POC pursues its mission to protect lives and reduce the consequences of accidents in style. At the core of POC’s new collection for both city and urban cyclists is its protection-first designs and material innovation to keep cyclists safe and comfortable riding through storms, seasons, and over any road or trail.
“We wanted to enhance and encourage urban cyclists with a collection that would provide year-round versatility by embracing all the weather extremes,” said Ingema Vik, Design Director, Apparel, POC. “Whether for a daily commute or riding past the city limit in search of adventure, we have optimized the collection to manage the whole range of extreme conditions by merging highly technical fabrics with functionality and design.”
POC’s Whole Helmet Concept
Developments in science and research consistently reveal the complexity of the human brain and its role in shaping us as individuals. It is incredibly delicate and fragile.
If you break a bone, in most cases, with time, it will heal. Damage to the brain and the outcomes from injury are decisively less certain. So, POC created a unique “whole helmet concept, where each feature, component, shape, and material is designed specifically to work together.”
Their proprietary whole helmet concept, with “innovative materials, integrated electronics, and rider optimized details, is designed to work long before, during, and after an impact is felt,” offering enhanced safety and protection to any user.
POC City and Commuter helmets
The Corpora
The Corpora provides comprehensive protection for commuting in and out of the city. A lightweight EPS liner enhances its comfort, and the directional ventilation channels force air through the helmet, keeping you cool and dry. Small holes at the top allow heat to escape without letting rain in, making the helmet functional in all weather conditions.
A durable outer shell minimizes damage from knocks and dents, keeping the helmet liner intact to protect cyclists when it matters. Reflective stripes on the front and rear make this lid more visible to drivers in low light.
The Crane Mips
Inspired by skate helmets, the award-winning Crane Mips is a versatile cycling helmet ideal for everything from cycling around town and commuting to hitting the trails, according to POC.
Perfect for daily use, the Crane features a thick outer shell to prevent dents or damage, making it worry-free for traveling and commuting. The helmet’s dual-density liner provides progressive energy management upon impact.
The Omne Air Mips and Omne Air Resistance Mips
The Omne Air Mips and Omne Air Resistance Mips combine comfort, functionality, protection, and performance.
Featuring the latest technology from Mips, a slim profile with liner protection, and a 360-degree fit system for precise, lightweight comfort and fit.
POC City and Commuter Collection accessories
Urbane Cap
Combining classic styling with performance features, the Urbane Cap offers riders protection and benefits with an easy-to-use buckle adjuster. According to POC, the Transcend Cap pays tribute to cycling heritage, yet its modern construction makes it a garment of practicality.
Column VPD backpacks
Constructed with recycled materials and featuring POC’s unique VPD protective material, the backpack molds to the user’s body shape with body heat and hardens on impact. The Column VPD backpacks have various carrying capacities to create functional storage for the city or adventuring on the trails.
The 2-liter Lamina Hip Pack
The 2-liter Lamina Hip Pack offers commuters the freedom to ride without a backpack yet allows easy access to all the essentials for a day on the bike in any city or town.
Featuring compartmentalized storage for tools, snacks, keys, and a card or ID, the hip pack keeps everything safe and secure, allowing a rider to focus on relishing the ride and not on the things they carry.
The POC Avail sunglasses
You can rock the super snazzy Avail Sunglasses for daily use on and off the bike. These sunglasses not only offer exceptional eye coverage, but they also benefit from performance attributes.
The large lenses provide a clear and comprehensive field of view. A grippy rubber nosepiece helps the sunglasses sit comfortably in place even while riding at speed, downhill, or over rocky roads and potholes.
POC Define sunglasses
The Define sunglasses are perfect for riding MTB or in urban settings. These shades offer clarity lens technology that controls the color spectrum for enhanced contrast and color definition for sharper vision in various conditions.
POC City and Commuter Collection apparel
Women’s and Men’s Transcend Shorts
Constructed from a soft, technical, stretchy polyamide fabric, the Women’s and Men’s Transcend Shorts offer two open hand pockets and a zipped pocket for securely storing precious items.
The rear pocket houses a reflective panel that folds out or in to make a rider more visible in low light conditions. Other small reflective details are also on the front and the rear of the shorts.
These lightweight shorts are perfect options to wear for riding or everyday adventures in warmer weather.
Men’s Poise Crew and Tee
Fashion meets function with the Men’s Poise Crew and Tee. Made with recycled cotton and recycled polyester, the heavyweight long-sleeve and t-shirt have a loose, relaxed style. Cut slightly larger, the Poise Crew Neck and Tee feature a small, secure pocket on the lower left side so a rider can easily store a credit card and or ID.
Men’s Motion Wind Jacket
Developed for versatility, the Men’s Motion Wind Jacket gives lightweight wind protection in various riding situations.
Ideal in the city and on the trails, the jacket is constructed from a lightweight wind-blocking material to prevent early morning or late-night chills. The Motion is water-resistant, highly breathable, and light.
Four-way stretch material with reflective details delivers comfort with protection and visibility.
Men’s Motion Rain Pants
The Men’s Motion Rain Pants are stellar for all-weather protection.
According to POC, the rain pants are durable, comfortable, and protective, “constructed using a 3-layer waterproof polyester with ripstop and a PFAS-free DWR treatment and reflective details.”
The pants also offer pedal-friendly freedom of movement and have long leg zippers stretching to the knee to make it easy to pull them on over shoes.
Women’s and Men’s Motion Rain Jacket
The Women’s and Men’s Motion Rain Jacket is an ideal piece when the weather throws everything and then some at you.
Whether riding through the city or heading out on the trails, the Motion Rain Jacket provides versatile and durable weather protection thanks to a 3-layer waterproof polyester with ripstop and a PFAS-free DWR treatment.
The jacket also provides a fully adjustable helmet-compatible hood created for a snug fit under a helmet when the weather worsens.
If you’re concerned with safety, style, and performance, the POC commuter collection has you well covered.
