Sunnies

Roscoemck · Joined: 10 Aug 2016 Posts: 374 Location: Glasgow

I am lucky enough to have a little spare cash and am looking for a new pair of sunglasses for riding and running.

Been looking at the Oakley Jawbreakers and Adidas Evil Eye pro.

Any experiences with either of them? Can get the Adidas at half price using the British Triathlon discount.

I wear glasses, so the Adidas may be leading the race just now as I can get Rx inserts for them in the future.

Cheers
Ross

The_Exile · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 9:35 am Post subject:

I have a pair of Jawbreakers. Very comfy and the size means that no glare gets around the sides.

The downside is that you do look like you are wearing ski googles, or as my girlfirend eloquently put it - "like a twat".

Davem · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 10:42 am Post subject:

Lidl - 3 interchangable lenses (Dark / Orange / clear)

Look OK, comfy fit and shatterproof.

£4.99

Sunnies dont make you go faster. Use the £100 quid change to get some coaching or a training camp break....
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Roscoemck · Joined: 10 Aug 2016 Posts: 374 Location: Glasgow

Hahahaha, very good DaveM, that would be a "sensible" option. Maybe.

TransitionTed · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 11:59 am Post subject:

I won a par of Oakley Radar TdF edition last year and they're good, but I prefer these:
http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/Bolle_6th_Sense_Cycling_Sunglasses/?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=directory&utm_content=GBR&currency=GBP&country=GBR&SelectedBundle=180344&SelectedItem=648528&gclid=CNKPxq6q7NECFeKV7QodaoMDeg

Don't steam at all and fit neatly under helmet strap
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veggieboy · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 2:00 pm Post subject:

Ray Ban Aviators
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TriSam · Joined: 26 Aug 2011 Posts: 1199 Location: Tunbridge Wells

If you can find some Madison D'arcs triple, they are good quality for a cheap price.

However, if you're keen to splurge the cash, I rate my Oakley Radarlocks VERY highly.

FatPom · Joined: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 4987 Location: My happy place

For UK conditions, I find it hard to go past photochromics. Had a pair of Rudy's for 4yrs and they do everything well. Taken them to the Alps and Mallorca and they handle bright sun well also.

I use them for running as well.

Gus · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 6:22 pm Post subject:

I had a pair of Rudy photochromatics and absolutely hated them. If it did happen to rain (and yes I know I should've taken them off) they actually attract water to their lenses and makes sure it all coalesces into a big glob across your view. It was like cycling with a fish-eye lens.

A few other quibbles as well - the lens seemed slightly distorted which gave me a little eye-ache after a while.

Cost a fortune and won't be buying them again. My £15 pair of 'something cheap' have been a hundred times better.
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FatPom · Joined: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 4987 Location: My happy place

Roscoemck · Joined: 10 Aug 2016 Posts: 374 Location: Glasgow

Currently leaning towards the Adidas Evil Eye.

TransitionTed · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 9:41 pm Post subject:

gingerbongo · Joined: 21 Sep 2012 Posts: 1412 Location: Devon

Get some Jesse Thomas Roka glasses ..
https://www.roka.com/products/phantom-aviator-sunglasses?variant=24105387905

Roscoemck · Joined: 10 Aug 2016 Posts: 374 Location: Glasgow

I think I'll stick to the Evil Eyes or Jawbreakers!

TransitionTed · Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2017 3:13 pm Post subject:

I still want a pair of these, even if, in my heart I know they'll be shyte
https://www.mantel.com/uk/recon-jet?spec%5B%5D=245&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&gclid=CO-68tCX79ECFUu-7QodOl4DJg
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