Visor or Cap?

gb-locks

After a few hair raising moments last night being blinded by cars driving on full beam I decided this morning to try a buy a clip on visor for my Bell Solar helmet with no joy. ( why did I buy one of the only Bell helmets with no visor) :roll:
Does anyone know where I might get one, I've tried emailing Bell but heard nothing as yet, failing that can anyone recommend a cycling cap I could wear under my helmet and any other tips to avoid be blinded would be a bonus.
Cheers
Gary

singlespeedexplosif

I can't see how a visor or cap would help, unless the car is driving directly over you. Sunglasses?

softlad

gb-locks wrote:

any other tips to avoid be blinded would be a bonus.

have you tried 'not staring into the headlights'..?

cougie

Both a cap and peak for your helmet will help you. Sunglasses at night ? Thats nuts.

I used to just use a cap - all you need do is lower your head and block the headlights out - so you can keep your night vision better.

I have a peak on my MTB and the back of it has reflective tape on - so it should show up to the offending driver.

SInce I started using my Fenix and P7 combination - drivers dont use their main beams anywhere like as much as they used to though - so that takes 90% of the problem away.

gb-locks

Cheers Cougie a couple of times last I couldn't see a thing, I'm finding unlit narrow country lanes can be a nightmare for cyclists, I like the reflective tape idea.

singlespeedexplosif

Sunglasses at night ? Thats nuts.

works fine for me.

I'm finding unlit narrow country lanes can be a nightmare for cyclists
As Cougie suggests, if you're well lit, then drivers tend to dip their lights much sooner.

cougie

I use yellow lenses at night - but even then I find it cuts out some light.
How dark are your sunglasses SSE ?

singlespeedexplosif

not very. Oakley eyejackets.
They're just great at cutting glare. Use them whenever I'm out and about at night, whether in't car or on't bike..

softlad

singlespeedexplosif wrote:

not very. Oakley eyejackets.
They're just great at cutting glare. Use them whenever I'm out and about at night, whether in't car or on't bike..

sunglasses at night..?? now I've heard everything...

sicknote

Try to close one eye as it will help you keep your night vision some what.

Learn it when I was in the TA and it does work.

teagar

Get a cotton cap - like they all used to wear back in the day.

Works a treat, and you can rock that retro look.

welshcrowe

I always wear my sunglasses with yellow lenses on my night commute home, keeps the rain out of my eyes!

gb-locks

I've been wearing clear lenses I'll try yellow, thanks.

cougie

Dont think yellow lenses will help much if at all.

I would prefer clear lenses for night riding, but I use my yellow lenses for dull winter days, and couldnt justify another pair.

Bright lights are the key - get a P7 torch off dealextreme or a Fenix- that should take away most of the blinding situations.

Cheaper option - cap.

cougie

Dont think yellow lenses will help much if at all.

I would prefer clear lenses for night riding, but I use my yellow lenses for dull winter days, and couldnt justify another pair.

Bright lights are the key - get a P7 torch off dealextreme or a Fenix- that should take away most of the blinding situations.

Cheaper option - cap.