Cycling specs that can take RX lenses?

[akelman]

In my ongoing effort to refashion myself as Phred the Cycling Terrorist -- it started with bib shorts (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=95468&highlight=shorts) and jerseys! -- I'm looking for recommendations for sunglasses well suited to cycling that will accommodate prescription lenses. Thanks for your time.

[FlashUNC]

Rudy Project seems to be pretty good about the prescription stuff, though I've just migrated to contacts for when I ride.

[pdmtong]

sevencyclist uses prescription rudy projects. you can pm him

[67-59]

Check out Sports Optical (http://www.sportsoptical.com/) in Denver. They can custom make prescription lenses for pretty much any sunglasses you want. They made me some Smith Optics Parallel Max with prescription lenses, and they are fantastic. No need for a special insert, as they put the prescription right in the polycarbonate lenses. :beer:

[dekindy]

http://www.liquidpolarized.com/index.html
I own these and like the flexibility of the insert. I can replace the prescription lenses separately. I ride at night in the Winter and the foam insert keeps the lenses from fogging. They were also the only ones that could accomodate my prescription besides the guys below.

http://www.sportsoptical.com/
This has been the go to guy for difficult prescriptions for a very long time.

Be very certain that whatever frame you purchase will accomodate your prescription. Anything above a 2.0 cylinder is difficult to find if you want any kind of wrap around frame/lense combination.

[cassa]

I've been happy with the Rudy Project glasses I got from http://www.bicyclerx.com/ . Your prescription will determine what glasses can be made to work, but the site makes it easy to figure your options. I had them make transitions lenses so that I don't have to change lenses for different lighting conditions.

[Louis]

It depends in part on how strong your prescription is and how difficult it is to put the required amount of plastic into the frame. For low to med power there are tons of alternatives. For very strong stuff you have fewer options.

I'm a -11 (i.e. very, very strong) so I got some Rudy Project RB3's from Bret at Sports Optical in Denver. Not cheap, and not covered by my insurance, but I've been very happy with them. The "flip up" option makes is much easier to clean both sets of lenses.

[Charles M]

Relativity Lou...

http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/photos/tech/sportsoptic/so10steph.jpg

These things are well beyond mild to medium script. Not mine but you get the idea.



Full review is here...

http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/default.asp?pg=fullstory&id=7985


Sports Optical can go damn near coke bottle on full wrap styles...

[DRZRM]

You've seen my Oakley Half Jackets with Rx and transition, I like them a lot, Oakley does their own lenses and the optics at the edge are awesome, I play squash in them and peripheral vision is really impressive.

That said I'll likely use Sports Optical when it is time for replacement if only for broader frame choice.

[Fixed]

oakley prescription works for me
cheers

[akelman]

You've seen my Oakley Half Jackets with Rx and transition.

I...I...am afraid I didn't notice them, sweetie. But I'm sure they look great!

[crownjewelwl]

I have flak jackets and jawbones both with rx lenses

highly recommended

[DRZRM]

Harumph...(he said, not speaking to Ari)

I...I...am afraid I didn't notice them, sweetie. But I'm sure they look great!

[kohagen]

A lot of Oakleys can be fitted with prescription lenses direct from the factory. I have a pair of Half Jacket XLJs that I use for cycling and general activities. The Radars are a one lens design, but they can be made with prescription lenses as well, just in the straight ahead sections of the lens.

[fourflys]

The Performance I work at has both a Performance brand with inserts and a really nice pair of Louis Garneau's as well... depends on how much you want to spend I guess...

[lhuerta]

zealoptics.com in Boulder

...been using their frames with interchangeable RX lenses for over a decade. Great quality and fair prices.
lou

[Bruce K]

+1 on Rudy (I use Rydons).

Got mine from Sports Optical in Denver and they are great. My older ones were polarized and the new ones are transitions lenses.

BK

[rustychain]

Rudy's for me. Progressive lenses that adapt to light conditions. They now have a replacement program if they get scratched within the first year. Mine have not scratched dispite abuse

[oldpotatoe]

In my ongoing effort to refashion myself as Phred the Cycling Terrorist -- it started with bib shorts (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=95468&highlight=shorts) and jerseys! -- I'm looking for recommendations for sunglasses well suited to cycling that will accommodate prescription lenses. Thanks for your time.

If ya just need readers to read your 'puter, might look at these.

http://www.dualeyewear.com

I sell 'em as well.

[metalheart]

If ya just need readers to read your 'puter, might look at these.

http://www.dualeyewear.com

I sell 'em as well.

I have a mild correction (-.5 and -1.0) and I am thinking of getting non prescription sun glasses -- the duals look worthy. What is the feedback you have had from customers?

Thanks

[Der_Kruscher]

Glasses are like saddles, they have to fit your anatomy. With that in mind and also considering that I hate inserts I do love my Bolle Recoils. Super light, grippy without being uncomfortable, thin frames, and large lenses that allow a huge field of view are why I love them...price too: http://www.amazon.com/Bolle-Sport-Recoil-Sunglasses-Shiny/dp/B000R2YR5U
I bought mine with the cheapest lenses and had Sports Optical do the prescription.

[Walter]

+1 on Sports Optical in Denver.

I tried a pair from them several months ago and they did a wonderful job. Good field of vision and no distortion.

I opted for the Rudy Project.

Find a brand and model that fits your face best. Sports Optical can put their lens magic to work on many different frames.

[bikser]

Rudy Project has a number of different RX options.

http://www.e-rudy.com/rx_steps_explained.php

[deechee]

Another +1 for Sports Optical.

I've been meaning to take pictures and post about them here. Great service and I got a pair of Rudy Project Rydons in a -5.25 prescription. The first few rides/runs I found the curved lens very strange; it felt like there was a lot of distortion but I soon realized that had more to do with the wide field of vision.

With my prescription, the main downside I have to say is the weight. Regularly I wear ultra-thin lenses and titanium frames, so the Rudys plus the regular plastic lenses are much heavier. Coupled with a fit which is very close to your face, its not something that feels super comfortable. I do not wear these for running, period. The glasses fog up and they bounce too much (yes, my running technique isn't perfect but I don't get the bounciness with my Oakleys)

For cycling, they're what I wear to commute and the brown polarized lenses are clear enough for sunset.

They're great lenses, and I'm really happy with them, but at my -5.25 prescription, unfortunately the weight limits their use.

[Birddog]

I've ridden with inserts for almost 20 years. I went through 3 different Bolles (the last 2 were Parole) and they were satisfactory and a decent dollar value. I've had Rudy Noyz for a little over a year and they are much better in every way. I have 2 sets of lenses, but find myself using only the transitions for both riding and skiing in very bright conditions.

[jeduardo]

Since contacts just won't work for me, I've had had to wear cycling glasses w/inserts since my college race days.
Knowing my sport of choice, my opthamologist pointed me in the direction of the Rx-able Adidas Evil Eye glasses several years ago, and since then I've had no real issues with them. I truly dig the interchangeable pieces esp. the sweat band (ordered 3 extras straight away).
IMO as a nice cycling glass choice these are worth a look

[JSH]

I used to hate to wear sunglasses while riding because my eyes would suffer from the lack of air flow. Then I got prescription vented Jawbones whose frames mesh with my facial contours nicely and allow heat and moisture to dissipate. I wear monovision contacts so I got the reading eye brought up to distance and the other eye, where the contact was set for distance, I had a progressive lens where the top had no adjustment and the lower part was set so I could read my GPS. I got them from Mike at http://www.eyegearus.com/ which I found on http://www.bikinglasvegas.com/. I got VR28 Black Iridium polarized which is perfect for Las Vegas but occasionally a little dark for Vermont.

[christian]

Another +1 for Bret at Sports Optical in Denver. Absolutely love the prescription Rudy Project Ekynox he did for me.

[AndreS]

I tried cycling/sports glasses with the inserts and didn't like them. I have pretty bad eyes, so the inserts were heavy and it was impossible to keep the glasses from sliding down my nose. Maybe it was just a poorly designed frame (I think they were Smiths). I switched to contact lenses, even though my straight ahead vision with contacts is inferior to my vision with glasses.

The perscription lens option sounds nice, if you can justify the cost (I already had contacts) or if you use them for more than just cycling.






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[mudhead]

Bolle Parole with Rx insert for me

Older Performance "generic" model with Rx for the wife