The POC Octal has certainly divided opinions within the cycling community with its bright and unusual looks. Some say itâs the best looking helmet on the market, while others would rather see it killed with fire.
One pro team that is on the 'love it' side of the debate Cannondale-Garmin (formerly Garmin-Sharp) â you'll see the Octal adorning the heads of its riders.
It is available in two colourways, and in standard and MIPS versions. It features 21 vents, so not pushing the boundary for number of holes â like Lazerâs 31-vent Z1â but POC has opted for quality over quantity, and the holes are so massive that there's nearly more vent than helmet! This allows plenty of heat to escape and the deep full-length internal channels allow air to flow through the shell freely.
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Big vents make the Octal airy and cool
The Octal is particularly well suited to the hot and sticky Australian summer â it kept us feeling comfortable on even the muggiest of days.
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