The well-ventilated Tectal bike helmet has been specifically developed for aggressive trail riding and enduro racing and incorporates the aramid bridges system from POC’s proven and award-winning Trabec cycling helmet. The reinforced EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) liner provides a high level of protection and the unibody shell construction, introduced in POC’s ground-breaking Octal road cycling helmet, further enhances the safety properties and construction integrity of the helmet while maintaining a low weight. Tectal offers more coverage than conventional mountain bike helmets and has a highly efficient ventilation design, optimized and evaluated through wind tunnel testing. The lightweight size adjustment system ensures a comfortable and secure fit.
If you're going to be riding hard, tickling the edge of tyre grip on hard turns, pushing jumps further and higher and generally going all-in on your ride, a crash is almost inevitable. It's how you progress after all. And when you do hit the ground, the Tectal MTB Helmet delivers. Take on The Trails with Confidence The construction method is borrowed from POC's groundbreaking Octal road cycling helmet. This sees a tough unibody shell bonded to a shock-absorbing EPS liner. The shell provides durable protection against minor knocks and in the event of a more serious fall enhances structural integrity. An Aramid bridge system, first seen in POC’s proven and award-winning Trabec helmet also allow POC to maintain a low weight and increase vent size while making no compromise to safety performance. At the core of the helmet is the EPS foam liner. This is the layer that soaks up harder head impacts during a fall. The density and thickness vary in order to optimise protection where it's needed most. The design of the Tectal also sees greater coverage specifically tailored for mountain biking. This gives extra protection across the temples and back of the head, so you're covered if you go over the bars or off the back. And if that wasn’t enough, a RECCO® Reflector lets emergency services scan for you should you become lost on a backcountry mountain biking adventure. Cool Comfort When you're riding, you'll soon be building up body heat. And with it, sweat. And so POC have ensured ventilation is optimised. In fact, they've used wind-tunnel testing to get the airflow just right, so whether going fast or slow, you'll enjoy fresh air over your head. 360-degree Fit System In order to keep the Tectal in place, you’ll find POC’s lightweight 360° fit system. This offers an easy-to-operate and precise fit, ensuring your helmet remains comfortable when riding and stays securely in place in the event of a crash.
An advanced all-mountain helmet, the Tectal Race MIPS Helmet feels fantastic to wear when you're enjoying the thrills and heart-pumping exhilaration of going full speed down MTB trails. And should you push your capabilities just a bit too far, the superb range of protective features add safety should you take a tumble. Take on The Trails with Confidence The construction method of the Tectal race is borrowed from POC's groundbreaking Octal road cycling helmet. This sees a tough unibody shell bonded to a shock-absorbing EPS liner. The shell provides durable protection against minor knocks and in the event of a more serious fall enhances structural integrity. An Aramid bridge system, first seen in POC’s proven and award-winning Trabec helmet also allow POC to further enhance structural stability and improve penetration protection. At the core of the helmet is the EPS foam liner. This is the layer that soaks up harder head impacts during a fall. The density and thickness vary in order to optimise protection where it's needed most. The design of the Tectal Race also sees greater coverage specifically tailored for mountain biking. This gives extra protection across the temples and back of the head, so you're covered if you go over the bars or off the back. And if that wasn’t enough, a RECCO® Reflector lets emergency services scan for you should you become lost on a backcountry mountain biking adventure. MIPS Integra Head Protection Solution The Tectal Race also features the MIPS Integra system. This brings together POC's 'whole-helmet' safety and design ethos with the fully integrated brain-protecting technology of MIPS. This holistic approach sees every detail of the helmet engineered to work in harmony with each other, giving you new levels of seamless safety, comfort, ventilation, fit and function. MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) The Mips system is designed to provide added safety for helmets in many accidents. For certain impacts, the Mips system can reduce harmful rotational motion that might otherwise be transferred to the user’s head. Rotational motion is a common cause of concussions in oblique hits to the head. In a crash, the Mips system is designed to move slightly inside the helmet to help redirect forces away from the head. Shop All MIPS Helmets Click Here Cool Comfort When you're riding, you'll soon be building up body heat. And with it, sweat. And so POC have ensured ventilation is optimised. In fact, they've used wind-tunnel testing to get the airflow just right, so whether going fast or slow, you'll enjoy fresh air over your head. 360-degree Fit System In order to keep the Tectal in place, you’ll find POC’s lightweight 360° fit system. This offers an easy-to-operate and precise fit, ensuring your helmet remains comfortable when riding and stays securely in place in the event of a crash.
Let the Tectal do the Talking When you’re mountain biking, crashing is a part of the game. It’s how you progress. Get better. Push boundaries. However, there may be a time when you’re not able to simply dust yourself down and carry on riding. It’s here the POC Tectal Race MIPS NFC Helmet comes in. It features a twICEme® NFC Medical ID chip, letting you store vital medical and emergency contact details. With an NFC-enabled smartphone first responders can read the chip and make the best treatment decisions there and then. And if that wasn’t enough, a RECCO® Reflector lets emergency services scan for you should you become lost on a backcountry mountain biking adventure. Take on The Trails with Confidence The construction method of the Tectal race is borrowed from POC's groundbreaking Octal road cycling helmet. This sees a tough unibody shell bonded to a shock-absorbing EPS liner. The shell provides durable protection against minor knocks and in the event of a more serious fall enhances structural integrity. An Aramid bridge system, first seen in POC’s proven and award-winning Trabec helmet also allow POC to further enhance structural stability and improve penetration protection. At the core of the helmet is the EPS foam liner. This is the layer that soaks up harder head impacts during a fall. The density and thickness vary in order to optimise protection where it's needed most. The design of the Tectal Race also sees greater coverage specifically tailored for mountain biking. This gives extra protection across the temples and back of the head, so you're covered if you go over the bars or off the back. MIPS Integra Head Protection Solution The Tectal Race also features the MIPS Integra system. This brings together POC's 'whole-helmet' safety and design ethos with the fully integrated brain-protecting technology of MIPS. This holistic approach sees every detail of the helmet engineered to work in harmony with each other, giving you new levels of seamless safety, comfort, ventilation, fit and function. MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) The Mips system is designed to provide added safety for helmets in many accidents. For certain impacts, the Mips system can reduce harmful rotational motion that might otherwise be transferred to the user’s head. Rotational motion is a common cause of concussions in oblique hits to the head. In a crash, the Mips system is designed to move slightly inside the helmet to help redirect forces away from the head. Shop All MIPS Helmets Click Here Cool Comfort When you're riding, you'll soon be building up body heat. And with it, sweat. And so POC have ensured ventilation is optimised. In fact, they've used wind-tunnel testing to get the airflow just right, so whether going fast or slow, you'll enjoy fresh air over your head. 360-degree Fit System In order to keep the Tectal in place, you’ll find POC’s lightweight 360° fit system. This offers an easy-to-operate and precise fit, ensuring your helmet remains comfortable when riding and stays securely in place in the event of a crash.
When it comes to shredding the trail aggressively, staying protected as you nail north shores and kickers is a vital necessity. Offering added coverage to the temple and the back of the head, the POC Tectal Spin leaves no stone unturned in its quest to be the safest helmet on the market. There is a fully wrapped unibody shell construction for impressive durability while structural integrity is enhanced thanks to the Aramid bridge technology liner. Infused with technology passed down by a long line of POC creations, this stylish helmet has award-winning family members in its bloodline and perfectly suits the demands of Enduro and racing. Extremely robust and lightweight, POC have opted to utilise their very own patent pending rotational impact protection system. Known as SPIN, the amount of force transmitted to the head and brain is reduced, meaning you can have full confidence in your helmet’s ability to perform should the unexpected happen. Not content with just improving their rotational impact protection system, POC have also infused innovation into their stylish lid, providing a layer that sits against the head to shear in all directions during an oblique impact. Moving with your skull during crashes, the force transmitted to the brain is lowered, ensuring that safety really is the name of the game with the Tectal Race SPIN. Should you still be demanding more for your money, there is a reinforced EPS liner to add extra impetus to your ride and the simple and easily adjustable fit of the Tectal allows you to customise the helmet on the go. Improving your protection against sharp objects is bound to see you attack the downhill sections with more aggression, and the highly breathable capabilities of the Tectal ensure you stay cool and fresh from the first pedal until the last. Offering optimised ventilation which has been evaluated in the wind tunnels, the flow of air is maximised around your head. With a goggle clip and adjustable visor also included, the Tectal Race SPIN Helmet truly is the king of the mountain.
Fast Protection Engineered with aerodynamics and cooling airflow at the forefront, the Ventral Air MIPS Helmet is one slippery and cool performer. Tested extensively and designed using CFD to hone its aerodynamic performance, this is a helmet that won't slow you down. The careful design also extends to the ventilation. With airflow optimized via internal channels and large vents, you'll remain feeling fresh at both slow and high speeds, all without compromising aero performance. But not just fast it's incredibly protective too. The high-performance EPS liner is multi-density to offer optimal protection in key areas while also balancing the need for low weight. Added to this is the fully wrapped unibody shell construction, increasing both the durability and helmet integrity in the event of an accident. MIPS Integra Head Protection Solution The Ventral AIR also features the MIPS Integra system. This brings together POC's 'whole-helmet' safety and design ethos with the fully integrated brain-protecting technology of MIPS. This holistic approach sees every detail of the helmet engineered to work in harmony with each other, giving you new levels of seamless safety, comfort, ventilation, fit and function. MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) The Mips system is designed to provide added safety for helmets in many accidents. For certain impacts, the Mips system can reduce harmful rotational motion that might otherwise be transferred to the user’s head. Rotational motion is a common cause of concussions in oblique hits to the head. In a crash, the Mips system is designed to move slightly inside the helmet to help redirect forces away from the head. Shop All MIPS Helmets Click Here 360-degree Fit System In order to keep the Ventral in place, you’ll find POC’s lightweight 360° fit system. This offers an easy-to-operate and precise fit, ensuring your helmet remains comfortable when riding and stays securely in place in the event of a crash.
Let the Ventral do the Talking When you’re cycling, crashing is something that can always be a possibility, and in most cases, while you'll be battered and bruised, you'll soon be on your way again. However, there may be a time when you’re not able to simply dust yourself down and carry on riding. It’s here the Ventral AIR MIPS NFC Helmet comes in. It features a twICEme® NFC Medical ID chip, letting you store vital medical and emergency contact details. With an NFC-enabled smartphone first responders can read the chip and make the best treatment decisions there and then. MIPS Integra Head Protection Solution The Ventral AIR also features the MIPS Integra system. This brings together POC's 'whole-helmet' safety and design ethos with the fully integrated brain-protecting technology of MIPS. This holistic approach sees every detail of the helmet engineered to work in harmony with each other, giving you new levels of seamless safety, comfort, ventilation, fit and function. MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) The Mips system is designed to provide added safety for helmets in many accidents. For certain impacts, the Mips system can reduce harmful rotational motion that might otherwise be transferred to the user’s head. Rotational motion is a common cause of concussions in oblique hits to the head. In a crash, the Mips system is designed to move slightly inside the helmet to help redirect forces away from the head. Shop All MIPS Helmets Click Here Fast Protection Engineered with aerodynamics at the forefront, the Ventral Air is one slippery performer. Tested extensively and designed using CFD to hone its aerodynamic performance, this is a helmet that won't slow you down. The careful design also extends to the ventilation, with airflow optimized via internal channels keeping you fresh at both slow and high speeds, without compromising aero performance. But not just fast it's incredibly protective too. The high-performance EPS liner is multi-density to offer optimal protection in key areas while also balancing the need for low weight. Added to this is the fully wrapped unibody shell construction, increasing both the durability and helmet integrity in the event of an accident. 360-degree Fit System In order to keep the Ventral in place, you’ll find POC’s lightweight 360° fit system. This offers an easy-to-operate and precise fit, ensuring your helmet remains comfortable when riding and stays securely in place in the event of a crash.
Aero helmets often compromise cooling for aerodynamic gains but with their Ventral Air SPIN Helmet, POC has managed to combine slippery streamlining and impressive cooling, making this a helmet for fast and hot days on the bike. Using CDF analysis the Ventral has been designed to create minimal air turbulence while precisely placed intake and exhaust vents suck air through internal channels, turbocharging the cooling performance of the helmet. Whether it's a high-speed ride on the flat or toiling up a hot climb this precision venting works to keep you cooler and sweat-free. The updated POC Ventral Air MIPS helmet is now available POC Protection You can also be confident head protection isn't compromised in pursuit of venting and aerodynamic performance. The EPS liner features multi-density zones to deliver targetted crash protection and this also helps keep weight low, just 230 grams for a size medium. The unibody shell is full-wrapped enhancing safety and helmet integrity while the straps are anchored to the helmet for a greater degree of hold in the event of a crash. Lastly, a lightweight size adjustment system keeps the helmet locked in place, vital should you take a fall. SPIN (Shearing Pad INside) Unlike most of its rivals who deploy the popular MIPS technology, POC has created their very own protective system known as SPIN, a patent-pending rotational impact protection system that reduces the effects of an oblique fall by limiting the amount of force transmitted to the head and brain. Using an innovative and unique pad technology to keep you safe you'll be protected from unexpected falls and install a new level of confidence as you ride. As used by the EF Education First Pro Cycling Team, the Ventral Air SPIN Helmet delivers coolness and aerodynamics in equal measure, letting you push harder than ever in pursuit of your cycling goals.
Weight x Safety POC started with their renowned Ventral Air helmet and through careful engineering have been able to save overall weight while also making the Ventral Lite Road Cycling Helmet more rigid and preserving the excellent crash protection of the original. The Polycarbonate shell is also lighter, covering less of the liner to keep the weight as low as possible. This same minimalist approach is also applied to the straps and adjustment system to shed yet more weight. POC Protection Despite the drive to minimise weight you can still be confident in the head protection the Ventral Lite offers. The EPS liner features multi-density zones to deliver targetted head protection should you crash. As mentioned above, a polycarbonate unibody shell is placed in key areas to enhance safety and helmet integrity as well as durability. The straps are also anchored to the helmet for a greater degree of hold in the event of a crash. Lastly, a lightweight size adjustment system makes adjustment easy and keeps the helmet locked in place, vital should you take a fall. Fast and Cool The Ventral Lite has the same focus on smooth airflow and excellent ventilation as its Ventral Air sibling. The efficient vent design and internal air channels are the results of CDF analysis. Minimal air turbulence keeps aero performance high, while precisely placed intake and exhaust vents suck air through internal channels, turbocharging the cooling performance of the helmet. Whether it's a high-speed ride on the flat or toiling up a hot climb this precision venting works to keep you cooler and sweat-free.
Aero and Cool All the Way POC has taken a keen focus on smooth and streamlined performance with their Ventral MIPS Helmet. At the same time, ventilation has also been optimized without compromising that aero focus. Utilising the Venturi effect, the Ventral's airflow zones allow the helmet to pass through the air with greater efficiency, making it faster. Meanwhile, the 22-degree trailing edge manages residual air travelling around the helmet surface, minimising turbulence to enhance aerodynamic performance further. By leading air through rather than around the helmet, its wake is also minimized, while ventilation and cooling inside are turbo-charged. Powerful Protection But not just fast and cooling it's incredibly protective too. The high-performance EPS liner is multi-density to offer optimal protection in key areas while also balancing the need for low weight. Added to this is the fully wrapped unibody shell construction, increasing both the durability and helmet integrity in the event of an accident. MIPS Integra Head Protection Solution The Ventral also features the MIPS Integra system. This brings together POC's 'whole-helmet' safety and design ethos with the fully integrated brain-protecting technology of MIPS. This holistic approach sees every detail of the helmet engineered to work in harmony with each other, giving you new levels of seamless safety, comfort, ventilation, fit and function. MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) The Mips system is designed to provide added safety for helmets in many accidents. For certain impacts, the Mips system can reduce harmful rotational motion that might otherwise be transferred to the user’s head. Rotational motion is a common cause of concussions in oblique hits to the head. In a crash, the Mips system is designed to move slightly inside the helmet to help redirect forces away from the head. Shop All MIPS Helmets Click Here 360-degree Fit System In order to keep the Ventral in place, you’ll find POC’s lightweight 360° fit system. This offers an easy-to-operate and precise fit, ensuring your helmet remains comfortable when riding and stays securely in place in the event of a crash.
The Troy Lee Designs A1 MTB Helmet inspires confidence thanks to its excellent levels of protection all around the head, with extended sides and back to keep you covered should you take a stack. The reinforced polycarbonate shell in-moulded with an EPS liner is durable and offers maximum protection as well as race-inspired styling with moto-style peak. The A1 also features a triple-position adjustable retention system which means you can customize the fit to be exactly right, whatever your head shape or riding style, whether you wear goggles or shades. No matter how hard you push it, 8 pressurized air intake passages and 8 rear vacuum vortex outlets along with the anti-microbial moisture wicking liner will keep your head cool and fresh. If you want a versitile off-road helmet featuring a premium fit and superior comfort without compromising on eye-catching style, the A1 is the one.
Cutting-Edge Protection When you take to the dirt, you know that crashing is almost inevitable. That's the thrill of it though. Pushing those limits closer and closer to the edge. However, with the A1 MIPS Classic Helmet, you have the maximum coverage and safety features to keep you safe and protected. The EPS liner works to absorb impacts and it extends down both the sides and back of the head for all-round protective coverage. A reinforced polycarbonate outer shell, using in-moulded technology, creates a helmet that's tough too. Cutting edge MIPS brain protection system can also be found, boosting safety still further. MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) The Mips system is designed to provide added safety for helmets in many accidents. For certain impacts, the Mips system can reduce harmful rotational motion that might otherwise be transferred to the user’s head. Rotational motion is a common cause of concussions in oblique hits to the head. In a crash, the Mips system is designed to move slightly inside the helmet to help redirect forces away from the head. Shop All MIPS Helmets Click Here Trail Riding Comfort Comfort and ventilation are also optimised for your mountain bike trail riding fun. 8 intake vents suck in air where it rushes over your head to keep you cool. And the complementary 8 rear vacuum vortex vents to the back draw away heat and moisture so you don't get too hot and sweaty as you ride uphill. Meanwhile, the luxuriously soft comfort liner hugs your head comfortably. And being quick-wicking and anti-microbial you'll enjoy more comfort, less dampness and no itchy head after a long day on the trails. It's washable too, so you can also feel fresh every time you go ride.