Advice for cycling glasses (polarized photochromic)

[daniel.weck]

Hello !

Today, I cycled on dark country lanes + semi-lit traffic roads, and wish I had my glasses not only because of the flying nocturnal insects, but also to help distinguishing road asperities (i.e. potholes, manhole grids) and surrounding dangers (overhang branches, running deers, etc.). I hear that polarized glass actually works.

Having just broken my cheap plastic sun shades, I am considering investing in glasses that fit the bill during sunny days, and at night too. So, anyone to recommend me a product that fulfills the following criteria ?

* unbreakable frame (well...flexible and virtually indestructible is good enough )

* polarized glass (to avoid night-time reflections of car headlights on wet roads)

* photochromic (to adapt between bright-dark transitions)

* under 50 GBP (ok, I might be a tad optimistic with this one ! )

Thank you very much.
Cheers, Dan

 

[Barnowl]

Good question daniel. I take mine off at night but I'd prefer a good pair I could leave on - especially when it gets very cold and windy. Also protects the eyes from stones and grit. Don't know the answer but interested to see if there's any replys.

 

[Sir_Bob]

tat

I found some raybands aviator on a stone wall and used them for over 10 years. they are the best pilots glass that can see even in the dark.

thx

bob

 

[daniel.weck]

additional thoughts:

* owning 2 dedicated pairs of glasses could be cheaper and more reliable than one jack-of-all-trades wanabe (one for daylight => photochromic, another for night riding => polarized) ... although polarized glass can be useful in exceptionally bright days too (low-rising shiny metal glare, etc.) ...

* at night, water drops on the glass can blind when facing strong vehicle headlights => must wear visor !

 

[daniel.weck]

They're quite expensive:

photochromic polarized - Google Product Search

Review: Rudy Project Rydon Sunglasses - ImpactX Photochromic Red | Glasses



RUDY PROJECT - Technically cool eyewear

 

[jerrysimon]

Nice but not cheap as you say unless you can find a pair on a stone wall

Regards

Jerry

 

[Tim]

We're going to add some eyewear to our range, including these polarised SX-20s

RRP is £59.99 but I think we could do them for a little less if you want to drop us a line at 50cycles@50cycles.com

SX-20 Polarized. Great shaped eyewear with a flexible fit to suit all head shapes. Excellent eye protection is offered by the interchangable lenses. Suitable for all weather and riding conditions. Polarized lenses use high quality polarized film made in the USA for true colour, object definition and glare reduction.​

 

[daniel.weck]

Thanks Tim !
Are they Photomatic / Photochromic / Photochromatic as well as polarized ?

It seems that they are either one or the other, but not at the same time:

Casco SX20 Sunglasses from Velodrome.org.uk

We're going to add some eyewear to our range, including these polarised SX-20s