This forum needs a cycling sunglasses thread. (Especially now since I'm on a the hunt for a new style. ;-)
I'm been partial to Smith Optics (Mavericks) and Costa del Mar (Brine) -- amber tint. I started using them about 15+ years ago for flyfishing due to the good optics, polarization, and durability. The only ones I've replaced have been my fails.
But, the full frame, weight and slightly lower light transmission don't work well with cycling (MTB and road).
My biking (road & mtb) seems to be in the early mornings, and often under tree cover (mostly mtb) or cloud cover (mtb & road). I find myself wanting lighter frames and almost frameless, yellow or rose lenses for more light transmission.
So, what works for you? How did you decide what you liked? How can I minimize my time in the shop trying on sunglasses?
I'm been partial to Smith Optics (Mavericks) and Costa del Mar (Brine) -- amber tint. I started using them about 15+ years ago for flyfishing due to the good optics, polarization, and durability. The only ones I've replaced have been my fails.
But, the full frame, weight and slightly lower light transmission don't work well with cycling (MTB and road).
My biking (road & mtb) seems to be in the early mornings, and often under tree cover (mostly mtb) or cloud cover (mtb & road). I find myself wanting lighter frames and almost frameless, yellow or rose lenses for more light transmission.
So, what works for you? How did you decide what you liked? How can I minimize my time in the shop trying on sunglasses?