Review: Ride.io Takes A Look At The 100% Status Helmet

UK based Ride.io have been part of the UK race scene for years.  As a result, they know a thing-or-two about quality product which performs well.  Here they take a first look at the 100% Status full face helmet. 

Tested by Ride.io 

Last year, 100% brought us the Aircraft, a pimp carbon full facer, light in weight but heavier in cost. This year they are added to their range with the Status, a more wallet friendly option.

• Fibreglass shell
• Active cooling system
• Washable liner
• Compatible with inflatable emergency releasable systems
• Padded PU chinbar
• Adjustable visor

Out of the box this is a good looking lid. Our test helmet is “Midnight Meteor”, and there are also Black Meteor, D-Day white, D-Day yellow and Selecta Red colourways, and 6 sizes from 53cm all the way to 64cm options.

The carbon fibre of the Aircraft is switched for fibreglass to bring the price down, but the weight is still a respectable, around the 900g mark for the medium. The styling is borrowed from a toned-down aircraft, smoother angles and slightly tweaked venting.

The Status is comfy, fits well and looks slick. The first ride out in it was a wet, cold, mingfest smashing up some of North Wales’ finest brown pow. The liner is soft and comfortable, the cheek pads were bulkier than I was used to but within minutes I didn’t notice them. The big peak doesn’t feature in your eye-line when riding, and there is plenty of space and shaping for larger goggles like the 100% Racecraft. A great first impression from this budget full facer.

Click here to read the full review on Ride.io