Good value sunnies
Had then 10 years but they’ve not been the same since the little one bent them. Plus, they look very old fashioned now.
I’ve seen some Pit Vipers for around £20 so I wondered if anyone had any views on them or indeed any other budget or eBay/Vinted bargains.
If it matters I have a small face but really long eyelashes which has been a problem in the past.
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Madison do a decent range that aren't silly money.
Galibier do one or two models that look good too.
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You can add DHB to that list (although I'd go for the Galibiers too).
But in my experience all of those cost about half the price of a pair of Oakley's on sale, won't last as long, and you can't get replacement lenses as easily - so just look for a set of Oakley's on sale. Radars are less out there than Jawbreakers and you can usually pick a set up for £90.0 -
I have this exact same set up.rick_chasey said:
If it matters I have a small face but really long eyelashes which has been a problem in the past.
My favourite glasses, although not uber budget, are Scott ones, I go photochromic, and find both the shield and Pro shield fit really well and do not make contact with my eye lashes.
The photochromic ones can be had from around £85ish, the standard ones as low as £50 iirc.
Quality wise, I would put them up there as good as Oakley.
Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
Scott CR1 SL 12
Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
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I'm now picturing you as a very small giraffe...rick_chasey said:
If it matters I have a small face but really long eyelashes which has been a problem in the past.
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Lidl have some excellent photochromic sunnies for £6 at the moment. I know, I know, but at that price perfect for the commute and actually can't find anything wrong with them yet!0
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Tifosi ones get good reviews. I have some Northwave ones that are fine, must be 5+ years old
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https://www.ekoi.com/en-gb/cycling-glasses/13216-lunettes-ekoi-persoevo8-blanc-revo-rouge-cat3.html?idAttribute=44&sc=gb&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2qKmBhCfARIsAFy8buIQb-tGXbt2xoONs2_BtGKjClik9Gc1P7k2SfMst4mum8c4Vo6zT_0aAraQEALw_wcB
I've seen these for a good price but I can't seem to find a review of them. Anyone with any ideas?0 -
Any recommendations for prescription sunnies at a reasonable price most welcome.
Now, where did I put my specs?
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I've had some generic Amazon ones that came with several lenses. I also was gifted some Oakley radar ev zero for both running and cycling and tbh biggest waste ever I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the lenses .0
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Not saying that you are wrong but the biggest test for sunglasses is can you see shadow detail when looking into the low sun? If you can then fair play.andyh01 said:I've had some generic Amazon ones that came with several lenses. I also was gifted some Oakley radar ev zero for both running and cycling and tbh biggest waste ever I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the lenses .
The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.1 -
I've had a pair of Oakleys for 11 years and still going strong. The frames seem to be as good as new but i need new lenses (Radar Lock).
Before them I was going through a pair of cheapies (£20-30) once a year so the Oakleys have paid for themselves.1 -
Have you looked at sunglassfix.com?navrig2 said:I've had a pair of Oakleys for 11 years and still going strong. The frames seem to be as good as new but i need new lenses (Radar Lock).
Before them I was going through a pair of cheapies (£20-30) once a year so the Oakleys have paid for themselves.
I had an ancient pair of Oakleys (Bottlejackets) that were great apart from the lenses wearing out. It's an Australian company so they take a while to arrive but are perfect replacements, easy to fit etc. and way cheaper than buying a new pair of Oakleys
https://www.thesunglassfix.com/replacement-sunglass-lenses-with-free-worldwide-shippingWilier Izoard XP0 -
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https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/clothing/sunglasses-and-goggles/sunglasses/madison-crypto-sunglasses-3-lens-pack-review/
Look pretty decent for the money.0 -
Testing :-)
That website doesn't stock Radar Lock lenses. Pity.0 -
I almost went for these, but I found a pair of 100% S3s, new with tags on vinted for £35, so I have gone for that.mrb123 said:https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/clothing/sunglasses-and-goggles/sunglasses/madison-crypto-sunglasses-3-lens-pack-review/
Look pretty decent for the money.
Will let you know how they go.
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Some problems with Royal Mail but they have arrived.rick_chasey said:
I almost went for these, but I found a pair of 100% S3s, new with tags on vinted for £35, so I have gone for that.mrb123 said:https://www.bikeradar.com/reviews/clothing/sunglasses-and-goggles/sunglasses/madison-crypto-sunglasses-3-lens-pack-review/
Look pretty decent for the money.
Will let you know how they go.
https://road.cc/content/review/271421-100-s3-maap-glasses
They are *big* and tbh off the bike they look ridiculous. Jury is out of the look as bad on the bike.
Yet to try them on the bike but the complaint some reviewers have had about touching the top of the helmet does not seem to be a problem.
Eye lashes very slightly touch the lens but the nose gripper is strong enough to be able to move it a couple mm away from my face.
Feel *very* light. Will update when I get out on the bike.0 -
OK so I actually got around to wearing them on the bike.
Firstly, they are massive, and beyond looking like a plonker with them on with a fairly small head, they protude a little around the side of my head.
Advantage is the coverage is great and visibility is therefore excellent. Marked improvement on my previous oakleys; no angle I cannot see.
Disadvantage; got a bit of stuff in my eye from (granted very strong) cross wind as it whipped in behind the gap from the wide glasses.
Clarity is excellent, very secure on the face, extremely light.
They are big so I did feel my face around my cheekbones, eyes etc get quite hot as I'm not used to having that much windbreak.
So far, so good.0 -
My worry would be excessive sweat in summer - I find that with my Jawbreakers when on hard training rides, especially in groups when you are riding hard out of the wind so the sweat builds up, then the lenses become too cloudy to see.0
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I wear a Halo headband under my helmet in hot weather. Basically it has a rubber strip on the forehead that prevents sweat dribbling down under your glasses. Only downside is you end up with an indentation on your forehead after wearing it for a few hours but it soon disappears and a small price to pay to avoid stinging eyes!
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I thought you guys would be all over the bandana.
Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
Scott CR1 SL 12
Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
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I've seen those and might invest for next summer, although it seems a high price for effectively a strip of fabric. I usually wear a lightweight cap at the minute.mrb123 said:I wear a Halo headband under my helmet in hot weather. Basically it has a rubber strip on the forehead that prevents sweat dribbling down under your glasses. Only downside is you end up with an indentation on your forehead after wearing it for a few hours but it soon disappears and a small price to pay to avoid stinging eyes!
https://www.haloheadbanduk.com/product-category/headbands/1 -
They work well. Up to the point where they are drenched.daniel_b said:I thought you guys would be all over the bandana.
Not so much of an issue in the UK but while abroad, well....The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.1 -
I’ve used a Halo band for a good few years now. Before if I had to put in an effort I had to put my glasses on my helmet. The only time I’ve to do this since wearing a Halo 😇 was in the Alps at 30 plus degrees.Tashman said:
I've seen those and might invest for next summer, although it seems a high price for effectively a strip of fabric. I usually wear a lightweight cap at the minute.mrb123 said:I wear a Halo headband under my helmet in hot weather. Basically it has a rubber strip on the forehead that prevents sweat dribbling down under your glasses. Only downside is you end up with an indentation on your forehead after wearing it for a few hours but it soon disappears and a small price to pay to avoid stinging eyes!
https://www.haloheadbanduk.com/product-category/headbands/
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