[RBW] Re: Sunglasses, cycling and civilian; LG road shoes size 44; price drop on Endura jacket

As an aside, I finally found some cycling or more-or-less cycling shades that fit my somewhat narrow face with Asian bridge, and only $25: Tifosi's regrettably-named "Swank" shades, if you choose a more subdued color combination. The narrow-faced and Asian-nosed: take note. Interesting too: The

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There was a time when "Sunglasses" could be any old glasses with a dark lenses. I remember this being an issue in the late 70s. That's when people realized that a dark mirrored shades might actually be worse for your eyes. At that point sunglasses were required to state their UV rating. Most

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Hi, All, Safety glasses in the usa are either trivex or much more commonly polycarbonate, both of which block uv. Not much else will pass the impact standards, apparently. The sports glasses folks all have proprietary brand names for these two materials. Fashion/rx glasses may be made of

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Well, the problem with cheap lenses is you may get lenses that let in UV light. Your pupils are dilated to let in more light when you wear sunglasses, and now you’re inviting damaging UV rays right to your eyes... But I understand your rationale! Leah Sent from my iPad > On Jun 16, 2020, at

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This probably isn’t going to be a popular opinion but I buy my sunglasses for riding, running, hiking, etc at Target or Home Depot or wherever. I have worked at stores selling sunglasses. I’ve attended clinics put on by the big companies, bought several pair of nice glasses, sold hundreds more,

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Patrick: Your post quotes me quoting someone else about yellow lenses, I won't be able to help with that. If I'm riding day into night I bring along my clear pair in the saddlebag and swap when the sun sets. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

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Clear Radars: Still rad, but that big-old black nose bridge was definitely designed to hide behind a dark lens. Love the frame color, though, which I would name here but I can't remember what it's called. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

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Joe: Are yellow lenses good for night cycling? After dark I ride both in areas with the usual urban and suburban ambient light (and auto headlight glare) and on riverside trails that can be much darker. I've been using the Tifosu photochromatic lenses, which seem to be fine, but would yellow at

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Leah, you look so rad!  -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web

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Okay, just a slight chuckle. I am thinking welding glasses without the dark tint? Face shield for cleaning teeth? Or, cycling at night!! Doug On Tue, Jun 16, 2020 at 1:45 PM Leah Peterson wrote: > Shoot - I forgot the clear night-riding glasses. Here’s those, and I’m > retrying a Radarlock

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Leah, No laughing induced. They look great and as I said form follows function. I think Oakley makes darn fine sunglasses and are good for cycling or whatever. Good choice I think for you style wise. Joe is the MAN for Oakleys. Doug Hansford -- You received this message because you are

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Doug, I finally am getting around to getting you your good laugh. And to report back here about shades, because some of you (Patrick Moore?) were following this thread. I really ended up liking Oakleys. They eliminate the issues I was having with my other sunnies - in particular the Warby

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Leah, I could use a good laugh so post your photo! Just kidding, form follows function should be the rule for sunglasses. Doug On Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at 4:23:42 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > Hi guys, > > I had already impulse purchased the clear glasses when I wrote this

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I've been riding in a pair of Keyholes by Kent Wang. $60, polarized, and very nice looking IMO. On Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 5:26:58 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > > I’ll get to the sunglasses part, but first just let me say all the words I > need to get out. > > Lately I’ve been

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"That said, I still use and prefer photochromatic lenses because I just don't like dark lenses on a cloudy day. Too gloomy for me, makes me want to turn around and go home : ) Best cloudy day lens is yellow. Totally turn a gloomy cloudy day into a bright sunny one. Extend your riding time for

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Leah, first of all, I think your rad, but I understand your desire not to look too techie. Beyond that, it seems we are talking 2 different things here? 1) sunglasses 2) clear bug shields To me it's all a very personal aesthetic, but although I have some Oakley's I don't wear them much. The

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Hi Leah, I suggest starting with these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RKS07I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8=1 I have Tifosi clear but I like these better and use them instead. If you don't like these you're out a whopping $8.25, although you're not really *out* anything

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I like Goodr glasses for cycling. On Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 4:22:41 PM UTC-7, allenmichael wrote: > > https://goodr.com/products/jorts-for-your-face > > > > I use

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I'm biased, as longtime TIFOSI account manager...but the only way to find glasses that fit properly is to try them on one-by-one. Without standing before a display, actually fitting a frame before purchase is not the best way to go. All makers very likely have some frame that will fit your

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I got a rad full suspension bike in Feb, which also happens to be the first bike I've ever ridden that has disc brakes. I took it out to some downhill trails for it's second ride, and was probably being too enthusiastic because of how amazing my new bike felt, so I was going fast and taking

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About brands in general, my fandom for Oakleys is well known here and not a recommendation that anyone buy the brand I like..I mean, why would I care about that?? The point is the technology of cycling-specific sunglasses (or clear) and why they can be a WAY better option than casual glasses on

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I wear Oakley's with transition lenses and a progressive prescription. Great eye coverage, and they get really dark. It took me a few rides to get used to the distortion at the very edges, but now I don't notice it. I always wear a cycling cap under my helmet, regardless of how hot it is,

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You know Garth, several people discussed the issue of light over the glasses and I responded to that topic. You may notice if you look really closely that this is a thread on a cycling forum that the public can see, and several folks are discussing it. -- You received this message because

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You know Joe, this post is made by Leah and I replied to her, so while I get your enthusiasm to answer for her, Leah is supposed to answer for Leah ! On Monday, June 1, 2020 at 4:46:22 AM UTC-4, Joe Bernard wrote: > > "Light in over the top" > > The problem - even with a Nutcase with brim

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I see ... So your helmet already has a visor.. alright I get that. There are other brands that have longer ones. Frankly, I'm not a fan of Oakley at all. There are so many other brands out there that wrap around the eyes and face, even without being a shield type. I wore some $50 Bolle close

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All, here's the add-on brim I mentioned in my earlier reply to Leah. It also can be found with a "neck shade" for especially hot, sunny locations. It's often described as a "hard hat add-on brim." [image: Cycling Classic Brim] On Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 5:26:58 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding

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"Light in over the top" The problem - even with a Nutcase with brim like Leah has - is casual shades sit too far from the face and let light (and wind) in from the top and sides. On an upright bike like her Clementine the brim isn't going to be enough to cover that gap. Which is where shades

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Hey Leah, they do make Helmets with removable visors you know ? Is your helmet a Nutcase brand ? They also make visors you can add on to certain existing models. Nutcase for example has a bunch of stuff : https://nutcasehelmets.com/collections/street

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Paul, what happened??? Sent from my iPad > On May 31, 2020, at 9:02 PM, Paul Clifton wrote: > >  > I think my riding glasses belong here - some aluminum aviators, still rocking > months after an unpleasant endover. they're a little less comfortable now > though. > > Paul > > -- > You

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Steve Cole, I’m surprised no one has had our same complaint as well. But I think it might be one of those things you always struggle with but never actually realize can be improved. Or maybe it’s something one dismisses because one is accustomed to putting up with it. Either way, I’m pretty

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Leah, I was struck by your description that, "The sun comes down into my eyes from the top of the glasses, and I don’t want to put up with it anymore. At least not on my bike." I'm surprised that no one has commented on this. I've worn glasses now for half my life. When I wear only my clear

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All I can say is get these and you will be happy. The come in different combos. Myself have the one with the light rust colored lens and it's the only one I've worn, I like it so much. Even in full sun. No everything doesn't look orange, it's very light and it enhances greens and browns

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Interesting timing on this post. I'm in my early 70's and I have found that, as one ages, things shrink (please no smart remarks). Therefore, one's eyeball shrinks a bit in diameter as well and I have discovered that my far sighted vision has improved to the point where I can see just about

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A little extra hilarity. My husband thinks I should go full Lone Wolf and order these 藍藍藍. Ok, back to your good and serious suggestions. I couldn’t help it... Sent from my iPad > On May 31, 2020, at 2:51 PM, Doug Hansford wrote: > >  > I've never had a pair of Oakley glasses that weren't

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I've never had a pair of Oakley glasses that weren't good. Oakley, to me, is worth the extra money. I posted a similar question here in the past couple months and my man Joe Bernard hooked me up with THREE pair of Oakley. I gave two of them to my sons and kept the EV Zero. They have good

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Check out Smith glasses with interchangable lenses. Also, I have always found yellow lenses better for low light conditions than clear since they seem to increase contrast. Steep and Cheap has Smiths on sale quite often (just about always) and Smiths' warrantee and customer service is amazing.