I finally tried out the 100% Glendale, and even though they aren’t polarized, they were fantastic on the road. Everything was as crystal clear. And finally no issues with contacts drying out while riding. Highly recommended
Decades of Oakleys! I still have my OG M-frames and still use them for the clear lens (really hard to get Oakley lenses for those now). Jawbreakers are okay, EV Paths are my go-to. Oakey's deep-sea blue polarized lens is the one I trust on bright days. I just got some Roka CP-1X on a whim, and I just have to say that they are surprisingly good.
I've got prescription glasses so I always struggled with sunglasses. When I first started riding, I was wearing contacts, but found that my eyes would be so bloodshot and dried out after a ride that it was unhealthy. That really limited my options on choices because I wanted prescription lenses. I ended up going with Oakly Flak Jacket 2.0, and I have been elated with them! One of the best purchases I've ever made.
I also have the same issue, and just purchased my first pair of non prescription sunglasses with the hopes of wearing contacts. Hoping my eyes will not get bloodshot. thanks for the info.
Same issue here, that's why I purchased/customized eyeglasses intended for cycling and outdoor activities/sports only but it can also be worn indoors, it's photochromic, have blue light lenses all that stuff.
But my first cycling shades have myopia frame in it. It can be installed with ur prescription lenses, but the struggle is there, the cleaning, ur eyelashes especially when they long & when they are sweaty they will have contact with ur lenses
So far I love my Sutros, they have the 80s futuristic style design that I like. They protect my eyes very well, great vision too. Only complain is when shoulder checking the frame gets in the way a bit so you will have to get used to that.
i've been using oakley m-frames for the last 14 or 15 years now. i have two identical frames, so i have no idea which one i'm ever using, and between the two i just swap the same four lenses back and forth. wear on the lenses are starting to show, with little scratches and marks here and there, but otherwise the frames are just totally fine and flawless. they're absolute bomb-proof, the lenses and frames. i've seen all these new offerings around and your review just solidified my choice of sticking with oakley, as i've been looking to retire these and find something new.
I am, every day, working on a video in some fashion. Either filming, planning, editing...but they take a while to actually publish. I see no slowing down in the near future, only full gas.
@@TheVCAdventures Man you are amazing, honestly, your original video on how much training do you need to race crits is what got me into crit racing, Btw bc I'm vegetarian the avocado toast saves my butt quite a lot
I've always been a Oakley fan but the last two pair of jaw breakers I bought the film coating has peeled off one pair I had in the box for a year and when I googled it a lot of other people had the same problem since Oakley sold the company to luxotica Oakley manufacturers everything in China now not the US. I'm leaning more towards the 100% brand or Roka since I called Oakley and they offered me only $20 towards $100 replacement lens after all the years and glasses I bought from them.
This is why I lean towards mountain biking. When I roll up for a group ride no one gives a rip about who's wearing what sunglasses. Great content though!
Oakley hands down. You can literally get replacement parts for every single part of the sunglasses! I have had mine for 3 years and once in a while I visit my local oakley boutique and just replace everything but the frame. Total cost is always less than 80 :) . Just yesterday I did that :)
Pretty sure Egan Bernal rocks the Oakley Sutro's. My friend got me a hook up so got a pair of EvZero Blades for like $55. They are SUPER lightweight and compared to my previous pair of sunglasses give me fantastic vision on the road.
Windjacket 2.0 are actually snowboard/ski apres glasses/spring ski/snowboard glasses. That’s why they have the foam and come with straps in the bag. BUT for cycling I’ve found they don’t vent well and fog very quickly
I live in Paris, and every cyclism shades will pass as goofy out of the bike anyway. Personally I use the high end Van Rysel/ Decathlon glasses, with switchable lenses (one with slight yellow tint for low vis and a polychromic one for usual condition). They only cost 60 and are pretty good and ok looking.
The first pair of sunglasses are made by Optic Nerve out of Colorado. They're called the Variants. Great glasses for everyday wear, but yes, not so great for higher speed/wind in the face or eyes conditions.
I noticed this is an old video but I want to know why the Oakley outperforms the POC. Oakley has nice lenses but the lenses on POC Aspire are Carl Zeiss lenses. In photography which I dabble in, Zeiss lenses are up there with the best, if not the best. I have Canon, Sigma, Sony and Zeiss lenses for my cameras. I also have both the Oakley Sutro Poseidon Tour de France version and POC Aspire. POCs are Swedish but made in Italy. I heard that Oakleys are made in Asia and assembled only in the USA.
Hahaha. They're called Oakley "SUTROS". LOL. I bought them the second they were available. Ran them all summer long. Recently grabbed a pair of 100% S2 and not a fan. Between the fit and the lens, just can't compare to the Oakley PRIZM technology.
Snagged a set of 100% Speedcraft's a few months ago and have been very impressed with the optical quality and fit. BUT, the lens started to crack at the nose piece and outer holding tabs almost immediately and within 6-8 weeks had spidered more than half way through the lens towards the top. Not cool. After some back and forth with customer service they did agree to send me a replacement lens but of course they didn't have an exact replacement in stock so I had to settle for a lower tier lens. Haven't used them enough with the new lens to see if it happens again but it definitely has me questioning the purchase.
Picked up a set of 100% S3 Sunglasses (Soft TACT Flume/HIPER RED Multilayer Mirror Lens) and they are as good as you said. Clear from edge-edge with great protection/performance. A good purchase, thanks for the review and recommendation.
I've been through Oakley, Uvex, Tifosi, etc. Rocking some Shimano S-Phyre X1's now that I got on sale. Work great for my face and what I need them to do. May go 100% next time around. Great video and glad I found your channel broski.
Nockoffs of ali express or amazon is the way to go. They are the exact same thing with no vin number. People say the lenses are "lower quality" or something, but that is not worth $200+. Also it's nice to be able to pitch them in a race, scratch them, or loose them, with out having to worry so much. My new "sutros" arrive in a few days and I'm stoked.
A few years back I bought a set of foakleys for $10. I was SO IMPRESSED with them. I did a video and TH-cam pulled it down. But they are NOT the same thing. Close, and a great value, but mine snapped in half after a few months. But like, for 10 bucks, who cares really.
nice vid as always mate.. Agree about POC, Oakley is alway good too, but recently my new fav's are ROKA without a doubt. They are super light, stay on your face with superb optics. Get them to send you a pair...they will. Let me know if you need a contact... Hope to see you on our camp this week in CA, Calabasas is our base with Grayson... Cheers Andrew
Great video and great review, especially because it shows what view you have with the various lenses. Really good, since with snowboard goggles I find myself uncomfortable would you recommend the Sutro as an alternative?. I follow you from Italy
I’ve worn POC Aspire sunglasses for almost two years now, and I love them. Great lenses, super comfortable, and slick design. Don’t like the baroque look of Oakleys and while I love 100%, they’re a bit too big for my face. 😂
I bought Poc shades and the straight side frames hit both my Octal and Omne Air. Very disappointing. Just rock Oakley Frogskins now. Polarized, that's the only must-have feature for me, oh and that they fit with a helmet on lol
So....I had actually talked about them and added them to the video. But since Competitive Cyclist doesn't sell them, and they supported this video, they asked me to take that segment out.
Nice to see these glasses compared back to back. I've recently bought a couple of sunglasses (100% speedtrap, Oakley and POC amongst others) to find the best one for me. Funny enough i actually really like the lens of the POC half blade a lot. It is worth mentioning that you can buy Them with different categories of lenses (cat, 1, 2 and 3). Mine came with a cat. 2 lens, enough sun gets blocked for most rides and the colours Stay true, something I really like. For good sight with a low standing sun I would recommend a cat. 3 lens though (which also Comes gold coloured! :). the asking price of POC indeed is way to high, but some good deals can be found (got mine For 100 euros)
I never ride without sunglasses or clear shades, so I liked this video. I definitely need to upgrade my Sunglass Game though, seriously. Just peeped that filter deal at 9:53, That's classic Bro!
I find I use Ray Ban Wayfarers a lot. It is wide and big enough. And can be used for all occasions if you don't want to look like a hardcore cyclist. Ray Ban aviators also work. Just dress fitting to those glasses and you'll look fine. Oakley Jawbreakers are too "cyclist" looking. I use Oakley Pitbull or Pit boss.
Oakleys were a game changer. Once you invest in a good set of glasses you care for them, you stop abusing them and actually appreciate the optics. I've spent probably a couple thousand dollars on multiple glasses and lenses for cycling but I keep them forever and when I wear a lesser pair of glasses or lenses its immediately obvious. Not even cheap gas station glasses but somewhere in the $80-$100 range, they're just trash. I have compromised vision and am particularly light sensitive I love not having to squint on very bright day and seeing the beautiful landscape in almost HDR. Can you get a better value on the knock offs or cheaper options... yeah but performance and fit is no contest... you get what you pay for. With a smaller face I can't pull off the bigger frames I tried the jawbreaker which is great for colder days but they look absolutely ridiculous on me lol... radar, radarlock, fast jacket and flak 2.0s litter my sunglasses rack.
try Oakley Radar Pitch Tungsten prizm polarized, bronze like a rose lens. cuts all glare amazing clarity for driving, cycling, anything, even down to sunset and low light. reds look outstanding, red flowers look crazy in sunlight. i have two EVzero Paths one has the Deep water prizm polarized, blue as heck but a rose base, also outstanding for everyday or the beach. this and the tungsten polarized have the most realistic color and detail i think. the 24k polarized EVzeros have a gray base so greens are amazing, that's my offroad or hiking or anywhere green is dominant and for absolute sunlight since it has the lowest light transmission of the three and i dont like their black polarized. those are my 3 everyday/everything shades. oh and the best driving glasses ive found are the EVzero Path with the red Trail polarized lens. can drive at night, absolutely cuts the bright LEDs of BMWs and 4Runners with headlights right in your rear view mirror. amazing. no more squinting. 35% light transmission i think, oh but i got 35% ceramic tints on cars. actually, night driving becomes brighter with those, esp the traffic lights and taillights. amazing i leave em in my car. too bright for daytime unless youre in a forest with low light. ya prob a grand for these 4 with hard cases. got em all custom and chose everything.
Ha! I don't skip head day either dude. So the Oakleys fit well on a big head? I always have trouble finding sunglasses that don't death squeeze my head
Being an older cyclist that needs to war prescription lens, none of these premium companies really offer something for me. Which I find very disappointing. If you are like me and need to have a prescription lens, Ruby Project offer a system that allows you to clip in a prescription lens (even multifocal) behind a couple of their cycling specific sunglasses. Form, function and fashion.
Peter Sagan wears snow ❄️ goggles when off the bike. That definitely makes him a unique snow flake - especially at the Tour Down Under when it’s 44 degrees and he’s got snow goggles around his neck.
What do you think of the Jawbreakers? On Amazon there is a pic of one with red lenses and looks amazing but then in the carousel is a transparent rose looking one and it looks cheap.
Finally, i have decided which sunglasses i should buy. But there is one thing, which makes me aware of ordering - which lens of oakley doesnt change colors but still protects my eyes very well?
I’ve been riding with the Sutros and I’m not happy with them. At the Buck Fifty they completely fogged up 5 miles into the ride and had to come off. They are so close to the face and eyes they get covered in sweat constantly.
May I know which oakly sutro was yours? I am still choosing Oakley Sutro Matte Carbon with Prizm 24k or the Oakley Sutro Matte Black with Prizm Road. nice video.
i got a collection of oakley metals. but i never did use oakley for cycling. their lens is easily bubbled. very sensitived lens. i hope they can improved that lens
Tifosi bifocals Performance - 3 Price - 5 Uniqueness - Who cares (Mirror mounted on the arms, who cares + 1) My old ass being able to see my Wahoo - infinity
I’d watch this dude even if I didn’t ride... I feel like any sort of polarization distorts by vision and instead of making things better makes be feel weird. I got a pair of clear glasses just to keep wind outta my eyes for like $12.
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You can wear any of those glasses to a wedding as long as a WWE couple is getting married.
JBratt or maybe stormtroopers wedding. Specially the B/W 100s.
Sam Greene Then you should wear a Giro Vanquish.
OH YEAH BROTHER!!!
OOOOOHH Yeeeeeaaah!!! Said Randy Savage...
🤣
VC you have more money in sun glasses than my bike costs!
First World Solutions: When Oakleys are the cheapest glasses in a comparison test.
and the best
meanwhile i'm trying to decide between the 5$ and the 15$ pair from AliExpress because that's all i can afford at the moment lol
@@sarahmarah that's like the price of a cup of coffee...
@@meme_enthusiast3021 where the hell do you pay 15$ for a cup of Coffee ?????
@@cedrics1220 he said $5
"I don't skip head day..." 12:26 🤣🤣🤣👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
That was the best!!! I really laughed at that one!
I like how you change the screen filter when you take the glasses off and on! Good review.
I rarely re-watch videos and this happens to be informative & very engaging. great stuff Vegan Cyclist!
VC throwing SHADE (pun intended)
“Fix your MOON FACE” haha
Always been Oakley lover, lens tech always ahead of the field. Sunglasses are my fav accessory
My retirement is invested in new Oakleys every month... LOLOL
Shame they were bought out by that monopoly brand that owns all the sunglasses brands and make them in the east.
@@tbrowniscool Luxottica? Yeah, fuck them.
try Julbo or Evil Eye...
such a quality video thank you. great editing, filtering effects and content. and your speaking the absolute truth.
I finally tried out the 100% Glendale, and even though they aren’t polarized, they were fantastic on the road. Everything was as crystal clear. And finally no issues with contacts drying out while riding. Highly recommended
Fun fact, the Wind Jacket 2.0 was originally designed to be a light weight snow goggle that’s why it has the pad at the the top of the frame
Decades of Oakleys! I still have my OG M-frames and still use them for the clear lens (really hard to get Oakley lenses for those now). Jawbreakers are okay, EV Paths are my go-to. Oakey's deep-sea blue polarized lens is the one I trust on bright days. I just got some Roka CP-1X on a whim, and I just have to say that they are surprisingly good.
I've got prescription glasses so I always struggled with sunglasses. When I first started riding, I was wearing contacts, but found that my eyes would be so bloodshot and dried out after a ride that it was unhealthy. That really limited my options on choices because I wanted prescription lenses. I ended up going with Oakly Flak Jacket 2.0, and I have been elated with them! One of the best purchases I've ever made.
I also have the same issue, and just purchased my first pair of non prescription sunglasses with the hopes of wearing contacts. Hoping my eyes will not get bloodshot. thanks for the info.
Same issue here, that's why I purchased/customized eyeglasses intended for cycling and outdoor activities/sports only but it can also be worn indoors, it's photochromic, have blue light lenses all that stuff.
But my first cycling shades have myopia frame in it. It can be installed with ur prescription lenses, but the struggle is there, the cleaning, ur eyelashes especially when they long & when they are sweaty they will have contact with ur lenses
So far I love my Sutros, they have the 80s futuristic style design that I like. They protect my eyes very well, great vision too. Only complain is when shoulder checking the frame gets in the way a bit so you will have to get used to that.
i've been using oakley m-frames for the last 14 or 15 years now. i have two identical frames, so i have no idea which one i'm ever using, and between the two i just swap the same four lenses back and forth. wear on the lenses are starting to show, with little scratches and marks here and there, but otherwise the frames are just totally fine and flawless. they're absolute bomb-proof, the lenses and frames. i've seen all these new offerings around and your review just solidified my choice of sticking with oakley, as i've been looking to retire these and find something new.
Man please please never take a break from making vids , its something i never thought i would need every week
Great video as always
I am, every day, working on a video in some fashion. Either filming, planning, editing...but they take a while to actually publish. I see no slowing down in the near future, only full gas.
@@TheVCAdventures Man you are amazing, honestly, your original video on how much training do you need to race crits is what got me into crit racing,
Btw bc I'm vegetarian the avocado toast saves my butt quite a lot
@@TheVCAdventures you meaan Fulllll Gazzzzzzzz!!
I'd like to see you do a review on some ROKA sunglasses!
I have a discount code for ROKA !!! 20% off with " ROKASAGE20 "
"they [the oakley wind jacket] are very cycling specific" they are great for mtb and cycling, but have you not notice? They are actually skiing glases
I've always been a Oakley fan but the last two pair of jaw breakers I bought the film coating has peeled off one pair I had in the box for a year and when I googled it a lot of other people had the same problem since Oakley sold the company to luxotica Oakley manufacturers everything in China now not the US. I'm leaning more towards the 100% brand or Roka since I called Oakley and they offered me only $20 towards $100 replacement lens after all the years and glasses I bought from them.
This is why I lean towards mountain biking. When I roll up for a group ride no one gives a rip about who's wearing what sunglasses. Great content though!
Roll up to a MTB ride and every has the same shades, ya gonna feel a little dumb. But yea, MTB has lose dress code compared to road.
@@TheVCAdventures Have to admit, your team looks sharp rocking those sp2 kits. Time to upgrade my fashion game.
Oakley hands down. You can literally get replacement parts for every single part of the sunglasses! I have had mine for 3 years and once in a while I visit my local oakley boutique and just replace everything but the frame. Total cost is always less than 80 :) . Just yesterday I did that :)
I don't even care about the sunglasses, I'm just here to watch *The Vegan Cyclist BRUH* I should do a running review like this on mine.
I'm rocking 100% S2: BWR Edition. I love them. I've ridden the Wafer 4 times. Awesome lenses. They seem more scratch resistant than Oakleys.
Dude, you're friggin hilarious!
You should try some Pit Vipers for bonus style and respect points!
A wise man once said you can’t get into an enduro race without pit vipers or uglier
@@vannick4813 your comment is enduro racer approved.
Pretty sure Egan Bernal rocks the Oakley Sutro's. My friend got me a hook up so got a pair of EvZero Blades for like $55. They are SUPER lightweight and compared to my previous pair of sunglasses give me fantastic vision on the road.
Windjacket 2.0 are actually snowboard/ski apres glasses/spring ski/snowboard glasses. That’s why they have the foam and come with straps in the bag. BUT for cycling I’ve found they don’t vent well and fog very quickly
I live in Paris, and every cyclism shades will pass as goofy out of the bike anyway.
Personally I use the high end Van Rysel/ Decathlon glasses, with switchable lenses (one with slight yellow tint for low vis and a polychromic one for usual condition). They only cost 60 and are pretty good and ok looking.
As a triathlete I wear a pair of Roka's and I love them
Pit Vipers are my go-to for the wind coverage and wild looks, but the Poc ones look awesome too
The first pair of sunglasses are made by Optic Nerve out of Colorado. They're called the Variants. Great glasses for everyday wear, but yes, not so great for higher speed/wind in the face or eyes conditions.
Really liked the Review.. would love a review of your new Canyon bikes
Since I purchased the exact same bike at the very same time, I'd enjoy this bike review too !
This is an excellent video. Production is top notch and the info is on point.
He said, “I didn’t skip head day.” 😂🤣. Won the internet today.
I noticed this is an old video but I want to know why the Oakley outperforms the POC. Oakley has nice lenses but the lenses on POC Aspire are Carl Zeiss lenses. In photography which I dabble in, Zeiss lenses are up there with the best, if not the best. I have Canon, Sigma, Sony and Zeiss lenses for my cameras. I also have both the Oakley Sutro Poseidon Tour de France version and POC Aspire. POCs are Swedish but made in Italy. I heard that Oakleys are made in Asia and assembled only in the USA.
I'm quite sure that cycling glasses will one day be in fashion and everyone will be wearing them without having cycled a mile
They are now
A P Literally the Oakley radar evzeros now
oakley sutro are fashion now
man, the video editing is a 5 outta 5! So well made!
“I don’t know what to say, fix your moon face.” 😂
Quite possibly the best comment in the history of TH-cam!
Looking for cycling glasses and i came by your channel and I loooooove the way you did the comparison and reviews on each. OAKLEY it is!
I've always been a fan of Oakley mainly because their massive support of first responders and military through standard issue
Hahaha. They're called Oakley "SUTROS". LOL. I bought them the second they were available. Ran them all summer long. Recently grabbed a pair of 100% S2 and not a fan. Between the fit and the lens, just can't compare to the Oakley PRIZM technology.
The POC clarity lenses are significantly improved
I LIKE because this video is just genuinely well made. Even though its a simple concept. Essentially a shades review.
Snagged a set of 100% Speedcraft's a few months ago and have been very impressed with the optical quality and fit. BUT, the lens started to crack at the nose piece and outer holding tabs almost immediately and within 6-8 weeks had spidered more than half way through the lens towards the top. Not cool. After some back and forth with customer service they did agree to send me a replacement lens but of course they didn't have an exact replacement in stock so I had to settle for a lower tier lens. Haven't used them enough with the new lens to see if it happens again but it definitely has me questioning the purchase.
Out loud laughter when he nonchalantly throws, "I don't know what to tell you, fix your moonface."
+1 lmao
Love VC . Makes me reminisce of those old reviews!! Live it dude
Picked up a set of 100% S3 Sunglasses (Soft TACT Flume/HIPER RED Multilayer Mirror Lens) and they are as good as you said. Clear from edge-edge with great protection/performance. A good purchase, thanks for the review and recommendation.
Sunglasses from KOO are awesome too, like the KOO Open Cube - a great option as well! With Zeiss lenses that doesnt "pop out" color filter wise
I've been through Oakley, Uvex, Tifosi, etc. Rocking some Shimano S-Phyre X1's now that I got on sale. Work great for my face and what I need them to do. May go 100% next time around. Great video and glad I found your channel broski.
Nockoffs of ali express or amazon is the way to go. They are the exact same thing with no vin number. People say the lenses are "lower quality" or something, but that is not worth $200+. Also it's nice to be able to pitch them in a race, scratch them, or loose them, with out having to worry so much. My new "sutros" arrive in a few days and I'm stoked.
A few years back I bought a set of foakleys for $10. I was SO IMPRESSED with them. I did a video and TH-cam pulled it down. But they are NOT the same thing. Close, and a great value, but mine snapped in half after a few months. But like, for 10 bucks, who cares really.
amazing review!, love the way you present each brand!
What’s the helmet you’re rocking for most of the vid?
Hahah ow man you are so funny dude! Once of the most funny, informative, straight to the point video i´ve seen so far.
nice vid as always mate.. Agree about POC, Oakley is alway good too, but recently my new fav's are ROKA without a doubt. They are super light, stay on your face with superb optics. Get them to send you a pair...they will. Let me know if you need a contact... Hope to see you on our camp this week in CA, Calabasas is our base with Grayson...
Cheers
Andrew
Ah, the bliss of not requiring prescription lenses...
Great video and great review, especially because it shows what view you have with the various lenses.
Really good, since with snowboard goggles I find myself uncomfortable would you recommend the Sutro as an alternative?. I follow you from Italy
This guy is so rad. Loved this review
I’ve worn POC Aspire sunglasses for almost two years now, and I love them. Great lenses, super comfortable, and slick design. Don’t like the baroque look of Oakleys and while I love 100%, they’re a bit too big for my face. 😂
Which lens do you hav
Great reviews.. I also love how much effort you put into overlays..
where did the intro music go lol
I bought Poc shades and the straight side frames hit both my Octal and Omne Air. Very disappointing. Just rock Oakley Frogskins now. Polarized, that's the only must-have feature for me, oh and that they fit with a helmet on lol
Also do the big face blockers vent well so they don't fog up?
“I got a big head. I don’t skip head day” 😂💀
@SmithOptics is another stellar brand that has some killer designs, and kinda hit the price points on the friendlier side...
The current Poc Do blades and Do half blades use Carl Zeiss lenses and it makes a big difference with the previous do blades.
Damn. Using Siroko boxes to overlay the sunglasses with no mention of Siroko. Siroko shade!
So....I had actually talked about them and added them to the video. But since Competitive Cyclist doesn't sell them, and they supported this video, they asked me to take that segment out.
Nice to see these glasses compared back to back. I've recently bought a couple of sunglasses (100% speedtrap, Oakley and POC amongst others) to find the best one for me. Funny enough i actually really like the lens of the POC half blade a lot. It is worth mentioning that you can buy Them with different categories of lenses (cat, 1, 2 and 3). Mine came with a cat. 2 lens, enough sun gets blocked for most rides and the colours Stay true, something I really like. For good sight with a low standing sun I would recommend a cat. 3 lens though (which also Comes gold coloured! :). the asking price of POC indeed is way to high, but some good deals can be found (got mine For 100 euros)
Could u do a review on the Oakley Kato glasses? Those look very unique !
I never ride without sunglasses or clear shades, so I liked this video. I definitely need to upgrade my Sunglass Game though, seriously.
Just peeped that filter deal at 9:53, That's classic Bro!
I find I use Ray Ban Wayfarers a lot. It is wide and big enough. And can be used for all occasions if you don't want to look like a hardcore cyclist. Ray Ban aviators also work. Just dress fitting to those glasses and you'll look fine. Oakley Jawbreakers are too "cyclist" looking. I use Oakley Pitbull or Pit boss.
Oakley is honestly charging too little for Prizm Polarized. First time I put them on I thought holy shit I've been wearing garbage all my life.
It's true. They really do enhance your vision vs just darken it.
Oakley is the best, everything else is garbage
I am reading that the Oakley Sutros are not great on bright days, do you agree or can you provide any other information? I love how they look!
On super bright days you can use Prizm Sapphire or even darker lenses.
I switched from oakley to adidas. They are so good! I don't know why they haven't taken off.
Oakleys were a game changer. Once you invest in a good set of glasses you care for them, you stop abusing them and actually appreciate the optics. I've spent probably a couple thousand dollars on multiple glasses and lenses for cycling but I keep them forever and when I wear a lesser pair of glasses or lenses its immediately obvious. Not even cheap gas station glasses but somewhere in the $80-$100 range, they're just trash. I have compromised vision and am particularly light sensitive I love not having to squint on very bright day and seeing the beautiful landscape in almost HDR. Can you get a better value on the knock offs or cheaper options... yeah but performance and fit is no contest... you get what you pay for.
With a smaller face I can't pull off the bigger frames I tried the jawbreaker which is great for colder days but they look absolutely ridiculous on me lol... radar, radarlock, fast jacket and flak 2.0s litter my sunglasses rack.
try Oakley Radar Pitch Tungsten prizm polarized, bronze like a rose lens. cuts all glare amazing clarity for driving, cycling, anything, even down to sunset and low light. reds look outstanding, red flowers look crazy in sunlight. i have two EVzero Paths one has the Deep water prizm polarized, blue as heck but a rose base, also outstanding for everyday or the beach. this and the tungsten polarized have the most realistic color and detail i think. the 24k polarized EVzeros have a gray base so greens are amazing, that's my offroad or hiking or anywhere green is dominant and for absolute sunlight since it has the lowest light transmission of the three and i dont like their black polarized. those are my 3 everyday/everything shades.
oh and the best driving glasses ive found are the EVzero Path with the red Trail polarized lens. can drive at night, absolutely cuts the bright LEDs of BMWs and 4Runners with headlights right in your rear view mirror. amazing. no more squinting. 35% light transmission i think, oh but i got 35% ceramic tints on cars. actually, night driving becomes brighter with those, esp the traffic lights and taillights. amazing i leave em in my car. too bright for daytime unless youre in a forest with low light. ya prob a grand for these 4 with hard cases. got em all custom and chose everything.
Try Oakley's Prizm Road Black, they are amazing in both sunny and shady conditions.
Ha! I don't skip head day either dude. So the Oakleys fit well on a big head? I always have trouble finding sunglasses that don't death squeeze my head
They are very wide, almost too wide actually.
@@TheVCAdventures excellent! Too wide sounds just right
Great review. Love Competitive Cyclist. Glad to see they're supporting you!
Another video that is as hilarious as it is informative. Keep ‘em coming please!
Yeah wind jackets are the comfiest and have foam padding because they are made for snowsports, but good job rocking them, I didn't have the guts to
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POC ASPIRE... Typo ////POC ASIPERS & FULL BLADES @ 2:30
“Fix your moon face...” - Tyler 2019
Being an older cyclist that needs to war prescription lens, none of these premium companies really offer something for me. Which I find very disappointing.
If you are like me and need to have a prescription lens, Ruby Project offer a system that allows you to clip in a prescription lens (even multifocal) behind a couple of their cycling specific sunglasses. Form, function and fashion.
Nice review. How do they fair regarding ventilation/fogging up in hot weather?
Love the video , now out of interest , what are you wearing 10 months later ??.
Peter Sagan wears snow ❄️ goggles when off the bike. That definitely makes him a unique snow flake - especially at the Tour Down Under when it’s 44 degrees and he’s got snow goggles around his neck.
Appreciate the full disclosure.
What do you think of the Jawbreakers? On Amazon there is a pic of one with red lenses and looks amazing but then in the carousel is a transparent rose looking one and it looks cheap.
Finally, i have decided which sunglasses i should buy. But there is one thing, which makes me aware of ordering - which lens of oakley doesnt change colors but still protects my eyes very well?
They have a silver lens that is just tinted I think. But anything that has the prizm is amazing
I’ve been riding with the Sutros and I’m not happy with them. At the Buck Fifty they completely fogged up 5 miles into the ride and had to come off. They are so close to the face and eyes they get covered in sweat constantly.
May I know which oakly sutro was yours? I am still choosing Oakley Sutro Matte Carbon with Prizm 24k or the Oakley Sutro Matte Black with Prizm Road. nice video.
Just bought the black sutros! Love them
I just wear normal sunnies for riding. Seems to work pretty good, but I'd like to try some of these cycling glasses.
Hey VC. What’s the best color lens for cloudy days?
The amber lens is great. Or Oakley had a fire prizim that’s good.
Hey! I see you have three boxes of Siroko's sunglasses, how are they? Can they be compared to Oakley vs 100% vs POC?
In my opinion, they are good for the low price point, but just not in the level of Oakley or 100%.
i got a collection of oakley metals. but i never did use oakley for cycling. their lens is easily bubbled. very sensitived lens. i hope they can improved that lens
Tifosi bifocals
Performance - 3
Price - 5
Uniqueness - Who cares (Mirror mounted on the arms, who cares + 1)
My old ass being able to see my Wahoo - infinity
I’d watch this dude even if I didn’t ride...
I feel like any sort of polarization distorts by vision and instead of making things better makes be feel weird. I got a pair of clear glasses just to keep wind outta my eyes for like $12.
"Alone... in the mountains... with NO Instagram..." LMAO that shit was funny af 🚲🚲🚲
Really like my Rapha Pro Team Arenberg. Lenses are okay, fit is rock solid, uniqueness 7/5. Especially now that they're discontinued.