POC unveil the brand new Amidal
April 15, 2026
POC is proud to release a brand-new helmet for road and gravel cyclists, the Amidal. Representing a new and refined approach to road helmet development, the Amidal has been created for cyclists who want performance and protection in a new form.
Designed to energise a rider’s experience on the bike, the Amidal enhances the rhythm and pulse of early urban mornings, hectic city crits or long, winding rural roads, and all developed with the added benefit of enhanced safety thinking, thanks to a bespoke Knog rear light that you can pair with the helmet.
Magnus Gustafsson, Hard Goods Director, POC, said, “Our objective in creating the Amidal was to develop a helmet from all our extensive safety, ventilation and aerodynamic expertise and encapsulate it in a new form. The Amidal has many stand out features, notably its streamlined silhouette, refined rear exhaust ports and bespoke rear Knog light. But what also sets the Amidal apart is the comfort and balance which will support and energise long and short rides alike.”
At its core, the Amidal pairs a polycarbonate outer shell with an optimised EPS liner — a construction that keeps structural rigidity and weight in careful balance. It has a streamlined appearance and distinctive reinforced exhaust ports which are fundamental to support airflow and ventilation.
Aerodynamic and cooling performance has been validated through computational fluid dynamics testing across a range of speeds. Based on POC’s tried and tested approach with ventilation and cooling, air is captured by the front vents and channeled through the helmet via distinct linear internal channels which are designed to support airflow effectively on long climbs as much as at race pace.
The 360-degree fit system distributes retention evenly around the head, eliminating the pressure points that compromise comfort on longer rides. The chin straps are fully adjustable up, down, fore and aft, to offer a consistent personalized fit. The Amidal also features an eye garage for sunglasses storage on the bike which make it easy to store glasses on climbs or during varying light conditions.
The Amidal also features rotational impact protection via Mips Air Node — the latest generation of the Mips system — which allows the helmet to move independently of the head during an oblique impact.
Finally, the Amidal has been designed with the positioning of a dedicated mount for a bespoke Knog rear light which has been engineered specifically for the Amidal, making visibility an integrated element of the design rather than an afterthought.
Colin Brown, Brand and Marketing Director, Knog, said, “POC has gained a reputation for innovation and advanced product development and design, as such it was a very natural fit for us to join forces on this project. Our objective in working together was to create a seamless and highly usable light that would be a clear part of the helmet’s product development and design, very intuitive to use and add to each rider’s safety in all conditions, whether they are riding during the dark months in Sweden or on the busier urban roads in Australia.”
AMIDAL – PRODUCT DETAILS
PC Shell – The helmet's outer shell is constructed from lightweight polycarbonate, offering structural stability.
EPS Liner – The lightweight EPS helmet liner is optimised to provide crash protection while keeping overall helmet weight low.
Mips Air Node – The latest technology from brain protection specialists Mips enhances rotational impact protection.
Adjustable 360° Fit – A lightweight 360° adjustment system makes it easy to find a secure, comfortable fit.
CFD Tested – Extensive computational fluid dynamics (CFD) testing was used to ensure aerodynamic and ventilation performance at high and low speeds.
Reinforced exhaust zones – Rear exhaust zones help to provide structural stability and airflow management.
Matching Knog light – It's possible to attach a rear light to the helmet. The matching Knog light (sold separately) complements the helmet’s protection.
Weight – 310g size Medium in EN 1078 (EU standard) 350g size Medium in CPSC (NA standard).
Price – AUD 440 / NZD 470 / CAD 330 / USD 270 / CHF 269 / CZK 6,000 / DKK 1,899 / EUR 240 / GBP 220 / JPY 40,000 / NOK 2,899 / PLN 1,050 /SEK 2,699 /
POC X KNOG LIGHT – PRODUCT DETAILS
Big things come in small packages, and that is no different with the POC x Knog Helmet light. Using the new Chip On Board (COB) technology, This special edition Helmet Light produces a punchy 30 lumens that will ensure you’re seen and improve your safety in all lighting conditions. By placing the light on the helmet, we can ensure riders are more visible day or night.
Each uniquely coloured model has 4 different modes, with the eco mode lasting long enough for a full 24hrs of riding. Small but mighty, The POC x Knog Helmet Light subtly and directly mounts to any POC Helmet, ensuring the rider always remains visible from behind. It is also waterproof and USB-A rechargeable.
Light modes: Mode Run time
High steady 2 hours
Low steady 8 hours
High flash 7 hours
Eco flash 26 hours
Dimensions - 48 x 33 x 31 mm
Weight - 17g
Price (sold separately) - CHF 45 / CZK 1000 / DKK 299 / EUR 40 / GBP 40 / JPY 6750 / NOK 499 / PLN 180 / SEK 449 / CAD 50 / USD 45 / AUD 70 / NZD 75
NOTES TO EDITORS
Testing standards – for now and the future
All helmets placed on the market need to conform to EN 1078 and CPSC 1203 minimum certification standards. In the near future, a new updated version of EN 1078 will be introduced, which will add official testing for both linear and rotational impact. With this in mind, the Amidal has already been tested according to the ‘updated’ EN 1078 rotational impact thresholds (≤ 35 rad/s per location, ≤ 30 rad/s average) ahead of the standard becoming mandatory. This ensures that the Amidal is already future-proofed to meet the new standards once they are formally adopted.
AVAILABILITY
The cycling seasonal collection is available to buy at poc.com and in selected stores now.
The Knog light is available to purchase separately. It has been designed specifically for the Amidal, but enough flexibility has been added into the design to ensure it can be versatile and used with other helmets or areas of the bike.
PRODUCT PAGES
Amidal page
Knog lamp page
ABOUT POC
Born and based in Stockholm, Sweden, POC is a safety and performance pioneer on a global mission: protect lives and reduce the consequences of accidents for athletes and anyone inspired to be one. Creating all types of protection for cycling and snow sports, POC uses research, scientific methods and rigorous testing in its pursuit of innovation.
CONTACT
Damian Phillips
Global Director - PR, Communication and Partnerships
POC HQ, Stockholm
damian.phillips@pocsports.com