In this video, Chopper (aka Greg Randolph) shows us the latest cool shades from Smith Optics, the Piv Lock V90:

Info about Smith Optic’s PivLock V90:
“Introducing the NEW PIVLOCK Integration System. The PIVLOCK® V90 features a proprietary, patent-pending temple/hinge piece that compliments what can only be described as the lightest performance interchangable, rimless sport style in the world today. Both the temples and the nosepiece remove easilly, making the task of swapping out lenses easier than ever. The flowing lens sillhouette provides excellent coverage and ventilation. Soft, Hydrophillic Megol located at the temple tips and on the nose piece ensure a secure fit under gruelling conditions.”

Features:

SRP $139.00 (with 2 extra lenses, $119 with one lens)

The PivLock V90 is also available in a PivLock V90 Max with a larger sillhouette lens.

more photos:

PivLock V90

For more info, visit the Smith Optics website:
www.smithoptics.com

Reviewed by Brian Mullin aka Gram and MTBR.com Pastajet
http://www.gramslightbikes.com/

UPDATE: I Just found out that Julbo has currently discontinued this model, it is unknown if the model will later return into their sunglasses line?

I have been wearing and testing the new Julbo Motion sunglasses for a couple of months while mountain biking in all sorts of terrain and weather conditions. They have been in rain, snow, dense fog, and bright sunshine while on terrain varying from smooth singletrack to rough and tumble rock gardens. They offer incredible clarity, comfort and a panoramic field of vision.

Julbo History
Julbo was founded in 1888 by Jules Baud in a little town close to Morez France, which resides in the Jura Mountains . The company has 70 employees, and is wholly owned by the Baud family, and is currently run by the brothers Christophe and Matthew. They originally started out making optical (corrective) lenses, but they evolved into sunglasses and action sports wear. In 1950 Julbo was the first company to produce true mountaineering glasses (the Vermont Round), so they have a rich history in high altitude optics.

Julbo Motion
The Julbo Motions are quite a departure from normal sunglasses, they are really a category unto themselves. Instead of the normal temples (arms) that go over your ears, they use an elastic ear loop that goes around the back of your ears to hold the sunglasses in place.

The sunglasses are then supported on your nose with a bridge that pushes directly towards your face instead of the more typical set of pads that cradles itself on the top of the nose. The ear loops are connected to the glasses with short metal arms that swivel easily, and this allows the glasses to move, and conform to your face. The nose bridge keeps the lens away from your face, so they vent well, but not so much that your eyes water.

Next -> Ear Loops & Sunlight/Eye Facts

- Adrenaline Collection Offers Performance-Focused, Lightweight Eyewear -

NORTH VANCOUVER, Canada, (February 27, 2008) – Adrenaline. We all have it – albeit at different levels. At Ryders Eyewear, we understand that when you’re pouring sweat on the backcountry trail, grinding the final miles of an epic ride, getting pumped on a high-alpine vertical wall or just enjoying a late-afternoon run with the sun in your face, you demand lightweight, high-performance eyewear. Hence the reason we have added five new styles to our functional Adrenaline Collection.

Despite the fact that the performance eyewear is available at a price that won’t break your piggy-bank, the Adrenaline Collection offers eye gear for all athletes from weekend warriors to elite professionals. All of the new Adrenaline Collection eyewear is crafted with light and rigid TR90 Duraflex frames, optically-correct and shatter-proof polycarbonate lenses and 100-percent UVA, UVB and UVC protection.

The new models include the Treviso, Spade, Slipstream, Intersect and Shot. These models also feature hydrophilic temple tips and adjustable nose pads, with the Slipstream equipped with flexible wire-core temple tips for precise fit and maximum comfort. In addition, the Shot comes complete with polarized lenses and the Intersect is designed with three interchangeable lenses. All eyewear is available in attractive aesthetic colors and all lenses are adaptable to most prescriptions.

When the adrenaline’s flowing, it’s reassuring to know your eyes are well protected. That’s why Ryders is here.

About Ryders Eyewear:
Ryders Eyewear, based in adrenaline sport mecca North Vancouver, British Columbia, puts their backyard to good use testing the endurance and performance attributes of their eyewear products. Ryders is the leader in the price point eyewear category, providing quality performance eyewear at an amazing value in the biking, wintersports, motorsports and lifestyle categories. For more information on Ryders Eyewear, visit www.ryderseyewear.com.

www.ryderseyewear.com

source: Bicycle Newswire