Regular or polarized sunglasses?

[Salted_Peanut]

For motorcycling, does anyone prefer regular sunglasses over polarized? I read that polarized lenses could make it harder to see the glare from oil or diesel on the road. But is this a myth?

Yes, I know the PH answer is to buy a Transitions (or at least tinted) visor. But I need new sunglasses regardless.

[Lemanandbeyond]

Personally I find polarized give a rainbow effect on the visor which I don't like. A bit like when you use them in the car and the rear screen has the same, or is it just me lol.

I have a helmet with a drop-down visor for this reason.

[jjones]

Some LCD displays may not be readable with polarised lenses.

[Jazoli]

jjones said:

Some LCD displays may not be readable with polarised lenses.

Yup I can't see mine, plus you get some really weird affects when you are riding in constantly changing light conditions (like a tree lined road) I find that regular glasses are much better if you have to wear them under your lid.

[toxgobbler]

As above, it can mess with LCD screens, I prefer them generally though as they prevent massive glare if you ride into the sunrise/sunset or on wet roads (bright)

[Alex@POD]

I wore polarised sunglasses once, with the visor down it felt like I'd been on magic mushrooms (or something of the kind), with weird purple reflections on every puddle, car windscreen, etc. I managed the rest of the ride with the visor open as it was really putting me off!

[pessimal]

polarized end of.

you might get a few issues with LCD display's and rainbow effect, but the sheer joy of driving on wet roads when the sun is out and not being blinded is worth it, they also tend to reduce any effect from glare caused by your windscreen (reflections etc)

i've been driving in polarized glasses for years, i've never had an issue with an LCD display in a car that wasnt cause by my head not being vertical, and while i do get a small rainbow effect when riding, its not enough to cause me any issues.

Edited by pessimal on Wednesday 1st July 14:42

[Jazoli]

pessimal said:

polarized end of.

End of what? are you 12?

Polarized are not for everyone, I wear them in the car but they are horrible on the bike as said above.

[pessimal]

Jazoli said:

End of what? are you 12?

i wish

[TimmyMallett]

jjones said:

Some LCD displays may not be readable with polarised lenses.

Petrol pumps. I went in to complain that one wasnt working so they came out with me to look and cue some confused conversation about 'it's clearly working' and 'Are you mental?'

Tilt my head by 20 degrees and lo and behold....a working screen.

[Salted_Peanut]

anonymous said:

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Yes, I've been weighing up whether to get a Transitions visor. Everyone's said it's excellent, and I'm tempted. But I need sunglasses for more than riding; I have a dream that one day we will be able to travel to somewhere very sunny