Photochromic glasses - frameless
lakesluddite
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I have been wearing a pair of Carnac photochromic frameless glasses for a few months now, but this is my second pair where the photochromic film has started to peel away from the lens - buy cheap buy twice...three times...etc, etc.
Can anyone recommend good photochromic glasses that give a wide range of tint, that are also frameless - the Carnac's are really good for this, going from totally clear to a decent level of tint. Ideal for commuting in the dark morning and lighter afternoons.
Budget is up to £100, maybe a little over if necessary. Thanks.
Can anyone recommend good photochromic glasses that give a wide range of tint, that are also frameless - the Carnac's are really good for this, going from totally clear to a decent level of tint. Ideal for commuting in the dark morning and lighter afternoons.
Budget is up to £100, maybe a little over if necessary. Thanks.
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Tifosi do some cheapish ones. Had mine for several years and not had that issue.0
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Oakley EVZero photochromic.
I paid £100 for mine 5 years ago with no issues and definitely no peeling0 -
@lakesluddite not sure how 'frameless' you need, but I can heartily recommend these ones from Scott, every bit as good, maybe even better than Oakley, and this is as a long time Oakley fanboi.
I have the standard ones, and traditionally having a pea head prefer smaller glasses, however with these ones I prefer the widest ones, as they just fit really well with the Scott helmets I use.
Additionally, if you have never shopped with Scott before, when you sign up they will send you a £20 off voucher code to use, but you need to exceed £99 for free postage, but critically there are no additional import fees what with it coming from the EU - returns are also free.
Original:
https://scott-sports.com/gb/en/product/scott-shield-light-sensitive-sunglasses?article=2753796533249
Compact:
https://scott-sports.com/gb/en/product/scott-shield-compact-light-sensitive-sunglasses?article=2892340135249
You can likely tell which colour I went for, although I am considering a black pair ;-)
Westbrook are also an option.
https://westbrookcycles.co.uk/scott-shield-compact-light-sensitive-sunglasses-2022-p359199
https://westbrookcycles.co.uk/scott-shield-light-sensitive-sunglasses-2022-p360367
I also have the Scott Leap LS glasses, which are a bit like a radar in size, and another one (£50 bargain from start fitness) whose name escapes me, but I use them for commuting.
Other brands of apparent light sensitive glasses I have tried, and not been remotely impressed with, are Endura, and Specialized.Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
Scott CR1 SL 12
Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
Scott Foil 180