POC has released two new road helmets, the Omne Lite and Omne Ultra.
Based on its Omne Air , the Omne Lite and Omne Ultra are aimed at performance and adventure cyclists, respectively.
The helmets will be available from March. POC Omne Lite
Aimed at cyclists who want to shave weight, the POC Omne Lite is a slimmed-down version of the existing Omne Air.
The EN-certified helmet features an EPS liner and a PC shell, and weighs in at a claimed 260g in size large. That’s 82g lighter than the Omne Air in the same size.
POC says it has achieved this reduction in weight by increasing the number of exhaust vents at the rear of the road bike helmet , which should help to keep things cool, especially during warmer days in the saddle.
The new POC Omne Lite still features a 360-degree adjustment system like the Omne Air. However, it forgoes rotational impact protection such as MIPS or POC’s own SPIN system.The Omne Lite will be available in three sizes (small, medium and large) and will cost £170 / $190 / €190. POC Omne Ultra The POC Omne Ultra sports some eye-catching features designed “to provide enhanced personalisation and inspiration for those extended adventures on your bike”.The most attention-grabbing feature of this new helmet is the multiple attachment points on the sides and rear.POC claims the Velcro and elastic attachment points enable riders to store items such as an ID card while riding.The Omne Ultra also features a Recco reflector, a small […]
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