Those oversized 'super cool, stylish' cycling sunglasses. dont get it
08-10-23, 07:43 AM
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08-10-23, 08:32 AM
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We need some specific examples to see what you are considering to be oversized. I use larger sunglasses for road so that the top edge doesn't block my view when I'm down on the drops. My mtb glasses are smaller and the top rim gets in the way for road use. So it's all about your position on the bike and fashion trends.
I appreciate you not calling them 'sunnies' like so much of the brit cycle press does.
08-10-23, 08:44 AM
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A lot of others wear them because they have less visual obstruction.
I am basing my comments above on the fact that there are so many knock-offs worn on some fast group rides Ive been on in the last couple years. Wearing $12 Aliexpress knock-offs seems to be motivation due to appearance versus substance.
08-10-23, 08:53 AM
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Am I the only one who remembers this guy and his glasses?
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08-10-23, 09:08 AM
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It was simply because I bought the mtb glasses first. When I later tried using them for road riding I found that the top rim was too low so I then bought some road glasses. Had I bought the road glasses first I would have used them for mtb too. We live and learn!
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08-10-23, 09:32 AM
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The above model shaved his eyebrows but does not want eaglesandcycling to know, so wears a pair of Oakley Sutros.
Seriously, oversize and/or frameless sunglasses are functional because they provide unimpeded visual field. I wear these: Elicit – POC Sports
On the top right photo, see how the top edge of the lens are not beveled?
Seriously, oversize and/or frameless sunglasses are functional because they provide unimpeded visual field. I wear these: Elicit – POC Sports
On the top right photo, see how the top edge of the lens are not beveled?
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08-10-23, 09:39 AM
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I originally thought the oversized shades looked stupid, but changed my mind when a few of my hawt cycling lady friends looked great in 'em.
These would not improve my looks, tho.
These would not improve my looks, tho.
08-10-23, 09:48 AM
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I don't understand the appeal of these types of glasses either. As it is, I get large coverage with frameless sunglasses (Smith Reverbs), and at the top there's maybe .5cm of clearance between helmet and tops of glasses. This photo shows wide variety of fit -- middle guy with still a lot of clearance above glasses, rightmost guy looks like his helmet hits his glasses. I've seen others wearing these types of glasses but also strap their helmets on tilted back so it works.
So what's the point of there being an actual frame with these types of sunglasses, if you just need wind blocking, but want to also see out the tops of the lenses when in a tucked position?
So what's the point of there being an actual frame with these types of sunglasses, if you just need wind blocking, but want to also see out the tops of the lenses when in a tucked position?
08-10-23, 09:59 AM
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I’d like a pair for extra eye protection but afraid I’d wreck from the sweat blinding me. I have enough troubles with my prescription glasses with less coverage.
08-10-23, 10:11 AM
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I'm guessing people wear them because they don't want to look like the opposite of a pro. Who wants to look like they just got out of prison?
08-10-23, 10:11 AM
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Why do you care what other people wear? Why do you assume it has anything to do with fashion? Are you really that insecure?
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08-10-23, 10:12 AM
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Those 'super cool, stylish' threads about what other people choose to wear. dont get it
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08-10-23, 10:16 AM
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Hopefully, this is not the next fashion trend in the pipeline. Might be super aero, though.
https://www.amazon.com/EdiNoeL-Overs...85415431&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/EdiNoeL-Overs...85415431&psc=1
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Styles change. Did anyone notice the number of gum walls in this years Tour?
I was gifted a pair of Oakley Radar EV Path. I like them because they ride on my brows and divert sweat, support uniform peripheral view with straight view, and provide good coverage.
Outside of cycling, I prefer glass lensed Serengeti Aviators because my whole face relaxes when I put them on. The graduated shading is great for driving sunny days while supporting easy view of the dash.
I was gifted a pair of Oakley Radar EV Path. I like them because they ride on my brows and divert sweat, support uniform peripheral view with straight view, and provide good coverage.
Outside of cycling, I prefer glass lensed Serengeti Aviators because my whole face relaxes when I put them on. The graduated shading is great for driving sunny days while supporting easy view of the dash.
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08-10-23, 10:41 AM
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Seriously (even for this thread) I wear wrap around (not oversized) for the function of reducing wind on my contacts and keeping bugs out. maybe the oversized work better for that or have some aero advantage
this is what i am talking about when i say wrap around
this is what i am talking about when i say wrap around
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08-10-23, 10:48 AM
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Those are fine until you tuck down and have to look "up" to see straight ahead - that's the main aero advantage of the oversized glasses.
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Why do you care what other people choose to wear? How does it affect you? How do you know what they are trying to do? Why are your preferences more important than anyone else's?
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08-10-23, 11:00 AM
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First it was their saddles are too high, they do it to look cool. Now triggered by sunglasses.
Saddle heights I see out there many times seems to be so high
Saddle heights I see out there many times seems to be so high
08-10-23, 11:13 AM
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I don't understand the appeal of these types of glasses either. As it is, I get large coverage with frameless sunglasses (Smith Reverbs), and at the top there's maybe .5cm of clearance between helmet and tops of glasses. This photo shows wide variety of fit -- middle guy with still a lot of clearance above glasses, rightmost guy looks like his helmet hits his glasses. I've seen others wearing these types of glasses but also strap their helmets on tilted back so it works.
So what's the point of there being an actual frame with these types of sunglasses, if you just need wind blocking, but want to also see out the tops of the lenses when in a tucked position?
So what's the point of there being an actual frame with these types of sunglasses, if you just need wind blocking, but want to also see out the tops of the lenses when in a tucked position?
His video was the first place I saw the huge glasses, and he wears some big ones.
08-10-23, 11:29 AM
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Depends where they sit on your nose. Mine sit high enough that they offer unimpeded vision down the road. Also because they're wraparound, the sun never peaks in around the edges, and I don't see the frames at all in my field of vision.
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Faces are obviously different, and one person's 'tuck' is another's chest parachute. On me, if those were high up enough to not impede forward vision at full tuck, they wouldn't have nearly enough lower coverage and wind would be swirling up and under like mad.
08-10-23, 11:41 AM
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I'm looking for my next set of sunglasses, because my current Tifosis are about 5 years old - Performance bikes still had bricks-and-mortar stores then. I can't decide whether to go for the big ones or try and find another pair that fit like the current ones. IIRC that was a matter of trying on multiple pairs.
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