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I'm really struggling to get on with all my Oakley glasses.
I've had several different models over the years but keep coming up against the same issue. The arm just snag on the rear head band / cradle of every helmet I've had over the years. I've had Giro, Endura, Sweet Protection and now on a Laser helmet. All the helmets these days have this plastic cradle that sits very close to my lugs and always snags on the leg of the glasses.
I've used a heat gun and slightly bent the legs down to try and avoid the band/cradle but they're really not cutting the mustard.
Anyone got any other glasses suggestion....I like the ability to swap the lens which is one thing Oakley do well!
Have you tried an Oakley helmet to go with them…?
Have you tried the jawbreakers? They’ve adjustable ear stems
I’d be trying (as mentioned) an oakley helmet.
Also, not all models have the long legs, Some are a lot shorter.
But if they don’t work for you, just buy something else, there’s tons of decent choices these days.
I use Jawbreakers, no problems with both my Gyros and IXS Trail.
They don't feel right with my Switchblade so tend to wear Oakley googles when required
I use Tifosi glasses, good value(much cheaper than Oakley) and do plenty of options with replacement lenses. Fwiw I've got a couple of pairs of Oakley's and don't think they're worth it.
I did have this problem quite some years back and put me off buying a set for a while.
Jawbones were fine (first Oakleys I bought in 2009?) and the replacement Jawbreakers I got a couple of years back - as mentioned above have adjustable length arms.
The arms of my Oakleys just grip whatever is underneath them, regardless of glasses/helmet model.
Glasses over straps, obviously 😎
Yup...I get that but when my helmet moves then the glasses wobble around as they're sitting on the cradle (I admit this is a 1st world problem!!
Good point re Oakley helmet....just loving my Laser at the moment. Oh, and I'm picky on the helmet front too.....anyone sensing an awkward fellow here?!
I get that but when my helmet moves
When your helmet moves?
Yes - when trail obstacles cause significant body movement, trees/bushes/thing get in the way ie you hit things, you wiggle your helmet to scratch an itch.....
A helmet probably shouldn't move. even with the chin strap undone. The basic helmet test you do at the start of every Bikeability session....
Sounds like you’ve got a helmet problem that needs fixing first. I can out mine on without doing up the strap, turn my head upside down and shake it around and the helmet won’t move at all*
*test may not be scientific
Nah....don't buy that I'm afraid. I've had all my helmets fitted by my reputable LBS and they all fit properly. I can do the whole upside thing and they stay on properly without the chin strap.
Let's all try this.....grab your heads with both your hands....grasp it as hard as you can...now move your hands....oh your hands move....all helmets will move with your scalp skin.
Anyways and back on track...it's these small movements that bug me as the glasses twitch around.
I'll give the Tifosi ones a wee try and see what I think....thanks for all the input.
Bought a pair of Breadbox from TK Maxx a few years ago for about £40. Wore them twice before the lens coating got scratches on it. No wonder they were selling them cheap. Haven't got around to binning them yet - does anyone know if any of the places advertising replacement lenses are any good as I quite like the frames.
FWIW no trouble on loads of helmets when using Race Jackets or Radars. Still thinking it’s not an Oakley problem - unless you run a really small size helmet?
If you're happy with every other aspects of the Oakleys just cut the back end of the arms back a little until they clear your helmet.
It's not a problem I've ever come across despite owning around seven different styles of Oakley glasses and multiple helmets over a long period of time.
Just wear a woolly hat instead of a helmet. It's what I do.
I find Oakleys too wide for my face. And silly money compared to non fashionable brands.
If you have a small head and need prescription lenses, Oakley Crosslink (OX8041/8141) are okay. Asian fit, so narrower. Can easily attach cords and fit them over your helmet's clasp dial.
Sub Zero’s are getting a limited run re-release this year (with M-Frames/Mumbos rumoured too)
Julbo or Rad8
Been wearing the same pair of half jackets for over 20 years now, would buy another pair if they died. I wear specs too and the best frames I've worn are Oakleys in terms of sturdiness and style. Cost a bit more but you get what you pay for
Most disappointing glasses I've bought were a pair of Straight Jackets, to the point I wonder if they're fake. Slack as a slack thing and the back strap of my helmet lifts them off my nose constantly.
And I don't have a peanut head.
Sure you don't have ehlers danlos?
This is such a non problem. Your helmet does not move on your head significantly whilst riding. If it does, it doesn't fit. Glasses arms go over everything else.
These 'help me justify some nice purchase' threads are getting weirder and weirder.
does anyone know if any of the places advertising replacement lenses are any good
Sunglasses Fix. I think I have more of their lenses in my various Oakleys than originals.
OP my biking Oakleys and my slightly-shorter-armed Julbos all catch at times on the cradles of my helmets. NP, I just move them if they go under and become uncomfortable.
I’ve used Minutes (really old) that were ok but steamed up a bit too easily and currently on Halfjackets for cycling. I actually tuck the arms under the cradle of the Giro Chronicle helmet I’ve got and they don’t move at all whilst cycling. Means the glasses stay on tighter.
I’m about to try some Rad8 glasses - but with prescription clear polycarbonate lenses - I’ve tried the frames at home and they will also tuck under the cradle at the back of the same helmet. So it’s not just oakleys.
Glasses arms go over everything else
Things were so much simpler when helmets didn’t have molded-in straps. These are set so far off the side of my face on my helmets that I have to put my glasses’ arms underneath the straps
I don't like them because I think they look daft 😀
I have no problems with my Oakleys, but I share the "problem" of helmets moving around on my head!
I have a scalp that is very free-floating... it doesn't matter how well-fitting or tightly I fasten a helmet, it will move quite easily as the skin/hair it's clamped to moves about. This caused great mirth in the family when I was 10 years old... it still gets a laugh now I'm 53!
The best solution that I have found to the floating helmet issue, is to use a light and close-fitting road helmet. I do miss the sun protection of the peak occasionally, but otherwise they are better in every way. Modern mtb helmets are focussed on fashion and their form has become too big and too heavy. MIPS? How I laugh!
Never used to be able to afford them but bought a pair half price last year
Very disappointed, very cheaply made, not overly comfortable.
Bolle are better and fraction of the price IMO
They don’t fit me at all, arms are too curved and thick and don’t fit between my ears and head without pushing my ears outwards in an uncomfortable way.
I like Rudy Project Rydons for comfort (easy to adjust to suit your shape). The only time I’ve had a problem with glasses moving was when trying on a new Giro helmet that was too large and so sat a bit low even on the tightest setting (I’m one of those people with a head circumference of 62 cm, on the boundary between different sizes for Giro helmets).
All depends on head shape - I like Oakleys for casual and riding sunglasses as they seem to be the only company who makes styles that look ok on massive heads like mine. I have found others that fit nicely but look awful.
I would like to try some other brands but there’s very little out there that shops have in stock that I can try on.
Clear glasses I just use Screwfix best clear glasses, seem really good.
Well the arms do need to go under the retainer thingy for me but it doesn't bother me that much. Jawbreakers are better in this respect as the tails of the arms are quite thin.
My wife can't wear Oakleys or indeed most shades because the back of the arms hurt her head.