Comments on: Bike Sunglasses, Look Cool And Keep The Flies Out Of Your Eyes

By: Clinton Slayton

Clinton Slayton — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:16:40 +0000

I can second the praises of Costa Del Mar sunglasses, I lost my pair of “Zooms” years ago and they were the greatest. As I suspect of many riders, I cannot get Rx lenses to work, tried Tifosis, the adapter was so fragile the optometrist broke two before fitting, and we could not get Rx right for my needs. I have to wear shades OVER my regular glasses. They no longer make the wraparounds that I loved. I must make do with drugstore Solar Shades.

By: Simon

Simon — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:16:13 +0000

Hi Sam,Thanks for the interesting article on sunglasses. Here in good old South Africa we share the same “problem” as our Aussie cycling friends: Too much sunshine! Although our weather in summer is perfect for riding, wearing shades that make extra provision for the “bad UV rays” is not an option but a necessity. I have two pairs of “BBB’s” that give me perfect service. Any comments on them? Kind regards,Simon (in sunny South Africa)!

By: Joe Kurtz

Joe Kurtz — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:15:10 +0000

Hi Sam, what a coincidence! I wear a pair of “Custa Del Mar” sunglasses from Japan. I crashed 2 weeks ago while riding and did a face-pant and scraped along on the right side of my face. The sunglasses held together and left scrape marks on the right lens and on the highway. The polycarbonate lens held and protected my right eye! The Sportique eye glass store in Boulder, Co. said that the lens was even stronger because they were polaroid. I never thought I would be praising the strength of sunglass frames and lenses. Let me tell you…

By: Rich McCarthy

Rich McCarthy — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:17:16 +0000

I have the polycarbon prescription glasses (both in polar ray and transitional)Had I not had the polar ray on the day I went down, I’d be cycling with one eye today.The lens took a direct hit from a metal shard as well as gravel. While substantial surgery was neede for the eyebrow and a torn lower eyelid as well as cheek lip and chin, the eye suffered NO damage.My Poly Carbonate glasses are like my helmet. I don’t get on the bike with out em.

By: Dimitry

Dimitry — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:42:07 +0000

Hi, Sam!BBB offers nice value glasses. I have a pair of Challenge for 4 years, everything is sweet, except the logos and rubberised end parts of the frame that had fallen off when using.