2026 POC Cularis MTB Helmet

Find new confidence on every trail. The Cularis is the trail helmet where ventilation and weight are firmly in focus, delivering ultimate comfort when riding fast and fun trails.

The Cularis is the lightweight trail helmet for going fast, and having fun. Tailored for absolute comfort while pedalling on technical trails, the Cularis benefits from ventilation development techniques normally used on road helmets, keeping you cool as you pick ever-more challenging lines on the trail.

Optimised for comfort and ventilation, the helmet is our lightest trail helmet so far, giving the right lightweight protection for fast downcountry and XC riding.

We carried out extensive CFD (computational fluid dynamics) modelling and testing of airflow through and around the helmet to ensure that you can stay cool every time you are on the trail, regardless of the speed you are riding or the technicality of the terrain.

When it comes to safety, the Cularis doesn't compromise. It shares the same design language as its siblings, the Kortal and the Otocon, offering trusted extended protection zones and a durable construction. This means you can ride with confidence, knowing that the Cularis will keep you protected from all types of trail obstacles.

Other highlight features include POC's patented breakaway helmet peak, which will break off the helmet in an accident, directing impact forces away from the head. The peak is adjustable so you can easily find the best position to protect your eyes from the sun, or from rain and mud splashes.

Aramid bridges between the helmet liner and shell improve both structural stability and penetration protection, and Mips Air Node improves rotational impact protection.

An eye garage in the front ventilation ports offers secure storage for sunglasses mid-ride, and a Fidlock® buckle makes it easy to secure the helmet with just one hand.

Specifications

• Weight: 350g (Size M)
• Usage Area: Commute, Downcountry, Enduro, Trail
• Key Benefits: Reinforced protective zones Ventilated
• Item number: PC105918817

Certification

CPSC 1203

The CPSC 1203 standard is the mandatory bicycle helmet requirement for the United States. It evaluates impact absorption, strap and buckle strength, and overall helmet stability to ensure reliable protection in common crash scenarios. Helmets meeting CPSC 1203 provide the safety performance required for cycling on roads, paths and trails across the US. This standard is the equivalent to CE EN but the rules are slightly more stringent in terms of the impact test, meaning helmets can meet the CE EN 1078 standard with thinner foam and lighter weight than the US CPSC 1203.

CPSC 1203

The CPSC 1203 standard is the mandatory bicycle helmet requirement for the United States. It evaluates impact absorption, strap and buckle strength, and overall helmet stability to ensure reliable protection in common crash scenarios. Helmets meeting CPSC 1203 provide the safety performance required for cycling on roads, paths and trails across the US. This standard is the equivalent to CE EN but the rules are slightly more stringent in terms of the impact test, meaning helmets can meet the CE EN 1078 standard with thinner foam and lighter weight than the US CPSC 1203.

EN 1078

EN 1078 is the European safety standard for cycling, skate and roller-sports helmets. It assesses impact protection, retention-system performance, chin-strap durability and field of vision. A helmet certified to EN 1078 meets the safety criteria for use throughout Europe, offering dependable protection for everyday riding and sport cycling.

Features

CFD-optimised ventilation

Extensive CFD (computational fluid dynamics) simulation was used to optimise the helmet's ventilation.

Optimised heat flow

You'll feel cool in the helmet as all airflow has been carefully optimised to ensure body heat can effectively escape.

Fidlock® Buckle

A Fidlock® buckle makes it easy to fasten and secure the helmet with just one hand.

Mips Air Node

The Mips Air Node module is integrated with the helmet's comfort padding and offers enhanced rotational impact protection.

Extended protection

Extended zones around the temples and back of the head give extra protection in risk areas.

PC Shell

A lightweight PC Shell adds structural stability to the helmet.

Adjustable 360° Fit

A 360° adjustment system makes it easy to find a secure, comfortable fit.

Eye garage

It's easy to securely store sunglasses mid-ride by using the eye garage in the front ventilation inlets.

EPS liner

The expanded polystyrene (EPS) helmet liner is optimised to give extra protection in the areas most like to suffer from impact forces.

Patented breakaway peak

The helmet peak will snap off in a crash to enhance neck protection and reduce the chance of injury.

Aramid bridges

Aramid bridges are molded to the helmet liner to enhance structural stability and improve penetration protection.

Technical Features

Finite Element Modelling (FEM)

Created to question many more safety variables, our FEM process ensures that we deliver products that live up to our internal safety demands and is the process that influenced the carbon wing.

The Cube

The Cube is an internal database containing nearly a million real-world data points used to give us insights into how we can refine the performance of our helmets.

The mental mountain: Inside Ben Hildred's million-feet quest

It's been about two months since Ben Hildred, a New Zealand-based mountain biker, finished his quest to climb 1,000,000 feet in 100 days. Now, after taking the time to look back on his physical and mental journey, Ben has put his thoughts into words.

Set on safety. Free the process.

The Cytal and the Cularis, two inherently different helmets, both created to do the same thing: protect lives and reduce the consequences of accidents for athletes and anyone inspired to be one.

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