POC Ventral Spin Helmet reviews and deals for sale

Exactly what I was looking for

Was looking for a new helmet and wanted something light, comfortable and safe that looked good aesthetically too. This hits on every aspect I was looking for. There is plenty of ventilation on hot days to keep my head cool, and the sunglasses garage works really well (gets a little loose on gravel / MTB trails, but that's to be expected). From a profile standpoint, this was the… read more least "mushroomy" of the options I considered too. I tried the Octal too, but that one was very mushroomy for me... I've seen other reviews talk about MIPS. This does not have MIPS, but it does have POC's own SPIN technology (the little pads on the helmet are meant to shift a little if there's impact and displace direct impact energy). Haven't had to test it's strength yet but I hope it's as good as MIPS.

Weird straps, runs large

The strap harnesses that sit below the ear do not adjust up and down, only front to back. And the front strap connects to the helmet way out front, placing the strap well in front of your ear, and closer to your eye. Look at photos of people wearing it and realize that this is not user error- it is a fixed design. And when tightening the chin strap it digs into my throat worse than… read more other helmets. Again, if you look at photos of people wearing it, you will see some of them with a loose strap under their chin. It's a flagship racing model that people wear loose under the chin? Also runs large. I've owned a lot of high end helmets and I always wear a medium. This one was big. I do not like returning stuff, but this has to go back.

First POC helmet experience

I'm coming from a Specialized Evade aero helmet (1st generation) and I loved the fit. The POC Ventral Spin fits great as well, but the side strap adjustments are a little difficult to dial in. Once I got them dialed in, I have been very happy with the fit. I ordered a Medium and the straps for me are almost too short. Not quite, but almost. Just my experience. The venting is absolutely… read more fantastic. I have no idea if the aero claims match up, I just like the look of the helmet more than anything. That said, I had no idea what I was missing in regards to the venting. Much more air flow than my Specialized helmet. Overall I'm incredibly satisfied and love the look of this helmet. The Ventral Spin seems to me to fit a bit closer to my head and a bit lower profile in general than some of the other POC helmets.

GREAT DESIGN....

The MIPS technology increases my peace of mind that I'll be better protected. The feel of this on my head feels incredibly comfortable. If you get the correct size, it feels like a glove; almost like it's not even there. Super light weight and with 90 degree and high humidity, this baby breathes REALLY well. I've worn many brand helmets over 23 years; THIS is by far the most… read more impressive. After a couple rides, I went back and bought another one. WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!!!!! www.MyCycleCoach.com

Great Helmet

After reading some of the reviews with concerns about fit, I was a little apprehensive about buying this but hoping for the best and buoyed by the positive reviews I pulled the trigger and I am certainly glad I did. The helmet looks huge sitting in the box but once upon my head didn't look out of proportion. The straps, ear loops, everything, fit perfectly and is amazingly comfortable.… read more Great ventilation. I live in a hot, dry area and I am not a super fast rider but I still feel the cooling effects of the design. Finish quality is really nice, I have nothing negative to say about it perhaps other than price but in this case it seems like it is worth it. Size large fits my big round head with a Headsweats beanie on it just fine with room to adjust larger if needed. Have about a dozen rides and 500 miles on it so far. The white matte looks good and I think adds to my visibility. Product was shipped as promised from Competitive Cyclist.

Nice Helmet

Finally a helmet that fits my small head. Comfortable and cool. Even received a few compliments from the group

Terrible delivery service

I have purchased many items from Competitive Cyclist. My latest was a POC helmet for $300+. Unfortunately Competitive Cyclist used the slowest possible delivery service and after 10 days, the helmet still has yet to be delivered. Customer service (Maggie) was of little help - "just wait a bit longer, we've had many complaints about our delivery service" was hardly the news I… read more wanted to hear and should not have been my problem. I'll start to look elsewhere for cycling accessories and clothing if their delivery and customer services are not improved. (No way to rate the helmet since I have not received it..........)

Solid helmet - nice and airy

My head size seems to be between a M and L in most helmets. M is fine, though the shape of the styrofoam pushes a bit in places. Lots of airflow - no issues with overheating. Nice band on the chin strap to prevent rubbing. Like others, the ear loop part of the strap is small - you can only adjust so far because of the design and it pulls my earlobes a bit (and I have small ears).… read more I think Backcountry sent me some of the older stock (Production 2/19; purchase 3/20) - not sure if this has been fixed in later iterations as per other reviews. Fortunately I have yet to test its crashworthiness.

Great helmet

Medium was a bit small but I got a pretty big head. This was my first pricey helmet so I was a bit nervous but this thing is great. Feels like there isn’t anything on your head at all while riding is definitely order again when I need a new one

Great product!

Poc has nailed it with this one! The helmet is great for so many things such as ( mountain biking, Road biking, Gravel riding, looking cool at the coffee shop). The vents in this helmet are very breathable when moving above 15 miles an hour my head stays very cool. This helmet is also very light for an aero helmet. The spin technology is also a great idea, its very comfortable and… read more absorbs a surprising amount of sweat. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves adventuring or racing.

Great helmet, horrible straps.

Really disappointed in this helmet. The fit works really well for my head and I love the way it looks...but the straps are way too small. Fully extended they don’t reach the bottom my ears. I thought I was missing a way to adjust them further but digging into more reviews it seems like this is a common problem. Apparently POC made a running change, so it is possible I got an early… read more production one. Maybe you will have better luck. Regardless, this shouldn’t be an issue on a $300 helmet. POC should be ashamed for bringing a mistake like this to the market.

Another Great POC Product

This helmet is comfortable, light, looks good, and is supposed to be very safe with the Spin technology. I hope I never find out!

Great helmet

After wearing Kask for many years, I've found POC. First got a Trabec for mountain biking. Next was the Ventral Spin for road. Very comfortable and lightweight with major breathability - which is good for Arizona riding. Runs small so I had to return medium for large.

Extra ventilation!

was super stoked for this helmet,

but it didn't fit, too small. and in a weird way. The ear straps barely fit over my ears and it was more the tightness of the harness and pads along my forehead that put pressure on my head, rather than the overall shell size. Anyway, my grape is about 58-58.5 cm for reference, and a medium in all other POC helmets fit perfectly, but this in a medium did not. I'm not willing to… read more go large, I just can't see the point of that. I'm a solid POC guy and love my Octal X, so I tried on an Octal X Spin as well, and it didn't feel right either, so I'm beginning to think it's the Spin padding/configuration. I just ordered a Raceday, because 10/10 I will love that. And a huge shoutout to my gearhead, Connor Johnson, a dude who is an invaluable asset when it comes to online shopping for gear. If you don't have a gearhead yet, or yours lags, give him a shout at cojohnson@backcountry.com. My stoke level with him is RAGING.

Sick Lid

POC comin' out of the gates with another show-stopper of a helmet. The Ventral is very easy on the eyes, and feels pretty fantastic on the head. Full disclosure - I did not end up keeping this helmet due to my head not fitting the shape of the helmet - but I had to really convince myself to return it - due to loving everything the Ventral had to offer. Sleek colors (matte black,… read more hell yes) great looking profile - and absolutely spectacular ventilation. Seriously - I walked through my living room with this thing on and could feel the air being channeled through the front - and out the back. The SPIN system is a great new alternative to MIPS - removable pads, extremely comfy and squishy - you really get what you pay for here. My last note being the fit - I have a 60cm (ish) dome - and it's on the oval side of things. I really wanted to make the M fit, and it did, but it was designed to encompass more of a circular head shape. L fit well, but just didn't feel like always having it cinched to 100% on every ride. 9/10 subjective overall rating.

Giro to POC

I have worn Giro helmets for years and I am also the kind of person who generally sticks with what works - which is to say, I seldom change for its own sake. WhenI started looking at new helmets, I knew I wanted updated safety and aerodynamics. I had looked at Giro's offerings. The Synthe had mixed reviews on how MIPS was incorporated and I wasn't sold on the looks of the Vanquish… read more and its integrated shield. I was always interested in POC's safety-first approach to gear and I had a love-hate with their eccentric, vaguely retro style (think Hesjedal's aviators).When the Ventral started appearing in reviews I immediately liked that it wasn't as mushroom-y as their initial range of helmets. I also liked that they had incorporated their latest MIPS iteration. I have no idea if this makes any difference and the plan is not to find out, but more is better in this case. A couple things of note about this helmet: First, I stuck with Giro because they just fit so well. POC's fit is different to be sure. It comes down further in front, but it doesn't interfere with vision or sunglasses. It did fit me a bit more loosely than my Giro, but again, not to its detriment. Based on the other reviews, I may be in the minority in terms of fit. The next is that the straps are a little different to work with and POC is a little light on instructions. It's sort of a stare at it until the logic becomes clear situation, but you'll get it. The venting seems quite good but I do well in the heat, so I may not be the best guide. Surprisingly, their sunglasses garage idea is waay more fiddly than you would expect - even with their own sunglasses. You have to push them in and down a bit. Beyond that, though, I am really pleased with this helmet. It looks very good. Its aero and safety capabilities I will just take on faith. I have finally found an alternative to Giro.

Awesome Upgrade

Having used the Bell Star Pro Shield for two years, the vents are a breath of fresh air. I've had it for about a month now but I've had no performance complains to report. I wear a medium for almost everything but this ran a bit small for me.

Aero and Ventilated

Got this helmet as I have always been a big fan of POC helmets. First off the helmet if going to fit slightly small and not as low on the brow as the Octal helmet. That being said the helmet still fits great and the SPIN pads, in my opinion, are more comfortable than MIPS liners. If you have questions about the fit please feel free to reach out to me.

Great Helmet

Light and Aero. I have used it now only about 100 miles. I will update in the summer when temps rise. I bought a Large and have a 62cm Head. Fits ok. I could have went up a size but this large works. Brad W

Hi, whats the weight of a size M?

Do the ones currently in stock have adjustable straps to lower around ears? Read a review elsewhere they were short on the first production