Maybe "Newlysporty" now...And a question about sunglasses...

[caligurl]

i wear oakleys when i ride.... oakleys when i drive... i love their clear optics.... i love how the half jackets block the wind when i ride....

[Dogmama]

i wear oakleys when i ride.... oakleys when i drive... i love their clear optics.... i love how the half jackets block the wind when i ride....

Ditto. Oakleys. Here's my reasoning: Cycling can be a dangerous sport and even more so if you can't see where you're going (glare) or what you're about to run into (poor optics.) I'd rather spend a few $$ on glasses than pay my deductible at the emergency room.

My last pair of Oakleys lasted over 10 years.

[Grog]

What really scares me is when the sun is going down and I'm riding on a tree-bordered alley so it's alternatively sunny (orangy light) and dark (like every sun/darkness episode lasts half a second). Any idea what color/type of glasses would work best for that hour of the day??

[notsportygirl]

That's what bothered me the most. We were riding by the water, so there was some high glare, and I put my cheepo glasses on. Then we'd move into the shade and I couldn't see a d*** thing. I just bought some Native glasses at Paragon (the apparently across the board overpriced sports shop) for $100, but I don't know if I'll keep them. They have "polarized" lenses, that the people swear are essential for cutting glare. Is that really necessary, do you think? I found Tifori Quam glasses for about $30 online. I'm a little wary about buying a pair I can't try on first, but other than that, will I really notice the difference with the "polarized lenses". The Tifori glasses have alternate lenses that you can change. Will I really need that?

[CorsairMac]

carp - I can't remember who now: Specialized??...Anyhoo, someone is now making a sunglasses with transition lenses for just those type of situations. Could even be Oakleys.............they're pretty pricey tho.

[notsportygirl]

So, I felt fine Monday, but now I'm in really bad shape. Some of it is just a little leg achiness, which is fine...but I was in a car accident many years ago, and I guess that leaning forward and putting weight on my shoulders for so long has caused it to act up. I really tried not to hunch my shoulders, but I forget that I'm weak there, because it doesn't normally hurt, and I (so stupidly) didn't stretch carefully up there. So...now I can hardly turn my head...and the ride's Sunday. I just got back from the acupuncturist, where she needled, suctioned, pummled, and cracked me as much as I can stand. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that millions of hot showers and another appointment with her will get me in shape to ride this week-end. Dunno, though. I'm SO disappointed.

[DirtDiva]

Bummer. Hope you stop hurting quick!

Yeah, Corsair, it's Specialized that makes those glasses. I want some, but I don't dare try 'em on in case they fit well and look half-decent. They are pricey, but no more so than a lot of the Smith/Oakley/Adidas/Nike/insert-big-name-here models.

[bcipam]

Oakley M Frames. (About $95 for the frames and $45 for each lens)You can choose a color and design and then start collecting the lens you need. The lens come in different shapes and sizes depending on your face and the coverage you want. I have a dark grey, brown/amber, yellow and clear lens. They are easy to interchange and if one lens gets scratch, you can go out and buy a new one. I love my Oakley M-Frames!

Good sunglasses, regardless the brand, is a must for cycling. Protect your eyes, better vision and visibility. A good, dark grey polarized lens will save you from headaches and eye strain. I like the M Frames and other interchangable glasses (even Performance has a fairly decent sunglasses with 3 lens I think for around $70) so you can match the lens to the lighting. I wear yellow lens on gray days or in the evening, dark grey on bright, sunny days, brown/amber for overcast or variable light. Clear on rainy or very dark days.

[Quillfred]

I recently found some great glasses that have interchangable lenses. They are "Moab" and I think they are made by Smith. Excellent for inexpensive contact-lense wearers like myself. I got them on-line and on sale. There is a clear, light orange, and a regular dark lense. I think I paid maybe $40.

I know of a great resource but feel a bit sheepish plugging it here. E me off the list and I will send the link.

Carole

[bcipam]

What really scares me is when the sun is going down and I'm riding on a tree-bordered alley so it's alternatively sunny (orangy light) and dark (like every sun/darkness episode lasts half a second). Any idea what color/type of glasses would work best for that hour of the day??

Amber/brown or yellow works great in alternative light.

[moo bean]

I love my Oakleys. They're prescription, so they cost me a veritable fortune, but they're so very good.