Getting prescription cycling glasses glazed - where?

rodgers73

Does anyone know of anywhere that will do prescription lenses for cycling specs and not charge a fortune for it? I went into Boots with some Recc Specs frames (cost = £55) and was quoted £160 for this!

Specsavers used to do it for peanuts but apparently they aren't allowed to do this now.

Any ideas??

Giraffoto

Any local independent optician, except for the "cheap" bit. It's not cheap - the lenses are expensive, and fitting them properly takes a lot of skill. So save up, then man up!

davem399

I've got some Rudy Project glasses with the RX prescription lens insert. Although it was a few years ago, my local independent optician, who I have used for 30+ years, glazed them for me for less than £30.

popularname

I used these guys a few years back: http://www.optilabs.com/site/prods.php?pfid=0,8,11,17; not inserts but real glasses. I now use contacts when I'm riding (and only then) which means I can use regular glasses. For me, it's a better option.

ratsbeyfus

This thread in the 'Road buying advice' section has some links - glazing for less than £20

http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40042&t=12962746

Geoffpick

Optician local to me Lewis Opticians - £79 complete cycling shields including lenses thats with 3 different coulured shields . Link http://www.lewisopticians.co.uk/Prescri ... lasses.htm. (chesterfield)