Glasses for those with glasses

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Hi all,
Can anyone offer me some advice about buying some riding glasses which have either prescription lenses or inserts for prescription lenses. Who are suppliers and if there are any pitfalls when buying

Many thanks

Neil :shock:

alan_a

I use Oakley Jawbones. They are expensive but they're the best money I've ever spent. I use them for cycling, running and even skiing. They don't steam up and the transition lenses work an absolute treat.

turnerjohn

Rudy Rydons....multi change lens, clip on inserts and replacable parts...I've two sets and they are perfect for everything...not super cheap but pays for quality..
http://www.gosportsspex.co.uk/RudyProjectSunglasses.asp

davis

There are 3 models that often come up. All three are expensive, but it seems to be another area where skimping costs you more eventually:

Oakley Jawbones
Rudy Projects
Adidas Evil Eye

The stupidly named third entry is mostly brought up by me, because they're the easiest ones to get my silly prescription in. What's your prescription? Your options decrease rapidly above +/- 6 dioptres.

Gizmodo

I used this company - http://www.uksportseyewear.co.uk/

I chose a pair with RX inserts, they work great, delivery was quick and they responded to my emails really well.

thegreatdivide

Be warned that RX inserts with a strong prescription can limit your peripheral vison quite a bit.

I have a pair of Evil Eye Pro's which were bought with an insert, but the lenses in the insert were very small so all I could see was straight ahead. It was a bit unnerving so I returned the inserts and tried out contacts even though I gave up on them years ago because they didn't work for me. After a couple of weeks of perciverance they were fine and now I even wear them when I'm not on the bike.

NB - my eyesight is in the 7 range and I've got major astigmatism.

jibberjim

davis wrote:

There are 3 models that often come up. All three are expensive, but it seems to be another area where skimping costs you more eventually:

I just buy the cheapest I can find (which is less than 60quid for glasses, insert, glazed and 3 colours of lenses) they don't cause me any problems. There is the issue if you have a very strong prescription though.

I buy lens and insert from Rose Bikes and then get them glazed at one of the many online glaziers. e.g. http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/rose ... aid:479313 http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/rose ... aid:479332 and http://www.specs-by-post.com/glasses/pc ... 6p1173.htm for the lenses.

Unclemonty121

As I answer all these threads, after a lot of searching I went for Rudy Project, Magster's from RX Sport, again I have a -6 prescription and these were one of the few rx inserts to take that type of prescription. The magsters never steam up, have multiple lenses available.

I used RX sport as they have a trial at home service, that allows you, you've guessed it, select some specs and see what they are like at home before you buy. This was really useful for me, as I thought like 'turnerjohn' that Rydons were going to be best, but they just looked awful on my face, where as the magsters were fine.

I also had excellent service from the optician there.

Nuggs

I used to use Rudy Rydons with optical inserts. The main problems I had were (i) excessive steaming, (ii) excessive weight) and (iii) lack/obstruction of peripheral vision.

I've just switched to contacts for riding and a pair of Jawbones. I couldn't be happier! It also makes purchasing additional lenses so much cheaper.

schlepcycling

I used these people http://www.optilabs.com/site/prods.php?pfid=0,8,11 chose a style and sent them my prescription. They were even able to reglaze my non presciption Oakleys into prescription ones.

heavymental

I'm sure you've considered it but what about contacts? After years of avoiding them because I was squeamish about touching my eyeballs, I plucked up the courage, persevered and now use disposables for cycling and other sport. Great solution to the problem and wear any pair of glasses you like.

andrewjoseph

Optilabs, for myself and my wife. depending on offers from the local opticians it may be cheaper to get new prescription from optilalbs or your local.

got my recently changed lenses from my local as part of a 2for1 deal. usually it's cheaper to get lenses from optilabs.

Mad_Malx

Very happy with my Optilabs'.

3 years use, shoved in pocket or helmet when not off the bike, still not a scratch on the lens. Silcone nose pieces and arm trim has perished, but I find they still work fine with this taken off. Hinges still in very sound condition.
I went with Reactolite lenses so I wear them all the time, almost completely clear at night.

motdoc

I've tried inserts, but they hit my long girly eyelashes. Need prescription lenses, maybe same for you?

motdoc

I've tried inserts, but they hit my long girly eyelashes. Need prescription lenses, maybe same for you?

thegreatdivide

motdoc wrote:

I've tried inserts, but they hit my long girly eyelashes. Need prescription lenses, maybe same for you?

Yip, this is another downside to inserts.

geoffgomez

I tried a bargain pair from Sunwise on the basis that if they were rubbish I wouldn't have wasted too much money. On the whole they aren't the best looking glasses but do the trick and cost less than £40 with the insert glazed. They come with 3 sets of lenses and these seem to be pretty good quality, I'm certainly confident in terms of their strength and they don't distort. Very happy with them but will probably buy some direct glazed Jawbones next year once my wife has forgotten how much I spent on a new bike this summer

http://www.probikekit.com/uk/factfinder ... e+montreal

shouldbeinbed

schlepcycling wrote:

I used these people http://www.optilabs.com/site/prods.php?pfid=0,8,11 chose a style and sent them my prescription. They were even able to reglaze my non presciption Oakleys into prescription ones.

just a warning folks. I got a couple of Trojan horse virus blocked warnings from following this link.

check your firewall and AV is up to date, unless mine is very finnicky

DIESELDOG

The ones my dog chewed were apparently very good.

He has/had good taste...

Love n useless hugs

DD