The world's first optical frame to incorporate ultra-lightweight magnesium metal within a ceramic mantle. Liquefied at 1100°F, the performance alloy is injected into precision engineered molds within a timeframe of less than 30 milliseconds. Sealing the metal in a protective ceramic mantle requires a turbine that rotates at 60,000 rpm in order to disperse ceramic polymer nanoparticles. For a secure and comfortable fit, the new frame will include spring-hinge mechanisms, as well as Unobtainium® nosebombs and earsocks. Flex couplers are incorporated at strategic points in the frame geometry, tuning flexibility while retaining structural integrity. The end result is a metal frame that meets the durability requirements of sports professionals while offering all-day comfort by minimizing weight.
Submitted by
Dan Johnson
a Downhiller
from Auckland, New Zealand Date Reviewed: August 12, 2007
Favorite Trail:
brickyard
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Durban, South Africa
Strengths:
They are a great looking sunglass, the lens is awesome and still looks new after 7 years as my everyday glasses as the frame protects the lens really well. very light super comfortable, even with no nose combs or ear socks. The frames are indestructable
Weaknesses:
The ceramic starts to flake all over and it scratches pretty easily which make the glasses look very beat up altough I always use a hard case to store them. The earsocks and nose combs fell apart years ago and you cant get replacements enymore
Similar Products Used:
6 or 7 pairs of M Frames, Razor Blades, Frogskins
Bike Setup:
Norco Shore with all the good bits
Bottom Line:
Oakley produce hot sunglasses and the styles are constantly being updated - top quality producer. A pity the lifetime warranty isnt around any more. I would buy these again in a heartbeat, sure they are expensive but they last and do a great job
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Submitted by
ed tann
a Racer
from Singapore Date Reviewed: August 14, 2004
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Purchased At:
Sunglasshut, Bike shop
Strengths:
Initially very appealing, but the look doesn't last, now look off beat & very outdated.
Weaknesses:
Not really practical, I used my Suare wire for my reading glass big mistake I got migraine, bad headache, due the spring hinge that pressured my ear, spec is heavy, replace ment lens cost a bomb compered to Rudy Project, nose & ear piece worn too rapidly, still cost money buy, Oakley make poor quality products yet make consumer for for their poorly manufactured replacement. What has happened to the unlimited warranty? when Oakley first introduced themself in the market way back 1989? they were unknown and they provide lifetime warranty.
Similar Products Used:
I own Square Wire, A Wire, Wiretap, Pro M Frame with three lens, frog skin, Juliet chrome with blue iridium lens, E wire. Rudy Project Ekynox, Kerosene, Killer Loop, Briko.
Bike Setup:
Pinarello Opera 54 cm, Campy Record component, Nucleon wheel set, SLR saddle.
Bottom Line:
Bottomline I am not satisfied after purchased so many Oakley spec and has been supporting them since 1989, yet now I have to pay so much for replacement, cases, Oakley has no courtesy of supplying spec with case or pouch. Look what the competitor is doing they provide FOC spec case. Oakley wake before your down fall. I have since stop purhasing Oakley. Look how much you pay for Juliet and comes without the so called Vault? damn!@ cost anther USD30.00!!!
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Submitted by
Ross
a Weekend Warrior
from St. Louis, Mo.,USA Date Reviewed: February 9, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Oakley
Strengths:
The magnesium frame is light for it's size. Also, it is very strong and hard to break.The ice lense is my favorite from Oakley.The shape and feel is great because of the spring hinges.
Weaknesses:
The lens size could be slightly larger.It is not available in a polarized lense.
Similar Products Used:
The Oakley X Metal Romeo.
Bottom Line:
Overall, great sunglass. Worth the purchase.
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Submitted by
Hugues Hopwood
a Cross Country Rider
from Arkansas Date Reviewed: March 27, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Local store
Strengths:
*Construction: Extremly light, solid, and unbreakable, the ceramic mantle and the magnesium work do it at all.
*Lenses: i own the blue iridium, are very clear, nice for a biking you will think you are wearing nothing for hours of biking, also they are secure thanks to the spring hinges.
Weaknesses:
*Price: This ones are very expensive, they are retail for around $225, but them worth it.
Bike Setup:
Stock Specialized Rockhopper Comp
Bottom Line:
What is in: Style, construction, weight, size occuped, lens clarity and color.
What is out: Price and earbombs cuz you will replace it all the time because you will like that much the shades that you will want to wear them all the time.
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Submitted by
guZzy 92FS
a Weekend Warrior
from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Date Reviewed: March 19, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Driving
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$225.00
Purchased At:
Sunglass Hut
Strengths:
This glasses are made for resitance and extreme sun.
This glasses are very nice ones: Light frame made of magnesium, very comfortable ear socks, nice black iridium glass protect your eyes from UV very nice, the glass are very resistance, cuz the second week i bought the glasses i felt down my bike with the glasses wore on, and they are like new neither a scratch, they got spring hinge that makes it fit your face a lot and feels secure.
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