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Even though I have mudhugger I’m getting fed up with scraping mud out of my eyes. What are the go to riding glasses?
I got a pair from Decathpon for £6.99 and they’ve been excellent. Decent lenses and robust so far.
I do after snagging a bargain in TkMaxx on Adidas evil eye pros
Few mates have £20 ones that are pretty good
Bolle ones from Toolstation/Screwfix for about a fiver.
I like the decathlon ones too, they're basically just safety glasses but they have a nice rubbery earpiece which retains them better than teh bolle safeties I used to use.
Plus a little nikwax visorproof- I know people swear by other methods but I've tried most of 'em, this stuff is ace. And a bottle lasts years.
There were some evil eyes for sale on here the other day with light lense. I've found mine great at keeping stuff out of my eyes.
Adidas don't make them anymore but the company that made them for Adidas has setup on their own.
I’ve tried the £5 ones and they aren’t for me.
I’m happy to pay of optical clarity, comfort, and design.
These are a step up from the budget clear safety glasses as they have an anti fog and scratch treatment that seems to work quite well. No noticeable optical distortion either.
https://www.bolle-safety.com/reference/silppsi
I have those rock bros ones that hainman suggests. They are a good fit, react well to light, but like any glasses, mist up if you are a sweater. I'm glad I only spent £20!
Decathlon
Bought 7 sets from decathlon for £3 or £4 each. Really good, and not too much anguish when I stood on two pairs on consecutive days.
BBB do loads at reasonable prices.
I like the BBB impress which is slightly narrower.
I bought some 2nd hand Oakley's for cheap that had a scratched lens, and then picked up an aftermarket clear lens. Had enough of cheapo clear glasses that misted up or fit badly.
I’ve used clear glasses for ages but recently tried the clear lens goggles I use if I go to Morzine or Bike Park Wales. I hadn’t really considered it before but gave it a go. I’ve found they’re brilliant. Obviously keep muck out, but also help with the chill. The look isn’t for everyone but I’m not really fussed about how I look.
My pair of Decathlon clear specs had some significant distortion in both lenses, and went straight in the bin.
I use these that I picked up from work
No steaming up either. Seal quite nice too so nothing gets in.
Once saw a guy fall off on a fast decent on Gran Canaria wearing cheap specs. They snapped in half and dug two holes in his forehead , one at each eyebrow.
Wear cheap crap protective gear at your peril, especially near your eyes.
I use Endura ones plus Oakleys and I appreciate that CE approved safety specs will be ok , but those cheap rubbish ebay ones would find the bin faster than I could unwrap them.
Was going to recommend these - https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/fwe/photochromic-hydrophobic-multi-lens-glasses-754632#colcode=75463203
Never needed to use the yellow.
They were £26 when I bought them. £50 a bit steep. Good coverage though.
I've used various Sunwise riding glasses for years, always been excellent. Good quality clear and coloured lenses/optics, comfy soft bit over the nose and behind the ears. Shop around and find them cheap too, last time I bought it was from an online cricket equipment shop!
I use Oakley jawbreakers with the prizm low light lens for night riding, and prizm trail torch for normal stuff.
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