Photochromic Glasses Question
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Hi all,
I seem to recall reading a review in one of last months magazines (possibly Cycle Sport but cant remember) about a pair of clear but photochromic Rudy Project glasses, and I wanted to buy them.
I have lost my clear lenses for my Oakleys, and fancy a change anyway.
I cant recall exactly which pair of Rudy Project glasses they were - can anyone offer any suggestions (or alternatives)?
Many thanks in advance!
Adrian.
I seem to recall reading a review in one of last months magazines (possibly Cycle Sport but cant remember) about a pair of clear but photochromic Rudy Project glasses, and I wanted to buy them.
I have lost my clear lenses for my Oakleys, and fancy a change anyway.
I cant recall exactly which pair of Rudy Project glasses they were - can anyone offer any suggestions (or alternatives)?
Many thanks in advance!
Adrian.
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Have just got the photochromic Oakleys (Radar Lock vented) and love them.
Appreciate what you say about wanting a change but they are different enough from my old Oakleys for me.
Were your old ones Lock and/or vented?
Have bought in to the inherent impact protection, UV protection and optical integrity that Oakley claim to have over other brands though.0 -
I've just bought a set of Uvex Vario 202, there was a similar thread in road buying advice and a few people recommended them. Vision is excellent and very light.0
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I currently wear vented jawbones but they still steam because, i think, the full frames create a "seal" against my cheeks.
I want to move towards glasses that dont have full frames.
I am happy to stick with Oakley as a brand, but the Rudy ones I saw in the magazine test were cheaper ££ than the oakleys, and came out very well.0 -
Personally I do not think you are comparing like for like so it is irrelevant that the Oakley's cost more.
I do not want to sl4g off other brands but I would probably not change from Oakley's.
My eyes are worth any extra expense
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Rudy Project Rydons I suspect.
Excellent glasses. There are a few variations, see here for details:
http://www.wiggle.com.au/rudy-project-rydon-sunglasses-impactx-photo-polar-lenses/
Open One+ BMC TE29 Seven 622SL On One Scandal Cervelo RS0 -
The Rydons.
They would be even better if they had the hydrophobic coating of the Oakleys but they adjustable nose and arms are good.0 -
I just bought a pair of Bolle Vortex with photochromic lens and I can highly recommend them, they don't steam up or get sweaty at all and are relatively cheap and have a hydrophobic coating too.Smarter than the average bear.0
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Thanks for all the replies.
The ones in the magazine were clear lenses, and I recall they were capable of darkening to filter out upto 80% of UV, so we're perfect for dull winter / changeable conditions0 -
if they are polycarbonate this polymer automatically filters out lots of UV anyway - this has nothing to do with the level of colour change the lens gives. The photochromic reaction is triggered by UV but does not itself filter out any significant amount of UV. You need different chemicals to do that.0
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What you are probably after is a clear to grey lens, Bolle Vortex do one of them, not that I am plugging them or anything..Smarter than the average bear.0
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very impressed with the Oakley Photocromatic radarlocks. Have used them in low light, early moring/night rides and very bright low winter sun so far and they perform. I sold a set of jawbones to reduce the outlay but I definitley rate the photocromatic lens as perfect for changable UK conditions0
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I have the Rudy project Rydons with the very lenses you mention which go from 78% transmittance down to 18%.
It's the LIGHT they block which we are measuring - it's a given that any decent glasses will block harmful UV.
The precise lenses are PHOTOCHROMIC CLEAR IMPACTX (not the photochromic LASER clear ImpactX - which are 62%/16%)
Really good glasses and have done me from UK summer though to winter. Thought I might have wanted some 'darker' lenses in summer, but never did. perhaps we didn't have enough sun… No, seriously they were fine atop Box Hill in the brightest of weather.0 -
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I have some photochromic AND polarised Rudy Rydons and I never wear them when it's wet, it is near impossible to tell the difference between a bit of a puddle and a puddle that is actually a water filled pothole that will damage a wheel. So, I end up riding round all of them. Riding non-polarised lenses you can tell the difference as easily as by naked eye. When it's dry I like polarised though, although I could easily not care if they weren't.0
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Hi, I forgot about this thread.
I never did manage to find that article again, despite scouring all my magazines!
In the end I went for the Rydons photochromic for autumn / winter / spring riding0 -
Not a big fan of Rudy Project... I had a pair years ago and the rubbery pads pressing against the nose wore off and one got lost at some point. The construction did not allow for a replacement, as the rubber was molded onto the metal and glue did not work as a replacement... not impressed... I have had a pair of cheap Decathlon glasses for 4 years that do exactly the same job and seem to last indefinitely... would not buy RP again...left the forum March 20230
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Well, since 'years ago' you'll be happy to hear that the rubbery bits are now replaceable.0
