Cycling Glasses

[Onthedrops]

Check these out:

£175.50 from Evans Cycles.


Now check these out:

£4.99 from Screwfix.
Just thought I'd share.

 

[buggi]

 

[black'n'yellow]

Irrefutable proof that cheap glasses are cheaper than more expensive glasses..?? Who knew..??

 

[Onthedrops]

Irrefutable proof that cheap glasses are cheaper than more expensive glasses..?? Who knew..??

Merely pointing out to beginners such as myself that cheap and suitable glasses can be bought for a fraction of the cost. In my opinion glasses are a necessary part of cycling equipment. At the price shown they become within easy reach of the cycling beginner. Just saying.

 

[NormanD]

Yes it's always worth pointing out as I picked up a pair of THESE for £9.99 a few months back .. It's a pity the web page was taken down (shop closed down) that weekend I received them in the post as I was going to post it on here

 

[vickster]

Do the ones from Screwfix have the same level of UV protection for the eyes as the Oakley? Yes, you'll be paying loads for the branding, Evans margin, pose factor etc etc but I suspect the Oakleys will have rather better lenses which might be a consideration especially in bright sunlight

 

[Onthedrops]

Do the ones from Screwfix have the same level of UV protection for the eyes as the Oakley? Yes, you'll be paying loads for the branding, Evans margin, pose factor etc etc but I suspect the Oakleys will have rather better lenses which might be a consideration especially in bright sunlight

Certainly looks like it vickster:

Sports style frame with moulded nose piece and rubber-tipped temples. Wraparound lens for a wide, uncompromised field of vision.​

• Polycarbonate Wraparound Lens​
• Anti-Scratch Lens​
• Grade F Impact Lens​
• Optical Class 1​
• 99.9% UV Protection​
• PPE Compatible​
• Protection Against Flying Debris​

 

[Onthedrops]

If you want Bolle, they have them as well. Just for the record, these offer 100% uv protection and are just £7.49

 

[vickster]

Shame you can't fit prescription lenses to them!

 

[derrick]

The test will be when you come flying around a corner into direct sunlight, if you can still see the road with the cheap ones let me know.

 

[oilyormo]

I would love to be in a financial position where i can spend £170 extra on a pair of cycling sunglasses.
Maybe when ive earned my first million.
Thanks for the link.

 

[RWright]

There are tons of sites out there selling Oakley knock offs very cheap, that look really nice. I checked on it and a lot of people are very happy with them. I don't know how the sites get away with it, but they do, and have been for a while. I got a pair of Native riding glasses when Nashbar was running a big sale on them but I still might go for a pair of the Oakley knock offs at about 10 percent of Oakley's price.

 

[Biker Joe]

Conversation.
"Wow, nice glasses. where did you get them?"
"Got 'em from Screwfix. £4.99. Work a treat."
"Oh.................Screwfix.............. Oh dear.......... Never mind. I'm sure you'll find some decent ones somewhere."

 

[Herzog]

After getting dropped by Oakley, perhaps Lance could approach Screwfix?

 

[User6179]

Check these out:

£175.50 from Evans Cycles.


Now check these out:

£4.99 from Screwfix.
Just thought I'd share.

You may want to look at a pair in the flesh first as I have a similiar pair I got for nothing on a construction site as they were being handed out free and I wouldnt wear them on my bike as the lenses are a lot bigger than standard cycling glasses, make you look like a scientist type .

Aldi ones I bought 3 years ago for £2.99 with 3 different lenses are really good.

Had muddy fox ones before that broke trying to put the lenses in so not always good idea to go cheap.