Nov 14, 2009
With the 2009 pro-cycling season complete you may have noticed Lance Armstrong and company sporting the latest in Oakley eyewear – the Oakley Jawbone (model 04-207). Designed specifically for cyclists, the Jawbone has a number of features that will be further welcomed by the discerning rider.
The supplied vented iridium black lens’ are great for everyday riding in all sunlight conditions. The vented lens’ ensure that they don’t fog up when exerting yourself on the road or track. The hydrophobic lens coating repels dust and liquids such as rain, sweat and sunscreens to prevent obstructing your vision allowing you to concentrate on the road or path ahead.
The revolutionary lens’ sit within the frames and are released by easily unlocking and opening the ‘jawbone’ of the frame without any force required to remove them. Oakley claims that clarity of vision is enhanced by the fact that the lens is not under tension and therefore not distorted. The feather light frames feature shorter ear stems that easily fit around your temples without being obstructed by a helmet.
The Jawbone come complete as a kit with an extra pair of lens’ and a hard case that neatly accommodates everything together with a special cleaning cloth which doubles as a soft carry case. The lens’ supplied with the matt black Jawbones reviewed are vented yellow and nicely compliment the iridium black lens for low light conditions.
Priced at A$329.95 the Oakley Jawbones are a premium purchase available in a number of colours and lens combinations. The higher price can be more justified as they are supplied as a complete kit without the need to purchase additional accessories.
For more information check out the Oakley website.
Reviewed by Lakers
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I have always loved my Oakley glasses however I haven’t purchased them for some years now as the price has become ridiculous!I go through a set of glasses every year or so due to sweat and I have resorted to buying glasses through PBK and although not the high standard of Oakley’s I can buy more than 10 sets for the same price as one pair of Jawbones!! Surely if the price was reduced to a more reasonable level Oakley would sell double the amount and increase their profit that way, no matter the quality, plastic sun glasses made in China cannot retail for $300-$400 a set they must cost under $10 to manufacture! Oakley come back to earth!!
I understand what you are saying about price. Oakley sunglasses are without doubt a premium product. Oakley do have a range of eyewear ranging in price. The sports specific sunglasses for cycling are a premium product with a number of features that are not seen in a competitors product. The design of the latest Jawbone model is an example of how technology has been used specifically for an application. Although the Oakley product is expensive you do get what you pay for. If you do have the chance to invest in a pair of Oakley sunglasses, you will appreciate the quality and be able to justify your purchase.