Eyewear for cyclists

[robert zeidler]

After a recent eye exam, I ordered a pair of Oakleys with script
lenses, and thought I'd finally be able to read a cue sheet for
example. However they called and said my script was over 2.00 which is
the limit for the Oakleys, even the inserts that go behind the
M-Frames.

So, almighty and varied group of riders, what are you (other than
contacts) using, while riding, if you need help with your vision?

RGZ

[Steve Palincsar]

I used Ray Ban Aviators with prescription bifocal lenses.

[robert zeidler]

I have a pair in a mirror finish, so I could also get some chicks too.

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[Steve Palincsar]

On Mon, 2011-11-28 at 14:55 -0600, robert zeidler wrote:
> I have a pair in a mirror finish, so I could also get some chicks too.

Like this, you mean? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Djj7jW6ny2M

[Kelly Sleeper]

I ordered transition lenses last time. Although they are regular glasses they have worked well. I then ordered ski goggles for temps below 20 degrees when I needed to keep my eyes warmer.

Kelly

[David Strother]

Try a different brand... Adidas makes very good sunwear with
inserts and there are others... plus much cheaper. I like the wrap
around frames much better than regular glasses for biking... keeps
the bugs out of my eyes better. You can't get wrap around Rx sunwear
(tinted or clear) without going with inserts. Rx lenses won't curve
like that.

David Strother, OD (Optometrist)

[robert zeidler]

Exactly!!!

[Liesl]

I have a pair of Rudy Projects, and they take an insert. My lenses
are trifocals, and I'm pretty sure the reading correction is in the
2.00 range. I love them. I have three different outer lenses in
orange, transitional, and green polarized so I can ride in any light.
Use them in all four seasons. Highly recommended.

cheers, Liesl

[William]

Tricolor Trifocals!?  Try 'em!

[Bill M.]

Before my cataract surgeries (and the complications that followed) I
was very nearsighted and had significant astigfmatism., I wore
monovision contacts and inexpensive tinted safety glasses from Lowe's
for cycling. It was cheaper than buying dedicated cycling shades with
inserts, and I wasn't paranoid about losing an expensive pair of
glasses.

Post surgery my eyes no longer change focal distance (but do have
built-in UV blocking). My vision is best at about 6' away, so I need
a mild distance correction and a mild near-field correction. I just
ordered some conventional frames that fit reasonably closely, with
progressive bifocal lenses and Transition tinting. Should have them
in a couple of days, it remains to be seen if they will give me enough
protection to prevent tearing up in cold weather.

Bill

[Liesl]

< it remains to be seen if they will give me enough protection to
prevent tearing up in cold weather.>

for what it's worth: I accidently left my aforementioned Rudy's at
work last night and so I rode in this morning with my regular glasses
with some lightweight goggles over them. It was about 27 degrees and
bright sun. Sheesh! Fogging was miserable! My Rudy's have no fogging
problems unless I have a neck gaiter up over my nose and am stopped at
a light (which means it's at or below 15). My eyes tear something
fierce, and they work for me. (And yes I am one of those odd ducks
who prefers trifocals over progressives--but my trifocals aren't
tricolored, contrary to popular belief.)

liesl

[Bill M.]

Living in NorCal, 27 and sunny is something I will never encounter.
27 only happens before sunrise on our coldest mornings.

It got down to 15 here once. In 1989 or so. Havoc ensued. Broken
pipes, cracked engine blocks, much trauma. I was working in a
unheated tin-roofed building, and there was ice on the floor inside
the building in the morning. I did not ride a bicycle that week.

If I'm good into the low 40's, that's good enough.

Bill

[Tim McNamara]

For us Minnie-sohh-tens, 27 and sunny is a pretty balmy winter's day. Like "woo-hoo, shirt sleeves" balmy. Even "oh, look, some oddballs in shorts" balmy. After a few weeks of subzero (Fahrenheit) temps, 27 is downright spring-like.

I get a chuckle out of most "winter" cycling clothing. Winter in the Cote d'Azur or Italia, maybe. Not winter in Minnesota.

[Steven Frederick]

Nice thing about the Rudy's is that the nosepiece is adjustable. All
the riding glasses I've tried with fixed nosepieces rested too close
to my face, against my cheekbones, brushed by my lashes and so on.

I'm pretty lukewarm on the inserts, though. I get a lot of dazzle
over the top of them when the sun is at all in my line of sight, and
peripheral vision is very poor. Feels like looking through
binoculars. I'm considering laser surgery in hopes of not needed
corrective lenses to ride, or at least getting my script down enough
to have single-lensed riding glasses again.

Steve, squintin' in the sunny snow or is that the snowy sun, East Lansing, MI

[René Sterental]

With my big head, the only frames that fit comfortably are the Bolle Vigilantes. I used reading add-ons that would adhere to the inside of the lens and turn it into a bifocal, but cannot find the good ones I used to have and what I've found doesn't adhere well.

So, I've gone with the Bolle insert and a true bifocal prescription since I'm a bit far-sighted as well and when riding with the previous setup, distance details would be a bit fuzzy.

I'm still in the process of getting used to the insert as it makes the whole frame fit slightly different, but I like them. The main advantage, aside from the improved sharpness is that now I can change lenses easily without having to have the stick-ons on each set of lenses.

Still trying to decide where I want the bottom section of the bifocal to focus... Closer for reading or a bit further out to read my Garmin well...

René

[pb]

I bought Oakley scrips about three months ago, and I really, really,
really like them. They look a little Oakley, but they also disappear
when I'm wearing them, if you know what I mean -- I forget I have them
on. I did spend quite a bit on the lenses -- progressive and
photochromic (transitional) lenses, "Shamir Autograph" brand. I've
been using those lenses in other glasses for about two years, best
lenses I have ever owned.

My optometrist tells me that their lab can push the scrip in an Oakley
farther than Oakley will. You may want to explore this idea with your
optometrist, or you may want to ask another optometrist, if your guy
isn't being sufficiently helpful or creative.

~Peter

On Nov 28, 12:44 pm, robert zeidler <zeidler.rob...@gmail.com> wrote: