I’ve been using these since September. They come with yellow lenses too. They have held up well - $18.99. Very good for going aero and looking up.


https://www.amazon.com/...mg?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Here: https://www.google.com/...mp;bih=719&dpr=2

You can buy fake flight jackets, but the real ones can be had for $100-130 and are much better quality.

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Tifiosi makes some glasses without a top frame.

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Thanks but I'm looking for bottom frame but no top frame

I have Roka GP-1's. Very nice, but they certainly won't fit your budget.

After using for a year, I find that I wish I had the GP-1X with the lense that goes higher as in certain conditions the frameless top doesn't block the sun well.

Any idea which ones? I'm not seeing any on their site. I'm currently using the Tifosi Davos and like them a good amount

Tifosi Podium

I've been using them for years.

Thanks for the link. That is cheaper than I thought, but I probably should have also mentioned I'm not a huge fan of the colors they have.

Those are frameless on top and bottom. I'm looking for just frameless on top

I forgot about those! I'd love to get them as they are my favorites, just based off looks, but you're right, way too expensive

Bit off tangent, out of curiosity, what is the reason/function behind the partial top vs bottom vs no frame vs full frame?
is there a pro & con when riding or just fashion/personal pref?
I use Roka SL-1x (frameless) since it was on sale and wanted a larger lens.

For me, I do not like the feel of frameless on the bottom, nor the view when looking down. So I've always worn full frame glasses. When on the bike, in the aero position, I think I will have better vision with glasses that have no frame on the top, I believe that is one of their intents.

i assumed the motivation for this was for longevity of the lens. i have a pair of tifosi podiums which are full frameless where the lens started to crack near the nosepiece. i have a pair of oakley evzero's where this hasn't been a problem but i worry it eventually will be. a bottom frame would reduce the stress on the lens when taking off and putting on. i'm a big fan of my oakley flightpath for this reason

Tifosi Aethon.
https://www.tifosioptics.com/...n-blue-ac-red-clear/
See the fourth picture, the browbar is removable. Exact reason I love them in aero. They also have a bit bigger coverage than the Davos.

(Full disclosure: Tifosi ambassador)

Same question, but prescription... Any options?

(other than this:)

Some folks don't like top frames as they block vision for some in aero. Personally, I don't like bottom frames as they make it harder to look back and see car coming up. Lovin' the EVZeros (no frame) right now for both cycling and running (super light); though from a fashion perspective I prefer my framed ones (jawbone and scalpel.....two face for apres bike).

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Similar idea, I have a couple pairs I bought from Zenni that I use for riding. The important thing is to choose a frame that has long nose piece wires so you can lower the nose and raise the upper frame so you can see with your head down. I also like to get sturdy frames without spring hinges so that just some latex gripper is adequate for keeping them in place. Else you'll need a strap.

Thanks! That's good to know. I do like my Davos, I'll have to look into these ones

I've been using Smith Pivlock glasses for years and love the adjustable nose and the lens optics for the price. I am assuming you are in the US so just ebay Smith pivlock and check out whats on offer. I found a set for $59...

https://www.ebay.com/...406aa56249f9ee943ca5

I appreciate you chiming in, and I don't mean to be a jerk, but for like the fifth time I'm looking for frameless just on the top. I want a frame on the bottom

I have some Rock Bros Jaw Breaker-esque sunglasses that are fine. They are cheap, and they feel it, though I do get lots of compliments on them. I bought them because I wanted to try out a photochromatic lens and didn't want to pony up for the Oakleys in case I didn't like them. I wish they were a bit better quality and would be willing to spend a bit more. The optics/lenses and general quality is nowhere near Oakley (I have several pairs in different styles) but you get what you pay for I guess!

They have a Flight Jacket type model.

Thanks! I'll definitely check those out

Maybe you should have titled the thread as:

‘sunglasses with frame on bottom and frameless on top’

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Another Smith user here. I'm pretty picky about eye-wear fit. Not sure what it is about my face and bone structure but many simply do not work fit for me, but I have been REALLY happy with the Smith Pivlock Attack Max - https://www.smithoptics.com/...tack-Max/p/ATMCMDMMW

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FFS! For the sixth time he is after frameless on the top but with a bottom frame. Was the thread title 'Sunglasses with no top frame' not obvious enough...

Don't forget those frameless safety glasses that gerlach uses. Those work great!

/pink ;=)

FFS! For the sixth time he is after frameless on the top but with a bottom frame. Was the thread title 'Sunglasses with no top frame' not obvious enough...


Thank you.

Perhaps he will/can change his mind.

These will not work at all for him?

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I got the knockoff flight jacket with 3 lenses off Aliexpress and think they are great for under $20. I run the clear lens for night riding but the other 2 lenses seemed clear as well. Just search for "cycling glasses" and you'll see tons of them. The frameless top is nicer on the aerobars. If I was serious about cycling I'd buy the real Oakley's, but just to experiment the knockoffs are good enough.

FYI, I later tried the knockoff Sutro glasses just for walking around but the smoke lens is ~30% thinner than the blue and clear lens. Weird, so I just use the blue lens. I think the Sutro would make decent safety glasses for yardwork.

I'm gonna be naive and think this is genuine...thank you! I realize the title could have been better worded but my first 6 words of the post say I don't like frames bottoms!

Not at all. I really, really dislike frameless on the bottom.

I just found those yesterday and I might pull the trigger on them, if only just to try them. Yeah, for right now, I'm definitely just after trying them out to see if it makes that much of a difference for me.

Smith

Not at all. I really, really dislike frameless on the bottom.


Thank you.

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I've been using Viking Eyewear.

I always come across them at an event expo.

I don't see the pair I use on their website, but I've purchased them a few times in person. They are definitely no top frame. Same reason you mentioned, for when in aero.

https://www.seeviking.com/

Hello teichs42 and All,

https://www.oakley.com/...variant=888392184221


Try Oakley EVZero Path Prizm Polorazied .... the world in technicolor ... you will be depressed every time you take them off.....

Lots of options in colors etc. .... mine look black .....

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Maybe the title should have been "... frameless on the top but not at the bottom"

Totally rameless complies with what you asked - they're frameless at the top.

 I got an under frame pair thinking that would solve fogging. Didnt notice a huge difference in aero because usually frame is by eyebrows anyway. But the reinforced frame at the hinges blocks my field of view when I look back over my shoulders and I actually find them dangerous for biking. So less frame doesnt mean better field of view definately try them on.

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Love the new Oakley heater m frame sunglasses, any used them and can comment on how they perform?