I’ve recently developed an eye condition that means I now have to wear rigid contact lenses. Normally I wouldn’t bother with cycling glasses, but I’ll need a pair to stop dust and debris getting into my eyes.
For those of you who wear glasses/protection while riding, what would you recommend? I’m looking for something suitable for all conditions, rain, sun, snow, and even riding in the dark.
Before I needed to wear glasses I wore smith sunnies with a wrap around, interchangeable lenses. Something like these
I'd go for something a similar shape, with a non fog lenses but cheap enough to bin when they inevitably get scratched.
I was going to suggest banana industries but their wrap around glasses are £40
Have you considered prescription riding glasses? I rate my Rad8 glasses, and stopped using contact lenses for riding many moons ago.
I wear contact lenses, so I never ride without glasses to protect my eyes. After trying many pairs over the years, I find that my favourite pair are Oakley Sutros. They protect my eyes from tearing in wind, or in the unlikely case that im descending very fast. The coverage and range of vision is excellent. I use photo chromatic lenses, but for dark, I’d prefer clear.
ive got a pair of rudy project ryders which have an interchangeable lens , i wear them over contacts. I am pretty happy with them, plus i use them for winter sports too. Loads of lenses available
I am terrible for losing or scratching glasses so I have moved away from expensive brands to safety glasses from Screwfix. Their Bolle range are decent quality and about £10 so getting different pairs for different conditions does not break the bank.
I mostly stick with Oakley of some description. Not sure i would now i hear their warranty has been diluted so much, but i've got ~30 year old pairs still in immaculate condition, so it's not generally been a big issue. Being able to get extra lenses has been something of a bonus.
M frames and half jackets were my go to.
Is it keratoconus? Thai is what I have, so I have to use contact lenses to ride. I wear clear Smith glasses, or I used to wear Bolle safety glasses. It's a pain riding behind someone in dry dusty conditions, so keep some eye lubricant/saline with you!
Is it keratoconus? Thai is what I have, so I have to use contact lenses to ride. I wear clear Smith glasses, or I used to wear Bolle safety glasses. It's a pain riding behind someone in dry dusty conditions, so keep some eye lubricant/saline with you!
Yes, exactly that. Thanks 👍
Thanks for the reply’s and advice everyone.


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