On Thu, 05 Aug 2004 18:32:40 GMT, "Fred Hall" <[email hidden]>
Quoted message said:
I started a thread in here a while ago about wraparounds with Rx lenses or
inserts and go lots of good comments and stories based on other folks'
experiences. I knew LASIK was out according to my opthamologist because of
too much astigmatism in one eye. The glasses I have come with magnetic
"clip on" sunglasses, but when clipped on the added weight made them slip
too far down my nose if I started to sweat even a little. So I looked into
Oakley's with the prescription section mounted right in the wraparound lens
(expensive), Rudy project with Rx inserts (still kind of expensive), Bolle
Vigilante's with Rx insert, and Performance Bike's "house" brand with
inserts. Since Performance was running a special on the Bolle with Rx
insert combo I decided to go with them to see how heavy they were and how I
liked the idea of inserts (how well I could see, fogging, slippage, etc).
So far, I think they're great...they are light and don't slip - no more
looking through or over the top of my glasses! I normally have a bifocal
Rx, but only got the distance portion put on my insert (had it done
locally - it was cheaper than having Performance do it) and had them put in
lighter polycarbonate lenses and anti-scratch coating instead of the regular
plastic lenses. It hasn't been real hot here in the Northeast this summer,
so fogging hasn't been a problem either. I figure I'll get through another
year or so with these and if I experience no major problems, I'll step up in
price to the Rudy's or Oakley's in the future.
Hi, earlier this year, I went with the Tifosi Zoom [list $29.95] with
insert [$15-20]. The lenses, single vision, cost me $80. I had to make
small pads, along the top, to keep the glasses out further. My
eyelashes would hit the insert, before I installed the pads. They have
worked very well. For someone on a budget, this is a viable solution.
Well Today, I was in for an eye exam. I have been having some trouble
reading, I have progressive lenses in my regular glasses. I also had
some basic single vision sunglasses.
The day before, I went to four local eyewear stores, looking for new
cycling frame, or glasses with insert. The couple that had any
options, weren't what I wanted. I ended up stopping at one of my LBS.
They had the insert and a couple of pairs of Rudy Project Kerosene. I
tried them and I bought them. I was able to order progressive lenses
for the insert. I'll have them in the next 10 days, I'll post an
update.
After the Tofosis, I felt confident in going to the more expensive
RPs. I was lucky enough to get 25% off on them, so that helped. I got
the Blue Velvet with the Lazer Blue lenses. I'll eventually order a
set of yellow lenses, for cloudy days.
Life is Good!
Jeff
