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Sunglass Suggestions?

Tri Slow Poke

Jul 12, 12 16:40

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What does everyone wear? My main issue is fogging which makes it tough to see. Thanks!

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NeverEnough

Jul 12, 12 17:07

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I have flak jackets and don't care for them.....you can see the top bar of them when in aero and they don't breathe. Was hoping to get some custom radar locks....if Oakley ever decides to release them.....the vented ones. Thinking the vents will help. I am also looking at Smith pivlocks....they do not have the top bar like the radars.....but aren't as cool looking!!

othegrch

Jul 12, 12 17:11

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Smith Pivloc. As for fogging (rare occurrence), I wear them low on my nose until I get moving.
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dseiler

Jul 12, 12 19:29

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Tri Slow Poke wrote:

What does everyone wear? My main issue is fogging which makes it tough to see. Thanks!

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808State

Jul 13, 12 0:02

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+ 1 on the top bar being in the way.
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dindu

Jul 13, 12 0:53

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tifosi vogel. no bar on top - fully open view in aero position

kvi

Jul 13, 12 3:57

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I'm sorry if this is an obvious solution (I've done this since I was 9, but have no idea if anyone else than swimmers do this), but have you tried toothpaste? I've used toothpaste as an anti fogging agent since my swimming days, and still do on my bike shades and even when I scuba dive.

Nothing ever fogs up if you wet your glasses, then smear a thin layer of toothpaste on and rinse off with luke warm water.

Kay Serrar

Jul 13, 12 4:48

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Tifosi Slips
They have a small vent at the top that helps to avoid moist air from your breath getting trapped behind the lenses. They fit inside an aero helmet and won't break the bank either.
http://www.tifosioptics.com/...sport=Cycling%7CRun/

Old Albion

Jul 13, 12 4:54

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I've tried all sorts of glasses but keep coming back to Oakley M-frames. They sit firm, no slipping, and are comfortable with a good, clear view even when in the aero position.

They might be a bit ancient now but with hybrid-s lenses they still look good in my opinion.

The only downside is that the arms are quite wide and so you have to be careful about choice of aero helmet. But the wider arms is probably the main reason they are so comfortable, so it's a price well worth paying.

Brandan

Jul 13, 12 4:57

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Smith Optics Tactical Line. My preference is the Hudson. The line offers multiple sizes and are very comfortable. I wear these for everything daily. Bike, run, speedskate, driving, everything. . . Priced at $70-$80, they are less expensive than all of the other name brands.

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Brandan

(This post was edited by Brandan on Jul 13, 12 4:57)

natethomas

Jul 13, 12 5:01

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Re: Sunglass Suggestions? [Brandan] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Very happy with my Tifossi Seek FC's - I have two pairs - one with the 'fototec' lenses that change with light conditions and one with the dark lenses. They are good for riding in aero because there isn't part of the frame at the top.

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rye

Jul 13, 12 5:06

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Flying fisherman, cheap and polarized.

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leegoocrap

Jul 13, 12 5:35

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Old Albion wrote:

I've tried all sorts of glasses but keep coming back to Oakley M-frames. They sit firm, no slipping, and are comfortable with a good, clear view even when in the aero position.

+1 love M-Frames and never thought I'd wear anything else
However, after trying Radar XL's... I was wrong... they are the next evolution of M-Frames in my opinion.
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davidhoy

Jul 13, 12 6:03

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Oakley Radar XL. I used to get a sore neck from trying to look up the road when in an aero position, having to lift my head up further due to the top bar of the frame. The XL moves this so far up that this is not an issue.

But they are so big that they look totally dorky for everyday wear ;-)

-David

gary_a_gooner

Jul 13, 12 6:33

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I have Flak Jackets and Smith Pivlocks. I agree that the Flaks are a pain to use when in the aero position. But I love using them when I'm on my road bike. The Pivlocks are great cause they're frameless, relatively inexpensive, and come with 3 lens. The Pivlocks are overall a better sunglass and deal.

mlzervas

Jul 13, 12 7:01

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I use the oakley half jackets which are nice because I can swap lenses. I have an orange lens I use for early morning rides and a polarized pair(makes my garmin hard to read). Here is a stupid expensive pair of Oakleys Im pretty sure I saw a pro wearing at the Muncie 70.3(35.15).[url="http://www.oakley.com/products/6409/23696"[/url]

The Guardian

Jul 13, 12 7:13

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http://forum.slowtwitch.com/..._reply;so=ASC;mh=25;

barrierunnerguy

Jul 13, 12 7:16

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Re: Sunglass Suggestions? [mlzervas] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

At IMFL last year I got some at the expo from a company called Boston Bill. $40 for polarized lenses. Not the most stylish or scratch-proof, but they're light weight and for the price of some other guys just buy 4 pairs haha.

Been using them since, still going strong through every bike, run, and survived a Canadian winter! I think I have either Omega or Crit style.

http://bostonbill.com/

(I don't work for them, just a big fan of cheap quality sunglasses)

SC_NICK

Jul 13, 12 7:23

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i wear the smith pivlok v2, i probably would have went with these if i knew about them beforehand though
http://www.tifosioptics.com/...rtFashion%7CRX%7CAl/

less than half the price of the pivloks and i think they look pretty nice too.

esb

Jul 13, 12 8:29

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I wear Pivlocks. To your specific concern about fogging, they're rimless. So if they start fogging you can just wear them down your nose a a bit (to better ventilate) and the top rim doesn't impede your sight line.

Quel

Jul 13, 12 8:32

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Tifosi came out with some new ones recently that work well:

Great peripheral vision. Only problem is that they don't fit well under the aero helmet (though I use a visor anyway).

aroraanushka07

Jul 18, 12 5:18

Post #22 of 25 (935 views)

Re: Sunglass Suggestions? [Quel] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

I used to wear Ray Ban Wayfarer from last year and i can say it gives me a perfect fit..:)

Quel wrote:

Tifosi came out with some new ones recently that work well:

Great peripheral vision. Only problem is that they don't fit well under the aero helmet (though I use a visor anyway).

seaunter

Jul 18, 12 12:00

Post #23 of 25 (884 views)

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Pivlock V90 or Native Hardtop XP

mikfinne

Jul 18, 12 14:51

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dseiler wrote:

Tri Slow Poke wrote:

What does everyone wear? My main issue is fogging which makes it tough to see. Thanks!

Another vote for the Rudy Project sunglasses. I've had the Rydons for three years without any issues, the lenses are very easy to change out for different conditions.

aroraanushka07

Jul 19, 12 4:38

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Re: Sunglass Suggestions? [Tri Slow Poke] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Oakley Radar are the best in situations of fogg..:)

Tri Slow Poke wrote:

What does everyone wear? My main issue is fogging which makes it tough to see. Thanks!