TT sunglasses

Douglas Sutherland

Any specific recommendations for rimless shades? I just looked a Rudy and specialized - seems there is still a little bit of rim there - I assume these are adequate.

With my new TT fit, my Oakley rims are distinctly in the sight line, so having to extend neck even more.

Does anybody successfully use the shield that comes with the Rudy helmet? My fogged up heavy last year so I ditched it. Any fixes there?

Phil Mills

I have the Smith pivlock. Tilfosi (sp) also sells a pair of rimless glasses. There was a thread last year that had the group split between these two brands

tim cronk

X2 smith pivloc... I'm all about rimless shades for that TT vision!

KyleK

Oakley just came out with a new rimless (can get with the Road Prizm lens - great for all lighting on bike and run).  They are the EV Zero.  

moetai@gmail.com

@Doug, just a thought but did u try the antifog product that is used for swim goggles on your helmet shield?

Al Truscott

I have both Smith and Tifosi glasses. Smith has better optics IMO. Helmet visors may be less aero than glasses, anyway.

Nemo Brauch

What Al said. I have both. But I chose to use the Tifosi during races because it's cheaper (so I don't care as much about it getting scratched up in a helmet or in a transition bag) and they have the photochromatic lens which is perfect for days which start out a little dark but get sunnier later in the race.

Joe Matchette

Has anyone ever used or tried something like these: (stick-on reading lenses) http://smile.amazon.com/NEOPTX-Hydrotac-Stick-Bifocal-Diopter/dp/B00GHRFP78?ie=UTF8&keywords=stick on reading lenses&qid=1463622853&ref_=sr_1_1_a_it&sr=8-1

I ask b/c I am using the XX2I sport readers and really like them.

Thx.

Al Truscott

Tried em...they were pretty thick. Ok for biking, not skiing. But today I was riding in TOC with these, work much better:

http://www.dualeyewear.com/cycling-sport/dual-fl1b.html#404

Joe Matchette

Posted By Al Truscott on 18 May 2016 09:15 PM


Tried em...they were pretty thick. Ok for biking, not skiing. But today I was riding in TOC with these, work much better:



http://www.dualeyewear.com/cycling-sport/dual-fl1b.html#404

PERFECT!!

Thanks Al.  Those are the first rimless readers I have seen.

robin sarner

these work fine and they are cheap.

http://www.amazon.com/Bifocal-Sungl...ge_o05_s00

Scott Alexander

Late to the reply game here...

I just use a LG visor on my giro advantage II helmet; it provides a huge amount of visibility, and no rims to worry about!

moetai@gmail.com

@Scott: can u post some pix of the advantage2 + LG visor? Am working on this set up and wondering what LG visor u used and if u just taped it to the helmet with visor stuck between the plastic and foam.
Any remarks form officials on helmet inspection?
thanx

Scott Alexander

Yes, it's done between the foam and the shell, but it's quite snug.

I use two extra of the wheelbuilder screws that came with my aero disc cover to secure it, with holes I drilled myself near the ear flaps. I put a small piece of black duct tape over the screw on the outside also, just to smooth the surface.

I have a clear and a shaded visor, both made by Louis Garneau (although I cannot remember the exact model name/number) both easily exchangeable depending on the conditions.

Usually, I put the required race helmet number sticker slightly over the edge of the visor to secure it more. 

In many years, I've never had a problem with it slipping out or moving around once the helmet is on.

Hope this helps.

moetai@gmail.com

@Scott
thank u, it's perfect
will get in my DIY lab soon

Mike Westover

My Rudy sunglasses went missing so I decided to try the Pivlock V2 Max. Amazing range of vision -- like I'm not wearing glasses at all. Also very light, even compared to the Rudys.

John Withrow

Firing this thread back up...   I'm in the market for a new pair of Rimless glasses because I'm just getting back on my TT bike and already sick of staring at the top rim of my beloved Oakley Jawbones...

I've tried the Tifosi's a few years back and they just didn't fit me right and felt flimsy or something...   

There seem to be a bunch of new "High End" ones out, but it's not necessarily easy to try them on (don't even think the Roka's are sold in stores for instance).  And even if I put them on my face in a store (i.e Oakley's), that's not quite the same as wearing them in the aero position with a helmet on...   I've ALWAYS been an Oakley guy, but I'm also open minded and just want the best pair.  I'm much more concerned about quality and fit than I am about saving a few bucks, but won't pay more just for a specific brand if a cheaper pair will serve my function better.  With all that said, does anybody have any opinions on any of the following (or something else I should look at)?

https://www.roka.com/collections/ultralight-performance-sunglasses/products/sl-1x-rimless-sunglasses-sports-shield?variant=7223916658735

https://www.roka.com/collections/ultralight-performance-sunglasses/products/sl-1-rimless-sunglasses-sports-shield?variant=7223788404783

https://www.roka.com/pages/gp-1-sunglasses

http://www.oakley.com/en/men/sunglasses/sport-performance/flight-jacket/product/W0OO9401?variant=888392342317

http://www.oakley.com/en/men/sunglasses/sport-performance/evzero-path/product/W0OO9308?variant=888392184221

http://www.oakley.com/en/men/sunglasses/sport-performance/evzero-stride/product/W0OO9386?skuCode=OO9386-0538&variant=888392275042

https://www.smithoptics.com/us/Root/Men%27s/Sunglasses/Performance/Attack-Max/p/ATMCMGYMMB

Katherine Chabot-Boucher

I just got a pair of Rimless Roka sunglasses and love them. Light and fit nicely. Roka has a try on policy I ordered 2 pair and got the pair that fit the best. EN has a great discount as well that helps.

Al Truscott

I've been using Smith Pivlocks for a decade, have 4 pair of them, including one reserved solely for races. But they are starting to fray (scratches, electrical tape on the ear pieces, wonky nose piece, lost lenses, etc), so I guess I'm in the market for a new set.

One thing that's critical IMO as someone with pretty poor vision is to buy top end...Tifosi, eg, does not have as good optics as Smith and Oakley. @John Withrow, I also have a couple of pairs of Oakleys, and prefer the smoothness of the lens optics in Smith over those. And, after 5-6 hours or more (if you're using them in an IM on the run, eg), weight *does* become a factor, on my tender probiscus.