Review: Oakley Crossrange
Oakley Crossrange are versatile sunglasses designed to bridge the gap between sport and leisure: killing two birds with one proverbial stone. The Crossrange range features a variety of lens and frame colour combinations to suit almost any taste and preferred riding style or activity. Each pair comes with a Lifestyle nose pad and temple, and […]
Review: Oakley Radar EV Path Prizm Trail
The Oakley Radar range has been hugely popular amongst cyclists since their launch over a decade ago. The Radar EV launched in 2015 is a modern take on these classic sunglasses. I’ve had the Radar EV on test for just over a year. My pair features a polished black frame with a Path Prizm Trail […]
Iwan’s Gear of the Year 2016
In review of 2016, Iwan Kemp looks at the best bikes and gear that he rode last year. XC Bike of the Year Scalpel Si Carbon 3 When the new Scalpel was announced it was clear that Cannondale wasn’t trying to play it safe or please the masses. They set out to develop and build […]
First Look Friday: Lapierre Xelius, Specialized Women’s Motodiva, and Oakley Radar EV
First Look Friday is an introduction to the gear that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring the Lapierre Xelius SL road bike, Specialized Women’s Motodiva shoes and Oakley’s Radar EV sunglasses. Lapierre Xelius SL 500 CP road bike The Xelius SL sits at the top of Lapierre’s road range alongside the […]
Oakley launch Green Fade Collection
Oakley Green Fade Collection unites the world’s best athletes under the colour of innovation and performance. Oakley, a brand with a deep rooted heritage of innovation and performance in sports, has launched a special- edition eyewear collection, Green Fade — made for today’s world-class athletes who demand the very best. Oakley is bringing back the […]
Oakley partner with Team Dimension Data
Today, Oakley announced a three-year global partnership with the elite cycling team based in South Africa, Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka. As innovators in the cycling industry, Oakley will support the spirit and drive of Team Dimension Data, a brand pioneering and redefining the sport, by becoming the team’s official eyewear and on-and-off bike apparel […]
Oakley introduces the new EVZero Range and Path lightweight performance sunglasses
Oakley is proud to introduce their lightest sport performance frame yet – the EVZero Path and Range. EVZero Range Oakley’s lightweight performance sunglass, EVZero Range, offer an extended view. The ultimate performance sunglass for cycling and beyond, EVZero Range combines Oakley’s lightest sport performance frame with the unobstructed view of a rimless toric shield that […]
James Reid sees the situation clearly with Prizm
Prizm™ is a new Oakley technology that fine tunes vision for specific sports and environments. Emphasizing colors where the eye is most sensitive to detail. “These are the best lenses I’ve ever ridden with for tricky light,” says Team Spur’s James Reid, who’s riding his first Absa Cape Epic. Credit: Johan Badenhorst/Specialized “They’re incredible in […]
Review: Oakley Jawbreaker sunglasses
Oakley launched the new Prizm Jawbreaker sunglasses early last year to much fanfare. Designed with great input from Mark Cavendish, no detail was spared in their pursuit of the ultimate riding sunglasses. The Design There is no way around the fact that on their own the Jawbreaker looks massive but take the time to study […]
First Look Friday: BH Lynx 4.8, Roam 40 wheels, and Oakley Factory Lite gloves
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring the BH Lynx 4.8, SRAM’s Roam 40 wheels and the Factory Lite gloves from Oakley. BH Lynx 4.8 Carbon 29” 9.5 The Lynx 4.8 sits firmly in the cross country trail bike category, with 120mm […]
First Look Friday: Oakley Prizm Jawbreaker, FLR MTB Shoes, and Vee road tyres
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring the Oakley Prizm Road Jawbreaker sunglasses, FLR F-75 mountain bike shoes and Vee Tire Co’s Apache road tyres. Oakley Prizm Road Jawbreaker Oakley launched their new Prizm Jawbreaker sunglasses earlier this year to much fanfare. […]
Mark Cavendish: One Obsession
Known as the Manx Missile, Mark Cavendish, a Brit from Isle of Man, is a professional road cyclist who rides for Etixx-Quick-Step. Originally a track cyclist in the madison, points race and scratch race disciplines, Cavendish has competed on the road since 2006. He is a double Madison World Champion and Commonwealth Games gold medalist […]