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Review by ButchStraps too Shortby ButchCycling EnthusiastNorthern California 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Ear straps are not adjustable. They can be moved fore and aft, but cannot be lowered. Consequently, either the yoke or the straps on my Large helmet sit atop my ears. This is either poor design or the straps and helmet were mismatched in manufacture. An excellent helmet ruined.
Reviewed 3/17/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Butch was helpful/No, review by Butch was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Ear straps are not adjustable. They can be moved fore and aft, but cannot be lowered. Consequently, either the yoke or the straps on my Large helmet sit atop my ears. This is either poor design or the straps and helmet were mismatched in manufacture. An excellent helmet ruined.
Review by WorldTandemTourerVery comfortable helmet, offers maximum protection, ideal for touringby WorldTandemTourerCycling EnthusiastPortland, ORThe POC One Air Spin has proved to be an excellent helmet to replace my aging decade-old Giro MTB model. I didn't want a clumsy, oversize head ornament for touring, and this helmet fit the bill. Compact, economical and very very comfortable.
Reviewed 3/18/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by WorldTandemTourer was helpful/No, review by WorldTandemTourer was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The POC One Air Spin has proved to be an excellent helmet to replace my aging decade-old Giro MTB model. I didn't want a clumsy, oversize head ornament for touring, and this helmet fit the bill. Compact, economical and very very comfortable.
Review by thReally nice fitby thCycling EnthusiastJAI love this helmet but the strap around the ear is a bit shot and does not go below my earlobes.
Reviewed 3/29/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by th was helpful/No, review by th was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I love this helmet but the strap around the ear is a bit shot and does not go below my earlobes.
Review by AnonymousLo recomiendo ??by AnonymousGood helmet
Reviewed 3/14/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Good helmet
Review by AnonymousGood valueby AnonymousSuper light and lower profile than many.
Good value for a quality product.
Reviewed 2/3/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Super light and lower profile than many.
Good value for a quality product.
Review by henrypretzDifferent fit than the Octal Raceday, still works for me.by henrypretzCycling EnthusiastCentral CA0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.I cracked my Octal Raceday in a crash (thank you POC!), and purchased the Omne to replace. Fit for medium feels snugger than the Octal, but still shaped ok for my head. Straps are different in the rear. They attach higher up inside and are not molded in. Bottom line, nicely finished, quality feel, but different than the Octal.
Reviewed 11/21/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by henrypretz was helpful/No, review by henrypretz was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I cracked my Octal Raceday in a crash (thank you POC!), and purchased the Omne to replace. Fit for medium feels snugger than the Octal, but still shaped ok for my head. Straps are different in the rear. They attach higher up inside and are not molded in. Bottom line, nicely finished, quality feel, but different than the Octal.
Review by Midnight SunLove this Helmetby Midnight SunCycling EnthusiastChicago, IL1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.The Helmet fits nicely, very easy to adjust, very comfortable. Doesn't look like a Mushroom Head like most cycling helmet.
Reviewed 11/27/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Midnight Sun was helpful/No, review by Midnight Sun was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The Helmet fits nicely, very easy to adjust, very comfortable. Doesn't look like a Mushroom Head like most cycling helmet.
Review by ZuziaGreat Helmet! Would buy again!by Zuziaportland, or Love this helmet! The design and look of it is great, along with it being super comfortable and airy on hot days.
Reviewed 8/6/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Zuzia was helpful/No, review by Zuzia was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Love this helmet! The design and look of it is great, along with it being super comfortable and airy on hot days.
Review by AnonymousSolid Helmet by AnonymousLos Angeles 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Was in need of a new helmet for a while, a crash expedited that. My prior helmet was a Catlike Kompacto. It did its job kept me safe, with this new one I am more than happy with the purchase. I really like how the medium fits, it really is the in between size for me at least. It feel snug on my head and I value that because it gives me piece of mind. The design and reputation of POC is what drove me to this helmet.
Reviewed 4/6/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Was in need of a new helmet for a while, a crash expedited that. My prior helmet was a Catlike Kompacto. It did its job kept me safe, with this new one I am more than happy with the purchase. I really like how the medium fits, it really is the in between size for me at least. It feel snug on my head and I value that because it gives me piece of mind. The design and reputation of POC is what drove me to this helmet.
Review by PaulGood value and comfortby PaulCompetitive RacerMaryland1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.I bought this Omne Air Spin as a backup for my POC Ventral Spin, and was impressed by the similar fit and feel at a much lower price. Size Medium fits my 57-58cm head perfectly, with some room for a lightweight cap underneath. The Omne Air Spin weighs about 30g more (303g on my scale), but I couldn't notice a difference on rides in the 1-2 hour range. The lower profile style is nice, too. My only complaint about this helmet is the straps. Specifically, the temple straps seem anchored unusually far forward, as a result, they touch the edges of my eyes and interfere a bit with my peripheral vision. This isn't a safety issue-just annoying. Also, the chin strap is crazy long, so I cut it back and seared the edge with a match to prevent fraying.
Reviewed 8/17/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Paul was helpful/No, review by Paul was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I bought this Omne Air Spin as a backup for my POC Ventral Spin, and was impressed by the similar fit and feel at a much lower price. Size Medium fits my 57-58cm head perfectly, with some room for a lightweight cap underneath. The Omne Air Spin weighs about 30g more (303g on my scale), but I couldn't notice a difference on rides in the 1-2 hour range. The lower profile style is nice, too. My only complaint about this helmet is the straps. Specifically, the temple straps seem anchored unusually far forward, as a result, they touch the edges of my eyes and interfere a bit with my peripheral vision. This isn't a safety issue-just annoying. Also, the chin strap is crazy long, so I cut it back and seared the edge with a match to prevent fraying.
Review by AnonymousNot for all headsby AnonymousThis helmet is very much oval and I was getting a ton of pressure on the sides of my head. My head was between medium and large and neither fit very well. It's pretty odd though because I tried several other brands (Giro, Smith, Lazer, Bell) and none of the other brands had this issue. Makes me think POC designs their helmets for a less diverse range of head shapes.Reviewed 3/15/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Review by ZebraperchComfortable helmet, chin strap needs to be longerby ZebraperchCycling EnthusiastAptos, CaI just purchased this in Feb 2022. Needed a new helmet. It fits like a glove, is very comfortable; however, the reviewer who stated the chin strap is to short was dead on. I wear a 59 cm hat and the chin strap on this helmet is to short. When I look down it chokes me slightly. Not a pleasant feeling in the middle of a hill climb and you are looking back to see where other riders are. They ear yolks point strait down and are not slanted forward, this would help but really the answer is longer ear yolks. Fix that and this helmet is 5 star.
Reviewed 2/10/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Zebraperch was helpful/No, review by Zebraperch was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I just purchased this in Feb 2022. Needed a new helmet. It fits like a glove, is very comfortable; however, the reviewer who stated the chin strap is to short was dead on. I wear a 59 cm hat and the chin strap on this helmet is to short. When I look down it chokes me slightly. Not a pleasant feeling in the middle of a hill climb and you are looking back to see where other riders are. They ear yolks point strait down and are not slanted forward, this would help but really the answer is longer ear yolks. Fix that and this helmet is 5 star.
Review by Peanut ButterPerfect Fit!by Peanut ButterCycling EnthusiastPacific NWMy head measures 59cm, and that's a tough one to fit a helmet in. Most mediums are too tight and the large sizes jiggle around on my head too much. This helmet is right in that sweet spot at a size large. I can use it year round with either a sweatband or a winter cap. The Zinc Orange color is nice for the road; drivers have a better chance of seeing a brighter helmet. The strap is a little low on the chin and closer to the neck than any other helmet I've owned. I suppose that makes it safer with the fit, but it might bother some people who don't want something right up against their neck. Overall, this is a great helmet. I own a 1st gen Poc Tectal Race and have loved it for commutes and mtb. The Omne Spin has such a great fit for me and would recommend it.
Reviewed 11/15/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Peanut Butter was helpful/No, review by Peanut Butter was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
My head measures 59cm, and that's a tough one to fit a helmet in. Most mediums are too tight and the large sizes jiggle around on my head too much. This helmet is right in that sweet spot at a size large. I can use it year round with either a sweatband or a winter cap. The Zinc Orange color is nice for the road; drivers have a better chance of seeing a brighter helmet. The strap is a little low on the chin and closer to the neck than any other helmet I've owned. I suppose that makes it safer with the fit, but it might bother some people who don't want something right up against their neck. Overall, this is a great helmet. I own a 1st gen Poc Tectal Race and have loved it for commutes and mtb. The Omne Spin has such a great fit for me and would recommend it.
Review by agoliverathe best helmet I own....by agoliveraCycling EnthusiastApopka Florida2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.love the air that come out, from the vents. keepa my head cool in this Florida heat.
Reviewed 9/10/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by agolivera was helpful/No, review by agolivera was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
love the air that come out, from the vents. keepa my head cool in this Florida heat.
Review by GregorBIzarre Strap Design That Simply Doesn't Workby GregorCycling EnthusiastPortland18 of 18 customers found this review helpful.I just took delivery of a (L) Omne Air Spin and while beautiful the helmet is manufactured with strap settings that are so short, they do not even come down vertically past the ear. And that length is not adjustable. Only lateral movement is possible. As a result, the chin strap is too far back, and I see no way that this helmet could work. So I did some research. Over at REI, nearly the entire thread about this helmet concerns this exact issue. Most are rightfully amazed that such an expensive helmet could be fitted originally with a strap length that is do dysfunctional. Do you see the online pictures of the Omne Spin? Yeah, the drop in the strap to the lateral adjustment triangle is not nearly that long. It's almost as though this (L) is fitted with the wrong strap, maybe for a (S). I don't get it. Never seen anything like it.
Reviewed 3/24/2021Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Gregor was helpful/No, review by Gregor was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I just took delivery of a (L) Omne Air Spin and while beautiful the helmet is manufactured with strap settings that are so short, they do not even come down vertically past the ear. And that length is not adjustable. Only lateral movement is possible. As a result, the chin strap is too far back, and I see no way that this helmet could work. So I did some research. Over at REI, nearly the entire thread about this helmet concerns this exact issue. Most are rightfully amazed that such an expensive helmet could be fitted originally with a strap length that is do dysfunctional. Do you see the online pictures of the Omne Spin? Yeah, the drop in the strap to the lateral adjustment triangle is not nearly that long. It's almost as though this (L) is fitted with the wrong strap, maybe for a (S). I don't get it. Never seen anything like it.
Review by AnthonyA bit warm and smaller than expected, but still comfortableby AnthonyDaily CommuterEugene, OR2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.I always thought I had a big head, which is why I was hesitant to purchase a helmet without trying it on. So I measured my head and found helmets that came in a large size and went from there. I ultimately went with this helmet and I'm not completely satisfied, but I like it enough not to return it.
First thing, this helmet is warmer than my old one, but I found that to be because my old helmet was 15 years old and the padding was non existent (waaay overdue to be replaced). Their fancy named padding causes me to sweat enough that it runs down my face at stoplights. Honestly, I can't remember any other circumstance where that happens to me even biking many previous summers in the moderate Willamette valley heat (85+ highs, not too much humidity).
Even if they make my forehead hot and my head barely fits, the helmet is comfortable. I can't deny that and that is probably why I decided not to return it.
Decent helmet, but it has me wishing I had bought locally to try on more than one.
Reviewed 8/26/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anthony was helpful/No, review by Anthony was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I always thought I had a big head, which is why I was hesitant to purchase a helmet without trying it on. So I measured my head and found helmets that came in a large size and went from there. I ultimately went with this helmet and I'm not completely satisfied, but I like it enough not to return it.
First thing, this helmet is warmer than my old one, but I found that to be because my old helmet was 15 years old and the padding was non existent (waaay overdue to be replaced). Their fancy named padding causes me to sweat enough that it runs down my face at stoplights. Honestly, I can't remember any other circumstance where that happens to me even biking many previous summers in the moderate Willamette valley heat (85+ highs, not too much humidity).
Even if they make my forehead hot and my head barely fits, the helmet is comfortable. I can't deny that and that is probably why I decided not to return it.
Decent helmet, but it has me wishing I had bought locally to try on more than one.
Review by Montgomery NJ BikerHelmet good for cold, cool temps, and really matches colors of my frame, handlebar tape and shoesby Montgomery NJ BikerCycling EnthusiastMontgomery, NJ0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Helmet good for cold, cool temps, and really matches colors of my frame, handlebar tape and shoes
Helmet looks and feels good, but I won't be using it in warmer weather, as there are not as many vents as in other more aero helmets
Reviewed 6/19/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Montgomery NJ Biker was helpful/No, review by Montgomery NJ Biker was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Helmet good for cold, cool temps, and really matches colors of my frame, handlebar tape and shoes
Helmet looks and feels good, but I won't be using it in warmer weather, as there are not as many vents as in other more aero helmets
Review by Rodney POWELLSuperior Helmet ... Enables me to ride with comfort & protectionby Rodney POWELLCycling EnthusiastTomball TXPOC is like the Volvo of helmets. In fact, the company's designers work in collaboration with Volvo to engineer their products for optimal safety under real world conditions.
1 Riding with this helmet gives me peace of mind. I've had a few serious accidents over the years, so this is something I take seriously. You have one brain. If damaged by a cycling injury the results could have permanent and devastating effects on the rest of your life. Don't settle for less.
2 This is a comfortable helmet. The climate is hot and humid where I ride in the Texas Gulf Coast region. This helmet is amazingly well-ventilated. Also, the fit is comfortable and easily adjusted if necessary.
Believe me, I studied helmets thoroughly before settling on this specific one. I could not imagine another I would ever prefer. If ever I do need to replace this one eventually, it will likely be with the latest and best POC helmet available. Quality is the best value.
Reviewed 2/15/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Rodney POWELL was helpful/No, review by Rodney POWELL was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
POC is like the Volvo of helmets. In fact, the company's designers work in collaboration with Volvo to engineer their products for optimal safety under real world conditions.
1 Riding with this helmet gives me peace of mind. I've had a few serious accidents over the years, so this is something I take seriously. You have one brain. If damaged by a cycling injury the results could have permanent and devastating effects on the rest of your life. Don't settle for less.
2 This is a comfortable helmet. The climate is hot and humid where I ride in the Texas Gulf Coast region. This helmet is amazingly well-ventilated. Also, the fit is comfortable and easily adjusted if necessary.
Believe me, I studied helmets thoroughly before settling on this specific one. I could not imagine another I would ever prefer. If ever I do need to replace this one eventually, it will likely be with the latest and best POC helmet available. Quality is the best value.
Review by adam.beliveauSimple, effective, affordable helmetby adam.beliveauCycling EnthusiastBoston, MASimple, effective, affordable helmet. Like it aesthetically, and seems to be a quality product. Had a little bit of an issue with inner plastic head adjustment portion separating within a couple weeks. Having a hard time getting it back in place or figuring out how to re-set it properly.
Reviewed 6/23/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by adam.beliveau was helpful/No, review by adam.beliveau was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Simple, effective, affordable helmet. Like it aesthetically, and seems to be a quality product. Had a little bit of an issue with inner plastic head adjustment portion separating within a couple weeks. Having a hard time getting it back in place or figuring out how to re-set it properly.
Review by Monkey PantsAesthetically pleasing but beware of sizingby Monkey PantsCycling EnthusiastSacramento, CA1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.I like how the design straddles both roadie and commuter design sensibilities.
Simple and clean design. The added newer safety technology is a plus.
I had to return my first order of a medium size for a large even though I've been wearing medium for all my other helmets. I found out that this helmet (maybe even the whole POC line) runs narrow and moving up to large was a leap of faith. Fortunately it worked out BUT maybe POC can add to the back dial to allow added slack in order to adjust to a smallerlower increment for a more snug fit
Reviewed 8/12/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Monkey Pants was helpful/No, review by Monkey Pants was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I like how the design straddles both roadie and commuter design sensibilities.
Simple and clean design. The added newer safety technology is a plus.
I had to return my first order of a medium size for a large even though I've been wearing medium for all my other helmets. I found out that this helmet (maybe even the whole POC line) runs narrow and moving up to large was a leap of faith. Fortunately it worked out BUT maybe POC can add to the back dial to allow added slack in order to adjust to a smallerlower increment for a more snug fit