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POC Octal X

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4.1 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
46 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
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Pros

  • Octal X is a great fit for all riders
  • Features plenty of vents to keep you cool during warm days
  • a secure

Cons

  • Glasses parked in the eye garage
  • Octal X is a little goofy looking
  • lacks the adjustability to fit a very wide range of riders
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Key specs

  • Half shell
  • Road/Time trial
  • Adult
  • Men's, Women's
  • Black, Black
  • Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
  • XL, XXL, L, M, S, XS
  • 210 g
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POC Octal X - Pros & Cons

POC Octal X

Pros

  • Octal X is a great fit for all riders
  • Features plenty of vents to keep you cool during warm days
  • a secure
  • safe
  • and snug fit
  • it adds a lot of structural integrity and impact penetration resistance
  • Light
  • tons of venting
  • and comfortable
  • their comfort and protection is unquestionable
  • unique strengthened centre section provides added robustness and protection

Cons

  • Glasses parked in the eye garage
  • Octal X is a little goofy looking
  • lacks the adjustability to fit a very wide range of riders
  • No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
  • thin headband system and a weak anchor
  • is missing out on a few modern comforts
  • struggles a bit in the comfort and adjustability ratings
  • lack of low end gear spread for the Tour Divide
  • systems lack the modulation and performance of their hydraulic counterparts
  • the stench is too severe
  • Smelly cycling shoes are not uncommon

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POC Octal X - Full Specifications

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General
TypeHalf shell
Area of useRoad/Time trial
Junior/SeniorAdult
Gender
  • Men's
  • Women's
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Dimensions
Sizes
  • XL
  • XXL
  • L
  • M
  • S
  • XS
Weight7.41 oz
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Blue
  • Grey,White
Surface material
Expanded Polystyrene
Ventilationyes
Ventilation typeFixed
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Features
In-Mold constructionyes
Reflectorsyes
Visorno
Adjustable fityes

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