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Review by AnonymousReviewed 6/24/2022by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastmassachusettsGreat fit and outstanding visibilityPOC 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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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.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 5/30/2022by AnonymousEl CerritoA 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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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.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 5/26/2022by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastLight and breezyAwesome 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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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.
Review by j whiteReviewed 4/7/2022by j whiteCompetitive RacerNice Part of TexasProtect Your HeadI 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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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.
Review by TimReviewed 1/20/2022by TimNorcalSolid HelmetMy 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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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.
Review by HappyReviewed 10/14/2021by HappyCycling EnthusiastSF Bayarsa1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Super Light weightI 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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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.
Review by Joe HReviewed 8/27/2021by Joe HDaily CommuterSan Rafael, CAComfortable, 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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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.
Review by Steve MReviewed 7/8/2021by Steve MCycling EnthusiastEast Bsy San Francisco6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.The Best Bike Equipment for the ResultsThis 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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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.
Review by UtahskibumReviewed 4/25/2022by UtahskibumCycling EnthusiastSalt Lake City, UTGreat 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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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!
Review by JonReviewed 1/14/2022by JonPortland, ORFits 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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Love this helmet! Fits my head perfectly, barely realize it's on. Light weight with good air flow thru it.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 8/23/2021by Anonymous1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Great HelmetBest helmet i have ever had. Light and airy.
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Best helmet i have ever had. Light and airy.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 3/21/2022by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastFloridaWhat 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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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!