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Tifosi Optics Slip Review
February 17th, 2006 by Moe
Disclaimer:
As a product reviewer for the Crooked Cog Network, I am providing my unbiased opinion of any products provided to us by any company. I do not posses any type of relationship with the product’s company or parent companies. I am not compensated in any way by companies that send in their goods to be reviewed.
My background:
I am 5?7?, 165 lbs. I ride a Giant TCR for road, a Specialized FSR XC M4 S-Works for MTB, a Kona Smoke, Ibex Corrida and an Ibex Xray for my commute. I am avid cyclist that enjoys all sort of riding. I am also a bike commuter traveling 21 miles round trip.
Testing Grounds:
The mean streets of L.A, Fullerton Loop, San Gabriel River Trail and Bonelli Park
Overview: I got a set of Tifosi Slip sunglasses to review. Here are the specs of the shades:
Frame Features:
• Grilamid TR-90 Open Frame Design
• Hydrophilic Rubber Adjustable Temple and Nose Piece
• Ventilated Frame for Increased Airflow and Anti-Fog
Lens Features:
• Polycarbonate Decentered Shield Lens for Optical Clarity
• Glare Guard™ - Glare Reducer to Decrease Eye Fatigue
• 100% UVA & UVB Protection
• Ventilated Lens for Increased Air Flow & Anti-Fog
• Three Lenses Included for Variable Light Conditions
Cheers:
Lightweight and flexible. These sunglasses mold well around my face, they are very comfortable around the ears and the nose bridge. They also fit very well while wearing a helmet, this is always a plus since you don’t want to be fiddling with your sunglasses while riding.
Multiple Lenses: The Slip comes with 3 lenses for most light conditions. The lenses are very easy to change and they are rather durable as well.
Anti-Fog: The lenses didn’t fog up while riding, they did fog when I had to stop. Then again, I yet to have a pair of sunglasses that they don’t fog up when you stop riding.
Jeers: I didn’t find anynight that annoyed me about these sunglasses.
Similar Products reviewed:Specialized Chicane, WileyX
Summary: I Love these sunglasses. I’ve used them while commuting, road riding and off-road riding. They have become my everyday sunglasses as well. Since my head is on wide side, it is difficult for me to find sunglasses that they don’t bother me after hours of use. I would definitely recommend the Tifosi Slip for any type of cycling.
Click Here for more information about the Slip and other Tifosi Sunglasses.
February 18th, 2006 at 1:19 am
OK - take my bike, my wallet, whatever… just don’t hurt me!
February 18th, 2006 at 1:09 pm
HA!!! MMM, What kind of bike do you have?
February 19th, 2006 at 4:00 am
…..first time i’d seen something about tifosi. i picked up a pair of their glasses before leaving for a trip to cuba (needed something for the sun) from a local running shop, and i’ve been way impressed with them ever since.
they were light, comfortable, fit my face well (i’ve got a wide–aka freakin huge–head just like yours), and didn’t cost a fortune.
February 19th, 2006 at 9:39 am
I’ve got a fat head too. I had the pleasure of using the glasses for a few days. Those Tifosi’s are awesome glasses! They’re light, comfy and provide great clear vision without it being too dark. I also enjoyed the ventilation.
August 10th, 2006 at 4:25 pm
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August 29th, 2008 at 10:13 am
I’m on my second pair of these. I’ve beaten them to death, and they still work. The rubber on one temple is about to fall off, so I’ll have to replace them soon. I’ll almost certainly buy another pair.
For the money, they can’t be beat. I’m not sure they can be beat at all.