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The Borg · 07-18-2006, 06:36 PM

Ok...as you all may know already...I'm fairly new to the sport of cycling, and I'd like to get you experienced pro's opinion on some tips:

1) On these hot summer days, what do you use to keep the sweat from streaming into your eyes and/or glasses? Man, I'm sweating just thinking about this...but I'm telling you...after a while on the seat, if I look down to put the water bottle back in it's holder...my eyes and glasses get the salt water treatment.

2) Glasses. What are some economical, nice riding glasses? The ones I'm using are ok...but not what I want for the long term. Durable, not easily scratched etc.

Thanks in advance.

Archaea · 07-18-2006, 07:06 PM

Good questions.

No perfect answers.

Cycling hat works for a couple of hours but a head band can also work.

I have used eye drops so that I can see when the sweat drips into eyes.

Glasses. Get something that fits. The Nike or Ocean Pacific work fine for me.

SteelBlue · 07-18-2006, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by The Borg

1) On these hot summer days, what do you use to keep the sweat from streaming into your eyes and/or glasses? Man, I'm sweating just thinking about this...but I'm telling you...after a while on the seat, if I look down to put the water bottle back in it's holder...my eyes and glasses get the salt water treatment.

This has always been a problem for me. I've tried headbands, and headcovers to no avail. The thing that works best for me is an occasional wipe with the glove. I've given up on sweat free eyes.

MikeWaters · 07-18-2006, 07:47 PM

for you slow pokes...if you go fast enough the sweat evaporates.

bluegoose · 07-18-2006, 07:49 PM

I rode this past weekend with a guy who sweats more than the average bear.

He rotated headbands ever half hour or so, airing out the extra one on his handlebars while it was not on his head. Pretty gross when he was wringing it after use. Its never really been a problem for me, though, as I'm just not a sweater (or a carnigan at that).

As far as glasses go, I lose or sit on them too quickly after I buy them to invest too much money into a good pair. A friend recently bought a pair off Performancebike.com that he is happy with. It was a cheap pair with interchangable lenses that seem to be working just fine.

MikeWaters · 07-18-2006, 07:55 PM

speaking of performance, they are having a sale right now. free shipping, no minimum order. pretty good deal.

The Borg · 07-18-2006, 08:02 PM

Hmmm...yes, you would think that 90°+ heat blowing on you would dry out sweat before it goes streaming into my eyes like a kid toting a water pistol...but, whatever is going on under my helmet is producing liquid as fast as I can drink.

I kind of feel like that guy in the movie "Airplane" as he's trying to land the plane and perspiration is squirting into the air all over the place.

Ok...not that gross...but man, I sure hate it dripping into my eyes.

mtnbiker310 · 07-18-2006, 08:15 PM

I've been using a DoWrap Stubby, and it works really well. When I forget it, I regret it. I typically sweat a lot, but the Stubby keeps it out of my eyes and glasses. I do still get it coming down in front of my ears, but at least it doesn't sting or impair vision.

Regarding the glasses, get something with the nifty rubber nose & earpieces, or they'll slide down all the time. I wait until some decent-looking glasses are on sale, then get an order in before they're sold out.

DirtyHippieUTE · 07-18-2006, 09:32 PM

There is some history behind this but I will swear by a good pair of Chums worn as a headband.

Yes, it sounds dumb but I have a friend who used to be the sales manager for Chums. As a result he has hundreds of pairs of chums sitting around the house. Over the years we have developed a wide variety of new uses for the eyeglass retainers.

I sweat like a freaking PIG and this seems to work for me... When I stop I take the Chums off and squeeze out the sweat... It has been working for the last 10 years or so.

The Borg · 07-18-2006, 09:50 PM

Are you talking about the "Chums" retainers for glasses? What do you do...reverse them and tie them off somehow in the back?

I think they have like...rubber tubing inside them...do you like pass out from loss of blood flow to the brain?

Does it leave like a perma-dent around your head when you finish riding?

Does it eventually turn you into a conehead? ;-)

I guess I need to know how you reverse them and keep it 'on'.

Thanks again.

07-18-2006, 06:36 PM	#1
The Borg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 533	Equipment Suggestions Ok...as you all may know already...I'm fairly new to the sport of cycling, and I'd like to get you experienced pro's opinion on some tips: 1) On these hot summer days, what do you use to keep the sweat from streaming into your eyes and/or glasses? Man, I'm sweating just thinking about this...but I'm telling you...after a while on the seat, if I look down to put the water bottle back in it's holder...my eyes and glasses get the salt water treatment. 2) Glasses. What are some economical, nice riding glasses? The ones I'm using are ok...but not what I want for the long term. Durable, not easily scratched etc. Thanks in advance.

07-18-2006, 07:06 PM	#2
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	Good questions. No perfect answers. Cycling hat works for a couple of hours but a head band can also work. I have used eye drops so that I can see when the sweat drips into eyes. Glasses. Get something that fits. The Nike or Ocean Pacific work fine for me. __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

07-18-2006, 08:02 PM	#7
The Borg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 533	Thanks for the tips Hmmm...yes, you would think that 90°+ heat blowing on you would dry out sweat before it goes streaming into my eyes like a kid toting a water pistol...but, whatever is going on under my helmet is producing liquid as fast as I can drink. I kind of feel like that guy in the movie "Airplane" as he's trying to land the plane and perspiration is squirting into the air all over the place. Ok...not that gross...but man, I sure hate it dripping into my eyes.

07-18-2006, 09:32 PM	#9
DirtyHippieUTE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Moscow, ID Posts: 1,151	There is some history behind this but I will swear by a good pair of Chums worn as a headband. Yes, it sounds dumb but I have a friend who used to be the sales manager for Chums. As a result he has hundreds of pairs of chums sitting around the house. Over the years we have developed a wide variety of new uses for the eyeglass retainers. I sweat like a freaking PIG and this seems to work for me... When I stop I take the Chums off and squeeze out the sweat... It has been working for the last 10 years or so. __________________ I reject your reality and substitute my own...

07-18-2006, 09:50 PM	#10
The Borg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 533	Ok...I'll bite Are you talking about the "Chums" retainers for glasses? What do you do...reverse them and tie them off somehow in the back? I think they have like...rubber tubing inside them...do you like pass out from loss of blood flow to the brain? Does it leave like a perma-dent around your head when you finish riding? Does it eventually turn you into a conehead? ;-) I guess I need to know how you reverse them and keep it 'on'. Thanks again.

07-18-2006, 07:47 PM	#4
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	for you slow pokes...if you go fast enough the sweat evaporates.

07-18-2006, 07:49 PM	#5
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	I rode this past weekend with a guy who sweats more than the average bear. He rotated headbands ever half hour or so, airing out the extra one on his handlebars while it was not on his head. Pretty gross when he was wringing it after use. Its never really been a problem for me, though, as I'm just not a sweater (or a carnigan at that). As far as glasses go, I lose or sit on them too quickly after I buy them to invest too much money into a good pair. A friend recently bought a pair off Performancebike.com that he is happy with. It was a cheap pair with interchangable lenses that seem to be working just fine.

07-18-2006, 07:55 PM	#6
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	speaking of performance, they are having a sale right now. free shipping, no minimum order. pretty good deal.

07-18-2006, 08:15 PM	#8
mtnbiker310 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 94	I've been using a DoWrap Stubby, and it works really well. When I forget it, I regret it. I typically sweat a lot, but the Stubby keeps it out of my eyes and glasses. I do still get it coming down in front of my ears, but at least it doesn't sting or impair vision. Regarding the glasses, get something with the nifty rubber nose & earpieces, or they'll slide down all the time. I wait until some decent-looking glasses are on sale, then get an order in before they're sold out.