Goggle lenses

Lewis A

Hey all, just a quick question.

I've recently bought an (authentic) mirror lens for my goggles, does this actually offer proper UV protection? You would think it would be advertised when you buy the lens/goggle if so. I'm aware that the flash mirror process blocks UV, but I just want to double check, as I like eyesight.

Thanks.

P.S enduro.

rockmonkeysc

Probably not but depends on make and model.

#hashtagEnduro

Lewis A

They're 100% goggles. It seems ridiculous that a company would supply sponsored athletes with equipment that could damage their eyesight? They (the lens) will be swiftly returned if I get confirmation that they don't offer any protection...

rockmonkeysc

Why would they need to give UV protection? They are designed for DH racing where you only wear them for a few minutes at a time.
Goggles protect your eyes from stones, dust etc and tints protect from glare. No one uses goggles for UV protection.
You can't expect a product to offer protection which it doesn't claim to give. Oakley don't claim that their goggles give UV protection so it's unlikely any others do. I can't find any goggles which do claim to give that protection, maybe sunglasses would be better if you're worried about it. Personally I don't like goggles for enduro they are a bit sh1t with xc/enduro helmets.

Lewis A

Many people use them for enduro, 100% sell a variant of the accuri called the enduro, with dual lenses. If you wear a tinted lens all day in bright light then you really, really want UV protection. No, you don't buy them for UV protection, but if you have a heavy tint then you really need some (except for DH, etc). It would be nice if they were required to say that their products don't offer any protection, as they do regarding impact protection on their goggle packaging. I quite like goggles on my half shell, they strap holder my helmet has works well, and is very enduro. I think I might find an email for someone at 100%. I don't want to damage my eyesight in the Alps next week!

step83

Just nosed at the packing for my mirror red one, just anti fog not UV on them I don't think any of them will be UV protected its not something most people think about.

rockmonkeysc

They won't damage your eyes, they just won't offer the protection you want. You are looking down and forward most of the time anyway so most of the light your getting is reflected up rather than direct.
Open helmets and goggles are so last year enduro. Full face is now compulsory at higher levels of competition and for some reason enduro racers with full face helmets seem to prefer sun glasses rather than goggles.
Going for the right look makes you look a right plum anyway.

peter413

No idea about 100% goggles but Oakley goggles offer UV protection. If it's something you're looking for then it may be worth look for some Oakley's should you discover the 100%'s don't offer it.

rockmonkeysc

I think Oakley only use UV protective lenses in their ski/snowboard goggles.

peter413

RockmonkeySC wrote:

I think Oakley only use UV protective lenses in their ski/snowboard goggles.

Nope, definitely use it on the MX goggles too according to their website. I've got 3 pairs (1 Crowbar and 2 Mayhem's) and I'm sure they all claimed to offer UV protection.

rockmonkeysc

Nothing on the box for my tinted mx spare lenses (genuine ones)

peter413

Funnily enough I've just dug out one of my old boxes too and there's nothing indicating it either. It's definitely stated on the website if you have a look though. I only looked a few minutes ago.

rockmonkeysc

I can only find it relating to glasses and snowboard/ski goggles.

peter413

If you go on to the page of any of the MX goggles (I checked Crowbar, Proven, Mayhem and O-Frame's) it's listed under the specs right where they list all the things about O Matter, impact protection etc.

Lewis A

RockmonkeySC wrote:

They won't damage your eyes, they just won't offer the protection you want. You are looking down and forward most of the time anyway so most of the light your getting is reflected up rather than direct.
Open helmets and goggles are so last year enduro. Full face is now compulsory at higher levels of competition and for some reason enduro racers with full face helmets seem to prefer sun glasses rather than goggles.
Going for the right look makes you look a right plum anyway.

If I wanted to look cool I wouldn't wear goggles!

I'm waiting to hear back, I suppose the comment about reflected light is true, but I'm still not sure.
On the racing note, in a lot of Ireland/Tweed valley coverage it seemed there were lots of pros in half shells and goggles... I assume it was just for practice though. I would want a ff at the speeds they go on raceday!

peter413

Lewis A wrote:

RockmonkeySC wrote:

They won't damage your eyes, they just won't offer the protection you want. You are looking down and forward most of the time anyway so most of the light your getting is reflected up rather than direct.
Open helmets and goggles are so last year enduro. Full face is now compulsory at higher levels of competition and for some reason enduro racers with full face helmets seem to prefer sun glasses rather than goggles.
Going for the right look makes you look a right plum anyway.

If I wanted to look cool I wouldn't wear goggles!

I'm waiting to hear back, I suppose the comment about reflected light is true, but I'm still not sure.
On the racing note, in a lot of Ireland/Tweed valley coverage it seemed there were lots of pros in half shells and goggles... I assume it was just for practice though. I would want a ff at the speeds they go on raceday!

At least here in the Tweed Valley there was no ruling for full face helmets. Would be silly considering most of us ride the same trails in a half shell every other day anyway.

Lewis A

Well, as it turns out, they do offer UV protection, so I can be as enduro as I like regardless of the weather!

rockmonkeysc

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19619176#p19619176]peter413[/url] wrote:

Lewis A wrote:

RockmonkeySC wrote:

They won't damage your eyes, they just won't offer the protection you want. You are looking down and forward most of the time anyway so most of the light your getting is reflected up rather than direct.
Open helmets and goggles are so last year enduro. Full face is now compulsory at higher levels of competition and for some reason enduro racers with full face helmets seem to prefer sun glasses rather than goggles.
Going for the right look makes you look a right plum anyway.

If I wanted to look cool I wouldn't wear goggles!

I'm waiting to hear back, I suppose the comment about reflected light is true, but I'm still not sure.
On the racing note, in a lot of Ireland/Tweed valley coverage it seemed there were lots of pros in half shells and goggles... I assume it was just for practice though. I would want a ff at the speeds they go on raceday!

At least here in the Tweed Valley there was no ruling for full face helmets. Would be silly considering most of us ride the same trails in a half shell every other day anyway.

Race rules for full face helmets are forced by insurance so it makes no difference how gnarly or easy a trail is. Things are a bit different at race speed as well.