Bamboozled by Optilabs lens choices

Zen0 · 21-06-2013 10:39PM #1

I have almost convinced myself that I need new (perscription) cycling sunglasses. From seeing other posts in here, I'm very tempted to go with something from the Optilabs range. I'm completely bamboozled by the range of lens options. While Optilabs recommends mirrored or polarised for road cycling, I'm wondering whether photochromic would be more versatile, particularly if the weather is changeable. I don't want to be carrying ordinary glasses to change to if the weather clouds over. I'll probably also end up using these for other purposes as well, so that may be an issue. I'd be interested in hearing the opinions of other Optilabs prescription lens users.

Beasty · 21-06-2013 10:50PM

Tend to go for the Ultra 2000 myself - great in all light conditions (and I'll use them off the bike also - they definitely help keep a lid on my hayfever)

mirv · 21-06-2013 10:50PM

I got a pair of normal prescription glasses with photochromic lenses without mirroring from glasses-direct.co.uk (or something similar) for less than £80 a couple of years back.

They do the job decently despite not being as fashionable as conventional sports glasses, but I never need or want to take them off as they're photochromic (unless I smudge them, but that's a given). Tunnels and patches of forested areas aren't really a problem and they go darker than your average sunglasses depending on how bright it is and conversely will be clear if it's shady out, and you won't have to risk taking them off and using your uncorrected vision.

The only problem is that they are a little more prone to slippage off your nose since they are not sports glasses, but I might tack on some silicone or rubber nose pads to help on that front. Conversely, you'll look like less of a knob when you're not not cycling in them.

TinyExplosions · 22-06-2013 07:43AM

I've not used photochromics in a couple of years (so bear that in mind), but I've never found them much good -for me they never got dark enough, or light enough. There was always a slight tint no matter how dark it got, and in bright light it didn't cut down the light enough. Obviously it all depends on your expectations so worth trying

Bamboozled by Optilabs lens choices

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