Confidence-inspiring ventilation meets lightweight protection in the Cularis helmet
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"The Cularis is my go-to helmet for trail riding when speed and comfort are key. The ventilation is top-notch, keeping me cool on long climbs, while the Mips Air Node adds confidence when tackling technical descents. The adjustable 360° fit system ensures a secure feel, and the Fidlock buckle makes one-handed fastening effortless. It's lightweight, breathable, and packed with protective features."
When we're charging through tight singletrack or hammering smooth, fast trails, we need a helmet that feels as good as it protects. The Cularis redefines ventilation-focused trail protection, keeping us cool and confident no matter how hard we push the pace.
Engineered with a lightweight PC shell and an impact-absorbing EPS liner, the Cularis balances protection with all-day comfort. CFD-optimized airflow channels ensure top-tier ventilation, preventing overheating when the ride heats up. The adjustable 360° fit system delivers a dialed-in feel, and the Fidlock buckle allows easy one-handed fastening. For added safety, the Mips Air Node system provides rotational impact protection, helping us ride harder with peace of mind.
Details
- Trail-ready helmet designed for fast, flowy riding
- Lightweight PC shell with EPS liner for impact absorption
- Mips Air Node enhances rotational impact protection
- CFD-optimized ventilation keeps airflow high and cooling efficient
- 360° fit system adjusts for a secure, personalized fit
- Fidlock buckle allows quick, one-handed fastening
- Eye garage provides a secure place to store sunglasses
- Item #POCZ1M4
- Shell Material
- polycarbonate
- Impact Management
- Mips Air Node
- Ventilation
- 15 vents
- Fit Adjustment
- Adjustable 360°
- Certifications
- Complies with U.S. CPSC Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets for Persons Age 5 and Older, EN1078, AS/NZ 2063:2008
- Activity
- trail
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
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Overall Rating
5 based on 2 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageAugust 26, 2025
excellent ventilation
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I picked up the new Poc Cularis mtb helmet about a month ago. And i absolutely love the way it fits and how cool it keeps.you head.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
July 14, 2025
Great improvement over Kortal and Tectal
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I've been wearing POC helmets for the last seven years, and in that time have gone through at least 5 helmets (due to frequency of use, rather than accidents). I started with the Tectal Race and Race Mips. I really liked those helmets but found that they didn't integrate with the Oakley glasses I wear as seamlessly as I would like. I also found that the helmet pads seemed to collect sweat along the forehead and then release it at inopportune times, causing a waterfall down my face and into my glasses. I moved on to the Kortal Mips and found that the integration with sunglasses was much better, but the sweat issue was still a bit of an issue. I noticed the increased bulk of the helmet, but that wasn't a huge negative most days given the increased protection it provides. As I gained speed and started racing cross country, I found that on days when I was training hard, I'd go for my road POC helmets due to increased airflow, less weight and fewer sweat waterfalls. So this is where the Cularis really hits a sweet spot for me. It is the best MTB helmet from POC that I have used in terms of sunglass integration, and the airflow and sweat pads are designed in a manner where I no longer get spontaneous downpours of sweat. It may have a little less protection than the Kortal, but it is really well suited for my XC / fast riding where airflow is important. I'll keep one of my Kortals for rides where I'll be hitting bigger downhills and janky trails. This helmet feels like a big step forward, rather than a minor evolution. If your head shape works with POC helmets, and you've tried the other MTB offerings, I highly recommend you consider the Cularis when you're buying your next helmet.
Originally reviewed on Competitivecyclist.com
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