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Why are they all so crap? I can't seem to find a simple pair that don't have the same effect as looking through a gold fish bowl. They just seem to have terrible optics, hence I keep taking them off, which defeats the whole point.
I bought some more expensive Bolle ones (as they make high end glacier glasses etc) and they were utter shite.
The best so far as some Dewalt goggles, but I just want a pair of simple wrap round glasses rather than goggles....
Any suggestions?
I use the DeWalt auger from Screwfix for the same reason.
The ones work supply are horrific for goldfish bowl effect
These seemed like the flattest I could find so took a punt and ok not perfect they are a hellofalot better than the bolle shaped ones.
Bought five sets of bike Ng glasses from decathlon for £15 quid.....
Guess they're not safety glasses though.
We supply Riley & Uvex (don't have the model numbers to hand).
FWIW - these were picked after trialling dozens of different types with the workforce and getting feedback on all.
We get ours from Arco.
Guess they’re not safety glasses though.
Yes, I bought the Bolle ones as they were rated for impact and I wanted something which could withstand an angle grinder blade shattering. Only problem is I can't see what I'm grinding wearing them!
Bought five sets of bike Ng glasses from decathlon for £15 quid…..
I am tempted to just use cycling ones as wearing something all the time is better than keep fogetting to put back on my gold fish bowl ones....
I use the DeWalt auger from Screwfix for the same reason.
I'll try those next as SF is just round the corner....
Same issue here. I like to wear clear lenses to keep crap out of my eyes as I wear contacts. I've tried 2 or 3 different mtb specific ones and cheap safety specs from Screwfix including Bolle, Dewalt and Site which I think is their own brand. My issue is not so much optical distortion, but dreadful resistance to scratching. It's like they're made of cheese, 2 or 3 rides and the lenses are covered with scuffs and scratches. I think these mostly come from removing mud splashes mid ride, but surely they could be a bit more resilient. They are cheap enough so I'm resigned to replacing them regularly but don't like chucking so much plastic. I've just bought a Decathlon pair to try, but not expecting much better.
Always prefer a face shield for grinding but then I'm only usually grinding for a short time not all day.
Oakley do clear CE lenses for some of their frames. Spendy though.
I use jsp force flex glasses from tool station, pretty happy with them
Always prefer a face shield for grinding but then I’m only usually grinding for a short time not all day.
I just want something I can wear all day when I'm doing stuff as I keep forgetting to put on safety glasses and find myself staring at spinnnig blades thinking 'this really isn't a very good idea'. I don't do much grinding but bought the bolle ones specifically for that after a thread on here about shattering blades and decent safety specs.
just off to collect the DeWalt Auger ones from SF.....
I ended up keeping the decathlon ones all day when working last week. Bit of extra protection when picking up the chisel or something for a few seconds. They were brand new so no scratches and no distortion.
Chucked the chainsaw helmet on as well when doing the angle grinding.
I think these mostly come from removing mud splashes mid ride, but surely they could be a bit more resilient.
Smearing grinding paste into them is never going to end well no matter the material. Try scooshing them with water instead
Re grinding.
Glasses and shield for me where possible.
Smearing grinding paste into them is never going to end well no matter the material. Try scooshing them with water instead
I know, but on a wet, muddy, gloopy, descent you're doing it so often that stopping every time to grab, uncap and return a bottle gets to be a PITA. Wiping the lenses with your sweaty jersey hem or muddy, gritty gloves is far more convenient! 😆
Mudguards.
It can be a nightmare finding ones that don't distort or have a fisheye effect. Actually what you need is ones that are consistent in their distortion like normal glasses are, your eyes will automatically adjust after a few seconds. My two pairs of normal glasses distort to different degrees but it only takes maximum of 30 seconds for my eyes to compensate.
Last time I needed to buy some safety/mtb glasses I just went into the nearest ARCO and tried everything they had then bought two pairs of what was best. Turned out to be a pair of cheap Honeywell branded ones that were on offer. When I got home I just googled the model number and found that they were available on clearout on Amazon for £1.36 a pair so bought a big box of them. It was these ones but the price has jumped up since.
I've found I get on very well with the Bolle Sillium+ glasses, but only in the every so slightly tinted (as in a tint light enough for me to still wear them when night riding) CSP variant as these have all of Bolle's anti-fog and anti-scratch technology built into them.
https://www.bolle-safety.com/reference/silpcsp
Not sure how well they would stand up to bits of flying angle grinder disc but I'm happy to use them for every day DIY tasks and when I'm out on the bike. They have the same F grade impact rating as the Dewalt Auger ones linked above.
Edit: it actually looks like the clear ones have the fancy anti-scratch/fog lens now too:
https://www.bolle-safety.com/reference/silppsi
Well the DeWalt auger are not bad. Not perfect, but better than most.....
I like my Bolle BL10s, they're wrapround and they do have a bit of fisheye but it's mostly off in the sides- feels a bit weird but doesn't affect the bits of vision you use for work really.
Never really looked into it but I got some Bolle Kick prescription safety glasses for riding, which are very flat- make me look like joe 90 but a nonprescription set like that would presumably have much less distortion (but less field of vision). Like maybe the B808?
Bolle Contours here, no complaints at all. Used them for years and have all lens options for different weather. Yes I occasionally have to replace a pair but given that I'm wiping them with a dirty glove I reckon they do well for the money.
And if I lose/sit on them its not the end of the world.
The Uvex ones with the black arms.
Best anti-fog performance I have ever used, especially when wearing a face mask.