Comfy specs for under helmet

[caelite]

Hey folks

Looking for recommendations. Getting back into biking and I have just discovered that my current specs will absolutely not fit under a helmet without piercing my temples (they are straight backed with thick arms that curve outwards slightly). Looking for recommendations for a comfortable frame to sit under a helmet. Already have aviator style sunglasses which are comfortable enough under a helmet so this'll be a clear set.

[anonymous-user]

I've found anything with straight arms OK, I had a pair of Porsche titanium framed glasses with curved arm they were useless, actually hurt to ware them , I actual bought them because I'd had a pair of Rayburn sun glasses that would distort and drop the lenses out and I thought the titanium would be good. Current glasses are Gucci with metal front frame but straight plastic arms, arms are much thicker than metal ones, but work well on both my bike and car helmet.

[JulianHJ]

I wear Oakley Capacitors. They are years old and no longer available, but there are a number of similar designs in the current range. They’re extremely comfortable, the only downside is that the rubber ‘ear socks’ get pulled about when putting them on and taking them off with a helmet on - this results in them eventually splitting. I’m in the market for a new pair but can’t find anything I like the look of.

[myvision]

I found my glasses don't fit well either so I use my safety specs from work.
Take the strap bit off and use the arms only and they are great no wind into the eyes at all.

https://www.bolle-safety.com/model/twister

They do other types of glasses might be worth a look for you.
Not sure if there is a work discount but I think work pay around £60 a pair with an upto date prescription.

[mick_coupe]

The helmet makes a difference as well, I use a Sharp Vision R it has removalable pads to enable the glasses to fit.

[mick_coupe]

mick_coupe said:

The helmet makes a difference as well, I use a Sharp Vision R it has removalable pads to enable the glasses to fit.

Meant Shark Vision R

[bogie]

Ive worn glasses all my life with various helmets. Most modern helmets have slots for glasses arms in them now. I have 2 Shark helmets and they both do.

So long as you dont have huge Aviator style frames, most will be fine.

More importantly certain helmet features hinder or help glasses wearers, particularly in colder conditions. If you buy a sports bike orientated helmet then lose the face mask bit. Choose a helmet that has excellent chin venting or a more touring style helmet with more space in the chin bar area so you suffer less from breath misting. A helmet pre-fitted or complete with pinlock visor is a good buy

[caelite]

JulianHJ said:

I wear Oakley Capacitors. They are years old and no longer available, but there are a number of similar designs in the current range. They’re extremely comfortable, the only downside is that the rubber ‘ear socks’ get pulled about when putting them on and taking them off with a helmet on - this results in them eventually splitting. I’m in the market for a new pair but can’t find anything I like the look of.

Aye, this seemed like the best option. Had my eye test this morning. Ordered a new set of Oakley Keel Blades. Thin titanium frames with a curve to the front. Look great and sit fairly flush on my temples. Should have them in 14 days. The helmet I have is an old Caberg Justissimo, It does have a glasses cut out in it, but just no where near wide enough for my current pair to fit comfortably.

[Zarco]

I have always bought Oakley frames on recommendation from the optician. Works fine. I've never tried frames with 'traditional' arms though to compare though!

[JulianHJ]

caelite said:

Aye, this seemed like the best option. Had my eye test this morning. Ordered a new set of Oakley Keel Blades. Thin titanium frames with a curve to the front. Look great and sit fairly flush on my temples. Should have them in 14 days. The helmet I have is an old Caberg Justissimo, It does have a glasses cut out in it, but just no where near wide enough for my current pair to fit comfortably.

They look perfect. Will have a better look at those tomorrow.

[Motorrad]

mick_coupe said:

The helmet makes a difference as well, I use a Sharp Vision R it has removalable pads to enable the glasses to fit.

Me too in carbon form, vision R, which is great with the extended visor so you can see a lot more. The cut outs for spectacle wearers are good. My only criticisms would be lack of air flow compared to the R2 which I also have in non carbon form. As a discontinued product good discounts were available and possibly still are if you can find one in the appropriate size.
https://www.webbikeworld.com/shark-vision-r-gt-car...

[The Mad Monk]

caelite said:

Hey folks

Looking for recommendations. Getting back into biking and I have just discovered that my current specs will absolutely not fit under a helmet without piercing my temples (they are straight backed with thick arms that curve outwards slightly). Looking for recommendations for a comfortable frame to sit under a helmet. Already have aviator style sunglasses which are comfortable enough under a helmet so this'll be a clear set.

Have a look for safety glasses at your friendly neighbourhood Screwfix. You should find several that will fit under your helmet.

https://tinyurl.com/yd8xxlub

[pozi]

As said above, take your glasses with you when trying on helmets, Arai and Shoei seem to work best for me for getting specs on and off.

For the glasses themselves I have used Flexon frames for years, the "memory metal" can be bent into weird shapes and pop back to normal after, ideal for squeezing the arms into a helmet comfortably.

http://www.flexon.com/

[bozzy.]

Contact lenses!! They made a massive improvement for me.