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.

 

[oxoman]

I have light sensitivity issue with 1 eye after I injured it in my mid 20s. TBH id sooner not have to wear them or varifocals as there bloody expensive.

 

[super_davo]

I wear contacts but now I know these exist I am sorely tempted to get a pair:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007627491461.html
I have clubmates that have inserts, but always seems a pretty poor solution to me and two pairs of lenses to get dirty/ fog up.

 

[Norry1]

If it is just short sightedness you need the glasses for - these are brilliant. One of my best cycling buys!

https://www.bzoptics.co.uk/

I've just seen they have a half price sale on. Thanks, I may get a spare pair for myself now


EDIT - just tried to order a pair and looks like everything is out of stock.

 

[presta]

you soon get used to them

But how many times will I have to trip up in the process?

You need to try Asda Opticianx - good prices and good product/ Mine £89 in Asda

Direct Sight are advertising re-glazing starting from £23, but by the time I've selected photochromic wide varifocals, the price goes up 1000% to £257.50, only 11% cheaper than Specsavers on the High Street. Lensology quote £254, and claim the High Street price is £600.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I always found inserts steamed up. I have cycling prescription glasses these days. I get the lenses replaced every so often if my prescription has changed.