Which sunglasses?
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The Reverend
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Go for a set of goggles.. the Melon Optics are superb, decently priced and excellent service. And you can make them how you like them.
droenn
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Bikeexchange seems to be doing Rudy project sale stuff. https://www.bikeexchange.com.au/a/c...yzer-black-gloss-polarized-3fx-grey/105987854
I’ve got Smith glasses, on sale from CRC a few months back
I’ve got Smith glasses, on sale from CRC a few months back
Goudgey
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I don’t wear a full face helmet so not sure that goggles would work. I do like the idea of the extended coverage though.
Thanks for the link and suggestions.
The Reverend
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+1 on the Rudy Project too. I've a set of those in photochromatic and they're pretty good. Sturdy lenses and frame but the lense never really goes quite dark enough for me.
I know what you mean about the goggles working best on a full face helmet but even with a half shell the extended vision and completed lack of dust and other stuff getting flung into my eyes makes it the #1 choice.
Good luck with your hunt though!
I know what you mean about the goggles working best on a full face helmet but even with a half shell the extended vision and completed lack of dust and other stuff getting flung into my eyes makes it the #1 choice.
Good luck with your hunt though!
downunderdallas
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Myer has some Oakleys quite cheap at the moment and the prizm trail lens is pretty awesome IMO
https://www.myer.com.au/p/quarter-j...X3MT266hnOxu1ES_o_EaAjTwEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
https://www.myer.com.au/p/quarter-j...X3MT266hnOxu1ES_o_EaAjTwEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
I have the Oakley Jawbreaker, awesome glasses, I have a photochromic lens for overcast days/night riding and Prizm lens for sunny days. They provide lots of coverage and they vent really well. If you keep an eye out on CRC, Wiggle, Merlin they pop up for sale from time to time.
Ultra Lord
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SF Trailboy
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I have adidas and love them. Can usually find them very cheap if you look around...
Jpez
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Yeah if you want to look like Randy Macho man Savage!
that could be a good thing though...
caad9
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I have been through a few sets of Oakleys (Jawbreaker, Radar EV, Radarlock XL etc) and am currently using Adidas Zonyk Aero.
I think they are worthy of the conversation with Oakley and breathe better than Jawbreakers.
The Vario lense is the equivalent of Oakley's Prizm
Having said that, I used to carry them with me at all times whilst riding, but only had them on my eyes 30% or so of the time.
Recently I just don't take them at all, but do cop a lot of bugs/mud which is the price paid
I think they are worthy of the conversation with Oakley and breathe better than Jawbreakers.
The Vario lense is the equivalent of Oakley's Prizm
Having said that, I used to carry them with me at all times whilst riding, but only had them on my eyes 30% or so of the time.
Recently I just don't take them at all, but do cop a lot of bugs/mud which is the price paid
tkdbboy
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+1 for Melon goggles (Parker, I haven't tried the Diablos) ... very bang for buck.
Also using their sunnies for riding. Great lenses, light and doesn't fly around when things get techy
Calvin27
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I think a lot of us got rudy's when they had the price glitch. I think I got mine for $30 or something.
The photochrmatic are great but not quite fast enough for MTB (in and out of shade) and not dark enough in full sun. There is not much you can do though because they are all going to be trade offs in one way or another. I have a pair o fpolarised oakleys I bought for $100 and they have been going well but better suited for road riding out in the open. Asde from that I also have a low tint fox pair (not really riding, more for style) and an anaconda yellow lens one which I use surprisingly a lot.
The photochrmatic are great but not quite fast enough for MTB (in and out of shade) and not dark enough in full sun. There is not much you can do though because they are all going to be trade offs in one way or another. I have a pair o fpolarised oakleys I bought for $100 and they have been going well but better suited for road riding out in the open. Asde from that I also have a low tint fox pair (not really riding, more for style) and an anaconda yellow lens one which I use surprisingly a lot.
safreek
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Cheers mate, got onto them quick smart. I will be a trendy hillbilly
Are these youth sized sunglasses? Oakley website seems to indicate they are???