 May 13th, 09. Oakley today announced the release of Jawbone, the new sunglasses RoadCycling NZ first spied at the Tour Down Under
on Lance Armstrong and George Hincapie.
RoadCycling.co.nz hasn't been able to get hands on a pair of Jawbones to review so unfortunately can't bring you a personal review of this new product.
What we can bring you are details of the New Zealand release date and pricing.
Oakley New Zealand told RoadCycling.co.nz that pricing will range from $359-$449 NZD and will be available from the 15th of June.
"The baddest racing glasses Oakley has made."- George Hincapie, U.S. Pro Champion and Olympic cyclist.
Photo (c)RoadCycling.co.nz
Jawbone
The Jawbone's primary difference from other sunglasses is the unique jaw like device that holds the lenses in place. The idea is that the quick release lower jaw opens to allowing the lens to be changed and secured back in place without putting any pressure on the lens itself.
 With ordinary sunglasses, flexing of the frame can change the surface contours of the lenses, causing optical distortion. This new architecture ensures there is nothing to diminish the clarity of the optics, and the wearer still enjoys the optimized comfort and fit of a flexible frame design. -Oakley
Here's how it works: The nose piece pivots, separating the lower jaw and allowing the lens to come free. Lenses can then be swapped, held in place, then the nose piece pushed back in to lock the lens in place. The design holds the lenses with a suspension system so stresses on the frame do not affect the optics.
"Jawbone is a milestone in technology, a true breakthrough that provides athletes with an invaluable performance tool," said Colin Baden, president of Oakley. "This is definitely a game changer when it comes to performance."
What the pros say
 Lance Armstrong wore these glasses in the Tour Down Under, Tour of California and plans to utilize them in the Giro and Tour de France.
"This is exactly what I expect from Oakley -- more than just a new benchmark," said Armstrong. "Jawbone gives me the performance, fit and styling I have come to expect from Oakley for over 20 years now. The simple lens changing lets me match my vision to racing conditions with ease."
Photo: RoadCycling.co.nz
The specifications
(From the media release)
Oakley engineered the pivoting frame system with a release mechanism that lets the wearer remove and replace the nose piece with a different size to customize the fit.
The company engineered specialized bridge geometry and strategically placed flex zones, enhance ments that give the frame a broad range of flexibility while directing stresses away from the lenses.
Jawbone also comes with patented XYZ Optics®, Unobtainium® components that increase grip with perspiration, and Oakley HydrophobicTM - a permanent lens coating that repels dust, water, skin oils and lotions. The lenses filter out 100% of all UV, and even with a comfortably lightweight design, the sunglass offers impact protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 standards.
The range
The Oakley Jawbone comes in multiple colors, including new hues called "Atomic Orange," "Retina Burn" and "Infra Red." Each frame includes one premium lens set that complements the frame color and offers a specific performance profile, and an additional lens set is included for low light conditions. The Jawbone has many lens options including prescription lenses.
Features
- Prevent water from leaving streaks and sheens with the permanent HydrophobicTM lens coating that also maintains smudge resistance
- Adapt to any sport environment with interchangeable lenses in three optional shapes and a spectrum of colors
- Get a secure, precise fit with interchangeable nosepiece sizes and Unobtainium® components that increase grip with sweat
- Get unbeatable clarity and performance with the patented innovations of High Definition Optics®
- Optimize protection with Plutonite® lenses that filter out all UV and meet industrial standards for impact protection
Oakley images used with permission
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