Review: 100% Armega Goggles wins MBUK ‘Most Wanted’ Award

In case the gold didn’t give it away, these are 100%’s new top-of-the-range goggles. They have plenty of tech to justify the cost and are still a fair chunk cheaper than Oakley’s top-drawer offerings. With the Armega, 100% have taken the shape of their Racecraft goggles and oversized the lens to give a massive field of vision.

This lens isn’t your standard flimsy polyurethane either. It’s injection-moulded to reduce distortion and provide impact resistance. Triple-layer foam and ventilation make these goggles super-comfy, and the broad strap attaches to wide outriggers, so they sit snuggly into the opening of a full-face helmet. The strap isn’t removable for cleaning though. Our set had a red mirror-tinted lens that uses 100%’s HiPER technology to enhance contrast and colours. We felt this helped reduce glare on sunny days but didn’t notice it being any easier to see the trail.

In fact, in the trees – where a lot of mountain biking happens – the tint actually made it harder to see. Fortunately, switching out lenses is a super-quick job, thanks to two quickrelease side clips, and if you forgo the HiPER technology you can enjoy the rest of the Armegas’ benefits for £30 less. 

MBUK Verdict: Class-leading in terms of comfort, vision and protection, but the HiPER lens technology isn’t useful in the UK.