Submitted by
yost
a Cross Country Rider
from Ann Arbor, Michigan USA Date Reviewed: August 25, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Main street, faster than the cars.
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Wheels in Motion
Strengths:
Lens options, fantastic customer support, stick to your head like glue, great wind protection
Weaknesses:
ear grips came off (but Tifosi was quick to send a new set of grips), a little "jock-y" for my taste
Similar Products Used:
Optic Nerve Response Photomatic
Bike Setup:
Trek 7.3FX tricked out commuter-style
Bottom Line:
Bike is my main mode of locomotion, so having good eyewear is important. I use clear lenses at night, red in clouds and black in sun. Switching 'em out is easy, they fit nicely under my helmet and above my earphones, and they keep my contacts from drying out. C'mon, essentially four pair of glasses for fifty bucks? Can't beat it. Especially those 5:00am rides to work when it's -10F. Yes, I'm moving out of Michigan soon!
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Submitted by
spencer Allen
a Weekend Warrior
from Kansas City, Missouri USA Date Reviewed: May 29, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Girls Backside
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Principle Pro Shop
Strengths:
Absolutly lovely to where. Very comfortable and reliable. I can't see my neighbors mom's face when we're going at it missionary style. But other than that, being at taco bell at 3 in the morning never looked so good.
Weaknesses:
Very easy to walk out of store with. Did not stop the cancer/aids destroying my colon.
Similar Products Used:
I'v been a clepto for so long I care not to look at the brands that are hidden away in my very bright yellow poncho that I incongruously walk into stores with. I did steal a 10 inch dildo once. I would rather not mention where I had to conceal it.
Bike Setup:
I'v got a Suzuki 1500cc GSXR with custom exaust and headers, along with full subwoofer and pioneer deck.
Bottom Line:
The bottom line is.. I stole these glasses and feel bad for people that had to buy them. They are not the best bike glasses I have seen and that is why I will be returning them shortly to Principles Pro Shop. When I arrive there I will then hand over the missing pair of glasses I stole, along with a blinking light thingy, 5 power bars, a pair of bike shorts, and the already mentioned dildo. No matter how many Flamming chilli's I rate this product. The concept of these scoring system shall always be... "Flaming"
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Submitted by
cooz
a Cross Country Rider
from burlington vt usa Date Reviewed: July 20, 2007
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
nashbar
Strengths:
lense choices, grippy earpiece
Weaknesses:
durability -lenses crack, nose piece rubber comes loose
Bottom Line:
i wish tifosi would offer replacement lenses cheaper since these break so easily. they snap into the frame above the nose and its an extremely weak design, 2 of the 3 lenses cracked in half there with about a years use. i tried to be very careful with removal and installation but its just a bad design. now that im down to the last lense (amber) hopefully it will stand up if left in there. the rubber nose grips also have a tendency to slide off the frame. otherwise they're light and fairly scratch resistant but im disappointed with the longevity.
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Submitted by
Paul Gerber
a Cross Country Rider
from London, UK Date Reviewed: December 12, 2006
Favorite Trail:
anything beats walking
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$73.00
Purchased At:
Action Cycles
Strengths:
A lot cheaper than oakleys or specialized and they are brilliant value for money. 4 lenses, superlight and very little fogging(only when you stop in the cold, it's London...Its very cold)
Weaknesses:
None as of yet...
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Merida Matts Pro Disc, SRAM X0, Hayes HFX-9, DT Swiss X455.
Bottom Line:
Fantastic set of glasses...Super light and stick to your face no matter what. They only ever fog up when you stop and it is really cold(like, under 10 degrees celsius). The 4 different lenses cover every situation and are really easy to switch between. For glasses at this price range you seldom get a hardcase which means you carry all your extra lenses in a soft pouch in your bag, these come with a hardcase which fits the extra lenses in very neatly. All in all, for under £50 you cant get better.
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Submitted by
Matt Schifferle
a Cross Country Rider
from Vermont Date Reviewed: August 24, 2006
Favorite Trail:
anything!!!!!
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Local shop
Strengths:
Great value for the money.
Weaknesses:
Note the most street fashionable
Similar Products Used:
Rudy Projects
Bike Setup:
jamis Dakar XC Expert Stock.
Bottom Line:
I bought these as a "second pair" from the rudy's I was wearing at the time. It was cheaper than buying the rose and clear lenses that I needed and I fingured I would just use them from time to time. By the end of the month my Rudys were collecting dust because I only wanted to wear the slips. I forgot I was wearing them every time I put them on. The Ventelation was good and you can't beet the value. It's true that the first Slips had week frames but they promptly replaced mine when they broke. The new design is much stronger and I don't expect to ever have the same issue again.
I know Rudy and Oakley are better optics but putting them side by side with the Tifosi, it was tough to justify the extra expence. I'm very rarely impressed with glasses that are less than $100. They won't make you look good when your just hanging out, but they keep the mud out of my eyes even in the most hellish conditions. buy these glasses and keep the rubber side down.
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Submitted by
Tim
a Racer
from Rockville, MD Date Reviewed: August 7, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Athleticshades.com
Strengths:
Fototec lenses - I purchases the 2006 Slip Black frame with the light night fototec lenses. Initially there was a break in period for the lens to fully adjust to it's maximum darkness. This was about 3 uses. The lens is very versitle and works well for me on my commute home as it gets dark. The lens is smoke gray in the sunlight and gradually lightens to a near clear lens as the sun sets. I've also found this to be great for off road in the trees.
Similar Products Used:
Used other sunglasses but this is the first variable tint lens I've used.
Bottom Line:
Great value for $60. I compared these to the Specialized glasses and could buy nearly 3 pair of Tifosi's for the price. I recommend the Tifosi's as they are quite comfortable and certainly the better value.
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Submitted by
Bob
a Weekend Warrior
from Folsom, CA Date Reviewed: August 7, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
AthleticShades.com
Strengths:
4 lenses - for $50! What a great deal. The 2006 model is very comfortable and comes with 4 sets of lenses. They are simple to change out. They are also very comfortable.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Oakley M Frames - Rudy Project Freeon
Bike Setup:
2005 S-Works E5
Bottom Line:
What an incredible deal - 4 sets of lenses for a fraction of the price of my Rudy Projects. You couldn't ask for a better value. I highly recommend these for both mountain bikers and road riders. They do a great job of blocking the wind from my eyes and as a guy that wears contacts, this is important.
Also, I would recommend buying from AthleticShades.com Their customer service is great and they ship for free!
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Submitted by
Sam H
a Weekend Warrior
from Lubbock TX Date Reviewed: July 27, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Mae Simmons
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
athleticshades.com
Strengths:
Good choice of lenses Light frame Hard carrying case
Weaknesses:
Maybe a little to much ventilation
Similar Products Used:
Oakley M frames
Bike Setup:
Specialized Hardrock Comp Disc; Stock
Bottom Line:
Great glasses for the money! Bought the glasses on a recommendation and it was worth it. A little easier to change out lenses than the M frames but you get four lenses to change out with out having to buy any extra. My Oak's were slightly better but not $50 better. Tifosi's warranty has always been excellent although I expect to never use it.
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Submitted by
Denise
a Racer
from Dallas Date Reviewed: February 28, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Bar-H ranch & Cameron Park
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$49.00
Purchased At:
Plano Cycling & Fitness
Strengths:
Lite, 3 lenses, rubber nose & ear grips, doesn't cost a fortune
Weaknesses:
A little fogging but main problem is having 3 of the polarized lenses snap (have gone thru 3), but not the clear or rose lenses. Tifosi said that they have fixed the problem
Bottom Line:
I like the look, feel, & perormance of these glasses, but hope that Tifosi really has fixed the problem because I'm tired of replacing lenses.
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