Weight reducing high grade material that is flexible and durable at all temperatures. Wrap around frame design eliminates maximum light penetration. Ventilated frame Brow to Prevent fogging. Double preload hinge construction provides increased durability, and reduced overall weight. Tri-point rubber diothane™ nose bridge and arm sleeves. Inter-changeable ventilated lenses. Designed to exceed state of the art ANSI industrial standards. Pull through (VCG®) eliminates lens distortion and increases optical clarity.
Submitted by
Luke
a
from Corte Madera, CA 94925 Date Reviewed: August 5, 2006
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Moab Bike Shop
Strengths:
Vent well, secure to head well for Mt. Biking
Weaknesses:
They Break! I'm sending back my 3rd pair where the frame has cracked. The interesting part is, they break on their own, not when I'm putting new lenses in (I rarely swap them out) or when I'm wearing them. Instead, I just find them broken when I'm ready to use. It's as if the plastic can't tolerate temp. changes or something. Clearly a flaw in design as I'm not the only person who has had this happen.
Similar Products Used:
lots
Bike Setup:
dirty
Bottom Line:
Great, when they work. Expensive to keep shipping back. I now refuse to send 8.00 return shipping... and so far, the Dragon customer service continues to ship me new frames. Very annoying, however.
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Submitted by
Ben
a Cross Country Rider
from Laramie, WY Date Reviewed: July 20, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$90.00
Strengths:
Look pretty nice, I got the pro pack, so the lens selection was nice.
Weaknesses:
Not very durable. Not too crazy about the lens tints. Not that cheap when you have to spend $8 plus shipping everytime they break.
Similar Products Used:
various oakleys and smith thresholds
Bike Setup:
two wheels and a set of pedals
Bottom Line:
I have to ride to work in the dark, and come home in bright daylight, so I thought having clear and tinted lenses would be great. A couple of weeks after buying these last fall I noticed the frame was cracked right along the lens. Not really a big deal, the lens still stayed in. Then the temple snaped in half. No accident, didn't step on them. Just pulled them out of the little microfiber bag one morning and the temple was split in twain. So I sent them back to dragon. Around about a month later I got my replacement pair. Nice quick service huh?
All was well for a few more months of daily use. Until the hinge broke. Again, no real abuse other than daily wear. Didn't get stepped on, crashed or anything. So in less than a year, I've had to have them replaced twice. I've had Oaklies that have lasted me multiple years with no problems other than replacing the rubber ear pieces. To top it off, this time I got deliver confimation, so I know dragon recieved my broken pair three weeks ago. And I have yet to get a replacement pair back. My only guess is that their warranty replacement department is absolutly flooded with defective eyewear.
I've got a friend with the same glasses, he's also had them replaced once, and they're cracked again. So it's not just me.
Sure they're a little cheaper than other brands, but I guess you get what you pay for.
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Submitted by
Jeff E
a
from Laguna Niguel Date Reviewed: December 20, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
gift
Strengths:
Well built, great fit, lite weight, great looks
Weaknesses:
alittle lens fog, rubber nose and ear pieces wearing out, buts it normal wear and tear
Similar Products Used:
smith, oakley
Bike Setup:
FOES, TURNER
Bottom Line:
These glasses are GREAT, they fit well, are well built and look great.I almost always use the clear lens, there great for night rides, day rides, all rides, they fog up alittle, but everything i've tried have too. The nose and ear pieces are worn out, but I called Dragon and they sent new ones, the customer service is outstanding, if you need some glasses for all conditions, then get the Rake...
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Submitted by
Jeff Small
a Cross Country Rider
from Dundas, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: July 22, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Camp Fortune
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Freewheel cycle
Strengths:
great looking. interchangable lenses for all light conditions. stay on my face very well. clear polycarbonate frame so no paint to peel off.
Weaknesses:
i was putting these glasses on my face with one hand while biking. The arm got caught on my ear, bent and snapped. This should not happen. i've only had em for 3 months and theyve never taken the impact of a fall or been stepped on.
Similar Products Used:
imitation oakleys
Bottom Line:
When i got these glasses, i was thinking they looked kinda flimsy for 200 dollar canadian frames, but i bought em anyways. Well guess what...i was right. I'm gonna try to return them.
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Submitted by
Ryan
a Weekend Warrior
from Raleigh, NC, USA Date Reviewed: April 20, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
dragon's site
Strengths:
Definitely won't fall off of your dome.
Weaknesses:
Cracked/then broken
Similar Products Used:
Snap-on safety glasses
Bike Setup:
Two wheels.
Bottom Line:
I did some searching and read the reviews. Got the Rake with the High-Octane and Pro-pac which came with orange/clear/scotch lenses. The orange rubber with grey frame looks pretty goofy. They definitely won't fall off but they fog just like any other product out there. I just push them down my nose till we get moving again. Changing lenses is a bit of a chore. They give you a crappy bag to put your lenses in. Mine live in the glovebox- pulled them out and found that a clear lens had slipped into a scotch lens pocket and the two scratched each other. I hadn't even worn these lenses yet. I noticed a crack in the right hinge area a month ago, a bit later I opened them to wear and the earpiece just fell off. I sent them second day air to CA over 3 weeks ago along with a request for purchase of the dark lenses. I haven't heard anything yet. Anybody home? Hellooo?
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Submitted by
Santiago Logan
a Cross Country Rider
from Orange, CA, USA Date Reviewed: April 6, 2004
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Lens are clear and wrap well. They are comfortable and stick to my face like an alien. They are sturdy.
Weaknesses:
Rubber is cracking and coming off. They fog when cross-country skiing. Only once have they fogged while biking. I have dropped, kicked and stepped on these sunglasses. Some of the silver paint has worn off to reveal the true black color of the frame.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley, Native, Arnette and Walmart brands
Bike Setup:
k2 Zed Team, Specialized Allez
Bottom Line:
The rubber nose pieces and the frame rubber around the ears are coming off. Three years of brutal service earns a rating of four. For a hundred dollars they could have lasted longer. These are the 2001 model, if there is a difference. If you are on a tight budget, find a cheap pair and they fit you well buy these sunglasses! These seem to fit medium or larger faces well. Try them on before you order them. If you are not on a tight budget I recommend Oakley. Other Dragons to try are the Box, Twin and Ranger.
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Submitted by
Rogue
a Weekend Warrior
from Hong Kong Date Reviewed: July 30, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Chi Ma Wan
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Surf Dive Ski, Australia
Strengths:
Shape, vents, lens, grippy black bits
Weaknesses:
none really, i did scratch one lens but that's my fault. fogging at low speed on hot climbs.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley eye jackets (crap frames), Oakley straight jackets (ok but lenses are delaminating), Dragon Mace (were good until a big crash and lost the left arm), Dragon Twin (just got them today and they seem very good too, but the Rakes may have better grip on your head).
Bike Setup:
2001 Jekyll 3000, all XTR, hayes 6", Lefty ELO, 959, Answer Protaper riser, Mavic Crossroc, Hutchinson Mosquitios
Bottom Line:
No compliants with dragon products, they exceed my expectations in many ways. I have crashed several times with Rakes and they just stay on.
With regards to the vents, they work, but u need to be moving above 5km/h, as in Hongkong it can get very hot and sticky these can fog a little, but only a small matter.
Overall these are cheaper than Oakleys and seem to perform better.... enough said
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Submitted by
Chaz Knauft
a Weekend Warrior
from Washington State Date Reviewed: July 19, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$85.00
Strengths:
Vented Lenses, light weight, fit great, good price
Weaknesses:
look a bit like a bug
Similar Products Used:
Oakley
Bike Setup:
Specialized Hardrock Comp
Bottom Line:
I just recently started looking for glasses to ride in, and look good in. Before i used Wal-Mart specials (I hate those things). I started looking around, i found these, and just fell in love with 'em. They fit great, and are a much better value than anything Oakley offers. I should go get them in the next few days.
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Submitted by
joe
a
from Alabama Date Reviewed: November 24, 2002
I love these glasses but if your going to haul ass downhill and slow down to run your bike the vented lenses will fog up but their a great buy and fit VERY good.
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Submitted by
Matt Hoffman
a Downhiller
from K-hole Date Reviewed: September 10, 2002
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Off the wall
Strengths:
These shades rock, They are INVINSIBLE, They've been dropped, run over, crushed you name it, THEY ROCK, WEll done Dragon(Hint, Hint, Dragon I hope your listening....)
Weaknesses:
None, These Shades are THA' BOMB(Do people still say that?)
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Bullit:Stratos S7, Race face NS cranks, Hayes DH,Mavic 321, XT, FUNN bars,stem and flats
Bottom Line:
These "Shades of sobriety" Can do it all, And I mean everything:420....Peace
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Submitted by
Sean Henry
a Weekend Warrior
from Parsippany,NJ,USA Date Reviewed: July 29, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Ringwood, Jim Thorpe
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Cycle Craft
Strengths:
Great optics, easy lense change, durable
Weaknesses:
None that I've found
Similar Products Used:
Oakley
Bike Setup:
Specilized
Bottom Line:
Great glasses, haven't gone to amber lenses, so I use the clear and they've been great. Can't get them to fall off no matter how sweaty I get. Definetly a hidden treasure, recommend them highly
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Submitted by
Mark
a Weekend Warrior
from Las Flores, CA Date Reviewed: July 17, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Any
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Chicks
Strengths:
Strong, no fog, great optics
Weaknesses:
None at all
Similar Products Used:
Name it
Bike Setup:
Fisher Sugar 3+
Bottom Line:
The best MTB glasses on the market hands down. Light, fit like no other, and will barely fog on even the toughest, sweatiest climbs and will clear immediately. Compared to the Oakleys I'm used to using, these glasses are a dream. Can sweat gallons and these glasses won't move. Wide choice of lens replacements for around $20.00 each. Overall a tremendous value.
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Submitted by
Andy Forbes
a
from Cedar Rapids, IA Date Reviewed: July 1, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At:
www.snowtraders.com
Strengths:
Very durable, hold well, almost never fog.
Weaknesses:
You do tend to look a bit like a bug, but I can live with that.
Similar Products Used:
Nothing comparable
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Tassajara
Bottom Line:
They are great glasses for biking and for the money. You really have to be steaming on a hot day to get even a slight bit of fog. I've never smacked them really hard, but they have fallen off on rides(while taking them off to wipe sweat, not because they slipped off) and hit the ground with no scratches to show for it. They will hug your face and not move while being very comfortable too.
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Submitted by
m w
a Cross Country Rider
from rockville,md Date Reviewed: June 21, 2002
Very hard to change lenses. Make you look like a bug.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley hingeless M frames, Rudy Kerosene.
Bike Setup:
Custom NRS
Bottom Line:
Best glasses for riding I've ever ever used. I don't know why they're such a secret, but seriously, all the reviews are perfect for a reason. I use the light orange lenses which are the perfect color for transitioning from dark woods to open sunlight and not hitting a tree. Don't count on being able to change lenses in under an hour but they're tough to get in because of the extremely strong lenses and frames and the impact protection that affords you. The venting really works. These fog less than Oakleys. Don't let the shape fool you. They come with replacement nosepads and eargrippers, but I haven't switched yet because these HOLD LIKE GLUE. Regardless of conditions, moisture, etc. I've had my Oakleys come off... these don't move. Ever. And they do it while remaining extremely comfortable.
Great impact protection. Great optics. Great venting. The best thing out there. If you can afford it, buy them.
p.s. oakley is a great brand... this is just better designed for cycling than anything oakley makes.
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Submitted by
Sean Lloyd
a Cross Country Rider
from South Africa Date Reviewed: June 16, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Excellent optics.Flexible frame that wont break easily(or ever)
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Kona Muni Mula standard components except for Time Alium pedals.
Bottom Line:
Awesome. Good price. Dont fog up even on the hottest days. I live in South Africa so theres plenty of sun and its hot yet they dont fog up. I got the Blue frames with 3 sets of lenses(clear, brown and persimmon) for R950(about $95 I think!). That is pretty cheap in S.A. Lenses used to be hard to change but they have loosened up and change easily now. They also stick to your face well.Buy these!
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Submitted by
Frank
a
from LR Air Force Base Ar. Date Reviewed: April 29, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Gecko like stickability (I made that term up)
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Oakleys
Bike Setup:
Specialized FSR
Bottom Line:
I've always been a fan of Oakleys, still am, but for riding these glasses are near perfect. Vents really work, and they stick to your sweaty mug no problem. Also they fit under the brim of a helmet nicely. The lens qualty rivals any other and is only slightly difficult to change. Though my Oakley wires will be on my face off bike on bike you'll find these glasses from now on
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Submitted by
pm2
a
from TX Date Reviewed: February 6, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$115.00
Purchased At:
http://www.ejsunglasses.com
Strengths:
Great opticts, and frames. Come in a rainbow of colors w/interchangable lenses (vented). You can special order non-vented lenses. Way cheaper than many others w/o sacrificing quality.
Weaknesses:
The lenses are tricky to change, but stay put once in place.
Similar Products Used:
Oakley's
Bottom Line:
Rolex quality for Timex prices. I have a large face, and was worried about the fit, but they fit great. They're comfortable from the start, and have great optics. I ordered the Pro glasses which come w/clear, grey and scotch lenses for $30 more. They also include extra nose pieces.
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Submitted by
chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Roy's Cyclery, Upland Date Reviewed: January 25, 2002
Favorite Trail:
any with rocks
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Jer's Board Shop
Strengths:
Soft rubber that mounts on you pritty face! Probobly can stop buck shot to the lense.
Weaknesses:
Uh, their arn't any
Similar Products Used:
Dragon Box, Trap
Bike Setup:
2001 Giant NRS, THE and Crupi stuff
Bottom Line:
Nothing can beat a nice pair of good looking shades. they beat the price of Oaklies, and better qualitie than Arnet. It's made for the motorcyclest and bicyclists.
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Submitted by
Sean Henry
a Weekend Warrior
from Parsippany,NJ,USA Date Reviewed: January 5, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Ringwood, Jim Thorpe
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Cycle Craft
Strengths:
Durable frame, great warranty
Weaknesses:
Cheap looking
Similar Products Used:
Oakley wires
Bike Setup:
Specialized FS A1 Comp
Bottom Line:
Great set of shades for the money. The vented lenses work great and have taken several rock hits. Not a big fan of how the lenses swap out but I'll deal with them for such a great product! If you've never tried Dragon check your local shop and pick up a pair.
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