Liberty Sport Biker Sunglasses

Liberty Sport Biker Sunglasses Review

Marci over at Liberty Sport sent me over a pair of BikerSunglasses to ride with and evaluate. When the package arrived I opened it up and inspected everything and it was quite a package. Included were a pair Bikers Sunglasses, a Liberty Sport Eyeglass Case for the glasses, a Liberty Sport Strap, a F8 Cleaning cloth, a pair of MagTraxion™ Magnetic Dry Eye Eyecups with a storage pouch, and of course, instructions. All these items made this a complete package and a great value for the price. You can even get the lenses in prescription if you need them.

Here is the Information from their website:

8-base wrap around lens curvature delivers excellent peripheral field of vision.  

Raised eyerim back lip provides additional lens retention.  

Head hugging, flexible temple design fits comfortably under most helmet designs.  

Plano frame comes with Liberty Sport Ultimate Driver or Ultimate Outdoor polycarbonate premium performance sun lenses:  

Passes all Global Driving Standards.

Hard Coat Premium Scratch Coating.

100% UVA & UVB Protection.

Comes with semi-rigid case & adjustable strap.  

When inspecting all of the items the first thing that hit me was how good the quality of everything was.  The glass frames themselves, felt strong and durable, even at the hinge area. The strap was strong and had a unique proprietary way to attach to the frames.

I believe the lenses supplied were the Ultimate Outdoor Polycarbonate.

From their website:

Designed to accommodate the visual needs of the outdoor enthusiast. Lens is extremely useful in forested and offroad environments when faced with variable light conditions, providing low light contrast and good bright light protection.

Amber lens with bronze flash mirror coating.

The lenses were crystal clear, accept for the tint. They seemed to brighten things up a little like blue blockers or yellow shooting lenses. For riding in the bright Texas sun I would prefer a much darker lens choice. The way that they wrapped around, they provided a pretty good field of view, though not as good as frameless ones like my Oakley’s.  However, with the MagTraxion™ Magnetic Dry Eye Eyecups, they provided much more protection when riding on windy days.

Here is some information from their website about the MagTraxion™ Magnetic Dry Eye Eyecups:

Eyecups made from soft, hypoallergenic rubber.   

Eyecups conform to the outside curvature of the eye to trap humidity and block moisture-sapping wind.  

Removable eyecups provide maximum peripheral coverage.   

Magnetic eyecups secure easily to frame using MagTraxion™ technology.   

Converts fashionable sunglasses into soothing, dryness-blocking eyewear in seconds-it's like getting two frames for the price of one!   

Comes in a pair.    

 I rode with the Liberty Sport Biker Sunglasses for a couple of months this summer and the view and protection was excellent.  The fit for me was a little bit small with the frames coming under my eyebrows, which I did not care for. I rode with them along with my half helmet and there was no interference at all. They stayed in place real well and I did not even have to use the adjustable strap.

   

The case was a black, semi rigid and made of nylon. Though a little bulky, the case provided plenty of protection but not as much as a hard case would have. Clean up of the lenses was a snap with the supplied cleaning cloth. 

After I rode with them for a while I turned them over to my son Jake to ride with them and provide feedback. As much as I liked them, He liked them even more and fell in love with them. I believe they fit his face better than they did mine. He has been using them now for several months and everything he has said about them is positive.

I would have to say that the value and quality that the Liberty Sport Biker Sunglasses provide makes them a great choice for anyone looking for a good set of riding sunglasses.

Ride on,

Torch

Advertise on Bikers Expressway

Dear Advertiser,

I am writing to inform you of a new motorcycle specific website to advertise on, Bikers Expressway. Bikers Expressway just recently launched in January of 2012. It is geared to motorcyclists, bikers and scooterists of all types. Bikers Expressway is a motorcycle product advertising service where we personally search the web for the best deals on motorcycle products of all types. We then post those for the biker community to view and direct them where to purchase. We are currently looking for advertisers for anything and everything related to motorcycling.

Bikers Expressway is where you can advertise your weekly or monthly motorcycle deals, discounts, closeouts and specials. Bikers Expressway does not sell anything but ad space, similar to Deal Sucker, 24 Day Deals, Todays DOD, and Deal A Day, we just direct our subscribers to the best motorcycle related deals.

Bikers Expressway customers subscribe to our Weekly Deals Newsletter, Twitter account, Google + account, Facebook account, Blog or the RSS Feedand we direct them to your site for purchases.

Partner with Bikers Expressway and receive a discount on Sale Item Listings and Sidebar Advertisements.

Affiliates also get a banner add on the Affiliates Page Listingwhich links to your site along with a description of the site.

Sale Item Listings are the best way to be seen, and will generally stay on the first page for around 5-6 days. The ads will receive social media advertising on: Facebook, Twitter, & Google Plus. Sale Item Listings also get posted on the Bikers Expressway Blog, RSS feed and placed in the weekly e-mail to subscribers.

Bikers Expressway offers Sidebar Ad space (text, html, flash or image) to be placed in the right sidebar. Pricing is based on a 160x160 square. For longer ads just multiply by the length of the ad.

We are open to custom ad placement and sizing. Please contact me at torch@bikersexpressway.com so we can discuss what you have in mind and we can give you an estimate. If you cannot support these rates and are a small company, email me as well, we can work with you. All pricing is negotiable.

 Thank you for your interest,

John Ashford (Torch)

BikersExpressway.com

*In our effort to keep this site a family friendly site, Bikers Expressway will not host sexually explicit advertisements or link to sexually explicit websites.

My Leathers - A Bikers Poem

My Leathers

My leathers have been with me since I started motorcycling,

I tend to wear them whenever I’m riding.

They are faded from the elements, stretched and saggy from use,

but they still keep me from taking abuse.

My leathers bare the scars, scrapes and abrasions from a few slips and some spills,

and my leathers still keep me warm from those morning chills.

Despite them being my body guard we have become old friends,

going on long rides together taking on hills, valleys and bends.

My leathers have sheltered me from the rain and from the fog,

they even have blocked the bite of an angry dog.

They have protected me from flying rocks and from bugs,

and have been on the receiving end of many hugs.

My leathers have shaded me from the blistering sun,

on a long, dry and hot Texas run.

Over time they have become supple and comfortable like a well broken in boot,

as a bonus, there’s a place for my gun in case I need to shoot.

My leathers are getting old, wrinkly and are slightly tattered,

but they continue to protect me from getting battered.

They have screened me from the wind,

and they will stay with me to the end.

But at the end of this long ride,

it’s not just a cows hide,

It’s my skin.

© 2012 - Torch

Ride on,

Torch

Bates Boots Revisited

Bates Boots Revisited

I wrote a review in June of "09 of Bates E02264 5" Defender Tactical Boots. Well they have served me well for quite some time and as many miles at work, and for riding. I finally wore the tread just about clean off of them. They are a little worse for wear but the zippers and everything have held up just fine. So fine, in fact, that I went out looking for a new pair. Here are some photos of the worn out boots:

I could not fine the same model at the local Academy Sports & Outdoors around my area. So, last month, I went with the Bates Men's 8" Tactical Sport Side Zip Boot. They are a little taller and don't have the composite toe protector, but have all the same features:

So far, the new pair have been holding up just fine. Some of the best features of these boots are that they  increase your machismo and sex appeal. They also have fantastic traction. The best feature, however, is their easy on and off with the side zipper. These Bates boots definitely was made for ridin'!

Ride on,

Torch

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Bikers Expressway is Live

Bikers Expressway

"The hottest motorcycle deals on the information highway"

Bikers Expressway is your one-stop source for the latest deals on gear, clothing, equipment, and accessories from hundreds of leading motorcycle retailers. Whether you ride a sport bike, cruiser, adventure, touring, sport touring, dual sport, scooter or trike, we give you the answers you need to make informed shopping decisions. We sort through hundreds of sales and promotions and publish the best of them for our readers. We share only what we feel is a great deal and would recommend to other riders.

Bikers Expressway is your first and only place to stop before shopping. You will only find the newest and best deals, all in one place. As your one-stop shopping resource we will save you money and more importantly, your valuable time. With all the motorcycle specials in one place, all you have to do is check Bikers Expressway website or subscribe to our mailing list and start enjoying the savings.

So, if you're tired of surfing from site to site searching for deals, or tired of getting several emails a day, come to Bikers Expressway. Here, no matter what you ride, you will find big savings every time you shop!

Don't miss out! Sign up for my free Bikers Expressway's Email Alerts and get the best Motorcycle Deals delivered straight to your inbox.

I welcome your emails at Torch@BikersExpressway.com.

Thank you for visiting & ride on,

Torch

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RevZilla's Gear Givaway

Here is another Gear Giveaway you can enter to win:

AGV AX-8 DS Helmet

They are having this contest for June and for July.

Ride on,

Torch

Motorcycle Helmet Photo Collection

Motorcycle Helmet Photo Collection

Motorcycle helmets are not just for protection. They are also an expression of the personality of the individual that wears it. They are also an art form all of themselves. They can be personalized and decorated in various ways including stickers, stick on decorations, pinstriping and custom paint.

Here is a collection of photos that are helmet related that I have collected from across net. Some are just works of art and are not even DOT approved. Others are humorous and quite entertaining. Then there are professional racing models with custom paint jobs, some very famous. There are also some vintage helmets and replicas of famous helmets from a bygone era. All are beautiful works of art in their own way. 

Ride on,

Torch