Good Wrap-around Sunglasses?

SlowRider said:

Some time ago, after a ride in blustery conditions, I had to go to the
eye doctor to have a tiny speck of metal removed from my eye.
Fortunately it caused little damage and my eye was back to normal
within a week.

Since then I've tried to find some good, wrap-around sunglasses that
really protect the eyes while cycling. I've had little luck either at
the optometrist or at local bike shops. The typical cycling glasses
wrap around somewhat, but not enough for my purposes.

I've got a pair of lab safety glasses, but they don't offer as much
protection against wind/dust as you might think. They also don't fit
under my helmet very well. I've got swimming goggles that might work,
but they're too tight to be comfortable and the lenses aren't shaded.

Can anyone recommend sunglasses that offer good wind/dust protection?
I don't care if they look dorky (hey, if George Hincapie can wear
'em...). I just want to save my eyes.

If you have any "swap meet"-type deals in your area, you might check one
out. My favorite pair of shades (for daily wear not cycling) is still the
$6 cheapies I bought at a swap meet.

I remember seeing a LOT of styles there, and some were literally
"wrap-arounds" (regular frames and with straps).

Good luck.

Bill S.

SlowRider said:

Some time ago, after a ride in blustery conditions, I had to go to the
eye doctor to have a tiny speck of metal removed from my eye.
Fortunately it caused little damage and my eye was back to normal within
a week.

Since then I've tried to find some good, wrap-around sunglasses that
really protect the eyes while cycling. I've had little luck either at
the optometrist or at local bike shops. The typical cycling glasses
wrap around somewhat, but not enough for my purposes.

I've got a pair of lab safety glasses, but they don't offer as much
protection against wind/dust as you might think. They also don't fit
under my helmet very well. I've got swimming goggles that might work,
but they're too tight to be comfortable and the lenses aren't shaded.

Can anyone recommend sunglasses that offer good wind/dust protection? I
don't care if they look dorky (hey, if George Hincapie can wear 'em...).
I just want to save my eyes.

I wear contacts so I have to keep the wind out of my eyes. Currently I'm
using some $7 Uvex safety glasses from Wal-mart, which work better than
anything I've tried. I used to have a friend at B&L so I've tried all the
fancy stuff too -- Revo, Rayban, Killer Loop, etc. So far the $7 Walmart
glasses are best. My next favorite would be a >$200 pair of Revo Wraps.

Matt O.

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SlowRider said:

Some time ago, after a ride in blustery conditions, I had to go to the
eye doctor to have a tiny speck of metal removed from my eye.
Fortunately it caused little damage and my eye was back to normal
within a week.

Can anyone recommend sunglasses that offer good wind/dust protection?
I don't care if they look dorky (hey, if George Hincapie can wear
'em...). I just want to save my eyes.

_ Bolle Rogue's work for me and you can get them cheap if you
can find them. You might try performance bike's house brands,
they have lot's of different styles. However, I don't think
any of these are really "dust proof".

_ You might try various "glaciar glasses", these are sunglasses
that climbers use to block reflected light from the snow. They
have flaps to block light and wind. Beyond that there's always
goggles.

_ Booker C. Bense

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SlowRider said:

Some time ago, after a ride in blustery conditions, I had to go to the
eye doctor to have a tiny speck of metal removed from my eye.
Fortunately it caused little damage and my eye was back to normal
within a week.

Since then I've tried to find some good, wrap-around sunglasses that
really protect the eyes while cycling. I've had little luck either at
the optometrist or at local bike shops. The typical cycling glasses
wrap around somewhat, but not enough for my purposes.

I've got a pair of lab safety glasses, but they don't offer as much
protection against wind/dust as you might think. They also don't fit
under my helmet very well. I've got swimming goggles that might work,
but they're too tight to be comfortable and the lenses aren't shaded.

Can anyone recommend sunglasses that offer good wind/dust protection?
I don't care if they look dorky (hey, if George Hincapie can wear
'em...). I just want to save my eyes.

-JR

I know this place is off the main beat but they have some laser protection
goggles that might work well as bicycling eye protection.
Try Edmundoptics (optical?). They started out as a hobby place and have
evolved into a major optical supplier. Some of the goggles offer not only
shading but a brick wall UV cutoff that may even block sky blue.
Polarized would be good if they had it, but then it is only laser protection
they are going for.
Good luck.
Bill Baka

SlowRider said:

Some time ago, after a ride in blustery conditions, I had to go to the
eye doctor to have a tiny speck of metal removed from my eye.
Fortunately it caused little damage and my eye was back to normal
within a week.

<snip>

Can anyone recommend sunglasses that offer good wind/dust protection?
I don't care if they look dorky (hey, if George Hincapie can wear
'em...). I just want to save my eyes.

I don't have a specific reccomendation, but I have had some fun buying
inexpensive
shades from Campmor. They always have a big selection of shades down
to $10
in the "Hot Deals" area of their website.

These look like they might be worth 15 bucks:
http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=39202641&memberId=12500226

-dkl

I love my Oakley Valves and they protect from disgusting greasy worm
bugs, huge nuts that fall off the trees around here, and the occasional
debris kicked up by the rider in front of me.

Im a believer in expensive sunglasses and sort of collect them.

k

http://oakley.com/o/o1228d

SlowRider said:

Can anyone recommend sunglasses that offer good wind/dust protection?
I don't care if they look dorky (hey, if George Hincapie can wear
'em...). I just want to save my eyes.

-JR

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Matt O'Toole said:

I wear contacts so I have to keep the wind out of my eyes. Currently I'm
using some $7 Uvex safety glasses from Wal-mart, which work better than
anything I've tried. I used to have a friend at B&L so I've tried all the
fancy stuff too -- Revo, Rayban, Killer Loop, etc. So far the $7 Walmart
glasses are best. My next favorite would be a >$200 pair of Revo Wraps.

Thanks! I found the Uvex website (http://www.uvex.com/) and I think
they could have what I'm looking for. Looks like several of their
products adjust to individual face sizes, too.

-JR

Bill said:

I know this place is off the main beat but they have some laser protection
goggles that might work well as bicycling eye protection.
Try Edmundoptics (optical?). They started out as a hobby place and have
evolved into a major optical supplier. Some of the goggles offer not only
shading but a brick wall UV cutoff that may even block sky blue.
Polarized would be good if they had it, but then it is only laser protection
they are going for.

Interesting company, cool toys! You're right that they focus on laser
protection, but I notice that on their "UV and Safety Protective
Eyewear" page, they promote Uvex products.

-JR

I use Wiley X goggles. You can find them for much much cheaper on ebay
if you keep looking. They are/were used by soldiers in the Middle East
by soldiers. They are used by cops, hunters, and motorcyclists. You
can also go to a Harley Dealership as they sell them retail, but very
expensive at the retail outlet.

Here's a description of the model I have from :
http://www.copquest.com/34-2200.htm

Wiley-X SG-1 Interchangeable

This patent pending system provides two functions in one: converting
from a fashionable sunglass to low profile goggle. Its' ballistic,
anti-fog lenses can be changed in seconds when weather or activity
dictates the need. Unique "Ultra-Foam" seals the eye orbits providing
protection from extreme changes in body temperature or weather
temperature.

The temples disengage with a push of a button and can be replaced with
a snap loaded elastic headband. The SG-1 combines wind protective
fashion with ballistic function.

Four interchangeable models available.

Here's the mfg website:
https://www.wileyx.com/BICYCLE/

I found these because I was frustrated with not finding a complete
wrap-around sunglasses for long descents when my eyes would inevitably
tear up.

Good luck.

ClimbTheMtns said:

This patent pending system provides two functions in one: converting
from a fashionable sunglass to low profile goggle. Its' ballistic,
anti-fog lenses can be changed in seconds when weather or activity
dictates the need. Unique "Ultra-Foam" seals the eye orbits providing
protection from extreme changes in body temperature or weather
temperature.

Are you sure you're not a salesperson? ;-)

Quoted message said:

Here's the mfg website:
https://www.wileyx.com/BICYCLE/

They're more expensive than some other options, but not prohibitively
so. They look like they'd work, for sure. I think I'm going to order
some Uvex first, since they're so inexpensive. But if they don't fit
the bill, I'll give these a shot. Thanks!

-JR

http://www.ttinet.com/tf/products-airoseries.htm

Protection for 80% of your face from wind, road debris and 99% of UV:
Less than 20 grams

Total cost of lens and mounting hardwear:
$15

If you wear prescription eyewear, being able to go indoors without
having to wear sunglasses like a pot-head - Priceless!

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P.S. If you prescription eyewear, ask for the Aeroshield 1 model, It
fits better.

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Chris Z The Wheelman said:

http://www.ttinet.com/tf/products-airoseries.htm

Looks like a good solution. I like how the website says it'll help
with "unidentified pace-line excretions".

-JR

Chris Z The Wheelman said:

http://www.ttinet.com/tf/products-airoseries.htm

Protection for 80% of your face from wind, road debris and 99% of UV:
Less than 20 grams

Total cost of lens and mounting hardwear:
$15

If you wear prescription eyewear, being able to go indoors without
having to wear sunglasses like a pot-head - Priceless!

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Just wondering if you have used these. I'm a bit skeptical that at the
price it is hard to have decent optics and if there is therefore a lot
of distortion. I also wonder about the shield becoming a heat trap in
summer conditions.

I've had several eye operations over the past three years (catatracts,
detached retina) and am very conscious of keeping stuff out of my eyes.
But I find that this is readily accomplished with normal athletic
sunglasses. But I'm always willing to switch to something better.

From: [email hidden] (SlowRider)

Quoted message said:

Looks like a good solution. I like how the
website says it'll help with "unidentified
pace-line excretions".

Quoted message said:

-JR

I got a better one (true story). I was riding home from the bank when
there was a loud splat and a portion of my vision was obsturcted. I
stopped, took off my helmet and there, right in the middle of the
AeroShield was about a tablespoon's worth of bird doo-doo. I don't think
I have to point out where it would have landed had I been wearing
"regular" sport glasses, do I?

Some of you might remember the early claims of Oakley that their
"Plutonite" lenses will stop birdshot? Well, now you know what you
should be wearing when the bird shoots _back_.

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Quoted message said:

I'm a bit skeptical that at the price it is
hard to have decent optics and if there is
therefore a lot of distortion. I also
wonder about the shield becoming a heat
trap in summer conditions.

Quoted message said:

I've had several eye operations over the
past three years (catatracts, detached
retina) and am very conscious of keeping
stuff out of my eyes. But I find that this is
readily accomplished with normal
athletic sunglasses. But I'm always
willing to switch to something better.

Yes, I've been using it since 1988. I haven't noticed any serious
distortion, but then I've been using it for so long I just might not
notice it. Hell, for $20 if it doesn't work, no big deal, right?

As for heat, I can't speak for the model 2 shown on the webpage. I use
the model 1, which fits over glasses better because it angles outwards
somewhat and is somewhat larger as it also covers the nose as well. This
"stand-off" position allows a gentle stream of air under it and up
through the helmet while still blocking the main force of the wind.

Another "+", I never have to put sunscreen on my face any more. If
you've ever sweated a bunch of PABA into you eyes, you know the benefit
of that.

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Thanks for the info.

SlowRider said:

Matt O'Toole wrote:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I wear contacts so I have to keep the wind out of my eyes. Currently I'm
using some $7 Uvex safety glasses from Wal-mart, which work better than
anything I've tried. I used to have a friend at B&L so I've tried all the
fancy stuff too -- Revo, Rayban, Killer Loop, etc. So far the $7 Walmart
glasses are best. My next favorite would be a >$200 pair of Revo Wraps.

Thanks! I found the Uvex website (http://www.uvex.com/) and I think
they could have what I'm looking for. Looks like several of their
products adjust to individual face sizes, too.

I was just looking there too, because I just lost my last pair. It looks
like the ones I've been using are called the Falcon, and yes, they're
adjustable.

Matt O.

To follow up: I ordered three different Uvex products: the Falcon
(http://www.uvex.com/products/products2.asp?id=21), the FitLogic
(http://www.uvex.com/products/products2.asp?id=40) and the SkyLine
(http://www.uvex.com/products/products2.asp?id=26). Of the three, the
FitLogic seems to provide the best coverage, and the Silver Mirror
lenses are good in bright sunlight. I made the mistake of ordering the
other two pairs with Reflect-50 lenses, which are barely better than
clear. My guess is, the Gold Mirror lenses would work better.
However, I'm happy with the FitLogic for now.

Thanks for the recommendation.

-JR