voyager1

I have a pair of sunglasses that I use, they are okay but once I start hitting about 30 mph or more... they really make my eyes water.

So I was wondering what y’all use? What should I budget for a decent pair?

I ride road only. I don’t race.

indyfabz

Rudy Project with Rx insert because my Rx has been changing over time. Expect to pay several hundred for a name brand pair. IIRC, mine were about $350 with 8% sales tax, but that was because the model was a closeout and discounted. Part will depend on your Rx. I got a bi-focal insert for distance and reading my computer/cue sheets when I tour.

Check out sportrx.com

andychrist

https://www.framesdirect.com/rec-spe...s?color=473097


Rec Specs Trailblazer I by andyXchrist, on Flickr


Rec Specs Trailblazer I Accessories by andyXchrist, on Flickr

I recommend the glossy Translucent Black because their matte finishes tend to dissolve/gum up in sweat.

You can get a prescription filled for these at Walmart, about $200 for dark gray polarized progressive lenses.

Also they usually send you a $20 off coupon for your next purchase of frames. I used that to buy another pair and filled my prescription again at Wally’s with photochromatic aka Transition lenses for riding from sunset and on.

billridesbikes

WileyX - I think the WX Enzo with the removable facial cavity fit so I can use them also for skiing is he model I currently have

I’ll add an additional question here for what people use: Progressive lenses or distance only?
Even though I have presbyopia I decided on distance only to maximize the useful lens area and peripheral vision during cycling, which seems more critical in traffic than being able to see the labels on my energy bars. Haha

sdmc530

Oakley....I think don't remember the frame but I really like them. Got them from my eye doc.

Bassmanbob

I also ride with Oakley. I had a Bolle, but they really are motorcycle glasses. The ridges on the bridge bothered my nose after more than three hours. As it turns out, they got ruined when I had a bicycle crash in October 2018.

For me, the Oakley's are better for cycling. I have progressives so I can see my bike computer, but also see distances (I'm 54 years-old). They are also transitions, so I can wear them at 5 AM before the sun comes out. I also have them polarized, which blocks glare. Unfortunately, all of those options are collectively expensive, but I wear them a lot.

Ogsarg

I also have Oakley's but I'm not sure I would have bought them if I had not had double VSP insurance. As I recall the list price was around $900. Totally nuts.

They are great glasses though. My eyes are pretty bad so glasses that wrap around get really thick at the edges. Despite that, they are really light, comfortable, and are very good at keeping wind out of my eyes.

smashndash

I currently use regular wayfarers but am considering trying out something like this:


Carrera has a bunch of sunglasses like these (this is the 1007). Big lenses for good coverage and still rxable.

drlogik 

I have an old pair of Carrera's that I use. Probably 10 years old or more, an old prescription and scratched but they work with my helmet. They work great in cold weather, rarely do my eyes water, my Take-A-Look mirror attaches perfectly and they are slightly swept to keep bugs and grit out of my eyes as well. They are also my go-to glasses for skiing and shooting. They've taken a good beating over the years and have held up well.

I can't recall how much I paid for them but they were far less than Oakley's. I have Rx Oakley's also but they don't go on rides with me.

Update: These Carrera's are bi-focals with a very small-custom bi-focal. I can't wear progressive lens glasses. For cycling though I'd prefer these were straight Rx lenses with no bi-focals but I'm used to them now.

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atwl77

Just a regular pair of Oakley prescription glasses, but my helmet has a visor, so that effectively deals with any issues of dust and debris, or wind making my eyes water.

obrentharris 

My Oakley progressives are barely tolerable. They have a peculiar distortion that makes the road look like it is a foot farther down than it is. They also make any sudden steep incline look much steeper than it really is. After a couple thousand miles I'm pretty much used to them.
These glasses have the typical "wrap-around" type frame like most cycling glasses. Perhaps a pair with flatter lenses would work out better.
Brent

XXLHardrock

I use some photogray prescription safety glasses. I got them for work but chose them so they work in a riding position. And Catsass anti fog paste. Works well enough but I still carry reading glasses in my bag because progressive lenses would be an accident waiting to happen while riding.

BobsPoprad

Like BassmanBob, I am wearing my regular glasses. I did splurge. Progressive, transition, etc. Costly, but I don't have a second pair of sunglasses.