dark? 75% light transmission (per the Tifosi site) at the lightest seems to be pretty good, my current yellow lenses are just a bit too dark in the evenings and I end up just pocketing them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOCeIGxF39s&t=170
Just wondering if anyone has compared them to the Tifosis?
Of Tifosi users, the Light-Night lens seems to be the one I'd go for, just wondering does anyone using them have any problem with them after dark? 75% light transmission (per the Tifosi site) at the lightest seems to be pretty good, my current yellow lenses are just a bit too dark in the evenings and I end up just pocketing them.
09-26-14, 12:48 PM
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Uvex vario lenses. Something like this:
Sports Eyewear - active vario - black mat | uvex sports
Very happy - summer, winter, day, night. One glasses to rule them all.
Sports Eyewear - active vario - black mat | uvex sports
Very happy - summer, winter, day, night. One glasses to rule them all.
09-26-14, 01:20 PM
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I vote the removable lense route. I have some barely tinted amber lenses for dusk and carry clear lenses for night time riding.
My glasses are by serfs and were maybe 50$ or so.
My glasses are by serfs and were maybe 50$ or so.
09-26-14, 03:55 PM
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Go to Home Depot or Lowes and buy a pair of safety glasses with clear or light blue lenses. Look great, work great and cost about $10. Can't beat them.
09-26-14, 10:22 PM
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