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!
I have a very small face and narrow IPD and Rudy Projects consistently have more adjustable glasses and better fitting frames. The single vision are great, but getting progressives is a huge pain. You have to get the frames, then take them to a dealer who has to send them back to CA to get the progressive lenses made and then they get shipped back. Just be aware it's a long process and seems unnecessary since the lenses should be easily switched out. Why can't they just send the new lenses once they have your measurements??
Crystal clear optics made for my prescription. Great fit for cycling.
