Zipp delivers high-quality, hard-wearing bar tape that's made to go the distance in all conditions, especially in cyclocross. That doesn't mean you can't enjoy its benefits on your road bike, however. Embossed with Service Course CX, Zipp created high-quality handlebar tape that pairs nicely with your bike. Offering excellent cushioning and superior grip with a cross-hatch pattern, the Service Course CX makes a nice addition to any bike. The package contains two 1.9m rolls with oval āZā bar-end plugs. Weighing 103 grams for the two rolls, it's strength-to-weight ratio is to be admired and tried.
Zipp delivers high-quality, hard-wearing bar tape that's made to go the distance in all conditions, especially in cyclocross. That doesn't mean you can't enjoy its benefits on your road bike, however. Embossed with Service Course CX, Zipp created high-quality handlebar tape that pairs nicely with your bike. Offering excellent cushioning and superior grip with a cross-hatch pattern, the Service Course CX makes a nice addition to any bike. The package contains two 1.9m rolls with oval āZā bar-end plugs. Weighing 103 grams for the two rolls, it's strength-to-weight ratio is to be admired and tried.
Zipp delivers high-quality, hard-wearing bar tape that's made to go the distance in all conditions, especially in cyclocross. That doesn't mean you can't enjoy its benefits on your road bike, however. Embossed with Service Course CX, Zipp created high-quality handlebar tape that pairs nicely with your bike. Offering excellent cushioning and superior grip with a cross-hatch pattern, the Service Course CX makes a nice addition to any bike. The package contains two 1.9m rolls with oval āZā bar-end plugs. Weighing 103 grams for the two rolls, it's strength-to-weight ratio is to be admired and tried.
Zipp delivers high-quality, hard-wearing bar tape that's made to go the distance in all conditions, especially in cyclocross. That doesn't mean you can't enjoy its benefits on your road bike, however. Embossed with Service Course CX, Zipp created high-quality handlebar tape that pairs nicely with your bike. Offering excellent cushioning and superior grip with a cross-hatch pattern, the Service Course CX makes a nice addition to any bike. The package contains two 1.9m rolls with oval āZā bar-end plugs. Weighing 103 grams for the two rolls, it's strength-to-weight ratio is to be admired and tried.
Last updated at 05/12/2026 15:59:00
POC Helmet Ventral Air Spin Uranium Black Matt S
Free delivery
originally posted on pocsports.com
Firstly, the mips integration is really slick and clean. Definitely none of that gross inner shell vibe on early mips helmets. The lack of adjustability is the biggest problem though. The drive side is locked in place because where the strap passes through the back of the helmet is glued and stitched. This means you can only adjust one side of the helmet.Next, for the price point, the level of finish is low compared to other brands. For nearly $200, I would expect trim over the EPS on the underside of the brim.I really liked the colour in the photos but in real life, the finish lacked the lustre of the studio shots. Would have to try in a shop before considering purchase again
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Bunch of upgrades from the previous SPIN version:1. Ears can be adjusted2. White straps replaces previous grey straps3. MIPS Integra replaces SPIN (basically same ā now black pads instead of blue, also padding extends further to back)The all white version is super sweet and no other company has anything like it, they all use black Eva foam which contrasts hard with any white shell. The model photo of white is deceiving its a pre-production unit, they are using white plastic buckles & hardware like the renders. Adjusting the ears & tightness of the strap takes a lot of finagling & isnāt simple, but you can lower the ears and shift them forward/aft to better fit around them ā lots of complainants about prior SPIN version being unadjustable. Once you get it dialed ...Ā MoreBunch of upgrades from the previous SPIN version:1. Ears can be adjusted2. White straps replaces previous grey straps3. MIPS Integra replaces SPIN (basically same ā now black pads instead of blue, also padding extends further to back)The all white version is super sweet and no other company has anything like it, they all use black Eva foam which contrasts hard with any white shell. The model photo of white is deceiving its a pre-production unit, they are using white plastic buckles & hardware like the renders. Adjusting the ears & tightness of the strap takes a lot of finagling & isnāt simple, but you can lower the ears and shift them forward/aft to better fit around them ā lots of complainants about prior SPIN version being unadjustable. Once you get it dialed though you are good.Iām a 56 and got Medium. I wear Medium in Giro, Bell, Specialized. Thereās is a tiny bit of pressure at two points on the back of my skull when my mouth is shut (jaw movement affects circumference of head) so it doesnāt fit as comfy as cheaper helmets like my Giro Savant. The BOA retention can be adjusted up and down to 3 settings, I dropped it to the lowest.
originally posted on pocsports.com
Great colors and fit. My husband says that the chin strap is quite tricky to adjust. This is his third POC helmet and loves it. This is my first POCā¦Iāve been a Giro fan for years. Love the purple color and the fit is great. Nice coverage on the back of the helmet. We are gravel riders and bikepackers predominantly. I canāt wear my sunglass croakie with this helmet; it creates too much pressure behind my ears. Other than that, it is a great helmet. Good protection.
POC Helmet Ventral Air Spin Uranium Black Matt S
Free delivery
Firstly, the mips integration is really slick and clean. Definitely none of that gross inner shell vibe on early mips helmets. The lack of adjustability is the biggest problem though. The drive side is locked in place because where the strap passes through the back of the helmet is glued and stitched. This means you can only adjust one side of the helmet.Next, for the price point, the level of finish is low compared to other brands. For nearly $200, I would expect trim over the EPS on the underside of the brim.I really liked the colour in the photos but in real life, the finish lacked the lustre of the studio shots. Would have to try in a shop before considering purchase again
Bunch of upgrades from the previous SPIN version:1. Ears can be adjusted2. White straps replaces previous grey straps3. MIPS Integra replaces SPIN (basically same ā now black pads instead of blue, also padding extends further to back)The all white version is super sweet and no other company has anything like it, they all use black Eva foam which contrasts hard with any white shell. The model photo of white is deceiving its a pre-production unit, they are using white plastic buckles & hardware like the renders. Adjusting the ears & tightness of the strap takes a lot of finagling & isnāt simple, but you can lower the ears and shift them forward/aft to better fit around them ā lots of complainants about prior SPIN version being unadjustable. Once you get it dialed ...Ā MoreBunch of upgrades from the previous SPIN version:1. Ears can be adjusted2. White straps replaces previous grey straps3. MIPS Integra replaces SPIN (basically same ā now black pads instead of blue, also padding extends further to back)The all white version is super sweet and no other company has anything like it, they all use black Eva foam which contrasts hard with any white shell. The model photo of white is deceiving its a pre-production unit, they are using white plastic buckles & hardware like the renders. Adjusting the ears & tightness of the strap takes a lot of finagling & isnāt simple, but you can lower the ears and shift them forward/aft to better fit around them ā lots of complainants about prior SPIN version being unadjustable. Once you get it dialed though you are good.Iām a 56 and got Medium. I wear Medium in Giro, Bell, Specialized. Thereās is a tiny bit of pressure at two points on the back of my skull when my mouth is shut (jaw movement affects circumference of head) so it doesnāt fit as comfy as cheaper helmets like my Giro Savant. The BOA retention can be adjusted up and down to 3 settings, I dropped it to the lowest.
Great colors and fit. My husband says that the chin strap is quite tricky to adjust. This is his third POC helmet and loves it. This is my first POCā¦Iāve been a Giro fan for years. Love the purple color and the fit is great. Nice coverage on the back of the helmet. We are gravel riders and bikepackers predominantly. I canāt wear my sunglass croakie with this helmet; it creates too much pressure behind my ears. Other than that, it is a great helmet. Good protection.
I want to love this helmet. It looks good. It's light. Plenty of airflow. But the fit system lets it down. My head is 59cm, falling well within the 56-61cm range of the large. But when dialing in the fit with the dial in the back, the system does not allow the pads to tighten around the forehead. This is because the retention system is fixed at the front of the helmet, restricting its movement. So the sides tighten, but the front cannot. This leaves gaps at the corners, and an insecure fit. The pads are also poor for a top end helmet, and the gaps between pads means the helmet rests directly on my forehead with no padding in places. It feels fine at first, but over the course of longer rides it creates hotspots exacerbated by the poor fit system. If you've got a ...Ā MoreI want to love this helmet. It looks good. It's light. Plenty of airflow. But the fit system lets it down. My head is 59cm, falling well within the 56-61cm range of the large. But when dialing in the fit with the dial in the back, the system does not allow the pads to tighten around the forehead. This is because the retention system is fixed at the front of the helmet, restricting its movement. So the sides tighten, but the front cannot. This leaves gaps at the corners, and an insecure fit. The pads are also poor for a top end helmet, and the gaps between pads means the helmet rests directly on my forehead with no padding in places. It feels fine at first, but over the course of longer rides it creates hotspots exacerbated by the poor fit system. If you've got a wide forehead, maybe this will work. But if it's on the narrower side, pass on this helmet.
Bought this as a replacement for my wife after she fell mountain biking. The helmet did its job and protected her from a severe head injury which Im thankful. Helmet worked so well, I immediately went to re-purchase the exact same helmetSo why the low rating? Really it is for POC. Understand why they donāt have crash replacement so went to their outlet to see if I could get a discounted version of same helmet. Found one ensured it was exact same size and ordered. Upon receiving it did not fit properly so my wife wanted to return it. Thatās when I learned it was non-returnable. POC has responsibility to make this more clear when ordering. Phenomenal helmets just disappointed in the customer experience when trying to be a loyal , repeat customer
A good, solid helmet. While not as comfortable as the Ventral mips, I think that's because of the Ventral's suspended liner. Still a joy to wear.The only other critique is the visor. On the one hand, it is the one feature superior to the Ventral and has a break away function for safety. It also does its job of keeping the sun in check. I really wanted and appreciate it. At the same time, it is crafted in such a way that putting my Third Eye Visor mount mirror on it was a huge challenge. In the end there was only one position that was secure and just functional.Overall, a solid 4 out of 5. Having occasion to recently test the safety and efficiency of MIPS, POC is the only helmet I ever want on my head.
have been using the Ventral Air for a while now, this was the first MIPS version i have used. As always the fit and finish on all POC products is top notch. I do appreciate the new "adjustable" straps. I dont really care for how they are just looped and a bit bulky around the plastic piece that ties them all together on either side. Also, the MIPS version seems to be a bit tighter on the sides of the head than the older Air SPIN version. It would be nice to see some cleaner, lightweight chin strap adjustability (MET Trenta 3k Carbon).
Buying this helmet for the second time I firmly believe its the best overall helmet on the market. Excellent ventillation, aero, light, supercool design. I love wearing it in the summer. For those colder descents in Austrian winter weather I go with Omne Air since its a bit more closed up.One star I took away because I prefer the Spin to the Mips system but thats only a personal preference, they both feel equally safe, light and super comfy fit.As usual excellent support and consulting from POC team. Thanks!
A year ago I bought the POC Ventral air helmet in the small. I trusted POC helmets as a ski racer, in my opinion the quality, and style are head and shoulder above their competitors. This spring on a training ride in wet conditions, my bike slipped out from under me on a metal draw bridge. 1st contact was my left shoulder followed by a CRUNCH when I smacked my head on the metal bridge. I always make a point to tighten the halo before my ride and I am so glad I am in that habit. You never know when your going to fall and although my helmet was crushed from impact, I had no scratches on my head or face. I felt the halo hold my head snug as the exterior helmet was crushed. I did suffer a concussion from the whip lash effect but I am so so thankful for the quality of ...Ā MoreA year ago I bought the POC Ventral air helmet in the small. I trusted POC helmets as a ski racer, in my opinion the quality, and style are head and shoulder above their competitors. This spring on a training ride in wet conditions, my bike slipped out from under me on a metal draw bridge. 1st contact was my left shoulder followed by a CRUNCH when I smacked my head on the metal bridge. I always make a point to tighten the halo before my ride and I am so glad I am in that habit. You never know when your going to fall and although my helmet was crushed from impact, I had no scratches on my head or face. I felt the halo hold my head snug as the exterior helmet was crushed. I did suffer a concussion from the whip lash effect but I am so so thankful for the quality of the POC helmet. The helmet is really the only "protective" piece of equipment you wear on the bike and the POC helmet was well worth the price. I also was super grateful for the Crash warrantee POC offers as I had only had my helmet 1 year at the time of my fall. Thanks again POC - I'm a life time customer :)
What I like about this helmet:+ design is unique+ ventilation even during hot summer days+ fit to the head in combination with the light weight+ sunglasses stay where they belong+ color rangeWhat I dislike:- the Plastik thingy with the straps are not adjustable in the up or down position. So if your ears are a bit lower on your head, the plastic touches your ear which is very uncomfortable. ā260ā¬ for a premium helmet and you cannot adjust this?Size M my head perfectly but the straps are so uncomfortably close to my ears, I had to size up to Large.Please change this POC and this will be my Go to helmet for Road, CX and XC!
