I picked up a pair of oakley flak 2.0 xl the other day for mountain biking, and they are friggen awesome. They told me the lens was the prizm raod black, but after doing research, i figured out they are actually the prizm trail torch! I love them. And great review guys
I don't think so, the grey base tint has a touch of rose which will help with reading the contours and the trail without too much trouble and the lighter VLT will help with navigating the shaded areas.
Ok, so i'm about to purchase a pair of oakley's for mtb hopefully today or tomorrow and was just curious. Will the Oakley Flak 2.0 XL in Dark Golf work well for mtb? I ask because trail lenses dim out greens while enhances reds and browns, while golf enhances greens, however, when I tried both the trail torch and dark golf on at an outlet, they seemed almost identical. Would another lens be better? Hoping for something I can ride in, but also where casually on hikes or driving. Thanks
Great question! We've been fortunate enough to test the Radar EV Path in dry, dusty trail conditions and it proved very effective at keeping debris and air particles out of one's line of sight. The vents only helped at reducing fog buildup on the backside of the lens, from what we could tell. Try 'em out! 👉www.sportrx.com/oakley-radar-ev-path.html 🔥
I like the Flak 2.0 xl. Do you guys do International Orders? I'm in the 🇬🇧. Or can you guys recommend someone here where I can order these with prescription and the tint for mtb. Thanks, and great reviews 👍🏻
Hi Eddie! Thanks for the love! Unfortunately we do not ship internationally. You can always place an online order through Oakley here: www.oakley.com/en-us/category/men/prescription/prescription-sunglasses Thanks for reaching out!
Picked up the Crossrange XL in Prizm Road. I have a medium sized head, but like the.extra lens coverage of the XL. We don't ride in the wet in N. TX, so most riding days are usually sunny. We'll see how dark the Prizm Road do in the overcast tomorrow. The Prizm Trail and Trail Torch are lighter, but the Prizm Road seems better as a out the door, drive and ride everyday lens. Thx for the great info. 👍
Hi. Thanks for all the amazing and helpful videos. I am looking for a new pair of sunglasses for both road as well as MTB (mainly in forests). I’ve tried the Holbrook XL and just love this frame. What are your thoughts about this one with the Ruby prizm? And will they be any good covering me needs? Thanks in advance 🙏🏻
Hi Ronnie! That frame and lens combination can work but you may find that you need a bit of extra grip on the temple arms and nosepads to keep the frames in place. We are really digging the Portal X and Sutro Lite lately. You can see more Oakley MTB sunglasses here: www.sportrx.com/shopby/best_sports-mountain_bike/brand-oakley.html Thanks for reaching out!
hey, just thinking of buying the Sutro S but I'm not sure if it will stay on during downhill mtb sessions or it can fall off easily. It doesn't have the Unobtanium on the temples like the Radar EV does. Anybody and suggestion? thank you :)
Hi, I'm looking to replace my flight jacket with trail torch lenses for something thats great for mountain biking and more casual. Im wanting to buy a pair of sutro glasses and wondered if you had tested the 24k lense or could recommend something? I ride a mix of forrest and open trails. Any advice would be greatly appreciated :)
Hi Adam! The PRIZM 24K (VLT= 11%) lens will be darker than PRIZM Trail Torch (VLT=35%). 24K features a bronze base so you will still get some contrast but not nearly as much as Trail Torch. If you want to find something in between the two, PRIZM Road (VLT=20%) might be a good option because it still has that rose base for enhanced contrast but it isn't as dark as 24K. VLT is the visible light transmission and is measured by the % of light that passes through the lens to your eyes. Higher VLT % means a lighter tint lens and lower VLTs are found in darker lenses. You can explore Sutro lens options here: www.sportrx.com/oakley-sutro.html Learn more about PRIZM here: www.sportrx.com/blog/oakley-prizm-prescription-lenses/ AND contact one of our certified opticians for more help here: www.sportrx.com/contact Thanks so much for checking out our video!
Hi there! You will get extra coverage with the radar but they both have plenty of grip and a similar fit. They are also both available with PRIZM lenses.
Deciding between bottomless frames or not. Meaning the frames where the lense has no frame around the bottom. My question is, do you feel that this style really is a game changer for greater visibility? Or is it just a bit better and not too big a deal? Thanks in advance
I do mtb xc and i am riding both road and trail. I live in Greece that has sunny days (but sometimes has cloudy sky). What lenses do you suggest me for both mtb and road, prizm trail torch or prizm road? Thank you!
Hi there! PRIM Trail Torch has a VLT of 35% and PRIZM Road has a VLT of 20%. VLT is visible light transmission. This means Road is darker which may help you make your decision. They will both work well though!
There is not a perfectly ideal lens for MTB, unfortunately. The best lens available would be Prizm Ruby because it's very contrast-enhancing and lets the most light through, aside from Prizm Road. As for fogging, the Sutro may not be the absolute best, but would be better than a lot of what is out there. The lens size means more volume, which means it's tougher for moisture to build up on the lenses, which is what fogging is. That definitely helps!
SportRx great thanks. And for fogging which are the best Lens that you have tried before ? I used to use myopia frame in my Lens and is a nightmare when the weather is rainy or humid
Hi there! Those can definitely work. The VLT is 15% which is considerably darker than PRIZM Trail and ideal for Florida weather and when you are in and out of shadows.
Did oakley just quit making anything prizm trail? I don’t see anything available with those lenses anymore. There’s only 3 frames they make with prizm trail torch.
Hi Justin! It is likely they are showcasing trail torch since it is a new addition but if you need help finding PRIZM Trail options you can always contact one of our certified opticians here: www.sportrx.com/contact
Hi guys, I'm looking for one pair for MTB that I can easily switch between prizm trail & lowlight/clear lenses, are there any that would be more suited to this or that you wouldn't recommend? Thanks in advance!
Hi Chris! If you are needing to swap lenses on the fly then the semi-rimless design of the Oakley Flak 2.0 XL is your frame! Check it out in more depth here: www.sportrx.com/blog/oakley-flak-2-0-xl/
Hi there! We would recommend the Oakley Flak 2.0 XL, Targetline, or Sutro. There are also some new Oakleys dropping very very soon that would work great! We will have videos out ASAP. Keep your eyes peeled!
Ha! Yeah, those are pretty aggressive for daily wear. Well, there’s no rule against having more than one pair of amazing sunglasses!! Let us know how we can help!
@@declanlowies9911 Absolutely! Outside of the Mainlink, check out: ruclips.net/video/JuTko4QTYp0/видео.html -- both are amazing, but the 'X' is more daily-appropriate ruclips.net/video/jLLEc4OS6nA/видео.html -- not just because it's ours, but because it's SOLID ruclips.net/video/iC9S3uTjE28/видео.html -- either one of these would also be amazing! I hope that helps! Hit us up with any more questions!
Hi Austin! The brow line of the Sutro is a bit flatter so it shouldn't make as much if any contact with the bottom of your helmet. However, we cannot say for certaint since everyone's fit is just a bit different.
Hi there! That model would rate high on the eye protection scale due to the coverage it provides. The Plutonite lens is a high-grade polycarbonate blend which is proprietary to Oakley. It is highly impact resistant and also 100% UVA, UVB, and UVC protected.
Hi Ian! The Turbine will give you great coverage and it has the grip you need for MTB. The only downside would be that the lens isn't super tall and the bottom of the frame could get in the way of your downward vision which is why we typically recommend either the Targetline: www.sportrx.com/oakley-targetline.html or the Flak 2.0 XL: www.sportrx.com/oakley-flak-2-0-xl.html Hope this helps!
Hi there! Feel free to reach out to our certified opticians via phone or live chat for more information on how you can get the glasses you are looking for: www.sportrx.com/contact
What's your favorite Oakley MTB Sunglass?! Let us know in the comments below.
The Sutro is stunning!
Awesome video!! Super helpful! We’re actually trying to figure out what Oakley’s to go with and this helped a ton!
Nice! Glad we could help you out. What are you going with?!
Recently got my hands on the Mainlink. Underrated as hell. Perfect sunglasses.
That's an AMAZING frame! That has been a go-to for our opticians since it came out, especially for strong prescriptions. Such a great frame!
I picked up a pair of oakley flak 2.0 xl the other day for mountain biking, and they are friggen awesome. They told me the lens was the prizm raod black, but after doing research, i figured out they are actually the prizm trail torch! I love them. And great review guys
Thanks for sharing! Rad that you were able to figure out your lenses despite the inaccurate info. They're amazing, right?!
I bought the Sutro S with Prism Grey, do you think they are too dark for the trail ? Thanks !
I don't think so, the grey base tint has a touch of rose which will help with reading the contours and the trail without too much trouble and the lighter VLT will help with navigating the shaded areas.
@@sportrxeyewear thanks 🙏🏻 appreciate your channel , great stuff
Sutro's all day for me. I have the black Prizm Jades on the way to me as we speak.. excited to try them out.
Nice choice! Hope you enjoy them.
Man, the Sutro is stunning!!! Best regards from Brazil!.
Isn't it great! Thanks for watching!
Man.. the EVZero should be on the list too.
Good call! That is another great option!
Regular Sutro is without rubber on the sides, also a bigger fit. On bouncy terrain it's not stable enough for most riders. (MTB, gravel)
Ok, so i'm about to purchase a pair of oakley's for mtb hopefully today or tomorrow and was just curious. Will the Oakley Flak 2.0 XL in Dark Golf work well for mtb? I ask because trail lenses dim out greens while enhances reds and browns, while golf enhances greens, however, when I tried both the trail torch and dark golf on at an outlet, they seemed almost identical. Would another lens be better? Hoping for something I can ride in, but also where casually on hikes or driving. Thanks
Hi Shayne! Yes, PRIZM Dark Golf does work well for MTB. Sunglass Rob has put it to the test and approves!
Great helmet. Save my life!
In regards to the Radar EV Path, should I be worried about debris getting thru the top vents while riding? Thanks, Ryan.
Great question! We've been fortunate enough to test the Radar EV Path in dry, dusty trail conditions and it proved very effective at keeping debris and air particles out of one's line of sight. The vents only helped at reducing fog buildup on the backside of the lens, from what we could tell. Try 'em out! 👉www.sportrx.com/oakley-radar-ev-path.html 🔥
I love this product !
I like the Flak 2.0 xl. Do you guys do International Orders? I'm in the 🇬🇧. Or can you guys recommend someone here where I can order these with prescription and the tint for mtb. Thanks, and great reviews 👍🏻
Hi Eddie! Thanks for the love! Unfortunately we do not ship internationally. You can always place an online order through Oakley here: www.oakley.com/en-us/category/men/prescription/prescription-sunglasses Thanks for reaching out!
Picked up the Crossrange XL in Prizm Road. I have a medium sized head, but like the.extra lens coverage of the XL. We don't ride in the wet in N. TX, so most riding days are usually sunny. We'll see how dark the Prizm Road do in the overcast tomorrow. The Prizm Trail and Trail Torch are lighter, but the Prizm Road seems better as a out the door, drive and ride everyday lens. Thx for the great info. 👍
Hi John! Let us know how they work out for you!
That unobtanium is no joke.. it works! I wear my EVZero Blades in the Florida humidity and the] never slip out of place.
The best grip! 💪
Hi. Thanks for all the amazing and helpful videos.
I am looking for a new pair of sunglasses for both road as well as MTB (mainly in forests). I’ve tried the Holbrook XL and just love this frame. What are your thoughts about this one with the Ruby prizm? And will they be any good covering me needs?
Thanks in advance 🙏🏻
Hi Ronnie! That frame and lens combination can work but you may find that you need a bit of extra grip on the temple arms and nosepads to keep the frames in place. We are really digging the Portal X and Sutro Lite lately. You can see more Oakley MTB sunglasses here: www.sportrx.com/shopby/best_sports-mountain_bike/brand-oakley.html Thanks for reaching out!
great overview guys. I would love the white helmet. the helmet wouldn't love the British weather though.
Thanks for tuning in, Matt!
hey, just thinking of buying the Sutro S but I'm not sure if it will stay on during downhill mtb sessions or it can fall off easily. It doesn't have the Unobtanium on the temples like the Radar EV does. Anybody and suggestion? thank you :)
Hi, I'm looking to replace my flight jacket with trail torch lenses for something thats great for mountain biking and more casual. Im wanting to buy a pair of sutro glasses and wondered if you had tested the 24k lense or could recommend something? I ride a mix of forrest and open trails. Any advice would be greatly appreciated :)
Hi Adam! The PRIZM 24K (VLT= 11%) lens will be darker than PRIZM Trail Torch (VLT=35%). 24K features a bronze base so you will still get some contrast but not nearly as much as Trail Torch. If you want to find something in between the two, PRIZM Road (VLT=20%) might be a good option because it still has that rose base for enhanced contrast but it isn't as dark as 24K. VLT is the visible light transmission and is measured by the % of light that passes through the lens to your eyes. Higher VLT % means a lighter tint lens and lower VLTs are found in darker lenses. You can explore Sutro lens options here: www.sportrx.com/oakley-sutro.html Learn more about PRIZM here: www.sportrx.com/blog/oakley-prizm-prescription-lenses/ AND contact one of our certified opticians for more help here: www.sportrx.com/contact Thanks so much for checking out our video!
I honestly can't decide between the Flak 2.0 XL and the Radar EV Path... any suggestions? Is the main difference between the two just style?
Hi there! You will get extra coverage with the radar but they both have plenty of grip and a similar fit. They are also both available with PRIZM lenses.
Deciding between bottomless frames or not. Meaning the frames where the lense has no frame around the bottom. My question is, do you feel that this style really is a game changer for greater visibility? Or is it just a bit better and not too big a deal? Thanks in advance
Hi John! I feel that it really does make a difference especially for MTB because I find myself looking through the lower half of the frame a lot!
SportRx sweet thanks!
I do mtb xc and i am riding both road and trail. I live in Greece that has sunny days (but sometimes has cloudy sky). What lenses do you suggest me for both mtb and road, prizm trail torch or prizm road? Thank you!
Hi there! PRIM Trail Torch has a VLT of 35% and PRIZM Road has a VLT of 20%. VLT is visible light transmission. This means Road is darker which may help you make your decision. They will both work well though!
Which color of the sutro is the best for mtb, and about the fog in a humidity weather how is the sutro performance?
There is not a perfectly ideal lens for MTB, unfortunately. The best lens available would be Prizm Ruby because it's very contrast-enhancing and lets the most light through, aside from Prizm Road. As for fogging, the Sutro may not be the absolute best, but would be better than a lot of what is out there. The lens size means more volume, which means it's tougher for moisture to build up on the lenses, which is what fogging is. That definitely helps!
SportRx great thanks. And for fogging which are the best Lens that you have tried before ? I used to use myopia frame in my Lens and is a nightmare when the weather is rainy or humid
Great video! Thanks. Are the prizm road jade too dark for MTB. I live in Florida. Mix of shaded and open trails.
Hi there! Those can definitely work. The VLT is 15% which is considerably darker than PRIZM Trail and ideal for Florida weather and when you are in and out of shadows.
@@sportrxeyewear I also live in FL, would the Prizm 24k be alright for mtb trail riding?
Did oakley just quit making anything prizm trail? I don’t see anything available with those lenses anymore. There’s only 3 frames they make with prizm trail torch.
Hi Justin! It is likely they are showcasing trail torch since it is a new addition but if you need help finding PRIZM Trail options you can always contact one of our certified opticians here: www.sportrx.com/contact
Hi guys, I'm looking for one pair for MTB that I can easily switch between prizm trail & lowlight/clear lenses, are there any that would be more suited to this or that you wouldn't recommend? Thanks in advance!
Hi Chris! If you are needing to swap lenses on the fly then the semi-rimless design of the Oakley Flak 2.0 XL is your frame! Check it out in more depth here: www.sportrx.com/blog/oakley-flak-2-0-xl/
@@sportrxeyewear thanks!
Hi guys. Recommended glasses for 7 odd hrs in the saddle (ABSA cape Epic mtb) ? Don’t want them to fog up.
Hi there! We would recommend the Oakley Flak 2.0 XL, Targetline, or Sutro. There are also some new Oakleys dropping very very soon that would work great! We will have videos out ASAP. Keep your eyes peeled!
Sutro can be prescription?
Hi there! It cannot, unfortunately due to it's shield lens design. Prescription glasses/sunglasses require 2 distinct lenses.
I should have bought the mainlinks, I previously got a pair of jawbreakers for MTB but they just look so goofy in public
Ha! Yeah, those are pretty aggressive for daily wear. Well, there’s no rule against having more than one pair of amazing sunglasses!! Let us know how we can help!
@@sportrxeyewear I was thinking of getting another pair for everyday use, can you name a few?
@@declanlowies9911 Absolutely! Outside of the Mainlink, check out:
ruclips.net/video/JuTko4QTYp0/видео.html -- both are amazing, but the 'X' is more daily-appropriate
ruclips.net/video/jLLEc4OS6nA/видео.html -- not just because it's ours, but because it's SOLID
ruclips.net/video/iC9S3uTjE28/видео.html -- either one of these would also be amazing!
I hope that helps! Hit us up with any more questions!
What lense would you go for with the Targetline for MTBing as can't see a trail lense?
Hi Danny! the PRIZM Dark Golf stock lens option works surprisingly well on the trails. It is the preferred setup for Sunglass Rob!
Hi
You mention that the Mercenary is available with photochromatic lenses but I cant see it on the Oakley web site?
Hi there! The Mercenary is offered in photochromatic Rx here: www.sportrx.com/oakley-mercenary.html
@@sportrxeyewear Thanks guys, but it doesnt look likle it's an option in the UK :-(
What color is this sutro?
Matte Black with PRIZM Road!
When will Sutro Rx be available?
Good question! We have no ETA s of right now.
How does the sutro fit while with drt helmet. I tried the flight jacket and it kept knocking on the top of the shades
Hi Austin! The brow line of the Sutro is a bit flatter so it shouldn't make as much if any contact with the bottom of your helmet. However, we cannot say for certaint since everyone's fit is just a bit different.
@@sportrxeyewear couldn't agree more but thanks for the clarification
What would you rate the Radar EV Paths for eye protection?
Hi there! That model would rate high on the eye protection scale due to the coverage it provides. The Plutonite lens is a high-grade polycarbonate blend which is proprietary to Oakley. It is highly impact resistant and also 100% UVA, UVB, and UVC protected.
SportRx thank you🙏🏻🙏🏻. Keep up the good work on the channel
What do you think about the Turbine for MTB?
Hi Ian! The Turbine will give you great coverage and it has the grip you need for MTB. The only downside would be that the lens isn't super tall and the bottom of the frame could get in the way of your downward vision which is why we typically recommend either the Targetline: www.sportrx.com/oakley-targetline.html or the Flak 2.0 XL: www.sportrx.com/oakley-flak-2-0-xl.html Hope this helps!
I bought sutro
Oakley I would like more graduated progresive photocromatic sun glasses options for mtb.
Hi there! Feel free to reach out to our certified opticians via phone or live chat for more information on how you can get the glasses you are looking for: www.sportrx.com/contact
I love the radars but I have a bigger head
Sunglass Rob looks like a Persian version of Kramer from Seinfeld
You forgot The flight Jacket
Hi there Ben! Great point! That is another worthy contender.
No field jacket or flight jacket? 😡
Hi there! The Field Jacket has become popular for MTB but unfortunately it is being discontinued:(