I wasn’t familiar with Oakley’s history before watching this video so it came as a big surprise to me that the company which I know mainly for their sunglasses and goggles actually started by making BMX grips. To tell you the truth, I didn’t even know Oakley made BMX grips. I mean, I know Oakley founder Jim Jannard has a hand in some other things like RED Digital Cameras, but man…BMX grips? Where have I been (and how did I miss this)?
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i had oakley grips on my GT and Hutch BMXs. their “gimmick” was soft grip rubber for the hand area but harder flange and butt-end rubber for durability. they then made goggles and of course went to sunglasses from there. etc. etc.