Shaping Safety: The Amidal

The new Amidal is built for cyclists who ride seriously in a range of styles: group rides, commutes, the occasional criterium. It’s for those times when a perception of bulk matters.

The Amidal has a slimmer silhouette than other helmets in the POC road range; the outcome of development work focused on reducing overall helmet volume while preserving structural integrity, and maintaining effective ventilation and aerodynamic performance.

On safety, the Amidal meets EN 1078 and CPSC 1203 standards. Rotational impact protection is provided by Mips Air Node, which allows the helmet to move independently of the head during an oblique impact, helping manage rotational forces in an impact. The polycarbonate outer shell and optimised EPS liner manage structural load and energy absorption in balance.

Inside, the 360-degree fit system distributes retention evenly around the head. Chin straps adjust in four directions, and the strap dividers beneath the ears are independently adjustable — allowing a precise, personalised fit across different head shapes. An eye garage provides a reliable spot for sunglasses on the bike.

Finally, the Amidal integrates a dedicated Knog rear light, engineered specifically for this helmet. It wraps around the lower part of the EPS liner at the rear — a position tested to confirm it has no effect on impact protection performance. This visibility aspect was central to the helmet design, as research from a range of sources, including our partners Knog, has shown that having a light higher up on the body helps to make you more recognisable as a cyclist to any drivers.

That new form is the result of asking the same questions POC applies to every helmet in the range — and following the answers wherever they lead.