Benefit from biking glasses? - Page 2

OOps, forgot the link!

http://www.ttinet.com/tf/helm.htm

Ask for the AiroSheild-1 model for better fit over your glasses.

May you have the wind at your back. And a really low gear for the hills! Chris

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In article <3E9869D1.6C1C0438@cc.ysu.edu>, frkrygow@cc.ysu.edu says...
> risto.varanka@secure.from.spam.helsinki.fi wrote:
> >
> > Are biking glasses just fashion or a must, all things considered?
>
> Doctors claim a link between long term UV exposure and cataracts. However, my ordinary photogrey
> glasses are excellent UV blockers, so I don't worry about that.
>
> Long ago, I started a ride with a person with new contact lenses, who got a speck of dirt in her
> eye. Her discomfort was severe. We had to end the ride immediately. Perhaps if she'd had _some_
> eye protection (even regular sunglasses) that wouldn't have happened.

I agree with this; when I wear my contacts, I find that I always want something to protect my eyes
from getting irritated by wind and dust. I have a couple of different pairs which I use, depending
on the light conditions. When I'm wearing my regular prescription glasses, I don't find a need for
anything more.

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In article <2917-3E98A4DF-542@storefull-2353.public.lawson.webtv.net>, ChriszCorner@webtv.net (Chris
Zacho "The Wheelman") says...
> Risto Varanka wrote: "Normally I wear about -2 glasses, they'd have to go over them which narrows
> down the selection."
>
> - - - - - - - - - - - -
>
> Which is exactly why I use the Aero-Shield.
>
> It mounts to the helmet, stands away from the face (so you can wear your regular prescription
> glasses), allows flow through ventilation through the helmet yet still keeps the wind (and other
> things) out of your eyes. Because of its larger size, the 99% UV protection not only protects you
> yes, but the entire upper half of your face
>
> All this for less than about 20 grams total weight and it only costs about $45 (replacement lenses
> are about $7 each).

Where do you find these? Can they be moved from helmet to helmet?

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<risto.varanka@secure.from.spam.helsinki.fi> wrote in message .fi...
> Are biking glasses just fashion or a must, all things considered? Thinking about doing more and
> longer rides, so wondering if it's a good idea to get them.

André Korff was seen training on the Arenberg Forest and Wallers pave sections Wednesday and on the
cobbles near Orchies on Friday wearing Rudy Project Grilamid TR 55/90 LX Ekynoxs, we'll just have to
wait until the photos of the Paris-Roubaix come in tomorrow to find out what glasses he started the
race with.

In article <MPG.190281218fbd085298969c@news.ids.net>, ns_dkerber@ns_ids.net says...

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> > All this for less than about 20 grams total weight and it only costs about $45 (replacement
> > lenses are about $7 each).
>
> Where do you find these? Can they be moved from helmet to helmet?

Never mind; I saw the link in your next message.

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"Jon Isaacs" <jonisaacs@aol.com> wrote in message .aol.com...
>
> I see no need for anything more.

What do you bet Jon, will Max Van Heeswijk be wearing his G30 Iridium Oakley M frames tomorrow?

I wouldn't go out at night without wrap-around safety goggles. I live in the neighborhood of the
Thurston High School massacres-----past and future-----and the Yahoos around here toss eggs and
rocks and shoot you with BB guns. I have this dark fantasy about following them home and putting
Willie Pete grenades on their engine blocks.

Steve McDonald

In article <RAWla.109642$vs.10827656@news3.calgary.shaw.ca>, "Fabrizio Mazzoleni"
<chipomarc@yahoo.com> writes:

> Please, when I get old and lose my MoJo like Jobst and Jon have and start making weird statements,
> will you sneak into my nursing home and put me out of my misery.

No, but I might be there, if someone else does it.

Just to be the last thing you see when the lights go out -- furry, neanderthal legs, 'n all.

Forego such negative fantasies.

You still have so much to give.

And if you do lose your mojo, I have plenty to spare. I can always lend ya some. I can also be a
hair and testosterone donor, too. Advice? Take mine -- I'm not using it ;-)

You slagged on Sean Eadie in another thread awhile back. I think it was about the temporary beard
thing. Anyhow, Sean can kick your ass off with one flick of the toe. Don't ever forget that. You
still don't have those Tyrannosaurus thighs that he has. (He'd absolutely pulverize me, if it came
down to that).

So, have you worked off your winter weight yet?

Easter dinner coming up. Mmmmmm, roast leg o' lamb. And the resulting pea soup.

Or, maybe turkey. And the resulting soup.

cheers, Tom

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In article <b78ns6$o1m$2@oravannahka.helsinki.fi>,
risto.varanka@secure.from.spam.helsinki.fi writes:
> Are biking glasses just fashion or a must, all things considered?

Do cars need windshields?

cheers, Tom

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In article <kK4ma.710462$Yo4.63476052@news1.calgary.shaw.ca>, "Fabrizio Mazzoleni"
<chipomarc@yahoo.com> writes:

> Those only help on the track

Oxygen, and the muscles to drink it in, and pump the power out.

No matter on what surface one rides.

cheers, Tom

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"Tom Keats" <tomk2003@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:lfja7b.3g4.ln@bud.garden.local...
> In article <RAWla.109642$vs.10827656@news3.calgary.shaw.ca>,

> Don't ever forget that. You still don't have those Tyrannosaurus thighs that he has.

Those only help on the track and good roadie doesn't want those huge thighs, just look at Eric
Heiden, he had massive thighs but when he went from speed skating to road racing with the 7-11 team
he was no-where on the road, and now is just putting in time doing orthopedic surgery for money.

On 12 Apr 2003 09:56:22 GMT in rec.bicycles.misc, risto.varanka@secure.from.spam.helsinki.fi wrote:

> Are biking glasses just fashion or a must, all things considered? Thinking about doing more and
> longer rides, so wondering if it's a good idea to get them.
>
> Are there compelling reasons like road grit getting to your eyes, or protection from the sun?

since i live in rain country(tm), my eyes are not accustomed to very bright sunshine, so sunglasses
are a must, and glasses during our horizontal rains. even on gray days, you need lenses in the
summer time because of the insects here in the temperate rain forest.

http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=...lon=-134.41972

i also have a dry eye problem, so i need wraparounds to keep the wind out. i have been using the
now-discontinued performance "radial" glasses. they are cheap enough that you can have several
frames if you want, and they have clear, amber, and two shades of gray reflective lenses. for the
OP, they make a $14.99 nosepiece with attached lens frames ("RX Adapter") --- you take it to your
lens maker and they install lenses that fit inside the frames.

they're reasonably priced, unlike the fancy names, so you can afford to have several frames and
extra lenses around. the new version is the radial II see
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...263&Store=Bike

Sat, 12 Apr 2003 20:35:06 -0700, <atla7b.8j4.ln@bud.garden.local>, tomk2003@hotmail.com (Tom
Keats) wrote:

>Oxygen, and the muscles to drink it in, and pump the power out.

And enough drugs to turn your turds technicolor.
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"Grenouil" <grenouil7@bellsouth.net> wrote in news:kr%la.13079$ji4.12385 @fe03.atl2.webusenet.com:

> That said, you have to be nuts to spend $40 or more on none prescription "cycling glasses" - a
> pair of cheap wraparound sun glasses will do, or a $10 pair of safety glasses

I used to be of that opinion, but after having bought a pair of expensive sunglasses, my opinion has
changed. No more pushing the sunglasses back up, no more discomfort after 5 hours of riding, no more
distortion. I forget that I'm even wearing sunglasses. I never had that happen with any of the $15
pairs I used to buy.

I disagree. Cheap sunglasses will cause MORE harm than good if they do not have proper UV ray
protection blocking both uv-a and uv-b. If not, the dark lenses simply dilate the pupils, making
them more susceptible to the harmful UV rays that the cheap glasses can't block.

Jiyang "Grenouil" <grenouil7@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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> <risto.varanka@secure.from.spam.helsinki.fi> wrote in message
> news:b78ns6$o1m$2@oravannahka.helsinki.fi...
> > Are biking glasses just fashion or a must, all things
> considered?
> > Thinking about doing more and longer rides, so wondering
> if it's a
> > good idea to get them.
> >
> > Are there compelling reasons like road grit getting to
> your eyes,
> > or protection from the sun? On cold days I can get some
> watering
> > in my eyes, but I haven't experienced discomfort from road
> grit
> > even on my 7 hour ride. Is it more a problem in other
> locations or
> > during longer rides/tours?
> >
> > Normally I wear about -2 glasses, they'd have to go over
> them
> > which narrows down the selection. My glasses double us as sunglasses though... In snowboarding
> > ski goggles are a
> good idea,
> > because snow blindness is a real risk. Is cycling
> different?
> >
> > --
> > Risto Varanka | http://www.helsinki.fi/~rvaranka/ varis at no spam please iki fi
>
> IMHO, wearing glasses while biking is a bit like wearing a helmet, (and I'm not trying to start a
> helmet discussion here.....) - you may never need the protection, but if you do you'll be glad you
> were wearing them
>
> That said, you have to be nuts to spend $40 or more on none prescription "cycling glasses" - a
> pair of cheap wraparound sun glasses will do, or a $10 pair of safety glasses