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Tifosi Optics Alpe T-F480 Sunglasses - 2008

Tifosi Optics Alpe T-F480 Sunglasses - 2008

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2008 Model No Longer Available

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Tifosi Optics Alpe T-F480 Sunglasses - 2008

Hey ladies … we know how it is: long road rides in the summer, Nordic trails in the winter, and running through the forest during the shoulder seasons. The Tifosi Alpe Sunglasses won’t hold you back. These ultra-light shades’ Grilamid frames fit small faces like a dream and feature hydrophilic rubber temples so they won’t slip off. The decentered polycarbonate lenses enhance optical clarity and feature Tifosi’s Glare Guard glare reducer to decrease eye fatigue. The red tint allows for 27% light transmission, making the lenses great for nearly any condition.

Bottom Line: Lightweight shades for small faces.

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100% UVA and UVB blocked?

100% UVA and UVB blocked?

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February 24, 2009

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Write your answer here...Any name brand sunglasses should block UV A and B.Tifosi are good glasses. Most clear lenses will block UV if treated, and your window glass on your car will block most UV.

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February 24, 2009

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By: Backcountry.com Employee
July 23, 2009

I've been a fan (not sure for how much longer) of Tifosi glasses for several years and own about 4 pairs of the Forzas. But I scratched up all my other lenses and they weren't interchangeable, so I wanted something with an interchangeable lens.

These were on sale so I tried them out and am not happy. In fact, I was so maddened by these glasses, I postponed my ride to write this review!

I've popped the lenses out and tried on 2 separate occassions to get them back in, and I cannot get them in.

Unfortunately, I missed Backcountry's 30-day return window on these and am stuck with glasses where I can't get the lenses in them.

I'll probably contact Tifosi directly and ask for an exchange/refund, but in the past when I've contacted Tifosi, their customer support hasn't been great.

They once had a $10 lens replacement plan (maybe they still do) but it's such a hassle: you have to find your receipt (yea right! the glasses are old), print a form off the internet (I have no printer), send it in, etc. I couldn't get thru the obstacle course!

And then some time passed and I contacted Tifosi again, and they said NOTHING of the lens replacement plan, just encouraged me to buy new.

So I still have the 3-4 pairs of scratched Forzas. I refuse the throw them away: they just need new lenses, not to go to a landfill.

Depending on how things to when I contact Tifosi cust service, this could be the last pair of Tifosi's I ever buy, and we'd be ending on a low note indeed.

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UV protection?

UV protection?

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February 24, 2009

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Write your answer here...Any name brand sunglass will have UV protection; even a clear lens or a car winshield will block most UV. Tifosi is a good brand. They make a photochromic lens called phototec.

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February 24, 2009

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By: Backcountry.com Employee
July 23, 2009

I've been a fan (not sure for how much longer) of Tifosi glasses for several years and own about 4 pairs of the Forzas. But I scratched up all my other lenses and they weren't interchangeable, so I wanted something with an interchangeable lens.These were on sale so I tried them out and am not happy. In fact, I was so maddened by these glasses, I postponed my ride to write this review!I've popped the lenses out and tried on 2 separate occassions to get them back in, and I cannot get them in.Unfortunately, I missed Backcountry's 30-day return window on these and am stuck with glasses where I can't get the lenses in them.I'll probably contact Tifosi directly and ask for an exchange/refund, but in the past when I've contacted Tifosi, their customer support hasn't been great.They once had a $10 lens replacement plan (maybe they still do) but it's such a hassle: you have to find your receipt (yea right! the glasses are old), print a form off the internet (I have no printer at home and don't want to do this at work), send it in, etc. I couldn't get thru the obstacle course!And then some time passed and I contacted Tifosi again, and they said NOTHING of the lens replacement plan, just encouraged me to buy new.So I still have the 3-4 pairs of scratched Forzas. I refuse the throw them away: they just need new lenses, not to go to a landfill.Depending on how things to when I contact Tifosi cust service, this could be the last pair of Tifosi's I ever buy, and we'd be ending on a low note indeed.

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Tech Specs:

Frame:
Grilamid TR-90 open frame 
Lens:
Polycarbonate 
Interchangeable Lens:
No 
Polarized:
No, Glare Guard 
Face Size:
Small 
Case Type:
Hard w/ chamois 
Nose Pads:
Yes 
Arm Pads:
Yes 
Recommended Use:
Biking, hiking, running 
Manufacturer Warranty:
Lifetime 
Country of Origin:
China 

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