So...Where Can I Find Some Old-School Cycling Goggles?
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So...Where Can I Find Some Old-School Cycling Goggles?
Anyone know where to get "cycling-specific" goggles?
Do people even wear these anymore; I'll be honest, I hate wind in my eyes, but they just look cool too!
Do people even wear these anymore; I'll be honest, I hate wind in my eyes, but they just look cool too!
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sunglasses, and cycling ones often come with clear lenses for at night
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i jam my thumbs up and back into the tubes. this way i can point my fingers straight out in front to split the wind and attain an even more aero profile, and the usual fixed gear - zen - connectedness feeling through the drivetrain is multiplied ten fold because my thumbs become one with the tubing.
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I don't suppose these would be the same thing? https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikest/293949366/ If you look at the whole photostream, you can see how he made his own. I've always thought it would be cool (or at least weird, which is really just as good) to ride around in a pair of goggles like that.
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I don't know how those are really cycling goggles at all, but if you were them around you're just going to be a steampunk wanna-be in everyone's eyes.
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Well they aint just good for night, i've been having this problem, lots of bugs smoke me in the face when I ride, almost crashed several times, glasses may help to lol
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An Army Surplus store may have something you could use. Old pilots goggles or something. Or you could go for an urban assault look too.
https://www.armynavydeals.com/asp/pro...KU=bacgog&ST=2
https://www.armynavydeals.com/asp/pro...KU=bacgog&ST=2
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Old school goggles like these,
can be found on ebay all the time. Search "vintage goggles", they were originally made for airplanes and motorcycles.
can be found on ebay all the time. Search "vintage goggles", they were originally made for airplanes and motorcycles.
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Original flying goggles like those of WW1 and WW2 in usable condition would be EXPENSIVE! Not to mention a poor use for historical artifacts; however, there might be decent reproductions floating around. I'm assuming that 14023276230 or 380022455368 on E-bay may fill the bill or US GI issue B-8s (Like what is current issue to Infantry and tank crews
NSN # 8465-01-004-2893 ). The latter I'd check you local Army Surplus store or WWW.USCAV.com
I was briefly on the US CAV site and they have a phethora of goggles. Some wouldn't look to out of place on a bike. There are Skydiving Goggles which would look a touch retro and relativle inexpensive. at $6.99
https://www.uscav.com/Productinfo.asp...abID=1&CatID=4
The Wiley X CQB which als have prescription inserts and would have a more modern flare and are considerably more expensive at $64.
https://www.uscav.com/Productinfo.asp...abID=1&CatID=4
Personally, I rather have a good set of cycling specific sunglasses even though the goggles would indulge my inner geek.
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Well, as far as my intent, it was to eliminate my eyes tearing up when I go fast or ride in cold weather; any way to avoid that.
There is also one problem I neglected to mention...I wear glasses.
Maybe I can ask the local Les Crafters if they have leather inserts that prevent wind from entering around your glasses...
There is also one problem I neglected to mention...I wear glasses.
Maybe I can ask the local Les Crafters if they have leather inserts that prevent wind from entering around your glasses...
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I mighta seen some on a british bike site. Or maybe that British bike site in Minneapolis.
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These by Leon Jeantet are probably the most authentic.
Used by auto and motorcycle racers too.
The company has been in business (in France) since the 1880s.
These models were just revived by them around 10 years ago.
They now come in various finishes and with different modern lenses too.
I believe this model dates from 1929.
Here is a link to one company which carries the line - scroll down the page to see different options:
https://www.classicgoggles.com/goggle...y_Code=ref4440
And, here is another distributor in Australia.
https://technoparts.com.au/goggle.html
I first came across these on a British website selling vintage and reproduction bicycle parts and accessories... but I can't seem to find that link right now.
Used by auto and motorcycle racers too.
The company has been in business (in France) since the 1880s.
These models were just revived by them around 10 years ago.
They now come in various finishes and with different modern lenses too.
I believe this model dates from 1929.
Here is a link to one company which carries the line - scroll down the page to see different options:
https://www.classicgoggles.com/goggle...y_Code=ref4440
And, here is another distributor in Australia.
https://technoparts.com.au/goggle.html
I first came across these on a British website selling vintage and reproduction bicycle parts and accessories... but I can't seem to find that link right now.
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Well, as far as my intent, it was to eliminate my eyes tearing up when I go fast or ride in cold weather; any way to avoid that.
There is also one problem I neglected to mention...I wear glasses.
Maybe I can ask the local Les Crafters if they have leather inserts that prevent wind from entering around your glasses...
There is also one problem I neglected to mention...I wear glasses.
Maybe I can ask the local Les Crafters if they have leather inserts that prevent wind from entering around your glasses...
Not so expensive to get a set of lenses made. There you go...
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Myself, I like the steampunk ones.
Perfect for keeping the wind out of your eyes while riding your propeller-assisted steampunk bike:
https://bp1.blogger.com/_qS7lWW64y2s/...rothruster.jpg
Perfect for keeping the wind out of your eyes while riding your propeller-assisted steampunk bike:
https://bp1.blogger.com/_qS7lWW64y2s/...rothruster.jpg
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Well, as far as my intent, it was to eliminate my eyes tearing up when I go fast or ride in cold weather; any way to avoid that.
There is also one problem I neglected to mention...I wear glasses.
Maybe I can ask the local Les Crafters if they have leather inserts that prevent wind from entering around your glasses...
There is also one problem I neglected to mention...I wear glasses.
Maybe I can ask the local Les Crafters if they have leather inserts that prevent wind from entering around your glasses...
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Check the clear Safety Goggles near the bottom of this page...
https://www.shorinternational.com/SafetyGlasses.htm
They work fine over glasses and are cheap enough to give them a try.
https://www.shorinternational.com/SafetyGlasses.htm
They work fine over glasses and are cheap enough to give them a try.
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try craigslist under motorcycles;
https://nh.craigslist.org/mcy/686014764.html
https://nh.craigslist.org/mcy/686014764.html
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Good question - I don't ever recall seeing a cyclist using these as far back as I can remember which would be the late 60's. Maybe a few Harley riders but not cyclists. When did they stop using these?
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Those brass goggles actually have replaceable lenses, so you could get them prescription ground. However, this costs a lot and the goggles don't give great peripheral vision. I've heard that VisorGogs (sold wherever you can buy scrubs, and in some college bookstores) work well, fit over glasses, and keep the wind out of your eyes. Check out the Icebike site's eyewear page near the bottom.