yes but it looks like your wearing a womans sanitary pad on you head lol
mark dabekon July 14, 2019 at 11:45 pm
the smith mtb helmet has much more airflow I have been using it for a year now and I can safely say the airflow is very good
Cullenon July 14, 2019 at 11:48 pm
Giro Synthe MIPS vs the POC ?
A Con July 14, 2019 at 11:49 pm
let’s talk about 1:51 though…
P Hanleyon July 14, 2019 at 11:49 pm
MIPS – Marketing Intelligence Pathetically Scarce
Gnawer Shrethon July 14, 2019 at 11:50 pm
A lot of POC’s products look great and seem to get good reviews, but to charge that much more than competitors who have been around since before POC founders were born seems ridiculous. It doesn’t just go for their helmets either. Apparently POC managed to become top of the line in everything they sell in just 12 years (they’re from 2005 iirc) surpassing companies who’ve been making helmets, joint protection, clothing, sunglasses etc. for 50+ years. Amazing, isn’t it? I really do wonder what you’re paying that much more for when buying their products, is it just yet another "Scandinavian design" marketing hype/scam thing as we see all over Scandinavia these days or what? I am Scandinavian and their stuff doesn’t look anymore Scandinavian than Giro’s, Bell’s or what have you. lol
Lorenzo MTBon July 14, 2019 at 11:52 pm
am i the first?
crayolarizonaon July 14, 2019 at 11:52 pm
That POC helment is ugly AF!!!
Rixteron July 14, 2019 at 11:56 pm
Great review. Very detailed and objective. Would love to see one for the Giro Synthe MIPS. Also Oakley Radar are probably the most common glasses around. Rather than docking POC or Smith shades in the vents, how about a pair of Radar?
jonathan parraon July 14, 2019 at 11:56 pm
hello help me please. my size head is 58cm , i like poc octal , what is my size? medium or large?
Good and thorough review. Was looking at the Overtake, but didn’t think about lack of place to put glasses – not going to buy the matching Smith glasses, have three other glasses already.
PezCyclingNews - What's Cool In Road Cyclingon July 14, 2019 at 11:59 pm
Good one Joe. I was surprised and impressed by how deep the MIPS tech goes when I visited their booth at Eurobike: https://youtu.be/ggk7izm-_8I – Pez.
j88325ison July 15, 2019 at 12:00 am
I am looking to get a octal but I have a tectal that is a XL that no longer fits as it is to big. What size should I get in the octal medium or large?
Robert Eon July 15, 2019 at 12:02 am
I’m sorry.. but the POC helmet looks as if you were a person that suffered a severe brain injury during a bad bike crash and is now stacking ABC blocks in a padded room, being taught how to speak again.
ThatWolffeon July 15, 2019 at 12:03 am
What about for the Giro Fans? Where are the Giro MIPS lids?
allgoo19on July 15, 2019 at 12:09 am
I wear helmet as an obligation.
I buy the least embarrassing looking one(that means not the typical road bicycle helmets).
Do other people really care about the performance?
ForbinColossuson July 15, 2019 at 12:09 am
I would not choose either of those. For MIPS, I’d pick the Bell Super 2 or b/c MIPS tech is of debateable value, I’d go for the Troy Lee A1. If you want face protection,, wider forehead area of the POC is nada compared to full face or a convertible helmet like Bell Super 2R.
Mountain bike rideon July 15, 2019 at 12:11 am
like it
QuickQuipson July 15, 2019 at 12:16 am
Great review. I already use POC for their MIPS Fornix ski helmet and nice to know its deep fit also extends to bike helmets.
Michigan Misteron July 15, 2019 at 12:18 am
could you comment on the smith forefront please?- thanks
elroc10on July 15, 2019 at 12:19 am
Both look like silly helmets. Thx for the review
Frank Combson July 15, 2019 at 12:21 am
I have owned 2 POC MIPS helmets. Just yesterday my latest POC took a direct hit from a car that ran a red light across me. I got up and walked away. My first POC also suffered in a road crash and I walked away. I ride with a helmet because accidents do happen and the POC has proven itself to me. My other past head bangs with lesser helmets all ended with minor concussions. I’m sold and they are super comfortable.
2b 1aon July 15, 2019 at 12:21 am
how about the Giro Synthe MIPS lid? this POC is really ugly and mushroom looking
bob geldofon July 15, 2019 at 12:26 am
Hold on, hold on. We are not just skating past that 1:50 ….
Brian Mooreon July 15, 2019 at 12:26 am
Considering the POC helmet. Can someone tell me how the straps are taken off the helmet? I like to take my straps off occasionally to give them a good wash. How easy they are to put on and off is important to me.
Stylish Ridingon July 15, 2019 at 12:31 am
Another example of overcharging cyclists. Over 200 pound for a helmet that I doubt costs more than 30 to produce. BikeRadar, why do you keep showing these rip-off products to the average Joe? Why don’t you find out the production costs on many of these high end products? That’s something I’d LOVE to see!
Oskar Elekon July 15, 2019 at 12:31 am
Can we take a second here and talk about the bloody bandaged severed arm maquette lying in the background? 🙂
[i] venon July 15, 2019 at 12:34 am
is the smith smaller than the poc?
Mariano Cohenon July 15, 2019 at 12:34 am
My 2011 Specialized Propero II has the same strap system as the POC and it´s not even the high end model, so much for innovation….besides, it does look like a really expensive diaper
Nice review
Mountain bike rideon July 15, 2019 at 12:40 am
i like bike radar because bike i know all bikes like giant, road bike, mountain bike radars the best
Revo Don July 15, 2019 at 12:42 am
what tf is mips
Rob Kon July 15, 2019 at 12:43 am
The Smith Overtake is more of a Road Helmet… The Forefront is more of a Mountain Bike helmet. You might look at the SMITH Rover MIPS helmet for off road use. The POC is great if you have a narrow/more oval head shape. For those with a more round shaped head, the SMITH are much more comfortable in my opinion.
We take a closer look at two high end Mips helmets.
yes but it looks like your wearing a womans sanitary pad on you head lol
the smith mtb helmet has much more airflow I have been using it for a year now and I can safely say the airflow is very good
Giro Synthe MIPS vs the POC ?
let’s talk about 1:51 though…
MIPS – Marketing Intelligence Pathetically Scarce
A lot of POC’s products look great and seem to get good reviews, but to charge that much more than competitors who have been around since before POC founders were born seems ridiculous. It doesn’t just go for their helmets either. Apparently POC managed to become top of the line in everything they sell in just 12 years (they’re from 2005 iirc) surpassing companies who’ve been making helmets, joint protection, clothing, sunglasses etc. for 50+ years. Amazing, isn’t it? I really do wonder what you’re paying that much more for when buying their products, is it just yet another "Scandinavian design" marketing hype/scam thing as we see all over Scandinavia these days or what? I am Scandinavian and their stuff doesn’t look anymore Scandinavian than Giro’s, Bell’s or what have you. lol
am i the first?
That POC helment is ugly AF!!!
Great review. Very detailed and objective. Would love to see one for the Giro Synthe MIPS. Also Oakley Radar are probably the most common glasses around. Rather than docking POC or Smith shades in the vents, how about a pair of Radar?
hello help me please. my size head is 58cm , i like poc octal , what is my size? medium or large?
Okay I found same helmet for $34. Is this fake?
https://gotravelsport.com/beginagain-cycling-helmet-matte-pneumatic-mens-bicycle-helmet-professional-mountain-helmet-racing-bike-in-mold-safely-cap/
Good and thorough review. Was looking at the Overtake, but didn’t think about lack of place to put glasses – not going to buy the matching Smith glasses, have three other glasses already.
Good one Joe. I was surprised and impressed by how deep the MIPS tech goes when I visited their booth at Eurobike: https://youtu.be/ggk7izm-_8I – Pez.
I am looking to get a octal but I have a tectal that is a XL that no longer fits as it is to big. What size should I get in the octal medium or large?
I’m sorry.. but the POC helmet looks as if you were a person that suffered a severe brain injury during a bad bike crash and is now stacking ABC blocks in a padded room, being taught how to speak again.
What about for the Giro Fans? Where are the Giro MIPS lids?
I wear helmet as an obligation.
I buy the least embarrassing looking one(that means not the typical road bicycle helmets).
Do other people really care about the performance?
I would not choose either of those. For MIPS, I’d pick the Bell Super 2 or b/c MIPS tech is of debateable value, I’d go for the Troy Lee A1. If you want face protection,, wider forehead area of the POC is nada compared to full face or a convertible helmet like Bell Super 2R.
like it
Great review. I already use POC for their MIPS Fornix ski helmet and nice to know its deep fit also extends to bike helmets.
could you comment on the smith forefront please?- thanks
Both look like silly helmets. Thx for the review
I have owned 2 POC MIPS helmets. Just yesterday my latest POC took a direct hit from a car that ran a red light across me. I got up and walked away. My first POC also suffered in a road crash and I walked away. I ride with a helmet because accidents do happen and the POC has proven itself to me. My other past head bangs with lesser helmets all ended with minor concussions. I’m sold and they are super comfortable.
how about the Giro Synthe MIPS lid? this POC is really ugly and mushroom looking
Hold on, hold on. We are not just skating past that 1:50 ….
Considering the POC helmet. Can someone tell me how the straps are taken off the helmet? I like to take my straps off occasionally to give them a good wash. How easy they are to put on and off is important to me.
Another example of overcharging cyclists. Over 200 pound for a helmet that I doubt costs more than 30 to produce. BikeRadar, why do you keep showing these rip-off products to the average Joe? Why don’t you find out the production costs on many of these high end products? That’s something I’d LOVE to see!
Can we take a second here and talk about the bloody bandaged severed arm maquette lying in the background? 🙂
is the smith smaller than the poc?
My 2011 Specialized Propero II has the same strap system as the POC and it´s not even the high end model, so much for innovation….besides, it does look like a really expensive diaper
Nice review
i like bike radar because bike i know all bikes like giant, road bike, mountain bike radars the best
what tf is mips
The Smith Overtake is more of a Road Helmet… The Forefront is more of a Mountain Bike helmet. You might look at the SMITH Rover MIPS helmet for off road use. The POC is great if you have a narrow/more oval head shape. For those with a more round shaped head, the SMITH are much more comfortable in my opinion.