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Old 06-28-2010, 07:45 AM
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Bought the wife Wiley x rx transitional, she doesn't wear them cause they don't get dark enough, I bought a pair of 7 eye trans and they don't get darkenough, I wear them at night. Found this Vendor at Street Vibrations that sell Road Warrior HD sunglasses, cost $30.00, I love these things makes everything clear and no foam but seal my face good, this year I bought wife a pair that goes over her regular rx glasses and she loves them, By the way the 7 eye you can buy replacement foam pads.
 
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Originally Posted by Hollywood Ball
I've got these same glasses. I really like them. 2 pairs (1 clear, 1 dark) for $25 shipped. Can't go wrong with these.
Google "Global Vision Eyewear"

my one complaint with the Chicago was always the low height from lens-frame bottom to lens-frame top, but it turns out they have plenty of styles and more than a few of them provide better coverage.
 
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I have used the wiley X but prefer oakley. The key is to ensure whatever you buy is ANSI impact rated. Both oakley and wiley X meet ANSI standards and have impressive success stories from soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan who's eyes were protected during blasts.

Bottom line - we wear goggles and sunglasses to protect our eyesight. If the product you are considering buying isn't ANSI impact rated don't buy it.
 
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Old 06-28-2010, 09:22 AM
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Wileys, Oakleys and Ray Bans here. To the OP. avoid tunnels or slide 'em down a bit for the few moments you're in a tunnel. Or wear a helmet that has a jet pilot type flip up sun shield.
 
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Old 06-28-2010, 09:25 AM
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I finally found glasses that fit my face and don't need foam (which always deteriorates) to make a tight fit:

http://www.safetyglassesusa.com/11654.html
 
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In the immortal words of ZZ Top, "...get yourself some cheap sunglasses"
 
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as long as they're at least polarized I dont care....
 
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I have a pair of 7-Eye brand with transitional lenses. The rubber insert is removable (you don't look like you're wearing goggles when not on the bike) and replacements are available for when they rot. I leave for work when it's dark and ride home in the daylight, the lenses work great.
 
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Old 06-28-2010, 09:57 AM
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I got some HD photo-chromatic ones with the foam to seal around the eyes. They work great, wish they got darker on bright days. I can't deal with cheap sunglasses, poor lenses bother my eyes...maybe it's my 38yo 20/15 vision that I still have.
 


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