POC octal

[CBJ]

Why not get it from an online store that offers free return shipping?

I have a pretty narrow head and my POC Trabec fits me much better than my Giro Ionos.

[nfecyle]

Just got back from random visit bike shop in norcal, check out summit bicycle in burlinggame. The carry poc helmets and jerseys. It is pretty nice bike shop.

[addictR1]

CBJ.. I thought about doing that through Amazon.. but will use that as last resort.

nfecyle: thx. Well go check then out there. I went to the one in los gatos last weekend and they didn't have it.

[djconnel]

Palo Alto Bicycles has them in: Palo Alto a few blocks down University @ High from the train station.

The owner showed me his demo version, which I loved, but the US-certified for-sale versions were over 50 grams heavier, so I ordered mine from Britain. It came in at claimed weight, and I love it: the fit on my head is fantastic, and wrap-around design appears to me to be better for safety. On my to-do list is to make a plastic cover for it (like Hermida's video).

[uraqt]

Not sure there are two models anymore, all the online pix are showing the US/heavy version.

I think even the Garmin guys, are using the US version.


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[addictR1]

djconnel: wow.. i didn't know there was two different versions. when you ordered from britian, which site did you go through and did you have to deal with import tax? also, u got a link for Hermida's video you mentioned about?

[wingguy]

http://www.pocsports.com/en/storelocator

[danbjpa]

i think the video that he mentioned is:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MegCpZVvotA


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[bikewithnoname]

I finally got around to trying one of these on at the weekend. Sad to say it makes me look like Super Mushroom from Mario Bros such a huge helmet!!

[addictR1]

I thought they looked much better on me compared to the giro air attack. the specialized acehlon I have now makes me look like a super mushroom. Lol

[danbjpa]

Mario Bros has a italian look!... and the mushrooms is a true doping powerful in the game! hehe

[mdeth1313]

Had to revive this-- I was considering purchasing the Octal but their colors are just weird. Anyone have any idea how close to black their navy/black color is?

[Fixie82]

It's fairly dark - I would say it's closer to black than navy, although when next to black you can clearly see the difference.

[mdeth1313]

Anyone know what's normal as far as the color of the helmet fading. I have their "unobtanium yellow" helmet and in less than 8 mos it's yellow is definitely not obtainable anymore. Contacted POC with a picture and they've ignored the email.

[addictR1]

i got the neon orange one.. since they have it with MIPS. now my mates can see me from far away..