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theres that many im bamboozaled!

best site ive found for oakley :

http://www.rxsport.co.uk/categories/Sunglasses/Oakley-Sunglasses/Oakley-Sport-Performance-Sunglasses/

choosing a pair is the hard bit. ive got a 62 mile charity ride sunday and need a pair of sunglasses. left my last pair on holiday.


 
Posted : 08/09/2014 7:24 pm
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get a cheap pair then 🙂


 
Posted : 08/09/2014 7:39 pm
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Got some Jawbones, but the thick sides obscure riders on your shoulder, horrid for racing.

Then bought Radars which are great


 
Posted : 08/09/2014 7:41 pm
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I'd just get some Tifosis.


 
Posted : 08/09/2014 7:53 pm
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Got some Jawbones, but the thick sides obscure riders on your shoulder, horrid for racing.
Then bought Radars which are great

This.


 
Posted : 08/09/2014 8:00 pm
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well, i had a pair of raceface from planet x. Dont know how but i scratched them within the first day. my oakleys had numerous days out and 2 weeks in egypt and not a mark. oakley lenses are brill so i want another pair.

do like the radars & radarlocks!


 
Posted : 08/09/2014 8:03 pm
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Have these brand new for sale if interested

http://www.eyewearoutlet.co.uk/sunglasses-c76/oakley-flak-jacket-infrared-black-iridium-lens-03-905-p13432/s85326


 
Posted : 08/09/2014 8:23 pm
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they were £50 with code 4 weeks ago


 
Posted : 08/09/2014 8:41 pm
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And now being sold for £70. I'd not buy them on principle!


 
Posted : 08/09/2014 8:46 pm
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Love the radar path's!


 
Posted : 09/09/2014 11:57 am
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As others have said jawbones are fine for riding on your own, but not great if you're cycling in a large group of people on a charity ride.

Radars are great, you don't notice they're there - which is a good thing.

But do you really need to spend £120 on glasses for a 62 mile charity ride?


 
Posted : 09/09/2014 12:11 pm
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There not just for the charity ride. Weekends as well. They do look the buisness as well as feel great.


 
Posted : 09/09/2014 12:52 pm
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I'm selling some radars, red iridium lens and a spare clear one with hard case and hydrophobic pen. £80 posted.

Best road glasses I've ever had, but I sold my road bike and I need the money.

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Posted : 09/09/2014 12:56 pm
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Pop down screwfix, buy [url= http://www.screwfix.com/p/bolle-contour-grey-sunglare-lens-safety-specs/3582f ]these[/url] for a tenner, give the Charity an extra £50 and feel all good about yourself...


 
Posted : 09/09/2014 12:59 pm
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They do look the buisness as well as feel great

I'd tell myself that as well, if they cost all that money 😛


 
Posted : 09/09/2014 1:03 pm
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Jamie - Freeloader!
They do look the buisness as well as feel great
I'd tell myself that as well, if they cost all that money

To be fair, I've spent the same on Specialized glasses and was a bit disappointed with them, Radars really are fantastic. The red iridium lens is great in all aspects apart from making you look a bit like a cricketer


 
Posted : 09/09/2014 1:08 pm
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Radar are good, but if I'm honest I think I preferred the Rudy Project Rydon's I had previously, as their narrower arms make sticking them into the helmet vents easier. Both do a good job in terms of coverage and stopping stuff getting in your eyes.


 
Posted : 09/09/2014 1:13 pm
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To be fair, I've spent the same on Specialized glasses and was a bit disappointed with them, Radars really are fantastic.

Yep, I had several pairs of Specialized glasses. I quite liked the Arc Titaniums, but they weren't that comfy on my ears, and the lenses on all the pairs I had got scratched in no time. Radars are more comfy and last better.


 
Posted : 09/09/2014 1:16 pm
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Yeah I think mine were Arcs. I was quite pleased when they broke and Evans refunded me in the end. The Oakly red iridium lens is as least as versatile as the spesh adaptalite lens too somehow.


 
Posted : 09/09/2014 1:39 pm
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radarlock path are the ones to have. so many lenses and easily replaceble.


 
Posted : 09/09/2014 9:18 pm
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they were £50 with code 4 weeks ago

and they still are £52.99 with code FJ50 🙄

http://www.eyewearoutlet.co.uk/departments-c98/summer-sizzlers-c111/oakley-flak-jacket-xlj-infrared-black-iridium-lens-03-902-p13444

Same shop also have the more cycling-orientated Half Jacket, with bronze lens, for £69.

http://www.eyewearoutlet.co.uk/sunglasses-c76/oakley-custom-half-jacket-xlj-plasma-dark-bronze-lens-p11096


 
Posted : 10/09/2014 2:04 am