Winter eyewear?

[Tree]

I've had my bike since January, and leaving in a hot weather state, I haven't yet done much winter riding.

I wear Goodr Sunglasses (https://goodr.com) when I ride (and pretty much anytime I'm in the sun), but am wondering if something like goggles is more appropriate for winter time - temps rarely dip below the mid 20s, and are usually in the 30s and 40s, but wanted to get a feel for what other folks might do...

[jbfoster]

If it's to cold and I wear glasses my eyes water from the cold so I now wear goggles which work great. The only issue I have is, if it's foggy out my goggles get a lot of condensation on the outside of the goggles and I can't see. Does anyone else have this issue and come up with a solution?

Jim

[david.platt@mac.com]

Our helmets came with a lexan eye Sheild and padded ear flaps.
They are the abus pedelec 2 ACE.

In the summer we remove both the Sheild and the ear flaps.
Note:
All the mounting hardware for the eye Sheild can be reattached so it doesn?t get lost.

These helmets are extremely comfortable with a lot of ventilation.

Only the ACE model gets you the cool Sheild.

[Radiculous]

Does anyone else have this issue and come up with a solution?

Jim

Spit helps.  If I remember right.

[jbfoster]

Does anyone else have this issue and come up with a solution?

Jim

Spit helps.  If I remember right.

Not sure if Im want to lick my goggles when it's foggy out.

[Radiculous]

True that. It doesn't need to be passionate. Be aggressive!

[tacomanatx]

I used to wear Oakley Flak transitions lenses when I commuted in winter.  I started and ended in the dusk but parts of the ride would be in full sun.  Great option as long as it wasnt dark.  These also block the wind well so Ive never needed anything else.

[Altema]

PJ1 Fog Blocker is what I used before getting a fog shield on my helmet. It does reduce fogging on helmets and goggles, but not 100%. Prolly better than spit though! 😂
Link to product is below.

https://amzn.to/3UD2R2C

[Fionn]

I have these https://www.360cycles.ie/sunglasses-madison-darc-triple-set.html
No frill item with three different shades, in the Summer keeps the flies and bugs out of your eyes, in the Winter keeps the cold air etc. out too. They can be completely disassembled for packing away as well.

[handlebar]

Does anyone else have this issue and come up with a solution?

Jim

For 25 years I depended on motorcycles all year. I almost always used goggles instead of face shields because I don't recall fogging with goggles. Face shields could fog (maybe from moisture I exhaled).

I haven't done so well with safety goggles even in summer. The ones I have now do better than others. Maybe they're better ventilated, or maybe the plastic is more hydrophilic so that condensate sheets instead of beading. I wonder if washing a hydrophobic surface with dilute dish liquid and not rinsing, could make it hydrophilic.

[John Rose]

I get tearing when the wind gets around my prescription glasses. Tomorrow I'm going to go shopping for "off-road goggles" with clear lenses. I must remember to take my winter helmet along to see if they work together.

When I drove my gas scooter, my motorcycle helmet had a half-face shield. That worked very well for me and never fogged up.

[MagnumPA]

My solution for fogging up a fullface helmet was to cut a drinking straw into two 3-4 inch bits and exhale out the bottom of the helmet. no more foggy visor or glasses.

For my radbike I use cheap clip on sunglasses on my prescription glasses with a fleece balaclava.  the wind while riding is enough to keep fog off the lenses, just uncover your nose at stoplights.

[Hania]

I prefer full-page helmet for ride during winter. So, you should also look for a full-face helmet. It would be very helpful in winters.

[mrgold35]

I use motorcycle glasses that are polarized (day) or clear lens (night) eyewear for 3 seasons.  They have foam cushion around the eye pieces to limit bugs, dust, or dirt into my eyes. I had issues in near/below freezing temps with this types of eye protection with fog up or the freezing cold air would cause my eyes to water. Switched to clear and smoke ski googles at those temps and that seemed to work keeping my eyes from watering and reducing fog build up (don't need to wear contacts or glasses for normal vision).  I also use anti-fog spray on the ski goggles and that really helps fog build up when you have to make a short stop at light or intersection.

Motorcycle googles with 3 lens inserts, Amazon, $20:  https://amzn.to/3ObhIiT


Ski googles, clear or smoke lens, Amazon ($13 back in 2016): https://amzn.to/3vFBe0G

[Ddaybc]

I've heard of people using their ski helmet while riding when it's cold out. When I ride this winter I'm going to try it. My ski helmet is designed to keep me warm while offering protection and my goggles are designed to be worn over my eyeglasses. They didn't fog up while skiing so maybe they'll stay clear when riding.