Cycling in Rain wearing glasses

[gaz]

I just push through it. i only have a problem with steaming up when at traffic lights, maybe because my lense size is rather small that makes a difference.

I have been thinking about getting some specific cycling glasses.

 

[Archie_tect]

Washing up liquid is a wetting agent so whereas it works preventing condensation it would probably make things worse when it comes to dispersing water plus it would mix with the water so its use would be limited and may even become bothersome if it gets in the eye.

True- used it for 3 years [30+ years ago!] on the inside of motorbike helmet visors to stop condensation without any problems [never caused eye irritation] but take the point about dispersing water on the outside so will try it a few times to see what happens and report back!
Chris

 

[zacklaws]

Finally got caught out in the rain yesterday and was most impressed with the "Repcon", at first I did not know it was raining and it was only because I felt it on my legs, arms and face as all the rain that hit my glasses must have just "splashed" off without me noticing. Even earlier on in the ride, when I had a bit of a dab on, I found it quite amusing that all the sweat that ran off my forehead onto the lenses instead of going straight down suddenly shot off sideways, leaving no trace, due to the very strong crosswind.

The only problem I have found, is that they have stopped making it, so my half litre bottle will have to be used carefully till I find the replacement.

 

[Archie_tect]

Finally got caught out in the rain yesterday and was most impressed with the "Repcon"...The only problem I have found, is that they have stopped making it, so my half litre bottle will have to be used carefully till I find the replacement.

Great research ZL, if you find a source please let us know- sounds better than Fairy Liquid! Thanks.

 

[fossyant]

Washing the lenses in washing up liquid and then rinsing removes the 'steam' situation for a week or two.

Might just try rain-ex on the outer lense of my prescription cycling glasses....

Rain-ex works well on rear and side windows of cars - wouldn't recommend on the front as it can cause the wipers to smear slightly - not good at night - and it's a bugger to get off.

 

[Globalti]

Rain-Ex is just a silicon fluid, which increases the surface tension making the droplets bead up and run off. It's bad news though on the front because wiper blades need to be able to mechanically wipe every molecule of water away leaving clean dry glass and a layer of silicon doesn't allow this..

 

[zacklaws]

Never had any problems in the past using "Repcon" on my windscreen and it is Silicon based, siloxanes. Without my wipers the droplets just blew of my windscreen providing I was doing over 30+, with my wipers the droplets were just gathered up, merge together and would run off the windscreen without any smearing.

But there again as "Repcon" is designed for aircraft cockpits its probably got high specifications so its probably tested for use with wipers

Just done a bit of research on "rain-ex" and it does get good reviews from motoring organisations in the UK and with the use of wipers. On an American forum I found that there was a few complaints about its use with wipers but it was emphasised to follow the instructions properly and to polish the windscreen after application. After an application of "Repcon" it is also emphasised to polish the windscreen.

So at a guess "rain-ex" should work on your glasses.

 

[mangaman]

The only thing I have found that works effectively is contact lenses. Sorry, but that's my experience. Wearing a peaked cycle cap can assist in keeping *some* of the rain off, but the best solution is contact lenses.

I agree - (although I don't wear contact lenses!) Basicaly everything I've tried (helmet plus cap) won't stop the glasses getting wet especially if you're going fast.

If it's tipping it down I just keep stopping when they become unseeable through and dry them, although obviously this is a bugger