Set on safety. Free the process.
The Cytal and the Cularis, two inherently different helmets, both created to do the same thing: protect lives and reduce the consequences of accidents for athletes and anyone inspired to be one.
There’s a myriad of ways to create a safe helmet. The challenge and opportunity lie in finding the right way for a specific type of riding. An integral part of figuring this out lies in understanding the nuances of real-world conditions. This is where our in-house video analysis tools and software come into play. First pioneered in 2007 and part of our process ever since, we developed a software analysis tool that enables POC engineers and designers to analyse real-world crashes, providing a true picture of the forces involved.
Watch the video for a deeper dive into the POC process.
All our helmets meet all the necessary standards for certification, that is a minimum requirement. But what sets the Cytal and the Cularis apart is that we have taken our extensive experience, knowledge, video analysis and testing from all disciplines of cycling to create two helmets that can more adequately protect riders for the real-world accidents we observe. We welcome external testing and both helmets have been rigorously tested by leading test body Virginia Tech, which includes speeds higher than required in certification. And both achieve their highest, a 5-star rating.
What makes Cytal break away from the rest?
Beyond being our safest road helmet yet, the Cytal stands out as being our most balanced one. Heavily inspired by the Cytal Carbon , the Cytal uses all the pioneering aerodynamic and ventilation knowledge developed from Cytal Carbon and adds a refined finish and enhanced protection.Making it the easy choice for race day and every day in between.
Discover the full story behind the development process for the new Cytal in the video below.
When testing our road helmets, we always use a modelling process called CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics). This allows us to see how air flows through and around the exterior of the helmet and as a result, we can adjust the design to maximise ventilation, minimise drag and control turbulence. This has become a standard practice when it comes to designing road helmets but is far less common in designing mountain bike helmets. So, in creating the Cularis, our new trail and mountain bike helmet, we wanted to use it for just that.
How does the Cularis let you go the distance?
By using CFD to primarily focus on how air flows inside the helmet rather than outside, we were able to create air channels that maximise ventilation and enhance the cooling effect. All while still providing durable protection in a package so light you could forget it’s there. These are the features that make the Cularis the optimal helmet for fast, flowy trails as well as those long, hot days.
Discover the full story behind the development process for Cularis in the video below.
With a crystal-clear goal in sight—protect lives and reduce the consequences of accidents for athletes and anyone inspired to be one—we give ourselves the structure needed to be free and open in our process of getting there. This clarity fosters creativity; it pushes us to create new solutions, try methods usually reserved for the road segment, and see how they work on the mountain bike side. It’s what continuously drives us to find better and smarter ways to protect and push performance forward.
Availability
The Cytal will be available to buy at www.poc.com and in selected stores and online from 25.03.25.
The Cularis will be available to buy at www.poc.com and in selected stores and online from 08.04.25.
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