? about cycling "sun" glasses

[HiKyro]

Hey guys,

Full disclosure: I work at a specialty sports optical shop in Denver (www.sportsoptical.com). But, I'm also a cyclist and I wear prescription lenses in a wrap-around frame, and I can totally relate to your issues. I use a Rudy Project Rydon frame, because it's super light, adjustable and pretty durable. It's popular with our clients, but Oakley also has some pretty decent frames. Anyway, you're right, getting the Rx lenses can be expensive, but I think it's also been totally worth it.
In any case, I just wanted to let you guys know that there are a lot of options out there for cycling sunglasses, as well as getting your prescription put into cycling frames.

[Owlie]

Hey guys,

Full disclosure: I work at a specialty sports optical shop in Denver (www.sportsoptical.com). But, I'm also a cyclist and I wear prescription lenses in a wrap-around frame, and I can totally relate to your issues. I use a Rudy Project Rydon frame, because it's super light, adjustable and pretty durable. It's popular with our clients, but Oakley also has some pretty decent frames. Anyway, you're right, getting the Rx lenses can be expensive, but I think it's also been totally worth it.
In any case, I just wanted to let you guys know that there are a lot of options out there for cycling sunglasses, as well as getting your prescription put into cycling frames.

Thanks for the rec. Someone pointed me in the direction of the shop you work at last year when I was looking for prescription lenses. Looks like Rudy Project might be it, since I have a crazy Rx (something like -2.1 in one eye and -2.5 in the other). I do have a question: does the Rydon/Rydon II allow interchangeable lenses?

[SallyRides]

I finally ordered some photochromatic sunglasses. After much research and reading. I am getting the Optic Nerve "Neuro-Toxin" model. I need something that fits small faces. This sounded good for that. Hoping the lenses perform as stated. I will post here after a few rides that challenge the quality of the sunglasses with info as to how well they perform.

SR

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I finally ordered some photochromatic sunglasses. After much research and reading. I am getting the Optic Nerve "Neuro-Toxin" model. I need something that fits small faces. This sounded good for that. Hoping the lenses perform as stated. I will post here after a few rides that challenge the quality of the sunglasses with info as to how well they perform.

SR

I love them so much I have 2 pair. 1 photochromic and 1 set w/clears.

[SallyRides]

A big thumbs up for my new Optic Nerve sunglasses! Got them just a couple days ago. Rode yesterday and today in bright sunlight. The glasses performed quite well. I was able to fit my mirror on them. Had crystal-clear vision while riding. I purposely kept them on when inside for lunch and they seemed to allow for the light change fairly well. I still wonder how they would be for night riding.......... maybe not as good as clear lenses. Can't judge that yet. They fit well on my small face, which I really appreciate. No constant adjusting/pushing them up on my nose. So far, so good.

SR