don't rest correctly on face/nose (I have an 'average' head; have never had these issues with any previous brand), because of their inability to correctly rest on the face they pivot from their contact at the ear and bounce up and down on the face/nose. Also, these shades totally fog up at the SLIGHTEST hint of perspiration. Once this happens, no matter how much you cool off, they'll stay fogged up the rest of your ride. It SUCKS. These shades have little vents in the lenses but I don't see what for. They fog up worse than any shades I've ever owned.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley M frames, Oakley Canteens, Maui Jim.
Bike Setup:
SC Heckler, Fox Vanilla 125 RLC fork, Fox R ProPedal shock, Sram X.9 shifters/derailleurs.
Bottom Line:
NOT worth buying in my estimation. Anti-fogging spray or something might help but not going to bother. I've had it with them. 2 chili's because you get so much product (frames, 3 sets of lenses, drawstring bag, hardcase) for so little money, but very poor performance issues overall.
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Submitted by
bikerbert
a Racer
from mtn view, ca Date Reviewed: June 27, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Saratoga Gap
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Sea Otter
Strengths:
price, lense clarity, lightweight, comfortable, three sets of lenses, look cool
Weaknesses:
don't fit that snug over helmet straps, fog up pretty easily
Similar Products Used:
Tons of Oakleys and Smiths
Bottom Line:
These are great glasses for the price. If they fit better over helmet straps, and didn't fog up as easily, they'd be perfect. They feel like they are going to fall off, and I find myself constantly pushing them back to make sure they stay on.
Under the straps, life is better, but then they sit too close to the face, and sweat runs down them easily. I'll stick to my Smiths for riding/racing.
Off the bike, they are perfect. Lightweight, very comfortable, and pretty stylish. I've got a white pair and the glossy black ones. I like being able to swap the lenses, which is pretty easy to do. Bottomline is they are pretty serviceable, and would appeal to a pretty wide range of people.
If they fit better over helmet straps, they'd be at least 3/5 for performance.
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