Customer Reviews
I bought my Rydon RX-8 base single vision Trivex prescription lenses because my husband insisted. He’s crazy about road biking and everything related to it. I had always complained about not having proper sunglasses for cycling, just regular ones, since I wear prescription glasses, and it’s not easy to find cool cycling sunglasses with transition lenses. He suggested these Rudy Project sunglasses, saying they would be perfect for me. I had been considering another brand, but he was confident about this one. He helped me choose the right model to match exactly what I was looking for in cycling sunglasses.
When I received them, like anyone who wears prescription lenses knows, it takes time to adjust. The first time I tried them, I felt that strange sensation of wearing something new and different in style, but I thought it wasn’t a big deal. The next morning at 6:30 during my usual ride, I realized I couldn’t see clearly. The lights appeared doubled, and my eyes felt pressure. I thought it would pass, but after about 15 minutes, my vision still wasn’t clear, and I got too close to my husband’s bike. I had to brake suddenly and ended up being thrown into the air, falling with my bike on my back. I’ve been riding for almost two years and had never fallen before. I was very upset, and because of the injuries, I couldn’t ride for the next week, so I didn’t wear the sunglasses.
The following week, I tried riding again and felt the same sensation, forcing me to stop. I was scared and frustrated with the sunglasses. I contacted the store to complain, and they were very kind and helpful with the return process.
In the end, I decided to wear them while walking outside during the day. By the end of the day, my vision adjusted, and I could see as clearly as with my other sunglasses. I didn’t return them. They are stylish, unique, and I’m very excited to finally enjoy them!
The glasses are great! The fastest and darkest photochromic lens I’ve tried. The frames are light and have lots of air circulation.
I ride in the northeast where lighting and traffic conditions change rapidly. Wrap-around Rx lenses are indispensable in urban riding, providing seamless peripheral vision. I come back for new lenses each time my vision has changed over the years.
The photo-black lenses can be worn in the early morning before sunrise and darken enough for noon-time rides, or when riding in and out of shade on tree lined roads. They are also well designed to prevent fogging, even at stop lights on summer rides, when both the air and this cyclist are steamy.
The Rx team also went the extra mile, working with me to accommodate the 5 diopter difference between my right and left eyes.
