POC release the Procen Air EF Pro Cycling limited-edition

COMMENTING ON THE NEW LIMITED-EDITION RELEASE, PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR AT EF PRO CYCLING, PETER SCHEP, SAID,

"Last year the Procen Air made a significant difference to our riders. Our testing illustrated the aerodynamic gains that would be made, which translated directly to the road with a host of incredible performances and successes in both the men's and women's teams. And we are very pleased that we can release a limited-edition helmet to allow our fans to experience the technology and celebrate the team with us."

The Procen Air was developed with EF Pro Cycling riders and performance experts. Naturally, a significant focus for a road helmet of this type is aerodynamics, but consistent performances will always require a balance of needs and be equally dependent on ventilation, cooling, and protection.

AS POC's DIRECTOR OF HARD GOODS, MAGNUS GUSTAVSSON, EXPLAINED,

"Our mission with the Procen Air was to create a helmet with all the watt savings of a TT helmet, not compromising safety and improving a rider's ability to hear and see. We succeeded in that objective, and it's a pleasure to work so closely with the team and release a limited-edition helmet as a celebration of the team and fans."

The new Procen Air is the same as that used by many of the team’s riders. It has been protected, performed, and inspired in equal measure and will be available immediately on poc.com.

PRODUCT DETAILS

AIRFLOW
The openings at the front of the Procen Air drain the high-pressure zone, which reduces stagnant air and additional air resistance that a rider needs to push through. The air is guided through the helmet, and by creating the Venturi effect inside the helmet, as used in POC's Ventral helmets, the airflow supports superior ventilation and cooling. The enhanced cooling and airflow will improve the overall performance of the helmet and rider.

VISIBILITY/MAGNETIC LENS

In addition to the ventilation and aerodynamic performance, the Procen Air utilizes a new lens, which ensures that a rider has maximum peripheral vision and can see better and react quicker to all race scenarios and the hustle of a frantic peloton. The new magnetic lens attachment system gives riders the simple option to have the lens on or off and support optimal vision at any given moment. The Clarity lens can be removed and placed on a series of magnets at the rear of the helmet until needed again, all with one hand and no need to touch the lens itself. The magnetic 'garage' in the rear is designed so the lens will not interfere with a rider in a tucked or aero position when it is stowed away.

SOUND AND FIT

In a peloton, hearing is often a cyclist's first warning system. A racer's spatial awareness depends on their ability to perceive sound, especially when other riders are coming up from behind them, outside the range of their peripheral vision. As such, the point where the helmet covers the ears is highly tuned to provide optimal aerodynamic performance and sound. The reduced turbulence around the ear and semi-open design will result in most riders hearing more clearly. In addition, comfort and fit are essential in maintaining focus. Procen Air's whole-head adjustment system makes it easy for every rider to find a secure fit, ensuring optimum position and protection.

AERODYNAMIC PERFORMANCE

There is little doubt that the Procen Air is fast, as a host of EF Pro Cycling riders have already shown, from Kristen Faulkner's 50-km solo win at the Omloop van het Hageland to Lachlan Morton's win at Unbound and record lap of Australia.

Many of the results reinforced the data that POC and EF Pro Cycling's performance team collected in the wind tunnel, with CFD and during on-road tests. Tested against the established and very fast Ventral, the Procen Air showed significant performance gains, typically ranging from 5 watts at low speed to 18 watts at high speed (approx. 30-60km/h). In total, 15 of EF Pro Cycling Team's 41 wins during the 2024 season, involved the Procen Air.