Sunglasses Ideas?

SGT74

After doing a 20 mile ride last night as the sun was going down, I realised just how bad my sunglasses are. For a good amount of time I literally couldn't see a damn thing through the lenses due to the glare from the sun, and had to take them off altogether at times.

So, Im after some new sunglasses suitable to off-road riding, will reduce glare and are suitable for sunny days and overcast days - so Im not looking for something too dark.

Any ideas? I've been looking at some Oakleys, but to be honest the range is so wide its just overwhelming.

mcbazza

I wear Specialized Half-Times.

Specifically, the ones on the top of this pic:


I find them to be spot-on for just about all the riding I do (commuting, round town, MTB trails). They react to light and go dark in about 15sec. The lens colour really does enhance green/browns, so is great for trail riding.

The one time I had a problem with them was when a pedestrian stepped out in front of me, and I hit her and head-butted her!! The ridge on the brow of the glasses split my left eyebrow, and has left me with a nice scar!

But, I still recommend it. The glasses. Not 'nutting pedestrians.

Milkie

I've got Adaptalite Specialized sunglasses.. Went on a ride on a very overcast day, that turned into a pretty hot sunny day... I forgot I was wearing the sunnies, as they change the light levels so well..

Also they dont scratch! Well the lenses don't scratch, made from the same material they use for the glass in Apache helicopters or something like that.. This I accidently tested, by putting them in my bag along with my tools, I now have a pretty big scratch on the frame, but none on the lenses.

cyclinggirl

I have the Adaptalite Specialized sunglasses too, they are great, gets my vote.

SGT74

They look like just the kind of thing im after - now to find somewhere doing a deal on them

dunker

adaptatile "berm" here, best sunnys i've ever had

prolly not as good as say, oakley flak jackets transitions but hey they cost half the price.

i got mine here http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/rangeViewer ... goryID=393
the first pair only had one lens that was "adapting" but they replaced them no problem


if you can afford oakley then something like this,
http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDeta ... goryID=501
rrp £175 they do them for "only" £135 they do look rather good though.

Rich Hcp

Oakleys, every time!

Mr bump

Yea another vote for oakley's. Mine are great with the polarized lenses.

zero303

You really need polarized lenses to reduce glare.

I have these: http://oakley.com/pd/3171

gs3

For cycling - Specialized Adaptalite - try before you buy though as different models suit different faces.

For general use - Oakleys every time.

Surf-Matt

Bolle Anacondas - great lenses and they can be worn off the bike without looking daft.



My 4th pair of Bolles - they strike the right balance between quality and price IMO.

Sikora

I use Specialized Adaptalite Chicane's

Adaptalite lenses are only really suitable as outdoor lenses, so are useless if used inside a car while driving to or from the trails - they dont react from behind glass.
But then again you could use your old glasses for that.

victor ludorum

The specializeds are good glasses, but I find the frames a bit too bulky for my finely chiselled features.

I have a pair of Rudy Project's that come with swap-outable lenses. You can also buy photochromatics for them.

Milkie

The specializeds are good glasses, but I find the frames a bit too bulky for my finely chiselled features.

I have a peanut sized head, and I look like Edgar Davids!


But they do fit extremely well, and are really comfy, with the rubber bits they dont have a chance of coming off your head, and with sweat they stick to your head more.

I bought the Singletracks. Perfect for a small head, but are a bit wide, and make you look like a complete prat, or some really overly serious MTB'er. But I didnt buy them to make me look good, they are really good biking sunnies.

robmanic1

Bought the BBB Winner glasses recently from dotbike, with blue polarised lenses, orange and clear lenses, all for £32. Have to say I'm very impressed after owning several dozen cheaper pairs these look to be the badgers nadgers 8)