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Runo's picture

By Runo - Posted on 09 May 2014

Hi there,

I lost my clear sunglasses which I use for night ride.
I want to buy new ones, maybe better quality than my cheap ones. Any advice in the price range 50-100doll ?

Thanks

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Chitts's picture

....Uvex or Tifosi photochromic/Fototec sunnies for years. These are the ones that darken or lighten automatically so I can use them to commute when it is light in the morning and dark at night without changing lenses and always protecting my eyes. A few mates have similar and I think most brands will have a similar option. Just make sure to get the ones that are nearly clear at their lightest.

Runo's picture

ok and at dark are they clear enough ?
I will use them for MTBO so I want them clear...

MrMez's picture

I have a pair of Oakley photochromatic (lighten and darken automatically).

During the day they are too light, and at night they are too dark.
Ideal for overcast MTB days when you are under trees, but useless otherwise.

I can't recommend anything in that price range, but clear is clear. Many people use safety glasses.

Runo's picture

hmmm if even the oakley aren't close to 100% at night, I might stick to the cheap option then. Still doing some research

Magnum9's picture

Anaconda have some decent cheap ones with multiple lenses you can change. They also have photo chromatic ones which are close enough to perfectly clear. I have both and wear the photo ones in the dark all the time, they are great for early morning rides where it starts out dark and then gets bright.

Hasbeen Racing's picture

I have a pair of the Flak Jackets with photo-chromatic lenses and they are great. I wear them in the dark for commuting, early road rides and off road. I find they are clear enough to spot any issues. They are also dark enough during the day. They are definitely not as clear as a fully clear lens or as dark as some of my other sunnies but work very well doing both.

gusgusset's picture

I just use the $10 safety goggles from Bunnings. I think a lot of riders on the Tour de France use them also.

mike95's picture

I also recommend saftey glasses.
I have used the bolle saftey glasses & they are dirt cheap.
pefect for night riding
I get mine from
http://australia.rs-online.com/web/c/safety-secu...

free delivery

Chitts's picture

I do not have the same problem as Mr Mez despite having sensitive blue eyes.

TheOneRing's picture

If you already own some Oakley frames (sounds like the answer is no), then you can buy a 100% clear lens. Usually it is the cheapest lens that they sell. A clear vented lens on some M frames is perfect for me.

I also have some Bolle safety glasses that you could have if you are passing by Rozelle at any point. They can do the job. Unfortunately for me, they tend to sit snug against my eyebrows so they can steam up and I get sweat on them. Not ideal for me, hence the vented Oakleys.

hawkeye's picture

I had a pair of Oakley clear to mid brown prescription photochromics. They were brilliant. Until I lost them at Mangrive Mountain. Sob. Sad

MrSarcastic's picture

Jetblack Svelto Photochromatic Sunglasses is what I have. I find them quite a good set of glasses and wear them at night and in the middle of the day. If I remember correctly they costed $79 from my lbs. Last time I looked you could buy them from Pushy's for $69.

Also you can buy Jetblack Sport sunglasses which come with clear lenses as well as dark lenses and these on only cost $29.

http://www.amartsports.com.au/Product/Jetblack-S...

http://www.cellbikes.com.au/JetBlack-Svelto-Phot...

StanTheMan's picture

clear safety glasses will reduce your transmittable light by 8%

anything tinted will reduce it more.

However. even though night driving tints reduce the amount of transmittable light. they even out the glare & therefore appear to give you better vision. And it works when you're driving and you have blinding headlights coming the opposite direction.Or rain on your windscreen is deflecting light in all directions

Best would be a clear lens with anti reflection which increases the transmittable light to about 98-99 %

I have raced with safety glasses at night. To prevent mud or branches flicking into my eye. But I have to say. Nothing is better than undisturbed vision.

yea sure when its real cold & your hammering down a fast section your eyes might tear up....ohhh well you do have choices.

I choose no specs.

Team evolution's picture

Yellow safety glasses realy brighten up your vision in low light and there cheap

rossco_'s picture

Try pro gear. You should find it in big w eyewear section. http://www.progearvision.com/progear_eyeguard_pa....
I had OTB 2 year ago and my normal sunnies came off. The bar hit my right eye. Not very nice. Anyway, my option is to try something with strap on or not easily come off.

evan's picture

I have used these for years and have never had any issue with them:
http://www.torpedo7.com.au/products/R7GSSN1AP/ti...

Cheers

Runo's picture

heaps of options. I will look into progear and torpedo7 as well. Sounds like the safety glasses are best for night vision anyway ...

Runo's picture

I went with the RS cheap ones at the end. So far so good.
Thanks

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