Spectacles / Glasses under Cycling Shades

[plastic_cyclist]

Does anyone else have this problem?
I have 2 pairs of Oakley Sutro's and now need glasses to read my Garmin....
Do I need to bite the bullet on the Sutro's and get some proper prescription shades?
I wondered if them inserts were any good? A few folk say they just don't work, so don't bother.

 

[Once a Wheeler]

Bi-focal sun glasses such as these work really well for me:

BBB BSG-76PH Comet Reader Photochromic Sport Glasses​

 

[oxoman]

The inserts aren't to bad, just about usable for reading a cafe stop menu but I wouldn't want to wear them for say a multi day trip or read a book. I've used them in Oakley knockoffs and also work respirator masks so you kind of get used to them. Personally I use some prescription optilab sport glasses or my normal glasses.

 

[SteveH80]

I just wear ordinary prescription sunglasses.
Opticians often do a free or cheap second set so I do that. I usually get the cheapest varifocal (so the smallest area is for close work) and with biggish lenses to maximise protection, and when they don't get broken it doesn't really matter.
Obviously this isn't even vaguely fashionable but as the only people I see on my rides are sheep this hardly matters.

 

[Webbo2]

I got some stick on lenses on my Oakleys . I can see my Wahoo bolt without reading glasses but when I wear sunglasses I can’t read it.

 

[presta]

I just ordered my new spex with Reactolite lenses, but then changed my mind after reading about tripping over doorsteps because they don't clear quickly enough when you head indoors. I can do without that, and I don't really get outside much anyway these days. An hour a week is not the same as being outdoors all day every day like I used to. I'll give a pair of clip-ons a try, but the reason I've never been in the habit of using shades is that they're a PITA to carry around. At £290 just for a re-glaze, I don't think I'll be bothering with two pairs.

 

[oxoman]

Ive been wearing reactolite lenses for years with no issues both at home and work. Like anything you soo get used to them.

 

[Fastpedaller]

I just ordered my new spex with Reactolite lenses, but then changed my mind after reading about tripping over doorsteps because they don't clear quickly enough when you head indoors. I can do without that, and I don't really get outside much anyway these days. An hour a week is not the same as being outdoors all day every day like I used to. I'll give a pair of clip-ons a try, but the reason I've never been in the habit of using shades is that they're a PITA to carry around. At £290 just for a re-glaze, I don't think I'll be bothering with two pairs.

You need to try Asda Opticianx - good prices and good product/ Mine £89 in Asda - some places are too embarrassed to even give me a quote 1

 

[Drago]

Ive been wearing reactolite lenses for years with no issues both at home and work. Like anything you soo get used to them.

Its a taste thing. Mrs D loves them, so earlier this year I spent £800 of a top bollards set, the posh ones that work in cars etc. However, within 2 months id reverted to my regular binos having found the automatic sunnies were never at a level that felt comfortable or appropriate. Some folk dig 'em, some don't.