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Other Resources => Component Deals & Selection => Topic started by: AlexL on April 07, 2026, 10:39:47 PM
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Does anyone have experience with West Biking prescription sunglasses (I can't do contacts)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007627491461.html?spm=a2g0o.tesla.0.0.3cdbmvdomvdoU9&pdp_npi=6%40dis%21AUD%21AU%24299.98%21AU%24143.99%21%21%21%21%21%4021030a4b17743170709748756e2305%2112000041585389150%21btfpre%21%21%21%211%210%21&afTraceInfo=1005007627491461__pc__c_ppc_item_bridge_pc_main__0xXLBHD__1774317071064&fbclid=IwY2xjawRClTRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFqYTNwUjJaallTOFl2ZWgzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtQ_RIx6Zx20quOVKtwPm-DD7Su-gJl7cUopsvovfcfi_vA8v_To4tRCjGlC_aem_u_v12QytMd5TB8-MtwEswA#nav-review (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007627491461.html?spm=a2g0o.tesla.0.0.3cdbmvdomvdoU9&pdp_npi=6%40dis%21AUD%21AU%24299.98%21AU%24143.99%21%21%21%21%21%4021030a4b17743170709748756e2305%2112000041585389150%21btfpre%21%21%21%211%210%21&afTraceInfo=1005007627491461__pc__c_ppc_item_bridge_pc_main__0xXLBHD__1774317071064&fbclid=IwY2xjawRClTRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFqYTNwUjJaallTOFl2ZWgzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtQ_RIx6Zx20quOVKtwPm-DD7Su-gJl7cUopsvovfcfi_vA8v_To4tRCjGlC_aem_u_v12QytMd5TB8-MtwEswA#nav-review)
Or can you recommend any other suppliers of prescription glasses - I like the idea of the photochromic lenses given most of my rides start in the dark.
Cheers,
Alex
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I've never wondered if there's a brand for prescription glasses. I saw that West Biking seems to be the only brand selling similar products. Not the best in my opinion, especially this other model: https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005007518986546.html (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c321JFtJ)
Maybe I'd prefer to get some from a local optician.
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I might give those from west-biking a shot. Expensive but still way cheaper than a local optician.
I've bought some prescription cycling glasses from ali before from one of the bigger glasses stores.
A lot cheaper and they work, but they aren't really good as cycling glasses. But most importantly they are ugly AF ;D
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001384093951.html (Photo chromic lenses)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008441569042.html (Not exactly these, some Oakley trajectory copy which they no longer sells)
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I've been using a set of firmoo glasses for quite a while now, they're mostly using SCVCN/Kapvoe (helpful if you end up breaking one of the sides) frames and put their glasses in: https://www.firmoo.com/sports-glasses.html
There's usually a bunch of active coupon codes that you might wanna play around with to get the best discount, usually one of BF5030/5030/5040/5050 will work (5030 = 50% off the frame, 30% off the glasses and so on).
Happy to answer any specific questions!
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Are the prescription lens from firmoo a full face lens (like the west bike one above) or is it an insert that sits behind the non prescription lens ?
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They're fullface 👍 The lenses are quite thick (depending on prescription, I'd guess), so it's a bit heavier than your usual set - mine comes in at 48g, but doesn't bother me in any way.
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Thank you very much. Do you know if the lens are removable ? The price comes out at ~US$130, is this about right ?
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I'm going a slightly differnt way.
Glasses: https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005007188722609.html
Lenses: https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005002522967523.html
Way cheaper and at least for me works completly fine. And you can get them for a lot of different glasses.
okay. I just copied the links and didn't check the prices. At least this offer had a hughmous increase in price.
I orderd 1,67 hyperopia with dicounts for 45$, now at 119$ before discounts.
But you get the idea for an alternative approach.
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Glasses: https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005007188722609.html (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4euy0RB)
Those looks nice!
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Thank you very much. Do you know if the lens are removable ? The price comes out at ~US$130, is this about right ?
Hum, I never tried and there doesn't seem to be any play so maybe not removable (without force). The price will depend on what kind of lenses you picked obviously, but (just under) about 130$ looks about right? Seems like FIRMOODAY or JJEAN50 are the best discounts at the .com (they got separate domains and codes for a few countries) site at the moment.
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Those looks nice!
you can find the complete lineup at
https://kapvoesport.com/
right now as a bonus the lenses at a reasonable price. $55.00 for 1,67 hyperopia.
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I have been using prescription inserts for over a decade and they have been fine but I want to look for a more integrated/one piece solution as long as it's not too expensive.
Here is my experience with using inserts:
- It can get foggy and it takes time to clear as there are 2 lens and 4 sides.
- Following from the above, you have to remove the insert to clean the lens.
- The insert is usually held onto the nose area with tabs. Constant removal will wear down these tabs and it will not longer clip in.
- The insert is made of cheap plastic and the frame will crack. Probably get about 6-12 months use out of them. I strongly advise to pickup some extra inserts from the seller if you are buying the complete glasses. It should only cost a few $$.
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Or can you recommend any other suppliers of prescription glasses
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32948389291.html
I've been using this for years, and bought for friends too. It's cheap (35-40 eur), it works. My frame cracked, it's been superglued, still works. Used them extensively.
I did try cycling sunglasses with inserts, but hate both the insert and the sun lens. I sweat like a fat man which means i need to be able to wipe the lens, and you cant do that with an insert.
I am interested in cycling specific ones, so that link is interesting, didn't know it was a thing: www.firmoo.com. I also like the idea of photochromic lenses.
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I've had these for a few years https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001124774929.html? (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001124774929.html?). Contact the seller and he'll tell you which lenses to order separately, then they match the orders and send you complete glass. They have been brilliant, a few friends have bought the same. I have them in multi-focal with surprising thin and light lenses.
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I took a gamle and bought these https://a.aliexpress.com/_ExHbnfk
Way more expensive than the other option, however the full glass frame, without holes was tempting.
Now that they have arrived, I'm really impressed, built quality is top notch and the photo chromic works really well, almost full transition.
The glass transition is really well done. Highly, highly recommend if you have the budget, I paid 193 usd with taxes.
Left some pictures here: https://imgur.com/a/OLldZYj
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Are there any frameless options? Or ones without the top frame?
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I purchased a pair of kapvoe prescription sunglasses from firmoo for A$155 (US$110) delivered and it's been excellent. The prescription is spot on and there is no distortion. The polarized lens are night and day difference and I'll never go back to non polarized. I liked them so much I purchased another pair.
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I took a gamble buying these. Got them a few weeks ago. They work fine. I'm satisfied.
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KAPVOE has these glasses on Alix https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005012349268862.html (https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3HYA9Cl). They're not prescription, but they allow you to wear your glasses under the sunglasses. They look a little bulky, but they're definitely affordable.
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I purchased a pair of kapvoe prescription sunglasses from firmoo for A$155 (US$110) delivered and it's been excellent. The prescription is spot on and there is no distortion. The polarized lens are night and day difference and I'll never go back to non polarized. I liked them so much I purchased another pair.
Just to clarify: this is not a prescription clip-in but the actual glass that has been modified?
Do you have astigmatism?
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Just to clarify: this is not a prescription clip-in but the actual glass that has been modified?
Do you have astigmatism?
Exactly, it's what they call a one piece prescription lens. I've been using prescription inserts for over a decade and I will never go back. No more foggy and dirty double lens. The ones from firmoo have vents in the lens which I prefer as it aids clearing the lens from fog, humidity etc.
Yes I do have astigmatism.
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Exactly, it's what they call a one piece prescription lens. I've been using prescription inserts for over a decade and I will never go back. No more foggy and dirty double lens. The ones from firmoo have vents in the lens which I prefer as it aids clearing the lens from fog, humidity etc.
Yes I do have astigmatism.
Wow. That’s an insane deal then. I bought Julbo „one piece“ prescription cycling glasses for >580 EUR last year due to a lack of equivalent (!) alternatives. They’re fantastic, light, but you can see that the prescription part is actually only in the middle of the glasses, the rest is normal glass (but it’s still only one glass layer, they kinda mold the prescription part and the normal part together I guess). I understand from the shop that sold me these glasses that the reason for this is that if all of the glass would be corrected, it could create distortions especially in the areas further away from your eye when looking through them.
Do you have any such distortions with your model if you’re being honest? Or is the vision always perfect with yours even when you look through the outer parts of the glasses?
I love my julbos, but now I am very curious about the Firmoo offer.
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I purchased a pair of kapvoe prescription sunglasses from firmoo for A$155 (US$110) delivered and it's been excellent. The prescription is spot on and there is no distortion. The polarized lens are night and day difference and I'll never go back to non polarized. I liked them so much I purchased another pair.
Whoa, this is awesome, thanks for posting! I'm very tempted to try a pair. A photochromic set would be cool as it would allow for both day and night rides without the faff of contact lenses (though I will still wear them for most rides, having to put them on if I want to go for a spin for an hour is really annoying - and I hate riding in normal glasses)
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I've tried many cycling sunglasses with Rx inserts before, and eventually got fed up because I had to replace the prescription lenses almost every year. That’s when I decided it was time to get LASIK—and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
Now I can wear any type of cycling glasses and actually enjoy riding, whether I have them on or not.
If it's an option for you, LASIK is the way to go, in my opinion.
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Wow. That’s an insane deal then. I bought Julbo „one piece“ prescription cycling glasses for >580 EUR last year due to a lack of equivalent (!) alternatives. They’re fantastic, light, but you can see that the prescription part is actually only in the middle of the glasses, the rest is normal glass (but it’s still only one glass layer, they kinda mold the prescription part and the normal part together I guess). I understand from the shop that sold me these glasses that the reason for this is that if all of the glass would be corrected, it could create distortions especially in the areas further away from your eye when looking through them.
I'm looking straight ahead 99% of the time, even when I look to the side, I'm turning my head. I went out for a ride earlier today and purposely looked through the sides and I didn't notice any distortions at all.
Do you have any such distortions with your model if you’re being honest? Or is the vision always perfect with yours even when you look through the outer parts of the glasses?
I love my julbos, but now I am very curious about the Firmoo offer.
I'm no expert but it appears the prescription part is the full lens. Actually its 2 large lens joined together in the middle. How obvious is the cutout for the prescription part on your glasses because I can't see them on mine. Take a look at the photos I took and judge for yourself. The ends of the lens are quite thick but I've been told by optometrists that this is normal when it comes to curved/wrap around prescription lens and is not necessarily linked to your prescription (I'm -2.25).
The non prescription frame can be bought on AliExpress for $15-$20 but I was really surprised how comfortable and sturdy they were. Much more comfortable than my oakley jawbreakers that I was using prior.