Sunglasses

Bradders87
Bradders87 Posts: 93
edited March 2011 in Road buying advice
What do you all wear?

I've just gone and lost my Bloc Shifter XR Multilens of the last 4 years and need something to replace them.

I was a big fan of the interchangeable lenses so I'd like to keep that functionality at a minimum, though I've been looking at photochromic lenses as well - any opinions on these?

Currently I'm quite keen on the Oakley Jawbones & Radars. Has anyone got any experience of the wind-blocking abilities of these? The Bloc's were pretty so-so and my eyes have a major aptitude to watering. Moreso as these will most likely double up as skiing glasses.

Comments

  • upperoilcan
    upperoilcan Posts: 1,180
    I bought some of those DHB ones for around 30:00 as i lose/snap atleast 3-4 pairs a year,an i gotta say they are fantastic value for money,3 different lenses for different conditions.....

    Take a peek on Wiggle mate........... :P
    Cervelo S5 Ultegra Di2.
  • lostboysaint
    lostboysaint Posts: 4,250
    Radar Pitch on the road, cheap shit (Madison something or other and the DHB ones that UOC recommended) off road.

    Radars are top quality, no wind, no misting, great to look through, comfortable etc.

    Cheap ones generally fog if it gets slow, cold and sweaty and you really can tell the optical difference but I don't care if they get lost, broken etc.
    Trail fun - Transition Bandit
    Road - Wilier Izoard Centaur/Cube Agree C62 Disc
    Allround - Cotic Solaris
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Jawbones for me, also have RP Rydons (sp!), like them, too.
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • hopper1 wrote:
    Jawbones for me, also have RP Rydons (sp!), like them, too.

    Which lenses do you have for the Jawbones?
  • orbeaorca
    orbeaorca Posts: 246
    hopper1 wrote:
    Jawbones for me, also have RP Rydons (sp!), like them, too.

    Jawbones for me aswell, best glasses I have owned.

    Good idea to try some on before spending your cash.
  • pilot_pete
    pilot_pete Posts: 2,120
    Rudy Project Noyz, matt black frames with the photochromatic lenses, as seen here;

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/huggerindustries/3261082372/

    Great fit, with adjustable arms (which can be bent to match the shape of your bonce). Lenses can be removed and washed and then snapped back into place. Many other lenses available for all light conditions and frames in a range of colours.

    I did originally buy the blue and white frames, but had to return these as the white coating started to peel off. I replaced them with the ones above.

    I like their understated style and the lenses are superb......they are on the pricey side though.

    PP
  • How fast do the photochromic lenses adapt?
  • tonye_n
    tonye_n Posts: 832
    Bradders87 wrote:
    How fast do the photochromic lenses adapt?
    Specialized Uracco Adaptalite.
    These are photochromic, and adapt very quickly....in a very few seconds! The lens clarity is also very good. Similar to my Oakley M Frames that I sold off after testing the Uracco.
  • richk
    richk Posts: 564
    Bolle Contours
    There is no secret ingredient...
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Bradders87 wrote:
    hopper1 wrote:
    Jawbones for me, also have RP Rydons (sp!), like them, too.

    Which lenses do you have for the Jawbones?

    Without getting techy... Yellow lense and black mirror, both vented.
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • jswba
    jswba Posts: 491
    These:

    http://www.rapideyewear.co.uk/index.php ... ry&path=45

    The company's run by a decent guy, and the glasses are really good quality.
  • AndyF16
    AndyF16 Posts: 506
    Sunwise Twister for me, 3 sets of lenses, comfortable rubber nose bridge thingy and behind ear watsits (can you tell i'm not an optometrist?!)

    Best of all £15 a pop means you don't cry when standing on pair no.1 and morphing pair no.2 by leaving them too close to the gas hob :roll:
    2011 Bianchi D2 Cavaria in celeste (of course!)
    2011 Enigma Echo 57cm in naked Ti
    2009 Orange G2 19" in, erm orange
  • Scrumple
    Scrumple Posts: 2,665
    +1 for Bolle contours

    Lenses are as good as anything for £100 -
  • pilot_pete
    pilot_pete Posts: 2,120
    Best of all £15 a pop
    Where from? I can only see them for £29.99 and they would be great for my son who needs a pair.
    How fast do the photochromic lenses adapt?
    Bradders87, I don't notice....so it must be pretty quick as I never struggle to see anything.........

    PP
  • Where from? I can only see them for £29.99 and they would be great for my son who needs a pair

    www.trysports.co.uk £14.99, they only have blue frames though.

    Tredz have more colour options at £19.99

    Ive got my eye on these from Spiuk....Prices vary from £40 - 70

    27049_SPIUK_torsion_glasses9.jpg