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Date: 06 Oct 2006 07:50:31
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Subject: Bicycling Glasses

Does anyone know the easiest and cheapest way to get sunglasses that
have clear (non-tinted) lenses in them. All of the glasses that I've
seen in department stores so far have tinted lenses. I'm just looking
for something that I can use while biking at night. I'm not excited
about paying more than $20, but...ya know, if I have to...
Thanks!
-cjkogan111

Date: 09 Oct 2006 18:56:33
From: Ken Bradley
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

Go to a place that sells indutrial safety stuff an get a pair of standard
safety glasses. You can get plastic cheep, or better safety glass. s
<cjkogan111@yahoo.com > wrote in message
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> Does anyone know the easiest and cheapest way to get sunglasses that
> have clear (non-tinted) lenses in them. All of the glasses that I've
> seen in department stores so far have tinted lenses. I'm just looking
> for something that I can use while biking at night. I'm not excited
> about paying more than $20, but...ya know, if I have to...
> Thanks!
> -cjkogan111
>

Date: 09 Oct 2006 06:04:19
From: qui si parla Campagnolo
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

Date: 09 Oct 2006 04:40:38
From: Beach Runner
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

Date: 08 Oct 2006 17:34:37
From: Beach Runner
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

Date: 08 Oct 2006 17:18:54
From: Tom Keats
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

In article <5ucWg.10786$e66.5517@newssvr13.news.prodigy.com >,
bill <bbaka@syix.com > writes:

>> I've also been to one too many Led Zeppelin
>> concerts, so my hearing is shot, too.
>> Getting older sux.
>
> Been there, done that, learned to wear ear plugs for front seats.
> No problem.
> Damn, now I feel like digging in my vinyl collection and listening to
> some.

I highly recommend Led Zep III. Especially Friends, and That's The Way.
A li'l Bron Y'Aur Stomp, 'n Hats Off to Roy Harper don't hurt, either.

> Wonder where I left the bong??

So do I.

So do I.

It's prob'l'y in the fridge, next to the teapot, or the cat.

In the latter case, if ya want a cup of tea, ya better check
your back porch.

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Date: 09 Oct 2006 07:06:14
From: bill
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

Tom Keats wrote:
> In article <5ucWg.10786$e66.5517@newssvr13.news.prodigy.com>,
> bill <bbaka@syix.com> writes:
>
>>> I've also been to one too many Led Zeppelin
>>> concerts, so my hearing is shot, too.
>>> Getting older sux.
>> Been there, done that, learned to wear ear plugs for front seats.
>> No problem.
>> Damn, now I feel like digging in my vinyl collection and listening to
>> some.
>
> I highly recommend Led Zep III. Especially Friends, and That's The Way.
> A li'l Bron Y'Aur Stomp, 'n Hats Off to Roy Harper don't hurt, either.
>
>> Wonder where I left the bong??
>
> So do I.
>
> So do I.
>
>
> It's prob'l'y in the fridge, next to the teapot, or the cat.
>
> In the latter case, if ya want a cup of tea, ya better check
> your back porch.
>
>
Well, at least I know where my Pink Floyd is.
Bill

Date: 08 Oct 2006 07:15:12
From: Tom Keats
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

In article <1160293380.554926.61760@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com >,
"Steven" <mahadragon@gmail.com > writes:
> Tom Keats wrote:
>> In all the times where I thought clear glasses would be
>> nice to have, I've learned it's better to do just without,
>> altogether. They just fog up, get wet, and otherwise
>> add too much obscurity, inconvenience & complexity to be
>> worth it.> cheers,> Tom
>
> I guess you missed my post about the Gargoyles which have a special
> NASA coating on the lenses to prevent fogging.

No, I didn't. I guess I'm just a simplistic simplist ;-)

Thank goodness for NASA.

> I have a pair that I use
> for work and although you can still fog them up if you blow hot air
> from your breath on them, the fog quickly dissipates.

If they work for you, great.

I guess I'm just sick & tired of eyewear.
At work I need reading glasses to see what
I'm doin', but I don't need 'em to see
where I'm goin'. So I'm constantly putting
'em on/taking 'em off, putting 'em on/taking
'em off.

I've also been to one too many Led Zeppelin
concerts, so my hearing is shot, too.
Getting older sux.

So, in my POV, anything that escapes
having to wear eyewear is good.
That includes helmet visors, and helmet
covers that can stretch over 'em. That
provides a pretty good degree of eye
protection from the elements, without
inflicting discomfort and a bunch of hassle.

Of course, a plain ol' hat or cap with a brim
would do just as well.

cheers, & Dazed & Confused,
Tom

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Date: 08 Oct 2006 19:39:45
From: bill
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

Tom Keats wrote:
> In article <1160293380.554926.61760@i42g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>,
> "Steven" <mahadragon@gmail.com> writes:
>> Tom Keats wrote:
>>> In all the times where I thought clear glasses would be
>>> nice to have, I've learned it's better to do just without,
>>> altogether. They just fog up, get wet, and otherwise
>>> add too much obscurity, inconvenience & complexity to be
>>> worth it.> cheers,> Tom
>> I guess you missed my post about the Gargoyles which have a special
>> NASA coating on the lenses to prevent fogging.
>
> No, I didn't. I guess I'm just a simplistic simplist ;-)
>
> Thank goodness for NASA.
>
>> I have a pair that I use
>> for work and although you can still fog them up if you blow hot air
>> from your breath on them, the fog quickly dissipates.
>
> If they work for you, great.
>
> I guess I'm just sick & tired of eyewear.
> At work I need reading glasses to see what
> I'm doin', but I don't need 'em to see
> where I'm goin'. So I'm constantly putting
> 'em on/taking 'em off, putting 'em on/taking
> 'em off.
>
> I've also been to one too many Led Zeppelin
> concerts, so my hearing is shot, too.
> Getting older sux.

Been there, done that, learned to wear ear plugs for front seats.
No problem.
Damn, now I feel like digging in my vinyl collection and listening to
some. Wonder where I left the bong??
Bill
>
> So, in my POV, anything that escapes
> having to wear eyewear is good.
> That includes helmet visors, and helmet
> covers that can stretch over 'em. That
> provides a pretty good degree of eye
> protection from the elements, without
> inflicting discomfort and a bunch of hassle.
>
> Of course, a plain ol' hat or cap with a brim
> would do just as well.
>
>
> cheers, & Dazed & Confused,
> Tom
>

Date: 08 Oct 2006 00:43:00
From: Steven
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

Tom Keats wrote:
> In all the times where I thought clear glasses would be
> nice to have, I've learned it's better to do just without,
> altogether. They just fog up, get wet, and otherwise
> add too much obscurity, inconvenience & complexity to be
> worth it.> cheers,> Tom

I guess you missed my post about the Gargoyles which have a special
NASA coating on the lenses to prevent fogging. I have a pair that I use
for work and although you can still fog them up if you blow hot air
from your breath on them, the fog quickly dissipates.

Steven

Date: 08 Oct 2006 00:40:31
From: Steven
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

wingman7 wrote:
> That's easy try a pair safety glasses in find in hardware don't laugh
> Lance started using them for Tour de France.

The sunglasses Lance used wasn't found in a hardware store. They were
really expensive Oakley's and they were probably custom made to his
specs like everything else on his bike/body for the Tour.

Steven

Date: 07 Oct 2006 20:00:36
From: Tom Keats
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

In article <1160146231.085259.129090@k70g2000cwa.googlegroups.com >,
cjkogan111@yahoo.com writes:
> Does anyone know the easiest and cheapest way to get sunglasses that
> have clear (non-tinted) lenses in them. All of the glasses that I've
> seen in department stores so far have tinted lenses. I'm just looking
> for something that I can use while biking at night. I'm not excited
> about paying more than $20, but...ya know, if I have to...
> Thanks!
> -cjkogan111

In all the times where I thought clear glasses would be
nice to have, I've learned it's better to do just without,
altogether. They just fog up, get wet, and otherwise
add too much obscurity, inconvenience & complexity to be
worth it.

cheers,
Tom

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Date: 09 Oct 2006 06:19:46
From: catzz66
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

Tom Keats wrote:
>
>
>
> In all the times where I thought clear glasses would be
> nice to have, I've learned it's better to do just without,
> altogether. They just fog up, get wet, and otherwise
> add too much obscurity, inconvenience & complexity to be
> worth it.
>
>

I wear them to keep the knats out of my eyes.

Date: 09 Oct 2006 18:40:52
From: bill
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

catzz66 wrote:
> Tom Keats wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> In all the times where I thought clear glasses would be
>> nice to have, I've learned it's better to do just without,
>> altogether. They just fog up, get wet, and otherwise
>> add too much obscurity, inconvenience & complexity to be
>> worth it.
>>
>>
>
> I wear them to keep the knats out of my eyes.

That in itself is worth it if you ride in the evening. I have been out
when major clouds of gnats are migrating across the road to greener
fields and what didn't go in my eyes I wound up inhaling.
No fun either way.
Bill Baka

Date: 07 Oct 2006 19:08:59
From: wingman7
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

That's easy try a pair safety glasses in find in hardware don't laugh
Lance started using them for Tour de France.
cjkogan111@yahoo.com wrote:
> Does anyone know the easiest and cheapest way to get sunglasses that
> have clear (non-tinted) lenses in them. All of the glasses that I've
> seen in department stores so far have tinted lenses. I'm just looking
> for something that I can use while biking at night. I'm not excited
> about paying more than $20, but...ya know, if I have to...
> Thanks!
> -cjkogan111

Date: 07 Oct 2006 19:01:09
From: Will
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

cjkogan111@yahoo.com wrote:
> Does anyone know the easiest and cheapest way to get sunglasses that
> have clear (non-tinted) lenses in them. All of the glasses that I've
> seen in department stores so far have tinted lenses. I'm just looking
> for something that I can use while biking at night. I'm not excited
> about paying more than $20, but...ya know, if I have to...
> Thanks!
> -cjkogan111

None of these guys have it knocked. Look in the yellow pages under
safety equipment. Unless you live in the boondocks, there will be a
place that sells industrial gear to contractors and warehouses. They
will have what they call "safety glasses". Now: these are not going to
be like the rigid sh*t they sell at Home Depot, nope, these will have
flexible frames, be very comfortable, have clear lenses, look very
sporty... and cost less than $4. I keep a bowl-full by the back door.
Some are clear (some are grey), some have wrap-around lenses (for bug
season), etc... They are meant for wearing long hours and they are
better (yes better!) than what I used to buy at REI for $30-$40. If you
happen to be one of those brighter bulbs that wears a stalk mirror, be
sure to take it along when you go. It's nice to ensure frame clearance.

Date: 11 Oct 2006 15:54:37
From: TonyKiz
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

Take a look at this site for Uvex safety glasses. Some are pretty stylish
and you can get them in any tint for around $10.

http://www.coopersafety.com/shop/safetyglasses/uvex.cfm?f=g&c=UvexSafetyGlasses

"Will" <waller.william@gmail.com > wrote in message
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>
> cjkogan111@yahoo.com wrote:
> > Does anyone know the easiest and cheapest way to get sunglasses that
> > have clear (non-tinted) lenses in them. All of the glasses that I've
> > seen in department stores so far have tinted lenses. I'm just looking
> > for something that I can use while biking at night. I'm not excited
> > about paying more than $20, but...ya know, if I have to...
> > Thanks!
> > -cjkogan111
>
> None of these guys have it knocked. Look in the yellow pages under
> safety equipment. Unless you live in the boondocks, there will be a
> place that sells industrial gear to contractors and warehouses. They
> will have what they call "safety glasses". Now: these are not going to
> be like the rigid sh*t they sell at Home Depot, nope, these will have
> flexible frames, be very comfortable, have clear lenses, look very
> sporty... and cost less than $4. I keep a bowl-full by the back door.
> Some are clear (some are grey), some have wrap-around lenses (for bug
> season), etc... They are meant for wearing long hours and they are
> better (yes better!) than what I used to buy at REI for $30-$40. If you
> happen to be one of those brighter bulbs that wears a stalk mirror, be
> sure to take it along when you go. It's nice to ensure frame clearance.
>
>

Date: 08 Oct 2006 00:22:17
From: Gooserider
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

<cjkogan111@yahoo.com > wrote in message
news:1160146231.085259.129090@k70g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> Does anyone know the easiest and cheapest way to get sunglasses that
> have clear (non-tinted) lenses in them. All of the glasses that I've
> seen in department stores so far have tinted lenses. I'm just looking
> for something that I can use while biking at night. I'm not excited
> about paying more than $20, but...ya know, if I have to...
> Thanks!
> -cjkogan111

Nashbar has their clear "No Frame" model on sale for $9.99.

Date: 07 Oct 2006 10:40:53
From: Steven
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

Another pair of sunglasses you can check out would be these Gargoyles:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Gargoyles-Sunglasses-Legend-Clear-Protective-Wrap-B_W0QQitemZ130031308935QQihZ003QQcategoryZ15666QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

These are Gargoyles Legends with clear lens. They look sporty and have
good lenses. At only $40 it won't break your bank either. I have a pair
of Gargoyles Clears 85S that I use at my work and I can attest to their
high quality build. If you need the best I would go with Gargoyles
because they have an entire line of clear lenses. The lenses were
actually designed to military specs and can take a .22 caliber bullet
at 10 foot range and not break. The lenses are also coated with some
special NASA coating which prevents fogging, pretty cool stuff.

Steven

Date: 08 Oct 2006 19:35:12
From: bill
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

Steven wrote:
> Another pair of sunglasses you can check out would be these Gargoyles:
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/Gargoyles-Sunglasses-Legend-Clear-Protective-Wrap-B_W0QQitemZ130031308935QQihZ003QQcategoryZ15666QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
>
> These are Gargoyles Legends with clear lens. They look sporty and have
> good lenses. At only $40 it won't break your bank either. I have a pair
> of Gargoyles Clears 85S that I use at my work and I can attest to their
> high quality build. If you need the best I would go with Gargoyles
> because they have an entire line of clear lenses. The lenses were
> actually designed to military specs and can take a .22 caliber bullet
> at 10 foot range and not break. The lenses are also coated with some
> special NASA coating which prevents fogging, pretty cool stuff.
>
> Steven
>
Bulletproof?
Even for me that's overkill. Might be nice for my 100 MPH blasts on the
motorcycle but the worst I have hit on a bicycle has been a huge June
bug. They definitely look like they mean business.
Bill Baka

Date: 07 Oct 2006 10:32:06
From: Steven
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

Personally I use Polaroid Harbor Masters. I got mine from some Outlet
store for around $20. They are lightweight and sporty. Check these out:

http://www.sunglassesgiant.com/seastwarusu.html

I like the light tint of these and they just serve your purpose. Check
out the whole line of Polaroids here:

http://www.sunglassesgiant.com/posu.html

These sunglasses won't break your bank like Oaklies but I have to warn
you, the lenses feel very thin, almost like plastic. They are kind of
easy to bend as well but I use these for sport so I don't care. For $20
I feel if I break them, I can just get another. Btw - I've taken my
Polaroids up a 13 hour hike to Half Dome as well as used it countless
times as backup for my main sunglasses, I've taken in for miles on end
for jogging, hiking, and bicycling for nearly a year and it has
performed very well.

I am a dental hygienist so I've have my share of experience with the
UVEX brand. This brand is used often in dental office settings
(especially the clear lenses) as they are durable, inexpensive, and
work. Not sure what you are going to be using your glasses for, but
UVEX would not be my 1st choice for cycling glasses. UVEX's sunglasses
are mostly for safety. The side protection is there to shield debris.
The side protection on my Polaroids is designed to shield sunlight.

Steven

Date: 06 Oct 2006 11:24:53
From: dave_bonnell@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

cjkogan111@yahoo.com wrote:
> I'm just looking for something that I can use while biking
> at night. I'm not excited about paying more than $20, but...
> ya know, if I have to...
> Thanks!
> -cjkogan111

Mountain Equipment Co-op has some sunglasses called "Espresso". The
frames and lenses are interchangeable. You can get different colour
frames (blue, black, red). More importantly, they have a decent
selection of lenses: Clear, Dark Brown, Grey, Rose, Smoke Blue, Yellow.

The website lists light transmission rates for each lens. I personally
use the Smoke Blue (bright conditions) and the Yellow (great for
foggy/rainy conditions). I haven't purchased the clear lens yet
because my bike lights aren't quite ready.

The best news is price. The lenses are $6, frames are $19. Canadian
pricing.

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442586453&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302882530&bmUID=1160158739713

Date: 06 Oct 2006 15:52:42
From: chuck
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

On 2006-10-06, cjkogan111@yahoo.com <cjkogan111@yahoo.com > wrote:
> Does anyone know the easiest and cheapest way to get sunglasses that
> have clear (non-tinted) lenses in them. All of the glasses that I've
> seen in department stores so far have tinted lenses. I'm just looking
> for something that I can use while biking at night. I'm not excited
> about paying more than $20, but...ya know, if I have to...
> Thanks!
> -cjkogan111
>
Uvex safety glasses. Checkout
http://www.uvex.com/products/products2.asp?id=24

Date: 06 Oct 2006 12:33:23
From: Matt O'Toole
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

On Fri, 06 Oct 2006 15:52:42 +0000, chuck wrote:

> On 2006-10-06, cjkogan111@yahoo.com <cjkogan111@yahoo.com> wrote:

>> Does anyone know the easiest and cheapest way to get sunglasses that
>> have clear (non-tinted) lenses in them. All of the glasses that I've
>> seen in department stores so far have tinted lenses. I'm just looking
>> for something that I can use while biking at night. I'm not excited
>> about paying more than $20, but...ya know, if I have to... Thanks!
>> -cjkogan111
>>
> Uvex safety glasses. Checkout
> http://www.uvex.com/products/products2.asp?id=24

I use that exact same model, and they're the best cycling glasses I've
ever had.

Wal-t used to sell them for about $7, but apparently they don't
anymore. Our local hardware store has them for $14. They're pretty easy
to find online though:

http://www.safetyglassesusa.com/genesis.html

Plastic sports eyewear is the biggest ripoff ever. Even "discount" bike
shops like Performance charge $20-40 for essentially the same thing, with
the fancy brands selling for a lot more.

Matt O.

Date: 06 Oct 2006 18:10:33
From: chuck
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

On 2006-10-06, Matt O'Toole <mattotoole@letterboxes.org > wrote:
> On Fri, 06 Oct 2006 15:52:42 +0000, chuck wrote:
>
>> On 2006-10-06, cjkogan111@yahoo.com <cjkogan111@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>>> Does anyone know the easiest and cheapest way to get sunglasses that
>>> have clear (non-tinted) lenses in them. All of the glasses that I've
>>> seen in department stores so far have tinted lenses. I'm just looking
>>> for something that I can use while biking at night. I'm not excited
>>> about paying more than $20, but...ya know, if I have to... Thanks!
>>> -cjkogan111
>>>
>> Uvex safety glasses. Checkout
>> http://www.uvex.com/products/products2.asp?id=24
>
> I use that exact same model, and they're the best cycling glasses I've
> ever had.
>
> Wal-t used to sell them for about $7, but apparently they don't
> anymore. Our local hardware store has them for $14. They're pretty easy
> to find online though:
>
> http://www.safetyglassesusa.com/genesis.html
>
> Plastic sports eyewear is the biggest ripoff ever. Even "discount" bike
> shops like Performance charge $20-40 for essentially the same thing, with
> the fancy brands selling for a lot more.
>
> Matt O.
Oh, come on. You know you want to pay $100+ for a pair with the big "O"
on them. :)

I once read the way to tell fake Oakleys from the real ones is to clean
the lens. If they scratch, they're the real thing. I got a chuckle out
of that because it's the truth.

Date: 06 Oct 2006 15:14:00
From: bill
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

cjkogan111@yahoo.com wrote:
> Does anyone know the easiest and cheapest way to get sunglasses that
> have clear (non-tinted) lenses in them. All of the glasses that I've
> seen in department stores so far have tinted lenses. I'm just looking
> for something that I can use while biking at night. I'm not excited
> about paying more than $20, but...ya know, if I have to...
> Thanks!
> -cjkogan111
>
Go to Wal-t and but a pair of BO6(Style designation) Solar Shield
goggles. They are not only brick walls to the UV but are also polarized,
so the do cut the light by the 50% that is wrong way polarized. They
have full frame to cut out the light and wind coming in over the top so
they do look a bit more like ski goggles than just sunglasses. I turned
mine into sunglasses by going to the auto store and putting 20% window
tint film on the lenses, the stuff that is normally found on cars. The
net effect is I now have a 10% pass through and my eyes are really
happy. No day blindness when I come indoors as I just take the goggles
off and my retinas are not fried to the back of my eyeballs.
They are about $18.00 so they are definitely not junk end, but also not
fancy overpriced high end fashion wear either. They serve my purpose and
now I wear them even for driving the car.
Bill Baka

Date: 06 Oct 2006 08:05:42
From:
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

cjkogan...@yahoo.com wrote:
> Does anyone know the easiest and cheapest way to get sunglasses that
> have clear (non-tinted) lenses in them. All of the glasses that I've
> seen in department stores so far have tinted lenses. I'm just looking
> for something that I can use while biking at night. I'm not excited
> about paying more than $20, but...ya know, if I have to...

You might find something here:

http://tinyurl.com/kykvn

You can also click on "contact" to get a list of distributors, which
will lead to a retailer near you.

Date: 06 Oct 2006 15:29:57
From: R Brickston
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

On 6 Oct 2006 08:05:42 -0700, obs@ozarkbicycleservice.com wrote:

>
>cjkogan...@yahoo.com wrote:
>> Does anyone know the easiest and cheapest way to get sunglasses that
>> have clear (non-tinted) lenses in them. All of the glasses that I've
>> seen in department stores so far have tinted lenses. I'm just looking
>> for something that I can use while biking at night. I'm not excited
>> about paying more than $20, but...ya know, if I have to...
>
>You might find something here:
>
>http://tinyurl.com/kykvn
>
>You can also click on "contact" to get a list of distributors, which
>will lead to a retailer near you.

You can find these Uvex glasses or a similar brand for under $10 at
Home Depot or Lowes. The yellow tinted jobs are great for upping the
contrast from dusk on.

Date: 06 Oct 2006 16:00:31
From: bill
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

R Brickston wrote:
> On 6 Oct 2006 08:05:42 -0700, obs@ozarkbicycleservice.com wrote:
>
>> cjkogan...@yahoo.com wrote:
>>> Does anyone know the easiest and cheapest way to get sunglasses that
>>> have clear (non-tinted) lenses in them. All of the glasses that I've
>>> seen in department stores so far have tinted lenses. I'm just looking
>>> for something that I can use while biking at night. I'm not excited
>>> about paying more than $20, but...ya know, if I have to...
>> You might find something here:
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/kykvn
>>
>> You can also click on "contact" to get a list of distributors, which
>> will lead to a retailer near you.
>
> You can find these Uvex glasses or a similar brand for under $10 at
> Home Depot or Lowes. The yellow tinted jobs are great for upping the
> contrast from dusk on.

Those are nowhere near as good as the set I got from Wally world.
Bill Baka

Date: 06 Oct 2006 20:23:36
From: R Brickston
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

On Fri, 06 Oct 2006 16:00:31 GMT, bill <bbaka@syix.com > wrote:

>R Brickston wrote:
>> On 6 Oct 2006 08:05:42 -0700, obs@ozarkbicycleservice.com wrote:
>>
>>> cjkogan...@yahoo.com wrote:
>>>> Does anyone know the easiest and cheapest way to get sunglasses that
>>>> have clear (non-tinted) lenses in them. All of the glasses that I've
>>>> seen in department stores so far have tinted lenses. I'm just looking
>>>> for something that I can use while biking at night. I'm not excited
>>>> about paying more than $20, but...ya know, if I have to...
>>> You might find something here:
>>>
>>> http://tinyurl.com/kykvn
>>>
>>> You can also click on "contact" to get a list of distributors, which
>>> will lead to a retailer near you.
>>
>> You can find these Uvex glasses or a similar brand for under $10 at
>> Home Depot or Lowes. The yellow tinted jobs are great for upping the
>> contrast from dusk on.
>
>Those are nowhere near as good as the set I got from Wally world.
>Bill Baka

You suggest that the OP get these polarized super duper sunglasses
with Polarized lenses and you talk about adding 20% window
tint to get a 10% pass through of light and how he can add enough
tinting material to have them down to 5% pass through of light.

Billy, you fuc*ing simpleton. Did you get the part about:

clear lenses--- "looking for something that I can use while biking at
**night**"?

Nooooo, you were once again too busy hijacking the thread which *was*
about the *clear* glasses the OP solicited suggestions, *to* another
chapter in the wonderful world of Billy Baka.

Included in your ongoing, never ending story about "Billy World" we
learn:

Billy's age (for the 1000th time);

Billy's Daddy had cataract surgery;

Billy's Daddy had cataract surgery at 62 years old;

Billy can't see the instruments in the car too well, except for the
speedometer (and if you know Billy you can see why this would
important for "Feat Verification").

Billy gratuitously left out his world famous hand to hand combat
abilities. This is rather surprising because the probabilities were
high that he almost got into it with a 98 lbs female Wal-t
Associate when he picked up these glasses, but Billy averted yet
another call to the local gendarmes by staring her down as he crouched
into one of his many tial art stances.

Date: 07 Oct 2006 01:55:11
From: bill
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

R Brickston wrote:
> On Fri, 06 Oct 2006 16:00:31 GMT, bill <bbaka@syix.com> wrote:
>
>> R Brickston wrote:
>>> On 6 Oct 2006 08:05:42 -0700, obs@ozarkbicycleservice.com wrote:
>>>
>>>> cjkogan...@yahoo.com wrote:
>>>>> Does anyone know the easiest and cheapest way to get sunglasses that
>>>>> have clear (non-tinted) lenses in them. All of the glasses that I've
>>>>> seen in department stores so far have tinted lenses. I'm just looking
>>>>> for something that I can use while biking at night. I'm not excited
>>>>> about paying more than $20, but...ya know, if I have to...
>>>> You might find something here:
>>>>
>>>> http://tinyurl.com/kykvn
>>>>
>>>> You can also click on "contact" to get a list of distributors, which
>>>> will lead to a retailer near you.
>>> You can find these Uvex glasses or a similar brand for under $10 at
>>> Home Depot or Lowes. The yellow tinted jobs are great for upping the
>>> contrast from dusk on.
>> Those are nowhere near as good as the set I got from Wally world.
>> Bill Baka
>
> You suggest that the OP get these polarized super duper sunglasses
> with Polarized lenses and you talk about adding 20% window
> tint to get a 10% pass through of light and how he can add enough
> tinting material to have them down to 5% pass through of light.
>
> Billy, you fuc*ing simpleton. Did you get the part about:
>
I have on tolerance for f'ing morons, not ill aimed harassment.
Even with the polarizing that makes the "NOT CLEAR" lens that have a 50%
pass through things were bright.

> clear lenses--- "looking for something that I can use while biking at
> **night**"?
>
> Nooooo, you were once again too busy hijacking the thread which *was*
> about the *clear* glasses the OP solicited suggestions, *to* another
> chapter in the wonderful world of Billy Baka.

Are you so fucking stupid you don't know how to peel the tape off? I
have a whole roll so if I get caught out at night I can just peel it and
put more on in the morning. This gives me an obvious intelligence
advantage since you would never have thought of that, under $20.00 for a
pair of good frames and a few cents when I want to change the things
into sunglasses, double dense if I put 2 layers on it, which still works
for riding and serves to preserve my night vision if I want to ride
under as little as a quarter moon without using my Cateye headlight.

>
> Included in your ongoing, never ending story about "Billy World" we
> learn:
>
> Billy's age (for the 1000th time);

Sunday is my birthday, so "Happy birthday to me, fuck Brickston.".
It's my party, fool.
>
> Billy's Daddy had cataract surgery;
>
> Billy's Daddy had cataract surgery at 62 years old;

Yes,
Because he was an outdoor macho army seargent who wouldn't even admit
that UV could and would harm his eyes. Cataracts are the price he paid.
Have you ever seen an older outside dog? Did you notice the cloudy eyes?
Were you too busy wetting yourself at the bad old Chihuahua?
>
> Billy can't see the instruments in the car too well, except for the
> speedometer (and if you know Billy you can see why this would
> important for "Feat Verification").

I just can't read the trip odometer, you twit, and I am not going to do
any feats in a Mazda 323 that is totally topped out at about 105.
>
> Billy gratuitously left out his world famous hand to hand combat
> abilities. This is rather surprising because the probabilities were
> high that he almost got into it with a 98 lbs female Wal-t
> Associate when he picked up these glasses, but Billy averted yet
> another call to the local gendarmes by staring her down as he crouched
> into one of his many tial art stances.

All I want for Christmas is to run into you face to face, and say
something to identify yourself, so I can kick your ass and run, letting
you wonder who gave you your come-uppance. You wouldn't even see me
bragging about it, just smiling as I post to this group and not seeing
your posts because someone finally taught you to shut up.
It is interesting to see I have my very own stalker, even if not very
bright. I also found out by googling myself that there is a lot of stuff
that comes up that I KNOW I never participated in, so that isn't too
reliable. I did argue Space shuttle safety about a 150,000 MPH grain of
sand back in 1996, but not with that idiot who calls himself "Kadaitcha
Man", who apparently found a way to insert my email into meaningless
threads.
Call me back when I announce my 98th birthday century ride in 2048. You
may have grown up a bit by then.

Bill Baka

Date: 07 Oct 2006 15:44:49
From: R Brickston
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

On Sat, 07 Oct 2006 01:55:11 GMT, bill <bbaka@syix.com > wrote:

>R Brickston wrote:
>> On Fri, 06 Oct 2006 16:00:31 GMT, bill <bbaka@syix.com> wrote:
>>
>>> R Brickston wrote:
>>>> On 6 Oct 2006 08:05:42 -0700, obs@ozarkbicycleservice.com wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> cjkogan...@yahoo.com wrote:
>>>>>> Does anyone know the easiest and cheapest way to get sunglasses that
>>>>>> have clear (non-tinted) lenses in them. All of the glasses that I've
>>>>>> seen in department stores so far have tinted lenses. I'm just looking
>>>>>> for something that I can use while biking at night. I'm not excited
>>>>>> about paying more than $20, but...ya know, if I have to...
>>>>> You might find something here:
>>>>>
>>>>> http://tinyurl.com/kykvn
>>>>>
>>>>> You can also click on "contact" to get a list of distributors, which
>>>>> will lead to a retailer near you.
>>>> You can find these Uvex glasses or a similar brand for under $10 at
>>>> Home Depot or Lowes. The yellow tinted jobs are great for upping the
>>>> contrast from dusk on.
>>> Those are nowhere near as good as the set I got from Wally world.
>>> Bill Baka
>>
>> You suggest that the OP get these polarized super duper sunglasses
>> with Polarized lenses and you talk about adding 20% window
>> tint to get a 10% pass through of light and how he can add enough
>> tinting material to have them down to 5% pass through of light.
>>
>> Billy, you fuc*ing simpleton. Did you get the part about:
>>
>I have on tolerance for f'ing morons, not ill aimed harassment.
>Even with the polarizing that makes the "NOT CLEAR" lens that have a 50%
>pass through things were bright.

Why would the OP or any night rider want to have /any/ tint at all?
It's unsafe.

>
>> clear lenses--- "looking for something that I can use while biking at
>> **night**"?
>>
>> Nooooo, you were once again too busy hijacking the thread which *was*
>> about the *clear* glasses the OP solicited suggestions, *to* another
>> chapter in the wonderful world of Billy Baka.
>
>Are you so fucking stupid you don't know how to peel the tape off? I
>have a whole roll so if I get caught out at night I can just peel it and
>put more on in the morning. This gives me an obvious intelligence
>advantage since you would never have thought of that, under $20.00 for a
>pair of good frames and a few cents when I want to change the things
>into sunglasses, double dense if I put 2 layers on it, which still works
>for riding and serves to preserve my night vision if I want to ride
>under as little as a quarter moon without using my Cateye headlight.

Doofus, that still gives at least a 10% NON-clear lens. And what are
you polarizing at night, your headlight beam?

>
>>
>> Included in your ongoing, never ending story about "Billy World" we
>> learn:
>>
>> Billy's age (for the 1000th time);
>
>Sunday is my birthday, so "Happy birthday to me, fuck Brickston.".
>It's my party, fool.

What was that Leslie Gore song:

"It's your party and you'll be a Doofus if you want to..."

>>
>> Billy's Daddy had cataract surgery;
>>
>> Billy's Daddy had cataract surgery at 62 years old;
>
>Yes,
>Because he was an outdoor macho army seargent

You've done this one, what 20 times now?

> who wouldn't even admit
>that UV could and would harm his eyes. Cataracts are the price he paid.

I think this one you've mentioned 5 times.

>Have you ever seen an older outside dog? Did you notice the cloudy eyes?
>Were you too busy wetting yourself at the bad old Chihuahua?
>>
>> Billy can't see the instruments in the car too well, except for the
>> speedometer (and if you know Billy you can see why this would
>> be important for "Feat Verification").
>
>I just can't read the trip odometer, you twit, and I am not going to do
>any feats in a Mazda 323 that is totally topped out at about 105.

Don't you remmeber what you posted, Bozo? "I can't see the instruments
in the car too well, except for the speedometer." So is the only
instrument in your Mazda a speedo and a trop odometer?

>>
>> Billy gratuitously left out his world famous hand to hand combat
>> abilities. This is rather surprising because the probabilities were
>> high that he almost got into it with a 98 lbs female Wal-t
>> Associate when he picked up these glasses, but Billy averted yet
>> another call to the local gendarmes by staring her down as he crouched
>> into one of his many tial art stances.
>
>All I want for Christmas is to run into you face to face, and say
>something to identify yourself, so I can kick your ass and run, letting
>you wonder who gave you your come-uppance. You wouldn't even see me
>bragging about it, just smiling as I post to this group and not seeing
>your posts because someone finally taught you to shut up.

The problem with your above equation is that a total weakling like
yourself couldn't kick your way out of a wet paper bag.

>It is interesting to see I have my very own stalker, even if not very
>bright.
What was not very bright was your totally stupid suggestion that I
corrected; the OP who was looking for ***NIGHT*** riding glasses.
**No** tint.

>I also found out by googling myself that there is a lot of stuff
>that comes up that I KNOW I never participated in, so that isn't too
>reliable. I did argue Space shuttle safety about a 150,000 MPH grain of
>sand back in 1996, but not with that idiot who calls himself "Kadaitcha
>Man", who apparently found a way to insert my email into meaningless
>threads.
>Call me back when I announce my 98th birthday century ride in 2048. You
>may have grown up a bit by then.

I guess the days must be shorter on Planet Baka.

What a nut case! Do you have a substance abuse problem?

Date: 08 Oct 2006 19:29:41
From: bill
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

R Brickston wrote:
<Brickston snipped, for good reason, wasted space >
>
> What a nut case! Do you have a substance abuse problem?

No, just a moron (*you*) with a computer problem.
Bye.

Date: 06 Oct 2006 16:53:59
From: Bill Sornson
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

bill wrote:
> R Brickston wrote:
>> On 6 Oct 2006 08:05:42 -0700, obs@ozarkbicycleservice.com wrote:
>>
>>> cjkogan...@yahoo.com wrote:
>>>> Does anyone know the easiest and cheapest way to get sunglasses
>>>> that have clear (non-tinted) lenses in them. All of the glasses
>>>> that I've seen in department stores so far have tinted lenses. I'm
>>>> just looking for something that I can use while biking at night.
>>>> I'm not excited about paying more than $20, but...ya know, if I
>>>> have to...
>>> You might find something here:
>>>
>>> http://tinyurl.com/kykvn
>>>
>>> You can also click on "contact" to get a list of distributors, which
>>> will lead to a retailer near you.
>>
>> You can find these Uvex glasses or a similar brand for under $10 at
>> Home Depot or Lowes. The yellow tinted jobs are great for upping the
>> contrast from dusk on.
>
> Those are nowhere near as good as the set I got from Wally world.
> Bill Baka

The ones on which you had to glue tinting? LOL

Date: 06 Oct 2006 18:04:40
From: bill
Subject: Re: Bicycling Glasses

Bill Sorenson wrote:
> bill wrote:
>> R Brickston wrote:
>>> On 6 Oct 2006 08:05:42 -0700, obs@ozarkbicycleservice.com wrote:
>>>
>>>> cjkogan...@yahoo.com wrote:
>>>>> Does anyone know the easiest and cheapest way to get sunglasses
>>>>> that have clear (non-tinted) lenses in them. All of the glasses
>>>>> that I've seen in department stores so far have tinted lenses. I'm
>>>>> just looking for something that I can use while biking at night.
>>>>> I'm not excited about paying more than $20, but...ya know, if I
>>>>> have to...
>>>> You might find something here:
>>>>
>>>> http://tinyurl.com/kykvn
>>>>
>>>> You can also click on "contact" to get a list of distributors, which
>>>> will lead to a retailer near you.
>>> You can find these Uvex glasses or a similar brand for under $10 at
>>> Home Depot or Lowes. The yellow tinted jobs are great for upping the
>>> contrast from dusk on.
>> Those are nowhere near as good as the set I got from Wally world.
>> Bill Baka
>
> The ones on which you had to glue tinting? LOL
>
>
What?
They were being sold not as sunglasses but as UV protection.
The polarized part was just a nice thing to have since it 100% blocks
some glare off of car windows, especially hatchbacks that seem to have
just the perfect angle for reflecting the sun into my face.
I added the window tint at 20% pass through so I can remove it if I want
for cloudy or rainy days. I can also get super dark "Limo" tint that has
only a 5% pass through, and it that isn't enough I can put two layer on.
My eyes come before style, since I am turning 58 this week and my dad
had to have cataract surgery at 62. Just a matter of common sense over
style. They help even when driving a car, but I can't see the
instruments too well, only the speedometer, but I can still see traffic
better.
Bill Baka