I love my red-tinted photochromatic lenses in the Gavia frame. I've worn them for 3ish years now.
I love my red-tinted photochromatic lenses in the Gavia frame. I've worn them for 3ish years now.
Perfect timing - I'm about to order a Rx pair of Tifosi's. I'm torn between the Alpe and Dzar. Anyone have any input on them? I tend to like bigger frames. These will be strictly for on the bike, and I'm getting them in a transitions lens so I can use them on rides that extend into the night.
For 3 days, I get to part of a thousand other journeys.
I love my Tifosis! They are great!
200x Electra Townie 24D/Brooks B67
Your post inspired me, so when I went out to buy my cycling shorts I tried on some Tifosi glasses. It never occurred to me to wear glasses when I ride, but I noticed yesterday that as I rode my eyes got dry. Not sure what style I might get but they sure have a nice selection.
I am big Tifosi fan. They gave me 30 pairs of Slips when I did my cross country fund raising ride for Hospice in 2007. I gave them to all the ladies in my group! I still have those glasses and love them. I have bought a second pair for my car. They have 4 changeable lenses and I LOVE that they have some peripheral coverage, too.
I have a small head and love my Tifosi's. After spending a small fortune on more "high-end" glasses, that promptly scratched, I decided the heck with that and went with Tifosi which work great and fit great. I would like to add a photochromatic pair but I am not sure about polarized as I have heard some complaints from cyclists that it makes it hard to read their bike computer. Opinions?
I've got one model of Tifosi sunglasses w 3lens found here on TE. I use them for mtb. They work pretty well. W mtb there is more risk of getting scratched up w branches etc. Thus went w somethin lesser priced.
For the road I wear Rudy Project sunglasses. I love my Rudy's. I have a small face and wear size small helment. Rudy girls are perfect. Plus, I crashed straight on my head and face, split the Rudy's, and they STILL gave me a brand new pair for cost of shipping only.
For town driving and casual I have a pair of women's Oakley's I got off REI one year. They are great as well.
They also have great customer service. I have had a pair of Vogel fototec lenses that are great and give great coverage/wind protection with a frameless design. Last year the lens cracked at the attachment point of the temples. They replaced them for $10 S/H.
Oh! I NEVER ride without glasses. Too many dangers of things flying into your eyes. I got a bit of dust in my eye about 40 miles out on a ride - scratched my cornea and had to go to the ER. I would never ride without glasses - to say nothing about having the UV protection.
For 3 days, I get to part of a thousand other journeys.
X2 about never riding without some sort of eye protection!!! I can't even recall how many times debris has gotten kicked up into my face on the bike. Everything from bugs, rocks, sticks, dirt, you name it...it's hit me. I also wear contacts, so that alone is a reason to wear sunglasses otherwise my eyes would dry out in a heartbeat.
2012 Seven Axiom SL - Specialized Ruby SL 155