Melon Optics Releases Rob Warner Signature Alleycat Riding Glasses

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pipomax (Dec 19, 2020 at 9:13)

Now I can look like a milf on the trail, nice!

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pipomax (Dec 19, 2020 at 9:14)

Fox please release pants with JUICY on the ass to go along with this.

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Arepiscopo (Dec 19, 2020 at 17:39)

@pipomax: do they come with the Victoria’s Secret perfume scent??

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pipomax (Dec 19, 2020 at 19:42)

@Arepiscopo: hahaha. All kidding aside, Melon optics make some quality stuff. Color choices... That's subjective.

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snl1200 FL (Dec 19, 2020 at 22:15)

Matching chihuahua carrying tote purse should be released in time for spring riding.

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Arepiscopo (Dec 20, 2020 at 11:24)

@snl1200: Should they ask to speak to the manager? Are we not allowed to speak to her or her children ever again?

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chakaping FL (Dec 19, 2020 at 11:31)

Rob Warner is a national treasure and part of the fabric of WC DH racing, but a style icon he ain't. Let me know when he releases a signature hair dye though.

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MtbSince84 (Dec 19, 2020 at 12:56)

He's doing a co-brand with Rudy Giuliani.

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rich-2000 (Dec 19, 2020 at 14:02)

Yea agree.
Loved it when he decided to look like nigel mansell for a bit (but then ditched that quick after one season)

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PullMyBrakeLever (Dec 19, 2020 at 14:23)

They must have missed Rob's idea to integrate a roach clip. Would have been a real seller...

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bok-CZ FL (Dec 19, 2020 at 8:12)

Another cheeks cutter for bikers

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pink505 (Dec 19, 2020 at 11:39)

Too big , too loud, too expensive. Pick all 3 of 3. I would love to see sales numbers on these things ( all brands) in general. I only seem to see them on sponsored ryder who dont pay for them....but somebody must be liking and buyign them or they wouldn't keep rolling them out? I dont see any practical reason for the size, I would think the " extra" protection would come at the expense of proper airflow to not fog up in the shoulder seasons. My regulars are easily 1/3 that size and can;t remember the last time I got dirt in the eye or a brach poking under them. Also haven't picked up any hot chicks at the trailside recently....maybe need to try them out I am sure that is my problem....

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dirtbag-tyrel16 (Dec 19, 2020 at 12:41)

Only $300 delivered to your door

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hi-dr-nick FL (Dec 20, 2020 at 11:09)

yeah the trend of huge riding glasses is just that, a trend. The Smith Wildcat is the best example. Literally just a sweat and fog magnet with the huge lens style.

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Eric27 (Dec 19, 2020 at 12:57)

I have been riding since 1994 and have yet to find a pair of riding glasses that don't fog up after 20 minutes and try to kill me. Does anyone know of a pair that does not fog up?

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rich-2000 (Dec 19, 2020 at 14:04)

Yep, they are called “rrp proguards”

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wheelsmith (Dec 19, 2020 at 16:20)

Milwaukee fog free military grade double wall lens at home Depot about 30 bucks

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JEDDE (Dec 19, 2020 at 19:12)

Coasta Del Mar sunglasses are what I use. No issues.

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danimaniac (Dec 20, 2020 at 1:19)

Using Blitz glasses. Never got up while moving. Good loss light lens. Can go clear also. Almost look like these melon thingies... Really big

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BreakLikeTheWind (Dec 20, 2020 at 3:24)

@danimaniac: Hope you mean Bliz.

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ripsilver FL (Dec 20, 2020 at 4:31)

Rad8 MTB Glasses are excellent

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andrewbikeguide (Dec 20, 2020 at 8:30)

Ryders Roam Fyre are awesome and don't fog as long as you keep moving

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ovadebarz (Dec 20, 2020 at 9:02)

@Richt2000: yup, good mudguards = best chance of not getting blinded. I do actually own these glasses, they are more of a google alternative for full facer ring for me... there again... style sense is not my strong point.

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seraph (Dec 20, 2020 at 11:05)

They're called goggles and they are a godsend.

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fnk (Jan 6, 2021 at 1:04)

I use Pit Vipers and I have to say that despite they are pretty loud they are also great glasses - light, customizable lenght and angle and thanks to being rather large there is nice distance beetween face and them, so they do not fog up. I often use them instead of goggles.

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TheBearDen FL (Dec 19, 2020 at 13:10)

You could also save that ridiculous amount of money, go buy some beer and get just as drunk as Rob Warner on world cup weekend.

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SeanC1 (Dec 19, 2020 at 21:25)

one of few brands not owned by the Luxxotica sunglasses monopoly. Hope this company does well!!

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marge88 FL (Jan 6, 2021 at 10:46)

Funny how they got started on kickstarter claiming that sunnies and goggles brands were ripping you off. A few years later... they sell their stuff at the same price as everyone else, but direct to consumer to make even more money!

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mhgg1981 (Dec 19, 2020 at 9:23)

Like a puma on a hot summer night .... meow

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Peskycoots (Dec 20, 2020 at 0:59)

I’m not sure if my anecdote is relevant to these glasses or not but I had a pair of Rob Warner’s bear trap pedals back in the late 90’s / early 00’s and I won’t be doing that again, still have limited ankle movement thanks to a cut Achilles heel.

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squidvicious (Dec 19, 2020 at 8:20)

Stay on your face, glasses!

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bubbrubb (Dec 19, 2020 at 11:12)

Does it come with a coupon for hair dye?

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Mngnt (Dec 19, 2020 at 12:31)

I must be out of the fashion loop, I think they look pretty sweet! Not that different than my EVZero Paths...

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Reignrob (Dec 19, 2020 at 13:20)

Seen a few people knocking the price on these. Compared to a few of the rivals they are a bargain and zeiss lens are fantastic

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JakinM (Dec 19, 2020 at 9:07)

read *bliz matrix with another name*

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danimaniac (Dec 20, 2020 at 1:20)

Have those. The matrix are awesome!

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inonyme FL (Dec 19, 2020 at 10:55)

No ! not that. enough with the '80

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boozed (Dec 19, 2020 at 19:42)

Why do their sunglasses cost more than their goggles?

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mm732 (Dec 20, 2020 at 15:58)

was looking for Zeiss lenses that weren't overpriced and ugly (ahem.. POC). these look siiick.

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Neale78 (Dec 19, 2020 at 8:57)

I guess they designed whilst wasted too.

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extratalldirtrider (Dec 19, 2020 at 10:20)

Are their glasses any good? I think they’re not very popular in the US.

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pbullard2017 (Dec 19, 2020 at 10:27)

I'm on my second pair of glasses and goggles, for the price they are fantastic. I belive I bought my first set in 2016. The lenses on my current glasses have delaminated over time, resulting in horizontal lines between layers. Not noticeable while in use, but something to be aware of. The goggle lenses are nothing special, but the frame and strap are better than the cheapo fox google I had before. I have not tried premium Google from Smith, 100%, etc.., but I doubt that doubling the price will double performance for me.

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extratalldirtrider (Dec 19, 2020 at 10:33)

@pbullard2017: cool, thanks.

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hirvi (Dec 19, 2020 at 10:34)

@pbullard2017: I think the opposite. The frame is nothing special, might be because personal fit though cause there are frames that fit my face better, but the lenses are excellent. The mirror lenses are especially good in low light versus some other glasses that i owned.

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j-p-i (Dec 19, 2020 at 10:36)

Oakley Blades have come full circle I guess

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wobblegoblin (Dec 19, 2020 at 17:32)

I thought I was so rad when I got a pair JT Racing blades in 7th grade...I was wrong...

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SeanC1 (Dec 19, 2020 at 21:25)

Oakley sold out to Luxxotica.

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Brklss (Dec 19, 2020 at 10:53)

CyberRob2077

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trellis-opportunity-red (Dec 19, 2020 at 12:55)

I'll take some Rob Warner Base Jump pedals instead please.

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Capitanbikes (Dec 19, 2020 at 16:50)

I know what I want for Christmas

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powaymatt (Dec 20, 2020 at 10:20)

Rob Warner model.....do they come in bifocals? ????

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gagoli (Dec 20, 2020 at 11:36)

Rob should stick to hair dye adds . Top guy for a batty boy !!!!!!????????????

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lowkeyokeydokey (Dec 20, 2020 at 21:15)

I'm sorry, alleycat? Stay on your side a*sholes.

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JDFF FL (Dec 19, 2020 at 14:28)

Slicers.

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machaut FL (Dec 19, 2020 at 14:34)

Melon farmer