Smith Sunglasses
08-26-04 | 03:44 PM
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From: Way North of 635
Bikes: '02 Cannondale R700 Road Warrior
Smith Sunglasses
Can some that is using these tell me if the lens are a pain to change? And, I guess do you ever really change them?
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08-26-04 | 03:54 PM
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From: Ketchum Id.
Bikes: Scott CR1
Very easy to change with a little practice. I put the orange lenses in all the time for low light conditions or mountain biking in the trees but mostly use the dark lenses. Hope this helped.
08-26-04 | 04:13 PM
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From: Northern California
the lenses are very very easy to change. i change mine often depending on what time
of day i ride. it is typically foggy in the mornings, so i put in the yellow lenses. for afternoon
rides, i go with the darker lenses.
of day i ride. it is typically foggy in the mornings, so i put in the yellow lenses. for afternoon
rides, i go with the darker lenses.
08-26-04 | 05:12 PM
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From: Boise, Idaho
Bikes: 2003 Softride Rocket R1; 2012 Trek Hifi Deluxe; 1970 Raleigh Super Course, Fixed
Originally Posted by SipperPhoto
super easyto change... you just have to make sure you clean them real good as they smudge likea mother... but easy once you the hang ot it
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Last edited by neuronbliss; 08-26-04 at 05:19 PM.
08-26-04 | 05:16 PM
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From: portland, or
Bikes: surly crosscheck, yeti 575, salsa moto rapido, kona ute
Mine are really easy to change- almost a little too easy, as the yellow lenses which I use most of the time are starting to slide out when I'm holding/transporting them. But overall I'm happy with them. It is nice having the interchangable lenses, as the lighter ones are great for overcast/rainy/darker days, and the darker lenses are great for sunnier days.
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08-26-04 | 06:15 PM
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From: Maine
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Depending on the model they maybe a little tough to change at first. I've had a few pairs where I felt like I was going to break the frame when I was changing the lense for the first time. After a few changes they were very easy. I change the lenses all the time.
08-26-04 | 07:26 PM
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From: Wilmington, DE
Bikes: 2016 Hong Fu FM-079-F, 1984 Trek 660, 2005 Iron Horse Warrior Expert, 2009 Pedal Force CX1, 2016 Islabikes Beinn 20 (son's)
I have a pair of Native's with 4 different sets of lenses. Very easy to change and I've used all 4 lenses, although the clear will get a lot more use once my headlight comes in. The best thing about these sunglasses is that if you ever break them, for $20 you get a new pair, for life.
08-27-04 | 12:21 AM
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From: Pasadena, CA
Bikes: Litespeed Firenze / GT Avalanche
Very easy to change, but I don't use them for riding. They actually block a little bit a peripheral vision. Oakleys are MUCH better for riding. You have a full range of vision.
