MIPS Impact Protection
Integrated MIPS technology helps manage rotational energy during impacts.
Cycling helmets
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POC Cycling helmets
Experience premium road and mountain bike protection featuring MIPS technology and advanced ventilation. These lightweight helmets offer aerodynamic efficiency and a secure 360 fit for racing
Lead listing
Worth noticing
Optimized Airflow
Advanced ventilation channels keep riders cool during intense road racing.
Precision 360 Fit
The adjustable system ensures a secure and comfortable fit for all-day riding.
This set
POC: this catalog
Mountain bike helmets
5 of 6 listed here
Road
5 of 6 listed here
Commuter
4 of 6 listed here
Gravel
3 of 6 listed here
The lineup
6 helmets in this set
Sets Lightweight MIPS
About this lineup
Aerodynamic Engineering Standards
POC helmets utilize MIPS Air Node technology and aerodynamic wings to reduce drag while maintaining safety. The unibody shell construction provides structural integrity for road, gravel, and CX riding.
- MIPS Air Node protection
- Aerodynamic wing design
- Unibody shell construction
- Fidlock buckle systems
- 360 degree fit adjustment
- Integrated eye garage
What to look for
What is here
6 helmets listed here, grouped as Lightweight cycling helmets, MIPS cycling helmets, Road cycling helmets, Mountain bike helmets.
How they are built
Titles in this POC set call out the build that shows up in Octal MIPS Road and CX Unibody Helmet; Octal MIPS Ultralight Road Helmet with Eye Garage; Cularis Mountain Bike Helmet with Fidlock Buckle.
Day-to-day use
Lightweight cycling helmets, MIPS cycling helmets, Road cycling helmets, Mountain bike helmets is the split that matters in this POC range.
Look here first
Compare POC models on Lightweight cycling helmets, MIPS cycling helmets, Road cycling helmets, Mountain bike helmets. Examples: Octal MIPS Road and CX Unibody Helmet; Octal MIPS Ultralight Road Helmet with Eye Garage; Cularis Mountain Bike Helmet with Fidlock Buckle.
In the notes
What stands out
From 18 analyzed reviews
Keepers
- Comfortable fit 6
- Secure comfortable fit 5
- Good ventilation 4
- Lightweight feel 4
- Virginia Tech safety rating 4
- Attractive looks 3
- Magnetic Fidlock buckle 3
- Strong ventilation 3
- Easy strap adjustment 2
- MIPS protection 2
Watch for
- Lightweight feel 1
Voices
Notes from buyers
The Ventral Air MIPS keeps my head cool on long climbs and the fit is incredibly secure.
I love the eye garage on my Octal for holding my sunglasses when the sun goes down.
The aerodynamic wing on the Cytal feels stable at high speeds during my road races.
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Common questions
POC Questions
Do these helmets have rotational impact protection?
Yes, these models feature MIPS protection to help reduce rotational forces.
Which model is best for mountain biking?
The Cularis is a lightweight, well-ventilated helmet designed for mountain bike use.
What is an eye garage?
It is a dedicated space on the helmet to securely store sunglasses.
Are these helmets adjustable?
Yes, they feature a 360 fit system for a precise and comfortable adjustment.