POC unveils new Amidal road, gravel cycling helmet

POC, the Swedish protection brand known for its reputation for safety, innovation and design, this week releases a brand-new helmet for road and gravel cyclists, the Amidal. Representing a new and refined approach to road helmet development, the Amidal has been created for cyclists who want performance and protection in a new form.

Designed to energize a rider’s experience on the bike, the Amidal enhances the rhythm and pulse of early urban mornings, hectic city crits or long, winding rural roads, and all developed with the added benefit of enhanced safety thinking, thanks to a bespoke Knog rear light that can be paired with the helmet.

Magnus Gustafsson, Hard Goods Director, POC, said, “Our objective in creating the Amidal was to develop a helmet from all our extensive safety, ventilation and aerodynamic expertise and encapsulate it in a new form. The Amidal has many standout features, notably its streamlined silhouette, refined rear exhaust ports and bespoke rear Knog light. But what also sets the Amidal apart is the comfort and balance which will support and energize long and short rides alike.”

At its core, the Amidal pairs a polycarbonate outer shell with an optimised EPS liner — a construction that keeps structural rigidity and weight in careful balance. It has a streamlined appearance and distinctive reinforced exhaust ports which are fundamental to support airflow and ventilation.

Aerodynamic and cooling performance has been validated through computational fluid dynamics testing across a range of speeds. Based on POC’s tried-and-tested approach with ventilation and cooling, air is captured by the front vents and channeled through the helmet via distinct linear internal channels which are designed to support airflow effectively on long climbs as much as at race pace.

The 360-degree fit system distributes retention evenly around the head, eliminating the pressure points that compromise comfort on longer rides. The chin straps are fully adjustable up, down, fore and aft, to offer a consistent personalized fit. The Amidal also features an eye garage for sunglasses storage on the bike which makes it easy to store glasses on climbs or during varying light conditions.

The Amidal also features rotational impact protection via Mips Air Node — the latest generation of the Mips system — which allows the helmet to move independently of the head during an oblique impact.

Finally, the Amidal has been designed with the positioning of a dedicated mount for a bespoke Knog rear light which has been engineered specifically for the Amidal, making visibility an integrated element of the design rather than an afterthought.

Colin Brown, Brand and Marketing Director, Knog, said, “POC has gained a reputation for innovation and advanced product development and design. As such, it was a very natural fit for us to join forces on this project. Our objective in working together was to create a seamless and highly usable light that would be a clear part of the helmet’s product development and design, very intuitive to use and add to each rider’s safety in all conditions, whether they are riding during the dark months in Sweden or on the busier urban roads in Australia.”

Product Details

• PC Shell – The helmet’s outer shell is constructed from lightweight polycarbonate, offering structural stability.
• EPS Liner – The lightweight EPS helmet liner is optimized to provide crash protection while keeping overall helmet weight low.
• Mips Air Node – The latest technology from brain protection specialists Mips enhances rotational impact protection.
• Adjustable 360° Fit – A lightweight 360° adjustment system makes it easy to find a secure, comfortable fit.
• CFD Tested – Extensive computational fluid dynamics (CFD) testing was used to ensure aerodynamic and ventilation performance at high and low speeds.
• Reinforced exhaust zones – Rear exhaust zones help to provide structural stability and airflow management.
• Matching Knog light – It’s possible to attach a rear light to the helmet. The matching Knog light (sold separately) complements the helmet’s protection.
• Weight – 310g size Medium in EN 1078 (EU standard) 350g size Medium in CPSC (NA standard).
• Price – $270 U.S.

POC x Knog Light Details

Light Modes

• High Steady: 2 hours
• Low Steady: 8 hours
• High Flash: 7 hours
• Eco Flash: 26 hours

Dimensions 48 x 33 x 31 mm

Weight 17g

Price (sold separately) – $45 U.S.