Riding Glasses: followup

Just so you don't think everything was perfect with these glasses, I did run into a couple of issues once I started using them more regularly. From my previous posting you know that the Rx insert got off to a very rocky start. But once that was resolved there's just been some minor things, like one of the hinges has always been a little stiff (harder to open and close one ear piece compared to the other) and it's been working the screw out of that hinge. So I have to re-tighten it occasionally. The other issue is keeping them clean, I have to removing the Rx insert after almost every ride in order to clean the Rx insert lens and the photochromic lens separately.

Finally the glasses are complete

From previous posting you know that I had purchased the Julbo Speed/Race sunglasses and the problems that I had getting my prescription filled into the Rx clip. Well the stars must have finally aligned correctly, because yesterday the clip came back from the lab. It was intact and had the proper prescription. Also, the Eye Group SC did right by the price, due to all the problems, and basically gave me the Rx for the clip. So, tonight barring hail or high water (and I've seen both on Tuesday night rides) I'll get a chance to try them out.

Now I'll have to change my Blogger Photo to show the new shades.

Safe riding all

Riding Glasses: Part V

Here's the latest, as I mentioned before, the lab screwed up the prescription initially, so my optometrist tried to expedite a fix by sending the clip to a local lab. But, the local lab broke the clip! (OMG) So I ordered a new clip last week and got it Monday. The optometrist now has the NEW clip and I should have it returned with the correct lenses by Thursday (I hope).

The weather was great for our clubs Tuesday Night ride, it was a tad windy, but the dew point was low, so all in all a nice evening for the ride.

Safe riding all

Field Testing the new Sunglasses

First off, as I've said before, all the items that I review I have purchased myself, so there's no paid promotion here.

Here's what shipped with my order:

The Julbo Speed/RACE glasses inventory

• Julbo Speed Race glasses w/NXT + Photochromic (cat 2-4) + Anti-fog lenses
  
• a hard case (nice surprise, I thought it was going to be a soft case/bag)
• head-band strap
  
• Owners manual
  

Not included, but ordered as a separate item

• Optical clip for Rx lenses
  

I'm still waiting for my prescription to be fill into the optical clip (more bad news here, but I'll save that for another post), but my prescriptions isn't so strong that I can't do a little riding on the bike trail. So I tried out the new sunglasses this morning and I have to say they are great. The wrap around angle of these lenses and frames leave almost no gaps for stray light to leak in. They fit great, and I didn't need to use the strap that came with the glasses.

Photochromics: This is the best part in my mind, from the time I put them on till the brightest part of the ride, the light that reached my eyes always seemed consistent, in fact I'm really missing that with my regular glasses.

Tint: These glasses have an amber tint that helps enhance the view of the road or trail.

Ventilation: The edges of both the right and left lenses have a gap (see photo from my previous post) near the hinges to allow air to escape, so there's no moisture buildup between your eyes and the glasses.

Hard case: As I mentioned earlier, the glasses came with a "hard-case", really just rigid plastic. The inside front of the case, that makes contact with the lenses, is lined to protect the glasses. One other side benefit of this case is that is was large enough to fit into and be held tight in a water bottle cage. I used the case to bring my regular glasses with me on the ride and with some other stuff packed in my jersey I used my spare cage to hold the hard case.

Anti-fog: I headed out early this morning to purposely try out the Anti-Fog aspect of the glasses. I've gone out on some morning where I've had to stop to wipe my glasses off if the fog hadn't burned off yet. Today wasn't that bad, but I did have a little fog buildup on my rear view mirror, but I didn't see any on the glasses. I'll have to try this again to see just how fog resistant they can be.

Conclusion, I really like these glasses and once I get my Rx clip I'm sure I'll be able to see even better. I haven't found anything that I would complain about. The quality of the glasses seems to be very good. So overall I'd recommend these glasses to anyone looking for a good quality pair of sport glasses that can accept a Rx clip.

One note, the lenses aren't polarized, so if you want or need that as an option, you might look into the Julbo Nautic/Race version instead of the Speed/Race glasses.

Safe riding all.

Riding Glasses III (Rx mix up)

Major setback, today I was supposed to pickup the Rx Optical Clip for my Julbo Race glasses. When I went in to try them on, the left lens had the wrong prescription. So unless they can rush the order, it will be another week before I can start wearing them.

Riding Glasses Part II

I ordered my Julbo Race sunglasses plus the optical clip (for my Rx) through BikeMania.biz which saved me ~$20 off the list price, even with the shipping. I placed the order on 5/30 and received them today 6/6.

The next step is to get my optical prescription filled into the optical clip, which is going to take another few days. Hopefully I'll be able to try them out this weekend or at the latest, during our next Tuesday night club ride.

Riding Glasses

I've wanted a pair of prescription sunglasses, for riding, for awhile now. I think I finally found a pair that suits me, they're made by Julbo and the model name is Race (perfect right!). These have a option to add the prescription lenses via an optical clip, just behind the photochromic lenses. I have the glasses on order, so I'll do a review here, hopefully fairly soon. Once I get the Optical clip I have to get my prescription filled into the clip frame to use it with the glasses.

Spec's for the Julbo Race glasses

• Zebra® lens: photochromic, progressive protection Cat.2 to 4. Antifog.
• Parabolic Nose System: Julbo exclusive adjustable nose. An innovating concept used to project the lens forward to optimize ventilation during activity.
• Morpho Nose: flexible, shock-proof and non-slip nose insert for perfect grip in total comfort.
• HCD concept: highwrap lens geometry for an extra-wide field of vision.
• Anti Shock Insert: Shock-proof elastomer absorber at the temples for optimized protection.
• Rubber Tip: optimized grip at end of temples thanks to an elastomer insert.
• Extra flat elastic cord: adjustable for a perfect grip.

No riding for me tonight, I've got one of those summer head colds. Also, the club doesn't have any scheduled rides this weekend, because of two local events;

The Trek 100

and

Miller Ride for the Arts

Safe riding all