Sunglasses/Protection

safc3

I'm not normally a wearer of glasses but I've been hit a couple of times from insects and dust.
I was wondering if anyone can recommend a cheap but decent pair of glasses. Can't afford Oakley's so I checked Ebay and there's thousands but I dont know anything about them.
Bolle and RayZor are makes that spring to mind. Any good?
Also is it safe to buy fron Hong Kong? Some really cheap glasses but I'm wary.
Any advice is appreciated.

thejonesy

For the last couple of years I've been using Bolle safety glasses on the bike. They've got some really good designs these days, the lenses are varied and impact resistant, and if you got to your local Arco or similar, or try a health and safety website, you can usually pick them up for less than a tenner. Bargain!

http://www.bolle-safety.com/

ghitchen

My recent subscription to C+ included a free pair of Rudy Project Wizaards. Not sure if they are still offering these but worth a look if you buy the mag anyway.

Wiggle, Ribble and ProBikeKit all do "cheap" sunglasses. Ribble currently have lots of Rudy Project on offer.

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Unknown

LOADS of fakes on Ebay. i mean LOADS.
if you want really cheap, Bolle safety glasses work fine, plenty on there and UK sellers too.
most sets for less than a tenner

Of course there are other glasses



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Cunobelin

In many ways Glasses are the most important buy you wil make, so compromising is not necesarily a good idea.

The main points:
Comfort
Fit
Syle that suits you
Interchangeable lenses for different conditions
Replaceable lenses for the time you drop them and scratch the surface
For some people - an Rx (prescription) option.
Plastic not glass lenses

After that to down to budget.

I used Madison Arcs for some years quite happily, but moved on t Rudy Project about 8 years ago, and founfd the better quality of the lenses did make a big difference.




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gbb

Just for clear protection, i have used Bolle Vipers for the last 3 years.
Nice wraparound frames, cover all the eyes and they're cheap.

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Bigtallfatbloke

I just wear an old pair of mirror shades I bought 4 years ago in a tourist shop on Menorca...ultra cheap & cool as well...cost me around a fiver....and they are leathal to insects

on2wheels

Agree that glasses are a must, lots of dust from lorries and loads of bugs in the countryside. I got a cheap pair from probikekit.com, œ15, 5 different lenses and they're great, wear them summer and winter

Here's the link http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?c ... 0&LIMIT=26

Asterixcp

Just bought a pair from Spa Cycles for œ9. Yeah, I'm a cheapskate, but..

Very light trendy style, flexible arms for that perfect fit, strong 'unbreakable' polycarbonate lenses, interchangeable between dark (UV400 protection) and clear. Come with either mirror or non-mirror dark lens. Well ventilated (unlike my wrap round m/cycle sunglasses that steam up).

Pour vivre heureux, vivons le v‚lo..

Unknown

I`ve got 2 pairs of Bolle Siliums, the clear & smoked ones. Very good with nice wraparound lenses that protect my eyes more than my Oakleys!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0121616255

domtyler

Another shout for the Kuotas from ProBikeKit, a snip at ?23.

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Fnaar

Another post to praise the Bolle ones. They're great value, you can pick 'em up on ebay for about œ7. Then go into your local mountaineering shop and see the same glasses on sale for œ70!

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The Mechanic

Madison D'Arcs come out well in a recent test. I have a set and think they are brill. You get clear, dark and orange lenses in one box for under œ30.

Don't worry the man said, things could be worse. And sure enough, they got worse

peterbr

Decathlon. I use their changeable lens glass (nearly alway the clear). Cost 10 Euros, dunno what they are in Uk shops. They fit me perfectly and keep the bugs out of my eyes. they even look pretty good.

I've had expensive glasses, there is little point, they will get broken or lost.

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Unknown

I'll chip in for the Oakleys. I have Magnesium M Frames . . . really comfy, vented to help stop misting up and a huge array of lens options to chose from.

Personally, i dont mind paying the extra for Oakleys. They really are ( to me ) that bit better all round.

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david2

The Bolle Silliums are probably the best in terms of value for money and match anything in terms of safety protection.

SPEEDY

Check out Wiggle and thier DHB ones. They're not exactly designer but are cheap and do the job

peterbr

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/Product_a ... index.html

I have the œ7.95 ones.

I had top of the range addidas glasses before but I lost them - very nice they were too. I'd honestly say these cheap ones fit me better (I have a large head) and I'm just not prepared to fork out œ70 at least once or twice a year. The rubber on the nose and arms of these glasses mean they stay on and in the same position - excellent.

The lens tints aren't as good as the expensive glasses but as I use the clear 99% of the time (I don't link looking at bright pink/blue/whatever countryside) it isn't a problem. They do a great job with dust, bugs and stones. I also like them for skiing.

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Unknown

Another one bigging up the DHB goggles.
Clicky
I have these and they are very comfortable, a nice shape, and come with three different coloured lenses.
Very good value.

I've done the expensive glasses thing, and after breaking them i decided to try these.....top notch!

safc3

Thanks for all the advice, decided on the Kuota's from probikekit in the end.

ademort

Hi you dont need to spend large sums of money on glasses. I am a contact lens wearer and also have similar problems with insects dust etc, last year i bought five pairs of sunglasses from the Lidl at ?1.99 each. I cycle about 400 kilometres per week including trips to and from work and sunglasses work a treat[:D]

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stevekosky

I agree that Decathlon are both very effective and cheap.

Failing that Argos sell Raleigh ones for a tenner or go into Homebase and find the JCB ones sold as industrial eyeb protection.

Some of the prices charged for the well known names are outrageous, but someone will always buy them.

cougie

So long as you get a reputable make from a proper source you'll be OK.

I wouldnt buy fakes or ridiculously cheap 'branded' glasses as god knows if they stop rays ? If they dont, and they are dark - then the iris will dilate to let more of the harmful rays in. And are they any good at stopping road chippings ?

I love my Oakleys and although they're pricey I look after them and they last me years.

Charlotte_Newbie

would any of those be ok for women?, as they don`t state a size/gender.

thanks[:)]

cougie

Prob best trying them on Charlotte (are you sure you're a girl ??) to see what suits.

Oakley do have some very nice ladies sports glasses, but they're pricey.

fluff.

Rudy Project do some glasses for the smaller face, as do a few other manufacturers, best try them on if you're worried about drowning in them.

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giant_man

The ones on probikekit.com are very good value, I still use a pair that are about 4 years old. Plasticy but fine.

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