anyone got rudy project glasses with prescription insert?

bnmcmhn

I don't like wearing contacts so I want to get some cycling specific glasses.

I'm think of getting some Rydon II glasses with an rx insert. Unfortunately there isn't a opitcan that stocks these anywhere near, so I was going to buy a pair off the internet.

My question is this: Can you see through the insert even when your down on the drops? I wouldn't want to spend all that money on glasses and be unable to see far ahead when my head is down in an tuck.

Any feedback would be much appreciated

y tin

Wasn't a problem on the Rydons I used to run with the clip-in. Didn't look over the top of them on the drops.
Downside tho is the weight. Wee bit heavy. You can get your prescription direct onto the lens, thereby avoiding the clip-in, and several companies do this.

Here's one. Optilabs are another.
http://www.gosportsspex.co.uk/DirectOpt ... lasses.asp

italiaandyf

hi
I bought a pair of the Rydons earlier in the year and they have been fantastic. I wear them on every ride now. Yes I can see through the insert when on the drops, I used them in the summer on club time trials, wear them doing interval training, and on long audaxes. I got mine from this company http://www.rxsport.co.uk/RX/Pages/Home.aspx - I rang them first to discuss my likes and dislikes and they were really helpful - the good things is that they do a free home trial - they'll send you up to 5 pairs of specs with inserts (with a clear glass lens fitted) free of charge, so you can try them on the bike etc.
I bought the Rydons with the 5 lens pack, as I like having the different lenses for different light conditions - and as I say they are great.
Cheers
Andy

PS - I didn't like the photochromic lenses, I found they didn't go dark enough and didn't go light enough. In addition to the lenses that come with the pack I also bought some black mirror lenses, as they just look really cool!

hazychris

bnmcmhn wrote:

I don't like wearing contacts so I want to get some cycling specific glasses.

I'm think of getting some Rydon II glasses with an rx insert. Unfortunately there isn't a opitcan that stocks these anywhere near, so I was going to buy a pair off the internet.

My question is this: Can you see through the insert even when your down on the drops? I wouldn't want to spend all that money on glasses and be unable to see far ahead when my head is down in an tuck.

Any feedback would be much appreciated

Yes, they're great! Absolutely no problem in a tuck.

I got mine from here: http://www.sport-spex.com/ - an absolutely superb service - they also modified the rx lens due to the curvature of the Rydon, and I have to say, the vision is superb.

I disagree about the photochromic - they don't appear to go very dark, but they are definitely dark enough - I never end up wishing they went darker, and my eyes are very sensitive to light. I also use them for cycling at night and they're fine.

I've been really pleased with Rydons after the Perceptions (flip up) that I had before.

andrewgturnbull

y tin wrote:

Wasn't a problem on the Rydons I used to run with the clip-in. Didn't look over the top of them on the drops.
Downside tho is the weight. Wee bit heavy. You can get your prescription direct onto the lens, thereby avoiding the clip-in, and several companies do this.

Here's one. Optilabs are another.
http://www.gosportsspex.co.uk/DirectOpt ... lasses.asp

Hi there.

I've gone the other way, from Rudy Project clip-ins to contact lenses!

I found that they were too heavy (especially for running off the bike), and used to steam up very easily. e.g. when climbing in the rain.

If you can get the prescription direct onto the lense, that would probably be better.

Cheers, Andy

alien

I have Rudy Project Ketyums with the optical inserts.

first thing - the optician sets the optical centre on the insert to be higher, so no worries about being in the drops.

second thing - check your existing glasses - if they are very flat (aspheric lenses) then you may need the same for the inserts in the RP kit (I do - else I have focusing issues and headaches!)

third thing - Having been through the process I would travel to get them done by an optician.. especially if you have a tricky prescription (e.g astigmatism) as the curved lenses really make it different...YMMV

http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech.php?id= ... pin/03-05b is a nice quick review,

I found a US supplier (who is an optician) for inserts and he was very helpful + informative http://www.sportsoptical.com/lens_colors.htm - for pricing - I spoke to him and got good advice ref the frames.

in .EU there is a German company who seems to supply them to the optician I used, I saw a sample and they looked rather good - but were rather more expensive than the US version (what's new...).

The West London optician I used was listed as a specialist on the Rudy Project site and were very good indeed. (The Eye Studio Opticians, Chiswick) - rudyprojectuk.com for the local supplier list.

I'd buy them again.

fatfreddy

your prescription will make a difference as to your choice of glasses. I normally wear varifocal - I wanted bifocal for the bike - distance and reading (for computer/map/repairs etc) - which limited my choice somewhat. Single prescriptions are relatively easy to get.

I tried the Rudy projects at my LBS but the clip in insert was touching my eye - (may not be a problem for you though). And they do seem heavy.

Went for Optilabs in the end - not the best lookers but they work - they put a small reading area at the bottom. And they're photochromic which works for me. Not as dark as sunglasses but can ride in and out of the woods with out having to take them off.
FF