Cycling Glasses

Peddle Up!

My trusty Bloc cycling glasses are getting a bit past it so I've decided to invest in a new pair. I could always just buy another pair of Bloc, but I thought I'd see what people thought on decent reasonably priced protective eyewear.

I had a money off voucher towards a pair of Oakley glasses, but to be honest I could bail out Greece and still have some change instead. V. nice kit though. 8)

On a related tack, "The Rules" insist that the stems of glasses go OVER helmet straps, but that doesn't make sense to me. Having them under the straps helps them to stay on over bumpy patches.

Mind you, "The Rules" say a lot of stuff. :roll:

chiark

£2.99 at Aldi right now... They stop stuff going in your eyes.

Bobbinogs

Bolle, although at £6 they might be a bit steep for you

Peddle Up!

Bobbinogs wrote:

Bolle, although at £6 they might be a bit steep for you

I can do steep.

MattC59

Bobbinogs wrote:

Bolle, although at £6 they might be a bit steep for you

+1
These are fantastic. I've been using them for years. The clarity is excellent and although there's only a slight tint, they're great even on the brightest of days, as they cut out glare rather than just darken everything. (I wouldn't use them skiing though !!)

I got another pair FOC from teh Bolle rep at this years SHE show (dull boring health and safety stuff) and the Bolle rep told me that they come off the same production line as the sporting lenses, but are tested to higher standards. They're cheaper than the sporting glasses, by a considerable amount, because Joe public will happily spend ££ on sunnies, but Mr H&S manager won't spend £££ on safety glasses.

chiark

Just bought a set of those Bollés, thanks!

Peddle Up!

chiark wrote:

Just bought a set of those Bollés, thanks!

Me too! Gotta be worth a punt at that price.

Jason82

I have favourited them for pay day as my maddison clears are annoying because I have to carry a set of sunglasses with me too. Especially as I get low sun in the mornings.

iandennis

Thanks for the link, just bought a pair for myself.

Had Bolle sunglasses but too expensive to replace.

Rich Hcp

Oakleys!

Use the voucher, they're not all expensive

MattC59

Let us know your opinions, I think they're great

gaddster

Oakleys are still way overpriced though, voucher or not. +1 for the bolle glasses..

chiark

For someone that's happy with a set of Aldi plastic things, I can't help but feel these look an order of magnitude better - never mind just twice as good!

andy46

I am also going to get some of these, thanks for the link

MountainMonster

Thanks for the heads up on those Bolles!

I'll be ordering a few pairs to my parents house to keep for rides!

Hierotochan

Also just ordered myself a pair of the Bollé.

MattC59

Blimey, looks like Bolle have a new fan club

EarlyGo

Peddle Up,

"The Rules" are correct. I refer you to rules 1, 2 & 3!

Regards, EarlyGo

Peddle Up!

EarlyGo wrote:

Peddle Up,

"The Rules" are correct. I refer you to rules 1, 2 & 3!

Regards, EarlyGo

{shrug} Like I said, The Rules say a lot of stuff.

Hals1967

+1 for the bolle's.

Both the tinted and clear ones.

Hals1967

+1 for the bolle's.

Both the tinted and clear ones.

Barrzy257

Just purchased some, got to be worth a try atleast for £7.50!

sloppyschleckonds

Do these have any uva/ uvb protection?

MattC59

SloppySchleckonds wrote:

Do these have any uva/ uvb protection?

Yep:
100% UVB/UVA
70% Blue Light
63% Visible
Anti Scratch Polycarbonate Lens
Anti-scratch, anti-fog and anti-static coatings

whitestar1

gaddster wrote:

Oakleys are still way overpriced though, voucher or not. +1 for the bolle glasses..

I strongly agree! They cost too much for what they do! Rather spend the money on kit for the bike. I have a bolle an its great! it looks cool and even in rain it is clear. All for £11 of ebay.

whitestar1

Stanley222 wrote:

You can even get Bolle light sensitive / photochromic glasses - now they are superb!!!

I am interested in that. Mine are just smoke darken. Got a link?

TimB34

Peddle Up! wrote:

EarlyGo wrote:

Peddle Up,

"The Rules" are correct. I refer you to rules 1, 2 & 3!

Regards, EarlyGo

{shrug} Like I said, The Rules say a lot of stuff.

Despite most of The Rules, I think there's a real reason for this one.

If you're going to smash your face into the ground, would you prefer it if your sunglasses fell off easily, or were securely held in place?

Having said that, I put mine under the straps otherwise they go flying off when I hit big bumps.

Bobbinogs

I also find it easier to remove/replace them en route if they are over the top of the helmet straps.

MattC59

My glasses tend to go over my straps, because I usually put my helmet on first. That said, it's a ball ache when I take my helmet off, because it usually comes off before my glasses ! :roll:

Carlm90

Should ask the guy if you can set up a referral scheme considering the amount of people you have sent to that eBay page

Carlm90

Are the black ones just as good?