Which Oakley lenses for autumn murk?

ratherbeintobago
ratherbeintobago Posts: 636
edited August 2009 in Road buying advice
I've got a pair of Oakley sunnies, which are very nice. However, the lenses are good for bright sunlight & less good for autumn murk - has anyone got any suggestions which ones might be better in greyer conditions?

Are the yellow or pink ones any use? Would I be better just getting the colourless ones?

Thanks,

Andy
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  • James_London
    James_London Posts: 530
    G20 or Blue Iridium are good for murky conditions. Persimmon or Yellow are good for dusk, night riding or VERY overcast conditions.

    Oakley list percentage light transmission on their site to give you an idea. There are normally a few options around the same ballpark light cut-out so a colour that goes well with your frames or kit might affect choice.
  • APIII
    APIII Posts: 2,010
    I use the persimmons the most. They add a bit of contrast which is helpful. I'd also recommend some polarized lenses for when the sun is low in the sky and/or the roads are wet as they cut out a lot of glare.
  • Wappygixer
    Wappygixer Posts: 1,396
    +1 for persimmon
  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    Impossible to have the perfect lens as the weather changes in seconds from bright sunshine to murky ! I just use a grey iridium on brighter days and a yellow for dull or night rides. Otherwise I would end up with a dozen lenses and a hole in my bank account !
  • bobtbuilder
    bobtbuilder Posts: 1,537
    The persimmon ones are very good in murky conditions.
  • sward29
    sward29 Posts: 205
    I find the blue iridium a bit dark for cloudy days although the G20 is better. Persimmon is great and would recommend this over high intensity yellow as it is less affected by the glare you get from the sun on wet roads.

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