POC Trabec Race MIPS Bike Helmet

Outstanding helmet. Have had many over 20 years and most recently the Giro Xar, E2, Bell, etc.Comfort! First helmet that I truly forget that it is on. Superior adjustment - easy to loosen or tighten the helmet fit on the fly which is nice when wearing sweatband, beanie. Solid.Ventilation is fine. Recently did a 30+ mile ride in 100F temps and not a issue.The helmet will feel different at first....inital reaction is one may notice new wind noises or jiggling due to larger visor.....but once your brain adjusts they are never a factor again.Worth every penny.

I''ve tried many helmets before, last one was Fox Flux, although a great helmet, very well ventilated, it doesn't have the perfect fit of the POC, that thing just stick to your head and doesn't move even at the most aggressive & bumpy trails, It also suppose to protect my head pretty well, but that feature I have not tried yet :-)On the down side, the helmet is not that great when its a hot day, ventilation is poor compared to the flux. It also produces very strong wind noise when speeding up (>15 MPH)

I ordered on 10/09/2012, and was told it was backordered. On 10/17/2012 my order was canceled, due to item not being available now or in the future. I switched and ordered the regular Trabec race helmet and the order was processed. I would have preferred the version with the new "MIPS" standard, but it was not in the cards. Five stars because I like the POC product, but it seems REI should take the "MIPS" version down from it's website if it is not going to carry it.