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Roka launches custom sunglasses
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BryanD
Jan 10, 18 8:10
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https://www.roka.com/...ns/custom-sunglasses

Create your own with over 42,000 possibilities!

As someone who really likes the SR-1X for cycling, you need to take a look at their sunglasses. I'll be grabbing the SR-1's for running and making my own. They are really light sunglasses and the quality is awesome. My Oakley's have been replaced!
Make Inside Out Sports your next online tri shop! http://www.insideoutsports.com/
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NealH
Jan 10, 18 8:41
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$200....no thanks.
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BryanD
Jan 10, 18 8:41
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My Oakleys cost me $200. Their pricing is comparable to Smith and Oakley.
Make Inside Out Sports your next online tri shop! http://www.insideoutsports.com/
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layaway tay
Jan 10, 18 9:16
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None of those brands are worth that much.

It looks like Roka has stopped making cycling gear and gone all in on these glasses.
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BryanD
Jan 10, 18 9:18
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Roka cycling gear will be out later this year. They took what they learned with goggles and made sunglasses. Roka has discounted all running and cycling gear to sell it off to prepare for their 2018 lineup.
Make Inside Out Sports your next online tri shop! http://www.insideoutsports.com/
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layaway tay
Jan 10, 18 9:21
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What did they learn with the goggles that they are bringing to sunglasses?
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BryanD
Jan 10, 18 9:23
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Check the thread out on Roka Sunglasses http://forum.slowtwitch.com/...0sunglasses#p6010973

Read this post http://forum.slowtwitch.com/...ost=6059920#p6059920

They took there experience in injection molding and optics from making goggles and then made sunglasses.
Make Inside Out Sports your next online tri shop! http://www.insideoutsports.com/
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EnderWiggan
Jan 10, 18 10:39
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No prescription option :( damn you Roka!


BryanD wrote:
Check the thread out on Roka Sunglasses http://forum.slowtwitch.com/...0sunglasses#p6010973

Read this post http://forum.slowtwitch.com/...ost=6059920#p6059920

They took there experience in injection molding and optics from making goggles and then made sunglasses.
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Greatzaa
Jan 10, 18 10:52
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Got a pair of Roka Ti's for Christmas. I have a lot of sunglasses Ray Ban, Oakley, AO (heavy), Sun Cloud, Persol....the Rokas are my favorite by far. Nothing else is close. So light, so clear. Perfect! Just ordered another pair
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BryanD
Jan 10, 18 10:59
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I was shocked by how light the SR-1x are
Make Inside Out Sports your next online tri shop! http://www.insideoutsports.com/
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Dave Latourette
Jan 10, 18 11:08
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I have not put my Oakleys on since ???

I have an SR1 and a pair of polarized Konas

VERY good Sunnie
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bufordt
Jan 10, 18 13:52
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BryanD wrote:
I was shocked by how light the SR-1x are

SL-1 22g ?
SL-1x 23g

For comparison Smith Pivlock Arena ($189) and Attack ($249) are around 29g, with the Max version adding around 2g.

As for customizable, I guess they mean color choices.

Do the the Rokas come standard with just the one lens?
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BryanD
Jan 10, 18 13:54
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Yes, they come with one lens. I think you may be able to buy more later.
Make Inside Out Sports your next online tri shop! http://www.insideoutsports.com/
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bufordt
Jan 10, 18 14:05
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BryanD wrote:
Yes, they come with one lens. I think you may be able to buy more later.

Yeah, it looks like they list new lenses as an option.

Smith has over time reducedthe number of lenses that come with their glasses. My first pair of sliders came with polarized, amber, yellow, and clear, but I don't think I ever wore the yellow or clear, so I guess I'm not losing anything with their new glasses.
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imswimmer328
Jan 10, 18 14:09
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I have a couple pairs of roka goggles and I was disappointed with how bad their anti fog coating is. Never before have I had goggles fog up in the first use. Liked therm otherwise
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BryanD
Jan 10, 18 14:20
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They updated the anti-fog later on. Were yours the first generation?
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imswimmer328
Jan 10, 18 14:28
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It was a pair of R1 goggles i bought about 10 months ago. Tried them out in the pool and they fog up, no issues in open water though so I only use them there. Kind of an attention to detail thing IMO. I'm sure the sunglasses are great though, easier to make an anti fog for them
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HandHeartCrown
Jan 10, 18 16:05
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imswimmer328 wrote:
I have a couple pairs of roka goggles and I was disappointed with how bad their anti fog coating is. Never before have I had goggles fog up in the first use. Liked therm otherwise

Mine lose their anti-fog ability after about four weeks of four-times-a-week pool sessions. Otherwise,they're great goggles.
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damon.lebeouf
Jan 10, 18 16:50
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BryanD wrote:
Roka cycling gear will be out later this year. They took what they learned with goggles and made sunglasses. Roka has discounted all running and cycling gear to sell it off to prepare for their 2018 lineup.

that makes me sad because i really like my roka cycling jerseys.
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BryanD
Jan 10, 18 16:51
Post #20 of 47 (6804 views)
Why sad? New cycling gear is coming. I also love my
Roka jerseys
Make Inside Out Sports your next online tri shop! http://www.insideoutsports.com/
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damon.lebeouf
Jan 10, 18 16:52
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BryanD wrote:
Why sad? New cycling gear is coming. I also love my
Roka jerseys

i misread. i thought they were getting out of the cycling clothing bidness. phew.
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TriguyBlue
Jan 10, 18 16:53
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BryanD wrote:
Roka cycling gear will be out later this year. They took what they learned with goggles and made sunglasses. Roka has discounted all running and cycling gear to sell it off to prepare for their 2018 lineup.

Worst goggles I’ve ever owned, wouldn’t pay that much for any sunglasses let alone ROKA. i own and like my ROKA wetsuit, but that’s it from them.
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BryanD
Jan 10, 18 16:54
Post #23 of 47 (6793 views)
Nope! They are just clearing out old inventory
Make Inside Out Sports your next online tri shop! http://www.insideoutsports.com/
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BryanD
Jan 10, 18 16:57
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What’s wrong with your goggles?
Make Inside Out Sports your next online tri shop! http://www.insideoutsports.com/
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trail
Jan 10, 18 17:08
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You know what I've really always wanted in a sunglass? 13 options for temple grip color.
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