MADISON CODE BREAKER
WEIGHT 35.7G LENS CAT 3 FIRE MIRROR EXTRAS SOFT CLEANING BAG PRESCRIPTION OPTION RX COMPATIBLE
These single lens Code Breakers certainly look the business and they have something of the Oakley Jawbreaker look about them, but without the vented lens and prominent ‘O’ hinges or, for that matter, the £178 price tag.
What you do get for your penny shy of £40, however, is an excellent quality shield lens held in place with a clever system. The brow piece rotates 90 degrees, angle the arms at 45 degrees and then simply pop out the lens to clean or replace. It’s a smart system that works well.
The other big standout feature with the Code Breakers is that they are compatible with RX prescription inserts, so riders who wear glasses don’t have to fork out premium prices to get good-looking riding shades.
On the road these glasses work very well. The soft tips on the arms are metal-cored so you can bend them a little to fit and keep them in place, and the nosepiece is adjustable too. The lens clarity is excellent and although the frame is visible when wearing, it’s not obtrusive. The lack of venting did mean I got a bit of fogging above the nosepiece but it was never bad enough to be a distraction while riding.