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POC Tectal MTB Helmet

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Description

Breathe Easy. Ride Hard

POC took design elements from two of its most popular helmets to form the Tectal Mountain Bike Helmet, creating a hybrid with the best features from each. Extensive coverage along the temples and rear of the helmet increases protection to vulnerable areas, while the helmet's unibody design lessens the amount of potential stress points along seams.

The Tectal's ventilation system takes what POC has learned from their Octal road helmet, which is wind tunnel-optimized for maximum efficiency and engineered it into a mountain-worthy design. The helmet's protection gets a boost with the aramid-reinforced EPS liner and unibody polycarbonate shell that provides more temple and back-of-the-head coverage than traditional MTB helmets while keeping weight low.

Always on the cutting edge, an integrated passive RECCO® reflector interacts with radar detection systems used by first responders to help locate riders quickly in case of an emergency, and it requires no maintenance or activation by the user.

POC considers comfort almost as much as it does safety, carving out out a range of vents along the Tectal to ensure air stays moving throughout the helmet. Before you head out, a simple one-handed turn of the dial at the back of the helmet allows you to adjust for the perfect fit.

Features:

  • Mountain bike helmet with extensive side and rear coverage
  • One-piece shell for structural integrity
  • Extensive venting for on-trail breathability
  • One-handed fit adjustment for ease of use
  • Safety remains the primary tenet of all POC gear
  • Adjustable visor up front
  • Available in a variety of colorways
  • Sizing: XS-S, M-L, X-Large

B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.

The product weight specified is an approximate weight based on the manufacturer's specifications (if available) or our measurement of one or two examples. For most products, the weight will typically vary by 5% to 10%.

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Size Chart

XS/SM/LXL/XXL
Head Circumference20"-21¼"21¾"-23"23¼"-24½"   

Specifications

Weight: 340 grams

Jade Green Matt - XS/S

Mfg PartNum: PC105051448XSS1 

Jade Green Matt - M/L

Mfg PartNum: PC105051448MLG1 

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Reviewed 6/13/2022
by EL VIS
Cycling Enthusiast
LA
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my 3rd POC helmet

Use this for trail riding mostly and it's pretty spot on. Does sit a little low on the brow but you can adjust the back to fix that. With my Pit Viper glasses they keep the helmet in the right place, I heard a lot of people can't find right glasses for this helmet I'd suggest the 2000's PV's!

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Reviewed 4/8/2022
by Anonymous
Ohio
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Nice helmet

Very nice helmet. Fits perfectly with the sizing chart. My sunglasses have plenty of room to fit forehead and ears without rubbing on the helmet. I do wish the visor was a little bit easier to make adjustments.

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Reviewed 9/18/2018
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
New York
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
My thoughts about this product is more than just fine.

I use this product for when I am riding bike which is a lot. I have brought other helmets but this is the one that feels more comfortable , and I have liked the best as you see I have purchased two helmets from you guys. It feels great when my friends give me compliments then I really now I brought something good and I let them know where I brought it from.

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Reviewed 8/5/2021
by Arcadian
Cycling Enthusiast
Missouri
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1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Good helmet with a design flaw

The visor on this helmet has limited adjustment--won't go down far enough to block early morning or late evening sun. Reading other interviews, this doesn't seem to be a problem for many users but it has been for me. Otherwise, I've liked this helmet more as I used it. Adequate ventilation, comfortable fit, and very good coverage. I just wish the visor were more functional.

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Reviewed 6/19/2021
by Anonymous
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
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Reviewed 12/28/2020
by CNDBiker
Cycling Enthusiast
NE Texas
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Very comfortable. great helmet

I'd been POC curious for some time and saw a good deal here. Fits snugly and comfortably. Called POC about adjusting the depth of fit as the "bars" rode on my ears and I didn't know how hard to push to adjust them. I was told that you can push or pull the adjustment plenty hard. I did and have a great fit now. Highly recommended.

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Reviewed 11/21/2019
by Jmahn
Colorado Springs
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Breathes Well and Fits Great!

I've never had a better fitting helmet that keeps me cool on those summer uphills. Nice coverage across the back too...hoping to never need to test it, but I'm sure it'll do its part

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Reviewed 8/1/2019
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
maine
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POC is my helmet brand of choice for all rides

I am a roadie but also enjoy Fat and MTB form time to time. I've grown to love my 5 POC road buckets and thought that it would be fitting to have another for all things not road and this doesn't disappoint

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Reviewed 4/18/2019
by JDizzle
Cycling Enthusiast
San Francisco, CA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great Quality

Love my new helmet! POC does a great job of venting, and the fit is great. Helments normally have hot spots from pressure points and there is enough cushion to accommodate many head shapes. Parts of chin strap are rigid and not easily twisted. It's got great build quality and would easily recommend.

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Reviewed 8/21/2018
by 2K
Cycling Enthusiast
Chicago Suburb
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Best helmet I've ever put on my head.

I've recently found some very challenging trails that are very technical. It occurred to me that I might need to really rely on my helmet. So I wanted a very good helmet. I've looked for the better part of six months and settled on the POC. I have a big melon, so I was hopeful that this helmet would fit well. I am very happy with this helmet. It fits perfectly and really seems to cover my entire head. It is also very light weight. I would highly recommend this helmet.

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Reviewed 2/6/2018
by Anonymous
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Excellent helmet

Works well and is comfortable. Love that the visor can be moved up and down.

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Reviewed 1/28/2021
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
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Great helmet

Bought this for my wife and she loves it.

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Reviewed 8/8/2017
by Kris Jordan
Cycling Enthusiast
Flagstaff, AZ
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
good helmet but needs adjustments

Use this helmet for mountain & town riding. The helmet fits a little deep on my head. I put an extra 14 inch of foam rubber on the top of the helmet & it fits awesome. The helmet feels like part of your head so it dosent move around when your flying down a hill side. Quality is to notch.

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Reviewed 11/7/2020
by Samson
Vancouver, wa
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Perfect helmet

To me this is the perfect helmet. It fits great and snug without any pressure points, it has great coverage, and it's stylish. I would recommend this helmet to anyone.

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Reviewed 4/27/2017
by Desert Stan
Competitive Racer
Desert Southwest
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4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Best mountain bike helmet ever!

I'm a roady who has been transitioning to mountain biking for several years now. One thing I never liked was the heavy, hot helmets specific to the sport. Problems solved! This helmet is just amazing. Fits better than my beloved Giro Aeon road helmet and is just as cool. Plus it's far lighter than my old Bell or Fox helmets.

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Reviewed 9/14/2018
by jgibs3001
Casual Cyclist
Bend, OR
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Awesome helmet with great coverage!

I was recently looking for a new downhill biking helmet and tried on a number of brands and models, trying to find one that I felt sat deep enough on my head. This is the one! It sits just above my eyebrows and has great coverage on the back without being bulky. The strapping mechanism allows me to customize the fit. The design of the chin straps also keeps the straps from rubbing against my ears. The tightening screw for the visor adjustment is pretty small, but I really don't move the visor that much anyway, so not a big deal. Overall, a super comfortable helmet that stays cool. I think I may be swapping out my ski helmet from my Smith to a POC helmet too!

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Reviewed 6/10/2022
by RLX88
suiusn, Ca
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1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
POC mtn bike helmet

Great price. Love the color. Very comfortable fit and adjustable visor. Love the safety features of the helmet.

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Reviewed 1/6/2017
by Mt Biker in Milpitas
Cycling Enthusiast
Milpitas, CA
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Fits perfectly and feel better than my Giro helment

Used mostly for Mt Biking. I like that it comes with the thick foam padding.

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Reviewed 1/11/2022
by Anonymous
arizona
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Perfect fit and feel

Makes you feel safe and fit comfortably.

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Reviewed 8/26/2019
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Boulder, CO
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Excellent Helmet for large, oval heads

As someone with a large (63cm), oval-shaped head, it can be very hard to find a helmet that fits well. I was hesitant to spend this much on a helmet, but it fit so much better than the competition that I had to buy it. I use it for MTB and Road cycling. It ventilates well, especially for a helmet with so much coverage.

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