POC Trabec Race Bike Helmet

www.pocsports.com, 11.9 ounces
POC makes some of the most protective helmets available. The company has upped the stakes in the alpine ski industry with standard-breaking technology, now that same advanced protection is available to mountain bikers. The new Trabec Race helmet has it all: a tough outer shell with an internal aramid shell bonded to a shock-absorbent expanded polystyrene liner. Aramid fibers are used for ballistic-rated body armor fabric, exactly what you want when you’re charging at top speed down rocky singletrack or playing virtual pinball with lodge pole pine. The design offers more head coverage than most traditional helmets, coming down lower on the sides and back of the head. Our first reaction was concern that the helmet would be hot and sweaty—16 passive vents on the top, sides, rear, and front of the helmet alleviated that worry with a gentle flow of fresh air. Inside you’ll find comfortable foam padding that can be personalized for a custom fit, and can be removed for cleaning, a boon if you are riding in muddy conditions or prone to head sweat. Adjustable straps and a rear harness keep the helmet secure on the head without pinching or slippage. The price tag might seem steep, but the helmet is designed to withstand multiple impacts, and, compared to a trip to the ER for a CAT Scan, a flat-out bargain.
Comes in XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL, three colors (we like the Orange for extra visibility)