What do you guys use for sunglasses?
06-26-11, 11:03 PM
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What do you guys use for sunglasses?
I personally have a pair of Oakley flak jackets, however someone my lenses get scratched up REAL easy (I don't treat them hard either, if they aren't on my face they are in the sleeve) and it is a little pricey to keep replacing 100+ dollar lenses each time because they are made of butter.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
06-26-11, 11:11 PM
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I have a pair of Native's that I use for everything. I have very sensitive eyes, so I need dark AND polarized.
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Serfas
Comfortable, durable, interchangeable lenses, cheap.
Thinking of switching my Aileron to the Sike for polarized lenses.
Comfortable, durable, interchangeable lenses, cheap.
Thinking of switching my Aileron to the Sike for polarized lenses.
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$5-10 3M safety sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection. They've held up great for two years and counting now.
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I've got some of these... Oakley Flakjacket XLJs...
I dunno if they're worth the $100, but they stay in place perfectly, and provide 100% coverage, which is a huge pet peeve / requirement of mine.
I dunno if they're worth the $100, but they stay in place perfectly, and provide 100% coverage, which is a huge pet peeve / requirement of mine.
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Look on ebay for replacement lenses, or if you are buying a pair of glasses make sure there are cheap replacement lenses on Ebay.
I just look on Ebay to find glasses that match my current team kit. Only gone with Specialized Adaptalite stuff so far which is Helix black, Arc-x black, and Helix in team colors
I just look on Ebay to find glasses that match my current team kit. Only gone with Specialized Adaptalite stuff so far which is Helix black, Arc-x black, and Helix in team colors
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06-27-11, 03:14 AM
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I've got a set of Polarlens S23's. Their $26 on amazon and include a soft case with 3 lenses. black, orange, and clear. Their no Oakleys, but they were cheap and I figured if i destroy the lenses, just order a whole new set.
06-27-11, 03:19 AM
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I've got Oakley Eye Jackets that I've been wearing every day since purchase in July 2000.
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I've got Shimano Equinox ... I use the sun and photochromatic lenses all the time and the clear ones for evening rides.
Love 'em
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Ray Ban 4039p are my favorites. However have a pair of Rudy Project Zyons with light and dark lens that are nothing short of fantastic. Lp
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I'm in TX. The best sunglasses made (I don't claim this lightly) are Costa del mar with 580 lenses. They cost a fortune but will last me years and years. cost? 240
For the best sunglasses available, ask the guys that fish the gulf coast everyday.
For the best sunglasses available, ask the guys that fish the gulf coast everyday.
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I use Oakley Jawbones when I ride, normally with vented polarized lenses. They look goofy but feel really comfortable. And they stay in place no matter how hard I ride and sweat.
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Originally Posted by withsriracha
Tifosi Tyrants (love having the interchangeable lenses)
+1 I have the same ones.
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I have a pair of Dewalt polarized safety glasses that I wear, cheap, because I am hell on glasses. Used to wear Oakley M Frames with polarized lenses, but they cost way to much to for the abuse I ditch out.
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Originally Posted by I <3 Robots
I run Oakley Jawbones. No other pair of glasses for me have come close.
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I'm starting to like the Scattante line at Performance. Interchangeable lenses with good wrap around coverage for $20-40 (depending on sales). I think some of their models are actually made by Optic Nerve but sold for half the price.
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I tend to break or lose sunglasses. $10 safety glasses work for me.
