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I know they are like rocking horse shit but any real world experiences? how do they size up? my head measures just 59cm so borderline between their M-L and XL-XXL. my other helmets are Giro Montaro, Chronice and Cipher, all Medium.
the uranium black colourway, in some images the poc logo is white, in others its stealthed out - is there any difference in model? and is it worth looking at the Race models? it appears the only difference is the goggles clip at the back? but i dont like the glossy finishes....
would like to try one on but they dont seem to stock them in any LBS's i frequent?
Colourway?
Ahem!
I would say wait for the Spin model to arrive.
https://singletrackmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/poc-tectal-race-helmet-review/
Great helmet. Very comfy.
Sanny
I have a large head and the medium large fits me. perfectly actually. I usually take a large in fox and so on. Brilliant helmet, really rate it. mine is black with blacked out letters
Hey.
Uranium Black Tectal is matt black with white logos. Basically if it is a matt finish it is a Tectal.
If it is a gloss finish with a contrast back panel, it is a Race model. You get the goggle clip and aramid bridges too for better durability and protection.
For 2018 we are about to launch the Tectal Race Spin in 3 colours, White/Black, Black/White and also Black/Blue. These land in March... i.e. a few days away. At that point, there will be the Tectal and Tectal Race SPIN.
If you see an image with a black helmet and black logos it is probably an image issued pre-production and there was no product released like that. Occasionally that has happened but shouldn't do anymore.
If you want to investigate sizing, drop me a line on markdownie at 2pure dot co dot uk and if you give me your rough locale I can search for a retailer that could help.
Hope that info above is useful.
Mark
2pure
Very helpful. many thanks.
Just seen the Spin on bikerumour. not really feeling the gloss finish.
Will there be a new version of the standard Tectal for 2018 too?
You need to buy the Tectal Race, really, so everyone can accidentally mispronounce it rectal. It's the only way.
Standard Tectal pricing looks not to change due to the Spin thing only really replacing the Race model.
how do they size up? my head measures just 59cm so borderline between their M-L and XL-XXL
My head is an alien-esque 59-60 cm depending on haircut and I went for the XL/XXL. The cradle would go smaller but not much bigger than the stated 62 cm. It's a big old lid and if your head is 58-point-something cm rather than 59-point-something and not an unusual shape I would recommend the M/L
The gloss finish is actually really smart in real life. I have had mine since June last year with SPIN and would be loathe to wear any other helmet now. It will take something special to better it for my needs.
I have a Tectal and Tectal race. Personally I prefer the Matt finish. My head circumference is 58cm and I have the M/L, there is still a fair bit of room left so I’d suggest this size.
ok I am about to press the button on a M-L 2017 standard Tectal. just hope there are no new 2018's about to 'drop' as they they - other than the Spin...
I have a Tectal race, 57 cm head. M/L fits me well, I tried loads of lids and this was the comfiest. I bought a Kali Interceptor online first but returned it as it was so uncomfortable
Hey, if you are happy with the colours on offer right now then go for it. No change to the Tectal for 18. Just argh 'colourways'. 😀
You wouldn't believe how many times in a year I hear colourway in my job.
Mark
2pure
There was a recognised problem with the ratchet on the 16/17 ones. If they had an impact they loosened. You could replicate it with lid done up and bang back of your head with hand. I mailed POC and they said they knew about it and a design fix was in the pipeline but they couldn’t say when. That was last spring.
i bought a Spesh Ambush instead after returning 2 Tectals.
Great helmets. I have the m/l and always feel poc are a large fit. I've had a trabec then went to bell but the poc just seems to fit right
and mine is uranium with the black decals so they do exist.