User Tag List

Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: Cycling readers

  1. #1
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    DC
    Posts
    30,351
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    59 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default Cycling readers

    What brand cycling readers have the hot hand?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    May 2009
    Location
    Tucson AZ
    Posts
    2,637
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    4 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default Re: Cycling readers

    What are "cycling readers"?

    My first guess is prescription eyeware for short-distance viewing, but that seems like an on-topic subject for the General Cycling Discussion sub-forum.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Apr 2015
    Location
    Mont Tremblant, Quebec & UES, NYC
    Posts
    1,661
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    10 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default Re: Cycling readers

    I overpaid for many brands (Rudy etc) but have now settled on Tifosi for price value and the recognition that at this age it won’t be the last pair I buy.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    Northwest AZ
    Posts
    6,287
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    22 Post(s)
    Tagged
    1 Thread(s)

    Default Re: Cycling readers

    I use these. I can see my Garmin, read a menu, and otherwise function with mine.

    https://tifosioptics.com/collections...0-1095db0d5e14
    Retired Sailor, Marine dad, semi-professional cyclist, fly fisherman, and Indian School STEM teacher.
    Assistant Operating Officer at Farm Soap homemade soaps. www.farmsoap.com

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Atlanta
    Posts
    162
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    1 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default Re: Cycling readers

    I've been very pleased (somewhat surprisingly) with how well the Hydrotac stick on bifocal lenses ($20 from Amazon) have worked with my Oakley Prism Road lens. I was able to trim off 3 mm with a scalpel blade along the straight edge to keep them down at the bottom of the lens where they are actually needed and don't notice them anywhere in my field of vision while riding.
    -Mike
    Mike Owens

  6. #6
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Location
    DC
    Posts
    30,351
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    59 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default Re: Cycling readers

    Thanks for the Tifosi recommend. I was not sure if they are worthy.

    I did try the stick on jobs however the placement and field of vision was not so great (for me).

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    Northwest AZ
    Posts
    6,287
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    22 Post(s)
    Tagged
    1 Thread(s)

    Default Re: Cycling readers

    Quote Originally Posted by Too Tall View Post
    Thanks for the Tifosi recommend. I was not sure if they are worthy.

    I did try the stick on jobs however the placement and field of vision was not so great (for me).
    I wear my Tifosi readers when I umpire behind the plate. Until Jitterbug makes a ball/strike clicker, I need readers.
    Retired Sailor, Marine dad, semi-professional cyclist, fly fisherman, and Indian School STEM teacher.
    Assistant Operating Officer at Farm Soap homemade soaps. www.farmsoap.com

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jun 2012
    Location
    Carrollton TX
    Posts
    798
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default Re: Cycling readers

    Take a look at Zenni.
    I bought a pair of great Zenni polarized sunglasses that I ride with for far far less than the "cycling" brands sell for.
    I also use Zenni readers every day.
    Now that I had my cataracts replaced with clear lenses, I get the readers with no prescription.
    Great, well made and very inexpensive.

    Zennioptical.com
    Mark Walberg
    Building bike frames for fun since 1973.

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Jan 2022
    Posts
    709
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    Default Re: Cycling readers

    I've been using some wrap around safety glasses I picked up at Grainger for twenty some dollars around the shop, that offer a close fit and well-placed bifocal. They're clear lenses and fit closer than my Oakley Flax's. They probably offer dark lenses also, but don't know what kind of sun protection they offer.

    https://www.grainger.com/product/KLE...-Glasses-2UYF9

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •