What kind of sunglasses are you guys using? I was a diehard Ray Ban supporter till I found out they sold out to an Italian conglomerate! I loved their history. So after i lost my last set (get this, i left em on my seat while putting my helmet on and drove off, went back but they were lost to the ages, had em for years too!)I did some research and ordered a pair of American Optical Aviators.
Sunglasses
31 posts · Started by Stratkat · 14 May 2013
Post 2 by ktmguy,
#2Since I have contacts I need good sunnies specially with the high UV here so I use Serengeti, driver lens polarised.
http://www.serengetieyewear.com.au/Prod ... oduct=7612
This is my 3rd pair and every time I walk in a shop I try some other ones not on looks but on quality of vision and I always go back.
Tried ray bans and the design is maybe more modern but the lenses are crap.
http://www.serengetieyewear.com.au/Prod ... oduct=7612
This is my 3rd pair and every time I walk in a shop I try some other ones not on looks but on quality of vision and I always go back.
Tried ray bans and the design is maybe more modern but the lenses are crap.
Post 3 by PBRnr,
#3Has been great wearing these:
http://www.huhmagazine.co.uk/images/upl ... ood_05.jpg
http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_ima ... ome_v2.jpg
Tried maui jims but as great as the lenses were, felt they were too heavy. I have some bulletproof oakley radars for sports, but feel about as comfy wearing those casually as I do spandex bike shorts
http://www.huhmagazine.co.uk/images/upl ... ood_05.jpg
http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_ima ... ome_v2.jpg
Tried maui jims but as great as the lenses were, felt they were too heavy. I have some bulletproof oakley radars for sports, but feel about as comfy wearing those casually as I do spandex bike shorts
Post 4 by BassAgent,
#4I have some Persol Aviators with photochromatic/polarized lens. They are great... cost me $400 + tax though
Post 5 by tripoddave,
#5Pit Viper!
Post 6 by fuel,
#6Oakleys. Been wearing them since Carl Fogarty was a privateer and got sponsorship from them.
Post 7 by wizzzard,
#7Some 99p ones from H&M
Post 8 by CEREC1,
#8I have several Oakleys, best glasses i ever had.
Post 9 by tripoddave,
#9If the sun ever shines I might get some
UK summers, eh
UK summers, eh
Post 10 by MADDOG53,
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Post 11 by Willh,
#11Oakleys,, polarised,,,,I get em at the flea market nearby for cheap money,,,most of the time I just use disposable saftey sun glasses I get by the dozen,,,,,,
Post 12 by lc4,
#12Ray ban, how do you Oakley guys get them on while rearing a helmet? Those straight ear pieces don't work with my helmet.
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Post 14 by BassAgent,
#14Oakleys FTW. Great lenses, light, comfy, and durable.
I never wear sunglasses while riding. Only tinted visors will do.
I never wear sunglasses while riding. Only tinted visors will do.
Post 15 by AGRO!,
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Post 16 by KTM666,
#16Oakleys are crap! The last pair I bough cost $260 and 2 years later the lenses are flaking.
Now don't tell me its from salt air and sweet. This is what Oakley reckons and will try and convince you that this is the problem.
I now have a pair of safety glasses UV wraps with polarised and anti scratch lenses from the hardware store for I think about $29.
I have had these glasses for 2 years and they are fantastic.
By the way I'm not the only unhappy Oakley customer.
Now don't tell me its from salt air and sweet. This is what Oakley reckons and will try and convince you that this is the problem.
I now have a pair of safety glasses UV wraps with polarised and anti scratch lenses from the hardware store for I think about $29.
I have had these glasses for 2 years and they are fantastic.
By the way I'm not the only unhappy Oakley customer.
Post 17 by CEREC1,
#17old Black Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses.......before they sold up
Post 18 by Superdan,
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Post 19 by Jody,
#19I like Oakley Gascans but just buy what ever is in TK MAXX when I have either broke or scratched me old ones.
Post 20 by rocketchick,
#20Oakleys generally for me though I have been using a nice pair of raybans for the last year as I'd lost my oakleys and found some raybans!
Just got some new O's limited edition (apparently) Flak Jackets? in orange and white. Got them from the Oakley outlet place when I was in UK.
Just got some new O's limited edition (apparently) Flak Jackets? in orange and white. Got them from the Oakley outlet place when I was in UK.
Post 21 by Deftone1,
#21Currently Bolle plastic lenses, and Ray Bans glass lenses.
The best glass optics by far are Serengeti. Loved my last pair.
The best glass optics by far are Serengeti. Loved my last pair.
Post 22 by Blackduke77,
#22Arnette Feelgood polarized
Post 23 by rocketchick,
#23Sunglasses in a helmet, surely you jest. Transitions visor FTW.
Post 24 by BassAgent,
#24I never ride with my glasses... I thought we were just talking about them hahaha
Post 25 by JohnJJr,
#25i use cheap-o yellow lens glasses with the foam seal around the rims to help keep air out ....
When i got back into riding 4-1/2 years ago i started out with clear lens's for about 2 years - then needed new glasses and thought i'd try tinted ones - it messed up my depth perception so much o overshot a fooking turn and did some unexpected dirt riding for a stretch.... So i tried on more glasses and found that the YELLOW makes everything POP and seem more vivid , been riding yellow ever since now - about 2-1/2 years . Like em.
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When i got back into riding 4-1/2 years ago i started out with clear lens's for about 2 years - then needed new glasses and thought i'd try tinted ones - it messed up my depth perception so much o overshot a fooking turn and did some unexpected dirt riding for a stretch.... So i tried on more glasses and found that the YELLOW makes everything POP and seem more vivid , been riding yellow ever since now - about 2-1/2 years . Like em.
my 2Cnts
Post 26 by lc4,
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Post 28 by cheeheese,
#28Not to stray off topic. But, number 10, you can't deny, it looks ridiculous.
Post 29 by Willh,
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Post 30 by jambox,
#30I don't wear sunglasses under my helmet, mainly because I've got a UV reactive PinLock insert, but also because I find it uncomfortable with the arms between the helmet and head.
But the PinLock I use now is frikken awesome! Used to use a yellow insert on my old helmet and found during the brightest days (yes we have them every now and then, just rarely), it took the glare/shine out of my vision. Where as at night, it enhanced the detail in my sight, plus took out the glare for headlights.
But the PinLock I use now is frikken awesome! Used to use a yellow insert on my old helmet and found during the brightest days (yes we have them every now and then, just rarely), it took the glare/shine out of my vision. Where as at night, it enhanced the detail in my sight, plus took out the glare for headlights.
Post 31 by Sabre,
#31Did some ground works on a Mcdonalds site in Newark about 18 years ago,when they opened they were giving away free sunglass'es with burgers........I ended up with quite a few pairs!
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