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[Closed] PSAish: Bollé safety spex a riding/general sunglasses

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Was mooching around my LBS* and they'd stuck a new stand of Bollé glasses out on the counter. The "Contour" model is a great fit for me, lightweight, good wrap, nice quality. The lens is a "Smoke" - mid grey. I think I was charged £7 + VAT, so these are about right at eBay.
Bargin.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bolle-Contour-Smoke-Shaded-Wraparound-Safety-Glasses-FREE-storage-pouch-/161220949000

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*Local builder's shop


 
Posted : 15/05/2015 1:27 pm
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I've been using them for several years, been pretty pleased with them although I'm sure they used to be a fiver.

I'm dabbling with some of Lidl's £3 red-tinted ones at the moment, they're OK, but not as snug a fit as the contours.

*Local builder's shop
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Posted : 15/05/2015 1:30 pm
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Used to wear those same ones years ago, fantastic. Used to fog up if it was raining so I'd have to climb with them pushed down my nose a bit. Unfortunately, now I've got to wear "proper" glasses.


 
Posted : 15/05/2015 2:09 pm
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I just picked up a pair of these after struggling with watery eyes on fast descents... look a bit odd, but i find them a nice compromise between glasses and goggles.

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They refuse to steam up so far too!


 
Posted : 15/05/2015 2:14 pm
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I use the clear Contour specs, relatively cheap and do the job.


 
Posted : 15/05/2015 2:15 pm
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It's the ESP lens Contours that I use;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bolle-Contour-CONTESP-Safety-Sports-cycling-Glasses-ESP-Lightweight-/181740809408?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a5098acc0

Not the best at stopping bright sunlight (OK though), but don't block out too much light when in the trees.


 
Posted : 15/05/2015 2:43 pm
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I have 3 pairs - one for the bike, one for the home workshop, and one for the school workshop. They do scratch up quite easily, but at that kind of price who cares. Very comfy for long periods, but as above they do mist up quickly on the bike.


 
Posted : 15/05/2015 2:47 pm
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I have a pair of the ESP Contours too ,great glasses and the only negative is steaming up in damp/cold weather.

Also have a set of Bolle Rush+ with the smoke lens these also have some sort of Platinum coating which refuses to steam up.
Also have a really flexible nose bridge which is ideal for people like me with a broad nose.

Probably going to get another pair of the Rush+ with either clear or ESP lens for evenings/winter use.


 
Posted : 15/05/2015 7:08 pm
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We have Bolle clear and tinted glasses provided at work, havent tried them on the bike yet but look the biz for nothing 😉


 
Posted : 15/05/2015 7:12 pm
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Yep - love mine too. I have about 5 pairs scattered around various cars/work bags/backpacks.


 
Posted : 15/05/2015 8:30 pm
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I used the BL10s for ages. Started using Decathlon's cheapest clear glasses more recently, they're in the same ballpark and worth checking out.

(for misting up, get some nikwax visor proof, it is fantastic stuff and you'll hand the bottle down to your grandkids)


 
Posted : 15/05/2015 8:33 pm
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Boulle rush+ are superb, really comfy and no steaminess.


 
Posted : 15/05/2015 8:33 pm
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I too get them dishes out at work, not bad really if I'm honest.


 
Posted : 15/05/2015 8:34 pm
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I already use nikwax visor proof on my, um, visor, so will apply to the bolles


 
Posted : 15/05/2015 8:34 pm

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