'Bent (sun)Glasses

yep, sunglasses. I'd like to have a pair that I can change the lenses on to fit bright (shade lens)
and dim (clear lens) light conditions. I've looked at several brands and am amazed how ex$pensive
most are. I've tried a $15 pair of clear shooting (safety) glasses but they don't stay on and have a
pair of Serengeti that are ok until about 20
- 22 mph then the air spills over the frame and into the eye. In a perfect world I'd take rose and
clear lenses. I'm in a little town so there isn't anyplace to go to compare and try them and the
websites are more confusing than helpful (Geez - just looking at Oakley's gives me no clue as to
the intent of each frame and I don't think I want to pay $200 for an autographed Lance Armstrong
pair). Enough rant - what have others found that work to block the wind, yet allow for a change
of lenses?

Thanks Bill Brookings, Or

In article <4b29e00f.0304161927.2cd4540f@posting.google.com>, ferryall@harborside.com says...
> yep, sunglasses. I'd like to have a pair that I can change the lenses on to fit bright (shade
> lens) and dim (clear lens) light conditions. I've looked at several brands and am amazed how
> ex$pensive most are. I've tried a $15 pair of clear shooting (safety) glasses but they don't stay
> on and have a pair of Serengeti that are ok until about 20
> - 22 mph then the air spills over the frame and into the eye. In a perfect world I'd take rose and
> clear lenses. I'm in a little town so there isn't anyplace to go to compare and try them and the
> websites are more confusing than helpful (Geez - just looking at Oakley's gives me no clue as to
> the intent of each frame and I don't think I want to pay $200 for an autographed Lance Armstrong
> pair). Enough rant - what have others found that work to block the wind, yet allow for a change
> of lenses?

I used to use Oakley M-Frames and Smith glasses. Recently I discovered these at Campmor. Uvex Pro
Sport Pack Sunglasses Item Number: 86518

At $29.95, they were so cheap (compared to the Oakleys) that I got two pair

http://www.campmor.com/webapp/commer...splay?prmenbr= 226&prrfnbr=13415183

They seem to avopid all the problems that you noted above. I use the clear lenses to ride to work
and the grey for sunny afternoons.
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Cletus D. Lee Bacchetta Giro Lightning Voyager http://www.clee.org
- Bellaire, TX USA -

BikeNashbar,REI,Sierra, etc Closeouts I got Bolle Vigilante w/4 colors lens for 49.95, 1/2 retail
list price. Love em.

"BentABit" skrev

> Enough rant - what have others found that work to block the wind, yet allow for a change
> of lenses?

Cateye Catscans. Just toss the nosebridges to get the bottom part of the lens close to your
skin. I also put some small foamstrips on the inside of the frame to stop sweat from running
down into my eyes.

M.

www.performancebikes.com they have their own "house" brand which is nice, including a Rx model
that's hard to beat.

BentABit wrote:
> yep, sunglasses. I'd like to have a pair that I can change the lenses on to fit bright (shade
> lens) and dim (clear lens) light conditions. I've looked at several brands and am amazed how
> ex$pensive most are. I've tried a $15 pair of clear shooting (safety) glasses but they don't stay
> on and have a pair of Serengeti that are ok until about 20
> - 22 mph then the air spills over the frame and into the eye. In a perfect world I'd take rose and
> clear lenses. I'm in a little town so there isn't anyplace to go to compare and try them and the
> websites are more confusing than helpful (Geez - just looking at Oakley's gives me no clue as to
> the intent of each frame and I don't think I want to pay $200 for an autographed Lance Armstrong
> pair). Enough rant - what have others found that work to block the wind, yet allow for a change
> of lenses?
>
> Thanks Bill Brookings, Or

Performance carries a helmet visor that has clear, yellow and smoked visors. They are much cheaper
than sunglasses would be.

Derek

In <4b29e00f.0304161927.2cd4540f@posting.google.com> BentABit wrote:
> yep, sunglasses. I'd like to have a pair that I can change the lenses on to fit bright (shade
> lens) and dim (clear lens) light conditions. I've looked at several brands and am amazed how
> ex$pensive most are. I've tried a $15 pair of clear shooting (safety) glasses but they don't stay
> on and have a pair of Serengeti that are ok until about 20
> - 22 mph then the air spills over the frame and into the eye. In a perfect world I'd take rose and
> clear lenses. I'm in a little town so there isn't anyplace to go to compare and try them and the
> websites are more confusing than helpful (Geez - just looking at Oakley's gives me no clue as to
> the intent of each frame and I don't think I want to pay $200 for an autographed Lance Armstrong
> pair). Enough rant - what have others found that work to block the wind, yet allow for a change
> of lenses?
>
> Thanks Bill Brookings, Or

This is not the answer you were hoping for: get a dark pair and a very light pair, at your local
drugstore. The time involved in changing the lenses in the fancy biking glasses you want, plus the
fact that you have to carry the other lenses anyway, makes the convenience factor infinitesimal.

I use those big dark wraparounds that are probably designed for cataract patients. They keep the
breezes out at high speeds but allow for sweat evaporation. For dimlight biking glasses, I'd get a
cheap pair of clear wraparound safety glasses from the local hardware store and I'd wear a small
pair of tinted sunglasses underneath them; usually plenty of room there.

Please send all the money you have just saved, to my home address.

C.C.,Rider

> From: ferryall@harborside.com (BentABit) Organization: http://groups.google.com/ Newsgroups:
> alt.rec.bicycles.recumbent Date: 16 Apr 2003 20:27:34 -0700 Subject: 'Bent (sun)Glasses
>
> yep, sunglasses. I'd like to have a pair that I can change the lenses on to fit bright (shade
> lens) and dim (clear lens) light conditions. I've looked at several brands and am amazed how
> ex$pensive most are. I've tried a $15 pair of clear shooting (safety) glasses but they don't stay
> on and have a pair of Serengeti that are ok until about 20
> - 22 mph then the air spills over the frame and into the eye. In a perfect world I'd take rose and
> clear lenses. I'm in a little town so there isn't anyplace to go to compare and try them and the
> websites are more confusing than helpful (Geez - just looking at Oakley's gives me no clue as to
> the intent of each frame and I don't think I want to pay $200 for an autographed Lance Armstrong
> pair). Enough rant - what have others found that work to block the wind, yet allow for a change
> of lenses?
>
> Thanks Bill Brookings, Or

Or use it to by the second mirror you will need to avoid taking agesandagesandages to swap your Take
A Look from one pair of bins to the other...

Dave Larrington - http://legslarry.crosswinds.net/
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Editor - British Human Power Club Newsletter
http://www.bhpc.org.uk/
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I used to think like that, then I got a pair of nice sunglasses. Wow. Takes about 30 seconds to
replace the lenses, the ability to have the amount of light "just right" is very nice. I wear the
clear mostly, since I ride at night alot. Ever try to find a comfortable, good fitting pair of clear
lensed saftey glasses? Good luck! Good glasses fit better and are constructed better (well most
are). My Bolle's for example use some synthetic rubber type material for the nose piece and a band
across the brow. This material "grips" better when wet by sweat! No pushing sliding glasses back up.
The frames are MUCH more resistant to breaking than cheapies. Sometimes you really do get what you
pay for. And sometimes it's worth paying more. JMO

BentABit wrote:

> yep, sunglasses. I'd like to have a pair that I can change the lenses on to fit bright (shade
> lens) and dim (clear lens) light conditions. I've looked at several brands and am amazed how
> ex$pensive most are. I've tried a $15 pair of clear shooting (safety) glasses but they don't stay
> on and have a pair of Serengeti that are ok until about 20
> - 22 mph then the air spills over the frame and into the eye. In a perfect world I'd take rose and
> clear lenses. I'm in a little town so there isn't anyplace to go to compare and try them and the
> websites are more confusing than helpful (Geez - just looking at Oakley's gives me no clue as to
> the intent of each frame and I don't think I want to pay $200 for an autographed Lance Armstrong
> pair). Enough rant - what have others found that work to block the wind, yet allow for a change
> of lenses?
>
> Thanks Bill Brookings, Or

Try your local "dollar" store. I tried on some goggles (with elastic headband) that would appear
well suited for this application. $5.99.

mc
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http://www.supergo.com/itemdisplay.a...geitemid=20911

This Ryders product has three sets of lenses. They look and fit great and are a good value.

Eddie

ferryall@harborside.com (BentABit) wrote in message
news:<4b29e00f.0304161927.2cd4540f@posting.google.com>...
> yep, sunglasses. I'd like to have a pair that I can change the lenses on to fit bright (shade
> lens) and dim (clear lens) light conditions. I've looked at several brands and am amazed how
> ex$pensive most are. I've tried a $15 pair of clear shooting (safety) glasses but they don't stay
> on and have a pair of Serengeti that are ok until about 20
> - 22 mph then the air spills over the frame and into the eye. In a perfect world I'd take rose and
> clear lenses. I'm in a little town so there isn't anyplace to go to compare and try them and the
> websites are more confusing than helpful (Geez - just looking at Oakley's gives me no clue as to
> the intent of each frame and I don't think I want to pay $200 for an autographed Lance Armstrong
> pair). Enough rant - what have others found that work to block the wind, yet allow for a change
> of lenses?
>
> Thanks Bill Brookings, Or

In article <c4b420b2.0304171124.6a4df2b5@posting.google.com>, edhurt@pacbell.net says...
> http://www.supergo.com/itemdisplay.a...geitemid=20911
>
> This Ryders product has three sets of lenses. They look and fit great and are a good value.

These look very similar to the $29.95 UVEX that I recommended previously.

--

Cletus D. Lee Bacchetta Giro Lightning Voyager http://www.clee.org
- Bellaire, TX USA -

In article <4b29e00f.0304161927.2cd4540f@posting.google.com>, ferryall@harborside.com
(BentABit) wrote:

> Enough rant - what have others found that work to block the wind, yet allow for a change
> of lenses?

I've got the Oakley "M-Frames" (which I think are the only model they offer that allow you to swap
lenses). I find cheap glasses give me a headache (I think it's the distortion). The Oakley's were
somewhat expensive, but they're comfortable with good optical quality. So long as you take care of
them they should last a long time.

Several people in my club use Smith glasses, which are very similar to the Oakley M-Frames, and are
happy with them as well.

-Carl

ferryall@harborside.com (BentABit) wrote in message
news:<4b29e00f.0304161927.2cd4540f@posting.google.com>...
> yep, sunglasses. I'd like to have a pair that I can change the lenses on to fit bright (shade
> lens) and dim (clear lens) light conditions. I've looked at several brands and am amazed how
> ex$pensive most are. <<snip>> Thanks Bill Brookings, Or

Try these http://www.deanwoods.com.au/store/prod140.htm AUS$39 is only US$21 after deducting GST
tax. Dean Woods is a former Aussie racer and good bloke. I have bought a few things from him and he
is good, and not snobbish about boutique brands.

I use prescriptions glasses with variable tinting and sports frames.

Grant Adelaide, Australia

Similar, yes, at a glance, but the Ryders have a subtly hipper design (Oakleyesque). I'm happy with
my Ryders. I'm sure Uvex is fine, too, though. And saving $20 is always good.

Eddie

and am hCletus Lee <Newsgrp@clee.org> wrote in message
news:<MPG.1908bd582e883dd498980b@News.CIS.DFN.DE>...
> In article <c4b420b2.0304171124.6a4df2b5@posting.google.com>, edhurt@pacbell.net says...
> > http://www.supergo.com/itemdisplay.a...geitemid=20911
> >
> > This Ryders product has three sets of lenses. They look and fit great and are a good value.
>
> These look very similar to the $29.95 UVEX that I recommended previously.