Built for extreme endurance in competitive sports, the Ryde has become the benchmark in Sports Polarized Eyewear. With unsurpassed P.C.C.™ optics, interchangeable Gator-Lok® temples, a shock absorbing fog reducing Cushinol™ brow bar, and a Rhyno-Tuff® Air Frame, the Ryde is ready for anything - on the road or off.
Available in 4 color variations. Interchangeable Temple Kit sold seperately.
Submitted by
Owen
a Weekend Warrior
from Anchorage, Alaska
Date Reviewed: October 30, 2005
Strengths: Comes with four sets of lenses. dark polarized, orange, yellow and clear. makes me look cooler than I actually am.
Weaknesses: none.
Bottom Line:
This review is for the Native Dash SS sunglasses.
Lenses are so easy to change making it convenient to change them to yellow when daylight starts to go away. They are very comfortable for me. the only pair of glass that I haven't had to buy a kids size for because temples are so close together.
Great lifetime warranty. Smashed mine in the door and got a quick replacement. Warranty even covers scratched lenses!
Submitted by
Michael
a Weekend Warrior
from Kaneohe, HI, USA
Date Reviewed: March 26, 2005
Strengths: Clear optics, comfortable, wide vision range, lightweight, strong. Plus they got that cool bag that cleans the lenses!
Weaknesses: Too bug-eyed looking for casual wear. These glasses are designed for bike riding.
Bottom Line:
These are wonderful glasses that are nearly perfect for riding. Native make great glasses. Buy them soon as this model was discontinued and replaced by the Low Ryde model. Native Rydes are recommended for all byke ryders.
Bike Setup: Specialized Rockhopper, SRAM 9.0 rear derailleur and shifters, Avid SD 7 levers and brakes, WTB Laser V Ti saddle, ODI Rogue grips, Bontrager Revolt SS tires, Sun Rhyno Lite rims with Deore LX hubs, Rockshox Shox seatpost, and Deore XT pedals (which are 18 yr old)
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Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Bay Area
Date Reviewed: December 16, 2003
Strengths: excellent product. clear image, good grip, lots of eye coveragem, light, durable
Weaknesses: none
Bottom Line:
great sunglasses. used to have problems with distortion and poor image quality with other glasses, but these are practically distortion free. The polarization on the lenses keep glare down. the grips really help it stay on your head, no worries about them getting jarred off. now get out there and go BUY THEM!!!
Bike Setup: Giant nrs 2. duke xc. panaracer fire dh pro's.
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Submitted by
Jeff
a Weekend Warrior
from Campbell, CA. USA
Date Reviewed: August 18, 2003
Strengths: Super light weight frames, very bright and sharp lens, and a no slip nose piece.
Weaknesses: None.
Bottom Line:
I bought the Platinum frame because I liked the rose colored lenses. I ride on a lot of trails that have heavy canopy mixed with sunny areas. The rose colored lenses are perfect for my kind of trails. The really illuminate in shady portions and they are really clear. Well worth the money.
Strengths: -Great fit -Very durable -Mantains contrast -Incredible coverage -Comfortable -Wind protection -Anti-fog venting system
Weaknesses: Small distortion, but it is not noticeable when riding. You really have to concetrate to see it.
Bottom Line:
These sunglasses are terrific! They grip very well to my head and the nose and ear pieces are very sticky. The lens coverage is more than adequate. I no longer have teary eyes after fast downhill sections. These glasses also protect me from dust kick-up too. These glasses have excellent performance. They retail for about $80-100, but even at that price it's worth it. If you shop around for online catalogs, you might find a killer deal like I did.
Submitted by
Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Dallas, TX USA
Date Reviewed: July 16, 2001
Strengths: Great fit, durable, comfortable.
Weaknesses: None.
Bottom Line:
Lightweight, great fitting glasses that are of very high quality, durable, and get the job done. The ear and nose pieces never slip although I purchased the elastic band so I can hang them around my neck. The rubber strip over the lenses keeps the wind and bugs out of your eyes. I wear them as my everyday sunglasses too. Everyone who sees them tries them on and comments on how clear the lenses are. Kids, forget slamming daddy for that set of Oakleys and slap on a pair of these. Your buds will like them. Also, thanks Helene for the replacement drawstring bag.
Strengths: These sunglasses thanks to thier Ryno tuff air frames are light and strong. The ear pices and nose pice are made of a very flexible material which almost bonds with your skin. I've never had these sunglasses slip. The styles are amazing in thier selection and beauty.
Weaknesses: none
Bottom Line:
About a month ago I purchased a pair of Low Ryder polarized sunglasses. Since then I have dropped them, sat on them, and done almost every stupid thing that you can do to a pair of sunglasses. After all of this they still look brand new. If you've owned Oakleys before then just imangine, Oakleys that are comfortable, stonger, the lenses don't scratch as easily, and all this comes with a lifetime guarntee. I'm not much of a biker but these sunglasses easily go from tough trail to any setting imaginable. Also the value is tremoundous, polarized, almost indestructible glasses with a lifetime warranty, for only 99 dollars. Thats two thirds of the price of polarized Oakleys. Which are not nearly as comfortable, nor do they have any guarntee. If your looking for a great pair of all around sunglasses, go with natives, nothin can go wrong.
Submitted by
Johnny K
a Weekend Warrior
from Winthrop, Maine
Date Reviewed: August 20, 1999
Strengths: Fit, Style, Weight, Price
Weaknesses: None
Bottom Line:
I was given these glasses as a gift, they look and feel great! NO distortion at all. You hardley know you are wearing them. The vented rubber/ silicone piece at the top is great, allows the forehead to breath. I dont have them but I hear you can get a strap to replace the ear pieces. All of this for $50 less than oakleys. Only trouble is my friends want them and can't find them around here.
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Hey folks,
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