The Octal is a game changer in road bike helmets due its unique fully wrapping unibody construction combined with old-school looks and a light 250 gram (medium size) weight well below its competitors flagship models. Many may recognize the distinctive POC Octal helmet as the choice of the several Pro cycling teams . Others may be familiar with the POC name from POC's snow sport roots. Mountain bikers have flocked to POC's Trabec as the "Dad's helmet" for those wanting the best protection again falls.

POC created the Octal to provide more coverage and additional protection for the temples and back of the head. It has a definite feel of being a little more around your head instead of perched on top. To further improve safety, the EPS liner is strategically thicker in most exposed areas and is covered by the outer PC shell. The unique and fully wrapping unibody shell construction functions as a monocoque and enhances the safety properties and construction integrity of the helmet while maintaining a low weight.

AVIP. The acronym stands for Attention, Visibility, Interaction and Protection and the brightness of the colors of the AVIP products certainly stands out. This initiative is a substantial effort by the Swedish company to draw attention (in multiple ways) to the serious issue of road safety for cyclists. The complete line of AVIP products is eye catching, as is the investment in product, promotion, and research/ development.Other features include a very refined adjustment dial that can be easily operated with one hand. Speaking of refinement, the straps emanate form the shell for a very clean appearance. Coolbed padding actually works to regulate temperature. POC has even included a specific eye garage for sunglasses with a tacky rubber/plastic material that ingeniously holds your valuable eyewear firmly in place.