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I’m in ED waiting on stitches (or glue, apparently.)
A minor face plant has caused my Rudy Project glasses to deeply lacerate my nose.
Not a great outcome for expensive glasses designed for cycling.
It probably helps explain the MX goggles I see being worn.
It’s often hot where I ride, Australia, I’ll try my Oakley MX goggles but suspect they will be hot/sweaty. (And a bit goofy)
Any other suggestions?
I’m getting very sick of the emergency department.
Trying to come back after 2.5 months off following MTB induced surgery. I could have done without this....
A minor face plant has caused my Rudy Project glasses to deeply lacerate my nose.
Not a great outcome for expensive glasses designed for cycling.
It probably helps explain the MX goggles I see being worn.
It’s often hot where I ride, Australia, I’ll try my Oakley MX goggles but suspect they will be hot/sweaty. (And a bit goofy)
Any other suggestions?
I’m getting very sick of the emergency department.
Trying to come back after 2.5 months off following MTB induced surgery. I could have done without this....
I've also heard good feedback in my area regarding the Oakley Flight Jacket and the 100% Speedcraft but I have yet to try one on during a ride.
Luckily the wound was less severe than suspected, and didn’t require stitches.
In the name of “getting back on the horse” I rode yesterday. Wearing my MX goggles. (Nice and soft on the wound, and unlikely to contribute in the way the glasses did.)
These are likely to become my standard gear.
Looking like I’ve been in a losing fight, has made me consider a full face helmet.
Any recommendations or info?
Interested in good ventilation and light weight. Use an Aeroh for MX - crazy lightweight. (Arai for road racing - tarmac is hard, speeds are high)
I like my Bell MIPS Super 3. Is it correct I can get a face guard for it?
And have just been riding in a Fox “dropframe” which is ok for comfort, but seems to run a little “small” - I run a “large” in all sorts of helmets. The “large” Fox feels slightly tight, even when fitted with all the thinner pads. Seems to be “settling in” ok now.
Keep riding, and smiling.
https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/7-of-the-Best-Lightweight-Full-Face-H…
i recently got a hold of bell super air R which is pretty nice. i never actually take the faceplate off, but the option is there. have ridden in a fox proframe which was nice, too. size large in bell, fox and TLD (A2) all fit me similarly.
you are correct that you can get a chin bar for your super 3 r, search "Bell Super 3R/2R Chinbar" and you should get some info. that seems like an easy way to go if you already like that helmet.
Seems good after one ride, and working out to poke the drink tube through the front, not under.
I recently had a 10 out of 10 faceplant that also resulted in several deep lacerations to my face from a pair of Smith PivLock Arena Max sunglasses and possibly some sharp rocks. Wound up with ~40 stitches. There is a big gouge in the lens. Luckily the lens didn't break in the middle from the impact, although the nose piece did, allowing the glasses to press into my nose and forehead. It also snapped an arm off and the sharp edge may have been what sliced me up near my lip.
This experience sent me in search of a new helmet and safer eyewear with a rim to hopefully prevent deep cuts in the future. Ideally, I want something that meets the ANSI Z87+ impact standard with a polycarbonate lens, full-frame (or at least a fixed nose piece), flat frame color with no optical distortion. Looking good and having a photochromic lens would be nice bonuses.
Unfortunately, options are really limited in this space. These are among the best I found:
https://www.sportrx.com/smith-director-elite.html
https://www.roka.com/products/at-series
https://www.bombereyewear.com/collections/safety-glasses
https://www.bombereyewear.com/collections/reggie-bomb-safety/products/r…
Like you, I decided a lightweight full face and googles is the best way to go. The TLD Stage was my choice for a helmet.
Smith and POC both make goggles that breathe really well thanks to no foam around the top/bottom/sides. Paired with your new full face you'll be pretty stoked and fog less when pedaling. Alternatively, you can cut/rip the foam out of your MX goggles if it's an issue.
https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Goggles,88/Smith/Squad-MTB,18120
https://www.smithoptics.com/us/Root/Men%27s/Goggles/Off-Road/Squad-XL-M…
https://www.pocsports.com/us/products/ora/PC402511002GRY1.html
Ride safe.
Thanks for the info.
I’m finding the MX goggles and the Fox full face ok, so far.
The goggles are a bit hot when stopped, or going slow - I’ll look at the Smith and POC offerings.
I’ve been stopping a lot as I’m having “lessons”.
I’ve done 2 of 9 lessons of the (1 on 1, customized) “Total Rider Program” from HIT Bikes, Caloundra, QLD.
Matt is such a good instructor. I’m stoked with the program so far.
I think it was mentioned in the Helmet test linked above - no where to put the goggles up on the Helmet. (Possibly “backwards” but even then, the flat shape above peak mightn’t hold the strap.
One additional benefit to wearing the goggles is that they soak up a lot of sweat and you won't get it in your eyes.
I have been liking the goggles already.
Sweat has been a problem, and as Falcon mentioned, the googles are far less prone to “sweat issues” (Water on the inside of the lens) so far.
Smile while riding folks!!
They make a high-impact version as well: https://www.smithoptics.com/us/Root/Men%27s/Sunglasses/Elite-Eye-Pro/Re…
These are also a great looking full-frame but pricey: https://www.roka.com/collections/sunglasses-for-cycling/products/cp-1x-…
The glasses caused significant nose damage (cut) in my case.
MX goggles are much safer in this area. But hot at low speed.
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