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POC Octal MIPS Helmet

POCOctal MIPS Helmet(Return to Product Page)

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 6/24/2022
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
massachusetts
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Great fit and outstanding visibility

POC helmets fit me well, and I purchased the improved MIPS in high visibility orange model for increased safety. It is bright, and the MIPS technology did not affect the fit. Service from BTD was fabulous as always.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 5/30/2022
by Anonymous
El Cerrito
Overall Rating
A helmet fits my head.

This helmet fits my well. Have tried bells. (Small were too small and the mediums always felt too loose unless I had a skull cap on. Specialized helmets seem too tight on the sides, but loose on the front and back. Rudy Projects have always fit well, but wanted the MIPS tech in any new helmet I get these days. Vents well and feels super light.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 5/26/2022
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Value Rating
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Light and breezy

Awesome helmet. Very well designed. Good ventilation, light as a feather, and unnoticeable during a ride. Having said that, my head at 22.5 inches is too small for a large and very very snug for a medium. I ended up returning a large for a medium and I feel that a snug feel is better than a loose feel. It's just unfortunate that I cant get a medium and a half size. it would be perfect. I still rock it though.

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Review by j white

Reviewed 4/7/2022
by j white
Competitive Racer
Nice Part of Texas
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Overall Rating
Protect Your Head

I use the product to protect my head. So far, it has done that.

This is the second Octal I've owned, it's a nice balance of features for cost and I like MIPS even if it ends up being marketing.

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Review by Tim

Reviewed 1/20/2022
by Tim
Norcal
Overall Rating
Solid Helmet

My first POC helmet and I like it. Nicely finished, great strap system and comfortable. Have not used it in the heat so not sure about venting yet. The size adjustment dial seems a little hard to get the fingers on when wearing the helmet, but still trying this out.

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Review by Happy

Reviewed 10/14/2021
by Happy
Cycling Enthusiast
SF Bayarsa
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Super Light weight

I came back from a 5 day bike tour in 90 plus weather. What bother me the most was the weight of my MTB helmet. At every break, I had to take it off. I alread used a POC for road biking. I wanted another but maybe a lighter version. Bam!!! This Octal was it!!! It's so light I have to reach up and touch it while biking to make sure its on, LOL.

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Review by Joe H

Reviewed 8/27/2021
by Joe H
Daily Commuter
San Rafael, CA
Value Rating
Overall Rating
Comfortable, lightweight, secure.

POC manages to make helmets with great coverage and safety features and keep them incredibly light. This helmet practically disappears when I wear it. Lots of airflow, easy to adjust. Hope I never need the MIPS but am glad to have it.

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Review by Steve M

Reviewed 7/8/2021
by Steve M
Cycling Enthusiast
East Bsy San Francisco
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6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.
The Best Bike Equipment for the Results

This helmet saved my wife's life from a crash. I had $30,000 in expenses but no funeral expense. Afterwards I bought POC helmets for my sons, their wives and four grandchildren, plus an update to MIPS version for me. Worth every penny.

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Review by Utahskibum

Reviewed 4/25/2022
by Utahskibum
Cycling Enthusiast
Salt Lake City, UT
Value Rating
Overall Rating
Great look and fit! Excellent helmet.

Easy adjustment to dial in helmet fit. Nice rubber feature to hold sunglasses. Straps are light and adjustable. Increased safety with MIPS. Overall, great helmet!

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Review by Jon

Reviewed 1/14/2022
by Jon
Portland, OR
Overall Rating
Fits perfectly!!

Love this helmet! Fits my head perfectly, barely realize it's on. Light weight with good air flow thru it.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 8/23/2021
by Anonymous
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great Helmet

Best helmet i have ever had. Light and airy.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 3/21/2022
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Florida
Overall Rating
What can I say - this helmet saved me.

I was wearing this helmet while riding my road bike. I was in bike lane but struck by a distracted driver. I suffered severe facial trauma, but thanks to the helmet, no brain or internal injuries. Thank you POC!

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