mebs ill try that then. as i said, not a problem at 20 plus, but hot face plus walking pace made them insto fog.
Got my black white ones today. They smell wiffy in a strong crisp flavour way. Frame was a smudge out but a quick twist sorted that out. Nose pieces look a bit rough but fine for the price, hope real oakleys are better anyway. Just a comment on the jawbone design, they sit quite high on my face which is good for riding in the drops on the road which is what I wanted them for, but seems to leave a big gap at the bottom for crud to get in on a mountainbike
To re-enforce what clubber has already posted GENUINE LENSES DO NOT FIT. They are a slightly different shape mostly in the top corner nearest the arms. All is not lost 'tho two minutes filing a pair of gen. clear lenses off cyclestore.co.uk and I now have a killer pair of riding glasses 🙂
Filing lenses? I'm out! Rather be able to put my real lenses back in my real frames if I wanted!
hot face plus walking pace made them insto fog.
Get yourself to Jeff Hall's and get some of this:
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cheers phil, might do just that. be good for goggles on mx bike too! i get hella sweaty there!
eddie - try swapping the nose rubbers, the thinner ones should make them sit closer/lower.
Ah that's what they were. As I say, not complaining for what I want them for the high fit is an asset, I'll have a play with the others anyway
think it depends on shnozz shape, which is why you get 2 sets of nose pads.
despite having quite a romanic nose, mine is fairly narrow at the bridge, so they sit normal like.
eddie11 - Member
Just a comment on the jawbone design, they sit quite high on my face which is good for riding in the drops on the road which is what I wanted them for, but seems to leave a big gap at the bottom for crud to get in on a mountainbike
As tracknico - that's what the different nose pieces are for - they adjust how high/low on your face the glasses sit. IIRC genuine oakleys come with the lower ones fitted as standard so you change to the (included) higher ones to raise the lenses relative to your eyes.
I assume that the Fakelys different nose pieces do the same ( I did switch mine but can't recall if I actually checked that they made a difference).
Another word of warning for those planning to mix+match frame/jaw colours. Take a close look at the "torx screw" on close examination mine (black/red) look suspiciously like it may actually be some sort of rivet cunningly disguised as a torx screw - haven't tried to remove it as if it's not a screw it will break and I really like these shades!
Yeah, it's not really a screw - it just pops in (and goes back in fine).
The danger with shaded lenses without correct UV protection is the shading causes your pupils to open more allowing more UV in than your eyes would normally receive without specs.
All shades sold in the UK even the really really cheap ones must have the correct UV filters but you get no guarantees buying fake shades from China.
Cheap clear specs no problem but cheap shades no thanks.
Mine have just arrived! Black and red jawbones ordered 16 April.
I love them!*
*although to test their UV transparency I stared at the clouds for 10 minutes (no sun today) and when I went to walk away I felt a bit dizzy and had a crick in my neck - I'm not an expert but I don't know if this would have happened with genuine Oakleys or not.
I've texted my mate and his coming round later with a shotgun to carry out that test, although I might run out of eyes after testing 2 out of the 3 different lenses...
EDIT:enfht: I'll give you 2 guesses where the really really cheap ones are made... 😐
cilaryblue are doing me some prescription lenses for these
I'll report when they both land
clear was £30, tinted £40 and reactions £70 with their UC/MAR coatings
<£45 for prescription riding glasses could be a bargin!
enfht - have you read the various threads at all? 😀
Right -so if you were to have genuine vented lenses what happens then. Your pupils are dilated due to the shading but they have [b]holes[/b] in them. Surely the naughty u.v. rays will get in and fry your eyes (then go on to sell your granny and eat your children I suppose)
clubber - no, can you tell 😆
EDIT:enfht: I'll give you 2 guesses where the really really cheap ones are made...
They're made in China yes but they'll all be fully certified UV protection cos its the lawwwwwwwwwwwwww.
Edit - billyboulders maybe you're right, who needs UV protection. It's just made up science innit
althepal- if you search on DX 'cycle glasses' they do a whole black and whole white pair.
don't know if you lot know but apparently there is some doubt about the UV protection offered.
headfirst - Member
Mine have just arrived! Black and red jawbones ordered 16 April.I love them!*
*although to test their UV transparency I stared at the clouds for 10 minutes (no sun today) and when I went to walk away I felt a bit dizzy and had a crick in my neck - I'm not an expert but I don't know if this would have happened with genuine Oakleys or not.
I've texted my mate and his coming round later with a shotgun to carry out that test, although I might run out of eyes after testing 2 out of the 3 different lenses...
EDIT:enfht: I'll give you 2 guesses where the really really cheap ones are made...
Not fair! I ordered mine then and according the DX they are out of stock still 🙁 (White & Black ones)
well mine have been dispatched, the tracking site isnt very useful to me as the status is in chinese
(my officemate can read it though and apparently says 'received at port' - which port i dont know)
im planning to get a mate of my at an optical physics lab to compare the wavelengths blocked by these with my genuine oakleys
will be interesting to see the results!, sadly they only have lasers and stuff, no shotguns
I have painted the inside of my lens with a special coating to ensure 100% UV is blocked.
Very happy now I know I am safe.
Ordered a pair yesterday. Didn't even know I wanted riding glasses until I read this....
I don't rate the Bob Heath anti-fog at all. This stuff works much better;
http://www.visorvision.co.uk/shop/index.php?cPath=25
I find the stuff in the bottle the best value
Well for the sake of 11 quid ordered a set, and emailed cilaryblue (thanks big_n_daft) about getting some prescription lenses done for them.
Could be a great deal, worse case I buy a set of geniue lenses and a file!
Mine have been dispatched, you got yours yet Kimbers?
Ive had mine for a week or two now, good quality and no excessive fogging.
Re uv protection, if im right its uv that causes tanning. When I wore mine snowboarding last week I got tanned all over my face, a bit burnt on the nose, but with an untanned goggle mask where the glasses were.
Mine have also just been dispatched, so watching limbers for an indication of expected delivery time (have gone for the orange/white combo)
I went black/yellow and white/black so I can get an 'as much black as possible' pair, white and yellow for the road bike will go with my Renault Elf jersey.
All planned to perfection.
Now in EU warehouse with free shipping
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/fashion-outdoor-sports-uv400-protection-pc-lens-goggle-sunglasses-white-844068764
althepal - Member
Someone recommended visionarylenses (US ebay) on another thread on the same topic I believe.
they look decent for the price but I havent used them myself so cannot confirm!
Yup that was me. Wore a set in my half jackets and have been totally stellar. Really good in bright sun - lasted a couple of years in Western Australia on the beach, in the sea and out on the bike. Lots of choice and great value. I'm not entirely sure if their replacement Jawbone lenses are vented though.
mine arrived today, but the black lenses are not vented.
is this the same as everyone else?
yep, the grey lenses are unvented on mine too.
Mine turned up today, got the black and red, really pleased with them.
can you get black frames with red lowers?
Got some photos taken today, and been for a ride in them. Really chuffed with them, will look at getting some genuine lenses at some point though.
Case as it arrived
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Having been on a ride with them I found them very comfy and the lenses seem ok, although I do plan to replace with genuine lenses at some point in the near future.
Am thinking of ordering another couple of pairs as spares.
Psychobiker, who does your hair?
Up until 3 weeks ago it was about 2 foot long, so I am having to get used to doing something with it. I was going for the something about mary look.
interesting that yours look different to mine - yours being better. newer batch I guess.
Ordered another pair, all white. Dispatched today do should be here in a week or two hopefully!
Hi,
Unfortunately the second pair I got were not so great. Frame was twisted, the nose pieces don't snap properly on the jaws.
Also found that this set are slightly different to my first set in that jaws are not swappable between the two.
The lens are slightly bigger too. They certainly don't fit into the first pair I got. I know Clubber mentioned that the authentic lens don't fit the fakes because they are too big. So maybe the newer ones are a straight match for the originals now?
I suppose their quality control is a bit hit and miss.
Regards
Got a pair a coupla weeks ago, will compare with my new ones when they arrive!
I think they look awful, but if anyone has a snapped lense I'm willing to run them through the UV at work and give you a definitive answer on the UV protection levels.
I know a few of you have tried to fit the proper lenses to these, with mixed success. I think someone mentioned previously that a bit of filing sorts out the compatability issue, but before I sabotage my lenses, can someone confirm what the best way of approaching it is.
I'm assuming a very fine file and lots of patience, but given the tollerance is so small would I be better attacking with sandpaper..
Got mine today, all straight and true, will be giving them a test tomorrow 😀
still waiting for mine here, currently at 16 days so far
Still waiting for mine here too, posted last week so hope to see them soon
Mine arrived a few days ago and look identical to psychobikers. Iridium lenses aren't too great due to not being even across the lens, but the other two seem ok. Black lenses not vented either.
Certainly make good biking glasses.
I got some Eye-Patch's and some Oil Rigs for less than £6. The Eye-patch looks really good and I like them a lot however they feel cheap, the plastic doesn't feel as rigid as genuine Oakleys but I don't really care. The Oil Rigs arn't such good quality. There are a few bits of flashing that hasn't been cleared off the frames and frankly the original design isn't as good as the Eye-patch. Maybe they would look better in black rather than the white I have them in.
Overall I am pretty happy with them and may well get some more for when these fail on me.
Still waiting for mine from 5th May order, although mate got his last week and ordered after me. Might have to order another pair to "cover" the first ones not arriving.
Got mine last week.. Split Jackets - they are white and black. One O is missing on one side.
I have a proper Oakley pair with presciption lenses. On one side the lenses fit perfectly, on the right eye the frame will not close properly.
Strangly they appear to fog up more than my proper Oakleys.
There OK.. but gutted they dont fit my Oakly prescription lenses properly.
I got my Jawbones - been out biking with them a few times now and I'm really impressed with them. I may look like a tool but they fit well and don't steam up too badly with the vented lenses.
Got some of these too which aren't bad for 3 quid or so - http://dx.com/p/uv400-protection-mercury-lens-sports-sunglasses-goggle-48028
Got some others which were 15 dollars - one-piece lens, radar copies maybe? They seem to have gone off the website anyway - not as impressed with them.
Hi
I have now got three sets of the Jawbones in various colours. One pair is from DX and the other two are from China based eBay sellers. I can confirm there are definately two models of Fakley Jawbone that are slightly different in size.
My DX ones and a pair of the ebay ones have very slightly smaller lenses. The other set from eBay have the slightly larger lense. Also the jaws are not interchangable between the two different models. Visually you can't see the difference however. The only slight difference is the smaller lens have a stamped model number on the inside of the left leg 04-211 62 18 or simiar.
I think the smaller lens models won't take a genuine lense without some filing of the lense going by some of the previous posts. Will ask a mate who has genuine glasses to see if the genuine lense fits in the larger lense size models.
For info the eBay ones do arrive a bit quicker, about two weeks. Also noticing quite a few probably less than genuine one bein sold as genuine on eBay!
Regards
Ordered mine on 19th may they were shipped on 22nd, just checked by tracking my order and it says full shipment so fingers crossed they might be here soon ?
anyone fancy clear frames?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Replaceabl-e-Lens-Glasses-Cycling-Sunglasses-Transparent-frame-white-ear-socks-/221035717906?pt=UK_SportingGoods_SportsSunglasses_SM&hash=item3376c16512
Saccades - Member
I think they look awful, but if anyone has a snapped lense I'm willing to run them through the UV at work and give you a definitive answer on the UV protection levels.
Just got prescription lenses for some DX Split Jackets so willing to donate a set of black tinted and the silly coloured mirror lenses for this, email in my profile.
EDIT - also if anyone wants a pair of DX Jawbones let me know, have got a set going spare. Thought I'd ordered two pairs of Jawbones (different colours) to mix and match but one pair is the split jackets and they're not compatible.
Got a pair coming of those clear frames. Look awesome!
Lifer - has Saccades taken you up on that offer? I'd certainly be interested to know the results.
FWIW - the quality on mine seems patchy, I ordered two pairs, one works perfectly and the on the other one struggles to close properly around the lens. However for £10 each I'm quite happy.
Yes he did, just gotta get round to posting them out.
spot the fakes
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U have a table made of laminate flooring? Cool!
I don't know whether this has been suggested on this thread, but I'm not prepared to sit and read every post so have you tried polishing your lenses with a small amount of fairy liquid? A trick an old motor bike racer used to use on his visor claimed it worked very well...
U have a table made of laminate flooring? Cool!
it's actually a solid wood butchers block table, but I do like the idea of laminating it - or howsabout sticking some linoleum to it?
as I'm sure you're interested, the three at the back of the pic are fakes, but they're pretty good glasses, especially for £25.