Oakley Re-Releases LeMond Glasses

[86TDFWinner]

ONLY time I'd ever consider buying anything from Oakley, as they've re-released The King's glasses(IMO, the baddest sunglasses ever released by Oakley):


http://www.oakley.com/products/7349/28518

 

[42x16ss]

Wasn't Phinney wearing a pair of these at Dubai Tour? I thought he'd just been nicking his old man's kit

 

[Boeing]

Loved these. Had them. Used to bug Greg Arnette for pairs back in the day when he drove the Oakley van. Looks like the nose piece attachment is more secure

Sea Foam Green is an interesting color choice. Is there any significance to it?

Although they were not cool at the beach so along came the blades

 

[Kennf1]

I think I bought a pair out of a guy's car in Aspen at the Coors Classic (1985 maybe?). The biggest problem with those goggles was they were hot-- not anough air flow. Definitely protected you from the bugs though.

 

[Benotti69]

Not called 'LeMonds' though, it appears that relationship has not healed....

 

[andy1234]

Not called 'LeMonds' though, it appears that relationship has not healed....

They never were. They are Factory Pilots.
Yellow, with a drilled iridium lense is the only way to wear them....

 

[86TDFWinner]

Not called 'LeMonds' though, it appears that relationship has not healed....

That's exactly what I said when I saw the link.

 

[purcell]

no foam "sweat guard" ????

 

[86TDFWinner]

LOL, you gotta love these guys, apparently they're not as "rare" as they claim, and these re-released ones are MUCH cheaper than these 2 guys are selling theirs for. They might've been "rare" at one time, but even still, neither is worth that much:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Oakley-STPL...00148639?pt=US_Sunglasses&hash=item1e862d839f

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-198...82430045?pt=US_Sunglasses&hash=item3cdb9b5d5d

 

[nowhereman]

What a joke! These retro glasses look worthless, and for $200 no less! Antiques that are no longer cutting edge! Don't forget to ask for the "Sucker" t shirt that comes with them! AHAHAHAHAHAHA!

 

[ebandit]

px

will oakley be offering free swap outs for those livestrong models that

cyclists are too ashamed to wear?

Mark L

 

[86TDFWinner]

will oakley be offering free swap outs for those livestrong models that

cyclists are too ashamed to wear?

Mark L

Well done sir!!!

 

[BroDeal]

will oakley be offering free swap outs for those livestrong models that

cyclists are too ashamed to wear?

Mark L

My source at Oakley told me that they are not advertising it but for a small fee, a Livestrong pair can be swapped for a light blue and black Sky pair. Supplies are tight in the UK because of an unexpectedly large number of swaps.

 

[ebandit]

fausto

cycling was just as fausto remembered it...............then came greg

with his eyeshades look pedals tri-bars and helmet

our sport was never the same again

Mark L

 

[The GCW]

Not a chance.

No way. No no.

 

[DirtyWorks]

What?

What Oakley is missing is the tear-offs kit. It was great for mountain bike racing.

 

[Race Radio]

They are real.....Good to see Oakley working with good guys again

 

[Alpe d'Huez]

First, I hated those things! I remember trying one on and thinking it was like wearing light ski goggles! Still, Oakley then, and now, is high quality glass (polycarbonate).

Second. Wasn't Phil Anderson the first guy to be spotted in them? But Greg and his dad made the deal with Oakley?

 

[Benotti69]

First, I hated those things! I remember trying one on and thinking it was like wearing light ski goggles! Still, Oakley then, and now, is high quality glass (polycarbonate).

Second. Wasn't Phil Anderson the first guy to be spotted in them? But Greg and his dad made the deal with Oakley?

I can understand a guy looking like Anderson wanting the biggest shades he could get to hide those feature

But those are ugly shades, imo.

 

[richwagmn]

I can understand a guy looking like Anderson wanting the biggest shades he could get to hide those feature

But those are ugly shades, imo.

Indeed. Can't imagine what Oakley is thinking.

 

[42x16ss]

Functionality over form? Those would be good in a muddy, rainy northern classic.