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Since I got my new bike earlier this year, I've been doing a lot of mountain biking and I would like some suggestions on a good pair of sunglasses that are light, comfortable, and can handle the abuse of a mountain biker on the trails.

Recently, I broke a $650 (I only paid $400 for them) pair of Tag Heuer sunglasses 3 weeks ago and need a new pair now. I'm very sad to lose these shades. They were soooo comfortable and light. By far, my favourite shades. No, I didn't take a soil sample while riding. In fact, I didn't even break the frame while riding. However, I'm sure the riding I've done has contributed to the eventual snapping of the left piece that goes over the ear.

Bought a cheap pair of Firefly sunglasses (Was expecting these to last the rest of the season) for $35 and broke them the same day after 4 hour mountain bike ride. Funny thing is they broke as I was driving home from the trail, not while I was actually mountain biking. Stupid cheap, plastic frames.

I'm looking for a new pair of sunglasses without spending a crapload of money.

I would like something better than the cheap $35 pair of Firefly's but not have to spend the money I spent on my Tag frames as the shades are gonna go through some abuse when I hit the trails. Looking to spend around $150. Again, I'm looking for something light, comfortable, and can handle the abuse of a mountain biker on the trails.

Any suggestions?
 
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DistantVoyeur

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If you don't mind the drive, go to the Galleria Mall in Buffalo. Got a good pair of Raybans for about $180. They have 2 stores there that have good selections.

GTA, dunno. Sorry.

Found the States a lot better deal for prices.
 
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antaeus

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look at industrial safety glasses. Seriously. Years ago manufacturers smartened up and started producing oodles of stylish safety glasses, numerous different styles, arms, colours, materials. Very good ones are $30 -$50.
 
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Reload said:
Since I got my new bike earlier this year, I've been doing a lot of mountain biking and I would like some suggestions on a good pair of sunglasses that are light, comfortable, and can handle the abuse of a mountain biker on the trails.

Recently, I broke a $650 (I only paid $400 for them) pair of Tag Heuer sunglasses 3 weeks ago and need a new pair now. I'm very sad to lose these shades. They were soooo comfortable and light. By far, my favourite shades. No, I didn't take a soil sample while riding. In fact, I didn't even break the frame while riding. However, I'm sure the riding I've done has contributed to the eventual snapping of the left piece that goes over the ear.

Bought a cheap pair of Firefly sunglasses (Was expecting these to last the rest of the season) for $35 and broke them the same day after 4 hour mountain bike ride. Funny thing is they broke as I was driving home from the trail, not while I was actually mountain biking. Stupid cheap, plastic frames.

I'm looking for a new pair of sunglasses without spending a crapload of money.

I would like something better than the cheap $35 pair of Firefly's but not have to spend the money I spent on my Tag frames as the shades are gonna go through some abuse when I hit the trails. Looking to spend around $150. Again, I'm looking for something light, comfortable, and can handle the abuse of a mountain biker on the trails.

Any suggestions?
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If the are less then a year old they will be covered by warranty for any reason ... abuse or not
I have two pair of Tag prescription glasses and one was made from a sport sunglass version.... arm broke and as replaced after 11 monthes. Replacement arm is 65 dollars... i have a pair of Oakley wired prescriptions i have had for 8 years with out an issue ...snowboarding, sailing and cycling... the wired frame was about 160 at the time with out the prescription ... pretty good deal.
 
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Get a pair of Vuarnet. I have them and Raybans. The Rays are cool but the Vuarnet are better for the ride.

I got a pair of glacier lenses put into a wrap around frame. It is absolutly the best for bright outdoors.

http://www.vuarnet.com/English/index.htm
 
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I get mine at the sunglass hut at dixie value mall.(Or online). Usually about 1/2 to 1/3 retail.

For eg: I use Bolle gunmetal metallics and they get beat up pretty good and are still going strong. Great polarized UVA and UVB protection, wrap around style and can be had for about $80.00 usually over $120.00. SOrry, I just looked at the Bolle site and they don't carry these anymore, but lots of great other ones.

I find them good Mid priced sunglasses, you can pay more, and you can pay less......
 
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Oakley's with polarized lens.

Ditto, I also have the Square Wire 2.0. w/ prescription + polarized. Metal full frame.

4 years old. Driving, golf, rollerblading, hiking. Comfortable, sits well, never slides down my nose. Because the frame is rectangular shaped, its not funky sporty, but it won't go out of style. I can wear it for outdoor formal occasions.

Oakley lens are shatterproof. A bit pricey but worth the money.
 
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I owned Serengetti drivers for years with my 1st pair dating back to the early 80's. Then, when aviator style glasses started looking dorky (mid-80's), I switched to Maui Jim. Actually I looked dorky until the early 2000's...my aviators were over$200.

I lost my 1st pair of Maui's in a bar and the 2nd pair broke 8 days after my 1 year warranty was up. Muai Jim refused to replace them so I said fuck it to all overpriced glasses.

I discovered Dive Shades in a Caribbean gift shop for $40 and bought 2 pairs.
I love 'em. Light. Great on the water. Just as good as the Maui's and who gives a shit if they are lost @ $40.

www.diveshades.com
 
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A friend recommended a site called Zenni Optical @ zennioptical.com a site in Asia somewhere. I ordered a prescription pair recently, and am waiting on delivery.
You can get a pair of real glasses for a low as $9.99.
They have a line of sunglasses as well, and sport goggles, both corrective, and tinted.
My friend is very happy with the pairs she got.
 
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Boyscout352 said:
Oakley's with polarized lens.

Ditto, I also have the Square Wire 2.0. w/ prescription + polarized. Metal full frame.

4 years old. Driving, golf, rollerblading, hiking. Comfortable, sits well, never slides down my nose. Because the frame is rectangular shaped, its not funky sporty, but it won't go out of style. I can wear it for outdoor formal occasions.

Oakley lens are shatterproof. A bit pricey but worth the money.
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I add my 2cents to this also.

I've been always a huge Oakley fan. I own about 5 pairs or Oakley's. Recently I just bought 1 pair of the Oil Rigs Polarized glasses. I always get the Polarized versions. You will pay more for them but in the end the clarity is the best.
 
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My Serengetti Drivers are approaching 16 yrs old, great for long drives etc. I have one arm replaced and thats it. Worth every penny
 
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I'll add my 2 cents to Oakley.

I've had M Frames that I bought waaay back around 1993. They were about $180 at the time.

Since then, I've broken the frames several times. Sat on them once, dropped something on them once, etc.

Oakley has a warranty policy that is amazing. I replaced them (again) earlier this year for $65. It used to be $30, but it's gone up over time.

So if you're sick of the look of the frame and want something new, you can replace the frames very easily. Not that I've ever done that. *ahem*

Just beware of "used" Oakley's as they will be knockoffs most likely. The quality of the knockoff's is very good. I wouldn't ever buy any off CL for example.
 
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