Dark glasses

[simongt]

One thing that always amuses me is the number of 'roadie' cyclists, i.e., the 'right' bike and wearing the 'right' gear, who always wear dark cycling glasses regardless of the weather. Come rain, hail or shine, it had to be the dark glasses. Is it simply about image, or are there a lot of riders out there that don't realise that yes, it's easy to buy clear lens cycling glasses for those overcast dull days - ?
I have to admit though that all the various shades of glasses I use are actually safety glasses available from any decent local workwear establishment or from t'net at about £5 - £7 a go. Just as effective and stylish as the best £100 Oakleys and less painful of you lose or break them - !

 

[Captain Scarlet]

Haven't noticed it too much up here, but then it hasn't been all that sunny of late and I most ride in the evenings lol.

I'll wear sunglasses then if the sun is out and its low in the sky, otherwise in the evenings I wear safety glasses too. Just the job at a few pounds.

 

[midlife]

You failed to mention that they have to be reflective, mine are .

Shaun

 

[vickster]

I wear prescription transition oakleys now...I'd be a short sighted liability in £7 safety glasses

You do realise your £7 safety glasses won't be doing much of a job in protecting your eyes from harm from the sun

@jefmcg is good on the explanations

 

[Captain Scarlet]

You can get tinted safety glasses.

I use clear ones because most of the evenings I'm out its dark lol

 

[screenman]

It may be possible that the OP has never worn quality eye wear. I know I could tell the difference when I switched from cheap to the more costly glasses.

 

[vickster]

You can get tinted safety glasses.

I use clear ones because most of the evenings I'm out its dark lol

They may be tinted but how is the uv protection rated

 

[Captain Scarlet]

No idea to be honest is have to check.

But if it's that sunny I'd be wearing my Oakleys

Love my Oakleys as I've got 3 pairs lol

 

[vickster]

No idea to be honest is have to check.

But if it's that sunny I'd be wearing my Oakleys

Love my Oakleys as I've got 3 pairs lol

Ah so you're certainly one of the objects of the derision for the chap who started the thread

 

[Yellow Saddle]

Only the latest styles for me, thank you.

 

[Captain Scarlet]

Ah so you're certainly one of the objects of the derision for the chap who started the thread

Not really to be fair lol. 2 of my Oakleys are just for normal use.

The Oakleys I could use on the bike I've only used twice in 4 months lol

 

[MiK1138]

What is this SUN!!!! you speak of?

 

[Pat "5mph"]

You do realise your £7 safety glasses won't be doing much of a job in protecting your eyes from harm from the sun

Sun?? What sun? It's still winter here!

 

[coffeejo]

Sun?? What sun? It's still winter here!

You blinked.

 

[Hyslop]

Sun?? What sun? It's still winter here!

Here as well !