First Look: New Gear from POC for 2021

Jan 7, 2021
by Daniel Sapp  

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POC were planning on being a part of our Across the Pond Beaver coverage a while back, but shipping logistics, COVID, 2020, etc... happened. Fortunately, the gear finally arrived, and I've even had a chance to log some miles using some of it. POC's 2021 line is looking good and here is a spread that includes some of what is new or updated to check out.


Rhythm Resistance Pants

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Features

• Cordura stretch fabric
• Reinforced knees
• $200
• DWR treatment
• Zippered pockets
• More Information




bigquotesPOC's Rhythm Resistance pants have become a staple on cooler days where I don't plan on getting too deep into wet terrain. The pants are comfortable, offer a good cut for riding, and keep me plenty warm. I've managed a number of long days in the saddle with these pants on and have no complaints whatsoever. They're a solution to a problem I didn't realize I had until I stopped getting dressed up in lycra to go ride a trail bike.


Fabio Edition Ora Clarity Goggle

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Features

• Interchangeable lenses
• Zwiss Clarity lens
• $90
• Ideal fit with POC helmets
• 3-layer face foam
• More Information




bigquotesPOC debuted the Fabio Wibmer signature line last fall, with all of the products featuring details designed with input from the man himself. The Ora Clarity goggle's lens is made to enhance color and contrast. It's specifically made for trail riding and is said to offer an optimized field of view. There is no vent foam to maximize ventilation and airflow and the goggle fits seamlessly with POC's helmet collection.


Fabio Edition Coron Air SPIN and Tectal Helmets

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Coron Air Spin Features

• Breakaway visor
• SPIN (Shearing Pad Inside) system
• $275
• Washable padding
• Multi-impact EPP liner
• More Information

Tectal Features

• EPS Liner
• Adjustable visor
• $190
• Recco Reflector
• 350g - medium
• More Information




bigquotesBoth Fabio Edition helmets carry over the features from POC's standard line of helmets including SPIN technology in the Coron Air and Aramid bridges for extra strength in the Tectal. Pads are removable and washable for the helmets and, as mentioned above, POC's goggles are designed to seamlessly integrate with both lids.


Resistance Ultra Tee

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Features

• 3 storage pockets for longer rides
• Cordura sleeves
• $150
• Zippered storage pocket
• UPF50+
• More Information




bigquotesThe Resistance Ultra Tee is made for long days in the woods where riders may need additional storage but still want some protection in the jersey. Fitting more snugly than a loose DH style jersey, the fabric is made to stretch and be lightweight - it also has sun protection. There's a waterproof membrane on the lower back to help protect from rain and spray and there's an internal gaiter to keep the shirt in place and items in a rider's pocket from moving around on rough terrain.


Resistance DH Jersey

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Features

• Vectran reinforced sleeves
• Breathable and wicking fabric
• $180
• Mesh armpits for ventilation
• UPF50+
• More Information




bigquotesThe Resistance DH jersey is made with quick-drying and breathable fabric. There are abrasion-resistant Cordura reinforcements on the sleeve to give enhanced protection in a crash while a single layer of fabric on the elbows reduces friction for claimed increased durability in a fall. There are also reflective labels to keep riders visible when on those early morning or late evening rides.


Resistance Enduro Adjustable Glove

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Features

• All-around riding
• Adjustable closure
• $55
• Terrycloth nose wipe on thumb
• Touch screen compatible thumb
• More Information


Tectal Race SPIN NFC Helmet

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Features

• twICEme NFC chip
• SPIN Technology
• $250
• RECCO reflector
• Goggle clip
• More Information




bigquotesThe Tectal Race SPIN NFC helmet has all of the standard features of the Tectal Race SPIN but also incorporates a twICEme NFC chip. The chip allows first responders to get information on the rider quickly which can help in the event of an emergency. It can be loaded with emergency contact numbers and other necessary information. That along with the RECCO reflector could be advantageous for riders who find themselves often excursioning into the backcountry, as many mountain bikers do.



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152 Comments
  • 180 4
 everyone bemoans the cost of bikes these days, but holy moly! $180 jersey? It's getting silly easy to be wearing well over $1000 in kit on a MTB these days...


I guess life is coming full circle. MTB was born from road biking, and now we are headed back there. You'll know the end times are near when Rapha and Castelli enter the MTB scene
  • 11 2
 I'll take two !!
  • 63 0
 @Waldon83: I go on the local online shop and buy the one with the biggest discount, regardless of the look.. might not be the fashion icon on the trails.. but given the only thing I do is sweat into it (profoundly) and cover it in mud, I believe that is more than good enough....
  • 47 2
 Pricing themselves out of the market there, I’ve got really nice Dakine jersey from my LBS for £20, £160 says you wouldn’t notice any difference
  • 16 0
 Rapha are launching a mtb range this year! Hah!
  • 44 25
 I think you missed an important aspect of the $150 T-shirt and $180 jersey: they will protect you from sunburns. I know I am constantly getting sunburned in clothes from other brands, I wish they could copy this innovative technology.
  • 3 0
 @Deadweight: yes, I though Rapha already had a finger in the mtb pie. Patagonia make some nice riding gear at similarly eye-watering prices.
  • 7 0
 @jimmythehat: but it has a small zippered pocket!
  • 7 7
 @Mugen: sunburn through fabric? Why than people i know have tan lines even when they are sunbathing in thin swimsuit?
  • 24 2
 @Mugen: Can’t remember the newspaper, but I read this article yesterday about this fantastic new cream called ‘sunscreen’. They reckon it does wonders to block the sun. And it’s only a tenner. Check it out!
  • 2 2
 @Mugen: décathlon baby/child swimming gear has it for real life price, another argument?
  • 2 0
 @jimmythehat: Now now, it's priced at only £135 in the UK. A snip
  • 22 0
 Ok wow... I assumed it wasn't necessary to /s tag, but obviously my post above is sarcastic... Yes, any clothing is sunproof.

@Farringdon

@Clem-mk Every jersey I use is a 10e decathlon top, cycling ones in summer, snowbarding ones in winter
  • 1 0
 The most important thing on a 135 quid t-shirt has to be the logos.
  • 11 3
 POC gear..... More like Doc Gear.....
  • 3 0
 i can imagine, brambles ripping 1dollar bills from that jersey!
  • 25 1
 @Mugen: You're Irish, so it's getting sunburn through clothing could be believable.
  • 2 0
 not using Assos then?
  • 7 0
 @Deadweight: Kitsbow: hold my beer
  • 2 0
 @Mugen: Of course they will protect you from sunburn, after spending that amount you can't afford to leave the house. Mind you I've some need to talk buying Norrona and Harkila gear in abundance.
  • 1 0
 A ssoss men
  • 1 0
 @dtax: Just wait till you see the price on the Turqtal helmet!
  • 1 0
 @Mugen: i disliked this comment, but i am thinking now that this could be ironic...?
  • 1 0
 @Mugen: Country of origin checks out....
  • 5 1
 @conoat : This is why I buy moto jerseys! Same stuff but half the cost!
  • 3 8
flag megatryn FL (Jan 7, 2021 at 8:26) (Below Threshold)
 I see most price-moaners here come from low-income countries, while POC is short for Piece Of Cake.

/s

The full face is reasonably priced tho...
  • 1 0
 @y0eddy: I thought the same thing. haha
  • 3 0
 @Mugen: I think you were a little too subtle there...
  • 3 0
 Granted I have no intention of spending this much on a jersey, quite frankly it's ridiculous. However brands aren't run by idiots, and people will pay this number for the right name. We forget how privileged of a sport MTB is nowadays, lots of people with disposable income floating about!
  • 1 0
 @Mugen: Sunblock lotion $8
  • 1 0
 @Farringdon: what would you know about sun screen man? It actually is sunny in the states. You spend way more on sunscreen in a year than that expensive jersey Wink
  • 2 0
 @Mugen: Clothing having SPF ratings is a new phenomenon that I don’t understand. I have never experienced a sunburn through any shirt. I spent my summers as a lifeguard on a beach, just sitting in the sun all day. I’ve had sunburns. Never once through a shirt. Just simple, cotton shirts.

But yeah, beyond that, as someone mentioned above, you can get a simple SPF rated surf shirt from quicksilver at any sporting goods store for under $20.
  • 2 0
 @Mugen: I bet if you wear 5 or 6 of the competition you won't get a sunburn and you'll still save ~50%
Might get heat stroke though...
  • 2 0
 @Mugen: Most fabrics have some level of UPF rating due to density of the knit. Sun protection is not a special coating or treatment.
  • 1 1
 @TheR: SPF is for sunscreen, UPF is for fabrics. You may not be getting sunburned, but you're getting UV on your skin depending on the weight and density of the fabric. Those cotton tees are pretty low UPF, while some knits are made specifically to block 50+. And yes, they don't have be that expensive if you don't want pockets, zippers, etc.
  • 3 0
 @TheR: So in conclusion, don't try sarcasm on the internet as 35% of readers will assume your are an idiot, got it.
  • 1 0
 @rockchomper: yep! just go down a size to factor in that moto jerseys are usually made to fit over a chest protector/pads. I have like 10. the best part is they do double duty as my moto jerseys. lol
  • 1 0
 @Mugen: I think the sarcasm missed the mark because people assume that we're red headed, fair skinned little leprachauns that live under rocks.
  • 1 0
 If you're in Canada, try Mountain Warehouse. I got all my jerseys there last year for $10-15 per and they are all still in great shape.
  • 1 0
 @Mugen: Don’t give up! With a little more practice, you might be able to nail it!
  • 1 0
 I agree, and POC is especially expensive. I spend money on the important things like good padding on shorts, helmets, and good fitting shoes. Gloves are relatively the same price. Outer short shells are overpriced: I’ll buy generic ones off of Amazon. For jerseys I go on eBay and pay $15 for nicely used NEMA. Elbow and knee pads I pay for what fits snd with an outer plastic shell.
  • 2 0
 @jdendy: POC is expensive, and I’m not sure I can justify the price of the jerseys or shorts or pants or gloves. I will say, though, that the quality of my VPD2 knee pads are a lot higher than the 661s I replaced. Fit better, too, which will vary from person to person. But from a quality standpoint, I feel like the price difference between these knee pads was worth it.
  • 2 0
 @TheR: I had a pair of the knee pads that lasted for ages before they became too loose. I then tried some race face and Ion ones; neither lasted very long. The Ion pads ended up in the bin after a ride in Austria and I walked into a random bike shop and bought another pair of POCs and I haven’t looked back.
  • 1 0
 @Mugen: curious , those downvotes are because people disagree with this comment or because people don’t realize you are being sarcastic?
  • 1 0
 @conat Rapha launch a complete MTB range in June 2021, if nothing else, their quality is superior to that of so called dedicated MTB brands.
  • 1 0
 @Gavalar66: it's not superior to Kitsbow. I mean, we should compare apples to apples, price wise...
  • 103 1
 Pricing Outta Control = POC
  • 3 0
 That's hilarious. What does it actually stand for tho?
  • 5 1
 @send-it-bro: Piece Of Cake
  • 7 1
 @send-it-bro: Proof Of Concept to overpay for stuff
  • 10 0
 @thresh: I got one....Pass On Clothing....$180 for a jersey?
  • 16 0
 @send-it-bro: the sound your empty wallet makes when it hits the ground
  • 4 2
 @send-it-bro: Price Outta Control
  • 4 0
 Pile of cash. @send-it-bro:
  • 4 0
 Piece of Crap
  • 2 0
 @send-it-bro: pissed off customers
  • 1 0
 Pulse Of Capitalism
  • 95 1
 White goggle straps; for when you really want brown goggle straps.
  • 62 0
 While that NFC chip is a sick idea I'd rather not have a wifi logo centred on my helmet and all my mates rinsing me for the wifi password
  • 2 0
 Just get a COVID-19 vaccination, then you can share your 5G signal with them Smile I know this because Bill Gates and the Shapeshifting Lizards told me...
  • 46 1
 POC make some of the best helmets I've ever owned, and I'm more than happy to spend that cash on something that's going to stop me from becoming a vegetable - but what the hell is making their clothing that expensive? What are they doing, hand milking goats for silk and employing premier league footballers to hand sew them!?
  • 6 0
 milking silkworms
www.google.com/search?q=silkworms&tbm
  • 3 1
 To each his own. POC helmets for me have the weirdest shape to them. Way to oval for my round head.
  • 6 0
 I do love their helmets. I scoffed at the price for years but I picked up a tectal spin (not nfc) on sale before the holidays. It's a damned comfortable helmet for me. I also have ORAs that aren't signature that I got for $50. They're great and they don't fog even on very cold mornings on the climbs.

The rest of that gear is pretty hard to swallow pricewise. No doubt the quality is there, but I consider everything bike related to be an eventual sacrifice.
  • 2 0
 Probably the built in WI-FI for the helmet
  • 5 2
 @HLEKTRON: Fokker: "You can milk anything with nipples"
  • 2 0
 @rhamej: same here, tried two different sizes and had to return both.
  • 1 0
 @rhamej: maybe I've just got an odd-shaped noggin. Always found Bell helmets to be too round for my head so I could never actually get a snug fit.
  • 38 2
 150 for a t-shirt , from now on I will never consider buying a POC product again. They can go forth and multiply.
  • 21 0
 I dont know how the $55 gloves are slipping past undectected.
  • 3 0
 Obviously targeting people that can afford a 8k bike
  • 5 1
 @mtmc99: I NOTICED!!....and am still amazed at all the people who pay these outrageous prices for MTB specific gloves, when there are plenty of Work Gloves that offer better protection, are more durable, etc for waaaaay less $$ Mechanix, Ironclad, and now even Milwaukee are making them!! And, being made of a synthetic leather (Clarino??), they are machine washable (***but air dry them, the dryer is not your friend in this instance!)
  • 8 0
 @GT-CORRADO: agreed theres a lot of great options out there for cheap (in price) gloves. Even if you want to stick with something mountain bike specific gloves theres no reason to pay more than $25.

Whats especially crazy is these gloves dont offer a single feature that differentiates them. They are just expensive. If they had added protection, or were insulated you could at least make a case for them, but no, they are gloves with a velcro strap.
  • 6 0
 @GT-CORRADO: fair warning for anyone that washes a pair of mechanixwear gloves - do so ONLY with dark, dark colors. Especially if they’re dirty. One brake job on my old GTI and now I have 8 new “garage t shirts”...
  • 2 0
 I paid 90 bucks for a Rapha shirt (for gravel) and when I ate it and ripped it they sent me a free replacement. Maybe if POC would do the same it would be ok.
  • 2 0
 Same here. Was a fan of their product (clean design, great helmet fit) but at some point you're like "WTF ?", also when they got bought out by some middle east investment found a few years ago I stumbled upon the agreement and the expected ROI was insane. Felt like I wasn't paying for safety much than for investors (though I guess most others aren't much different).
  • 2 0
 @mtmc99: The gloves are spendy, but on the other hand (boom), I have a pair that has lasted me going on 5 years, even after encountering many trees and too much rocky ground. I anticipate at least a year or so more from them, based on their state.

Also, I like how they did the seams on the thumb--I don't get a raw spot on the inside of my thumb like I do from several other gloves. Apparently I must have tender sensitive hands, like Curly from Of Mice and Men.
  • 1 0
 giro dnd are my favorite gloves and you can get them around $20. Mine have lasted forever. Mechanix are great if you want more padding
  • 1 0
 They can go forth and multiply?! Hahahaha that’s hilarious. Def gonna start using that +1
  • 1 0
 @sjma: Never had this issue with any of the gloves I use for MTB, but while out on a ride here in Edmonton a few years back, I found a pair of Mechanix Gloves along Roper Road.....about 250 meters apart.(had to go back for the first one, as I saw no point in stopping t pick up a singleSmile
Anyways, whoever had been using them must have been doing "Bolt-ups", as they were saturated with silver anti-seize compound. I took them home and filled the laundry room sink partially, and added a bunch of Spray & Wash.....then rinsed them, then rinsed them again. Threw them in the wash with the next load, they were virtually brand new, I think someone took them off and set them on the deck of the truck and forgot before they drove off......
Any of the pairs I use while working on my vehicles gets hosed liberally with Spray & Wash prior to going in the washing machine......
  • 1 0
 @muumuu: The Ironclad gloves I had were the Gel Palm, Armored Knuckle IMPACT gloves, and I wore them for almost seven seasons (From 2014 to part way through 2020, which is ~6000MILES), and while they're not completely knackered, the palms didn't seem to be giving me as much relief as my F'd up wrists demand, so I finally broke out the Milwaukee Impact gloves I had purchased (sale @ KMS ToolsSmile ....Only used them for about half of 2020 season, so still too early for a verdict on them......
  • 46 15
 Hey Macklemore? can we go POC shopping?

What, what, what, what
What, what, what, what
What, what, what, what
What, what, what, what
What, what, what, what
What, what, what, what
What, what, what, what
What, what, what, what

I'm gonna pop some tags
Saved up thousand dollars, in my pocket
I, I, I'm hunting, looking for a come-up
This is f*cking awesome

Nah roll up to the trail head like, what up, I got a big shock!
I'm just pumped, just bought some shit from the POC shop
Ice on the fringe, it's so damn frosty
The people like, Damn! That's a cold ass honkey.
Rollin' in, hella deep, headin' to the afterbike
Dressed in all black, 'cept my 5-10 Hellcats, those are white
A Rapha peaked merino hat under my helmet, girls standin' next to me
Probably shoulda taken my helmet off to flash it better,
(Piss)
as shit, it was ninety-nine dollars! (Bag it) Coppin' it, flashin' it
'Bout to go and get some compliments
Passin' up on that Endura gear, way too affordable
Bummy and grungy, f*ck it man, I am stuntin' and flossin' and
And spendin' my money and I'm hella happy that aint a bargain, bitch
I'ma take Wibmer's style, I'ma take Wibmer's style
No for real ask Wibmer can I have his riding skills?
(Thank you) 2 second track stand and a failed wheelie
Pro Thermal jacket that I found diggin'
They had an NFC-equipped helmet, I bought an NFC-equipped helmet
I bought a pair of gloves, and then I bought some goggles
Hello, hello, my ace man, my mellow
Loïc Bruni ain't got nothing on my dress game, hell no
I could take some Gore kit, make it cool, sell it
The downhill locals would be like Aw, he got the lycra

I'm gonna pop some tags
Saved up thousand dollars, in my pocket
I, I, I'm hunting, looking for a come-up
This is f*cking awesome

I'm gonna pop some tags
Saved up thousand dollars in my pocket
I, I, I'm hunting, looking for a come-up
This is f*cking awesome

What you know about rockin' VPD pads on your knees?
What you knowin' about wearin' cordura stretch fabric?
I'm digging, I'm digging, I'm searching right through that webshop
One man's dream kit, that's another man's outfit
Thank your dad for lending me that Yeti
'Cause right now I'm up in her skirt
I'm at the webshop, you can find me in the Outlet
I'm that, I'm that sucker searchin' in that section
Your grammy, your aunty, your momma, your mammy
I'll take that VPD SystemTorso vest, I rock that motherf*cker
The built-in chest protector on that motherf*cker
I hit the party and they stop in that motherf*cker
They be like, Oh, that POC. That's hella tight
I'm like, Yo that's hundred fifty dollars for a T-shirt
Unlimited edition, let's do some simple addition
Hundred fifty dollars for a T-shirt, that's just some ignorant bitch (Shit)
I call that getting swindled and pimped (Shit)
I call that getting tricked by a business
That shirt's hella dope
And having the same one as six other people on this trail is a hella don't
Peep game, come take a look through my telescope
Trying to get girls from a brand? Then you hella won't
Then you hella won't

I'm gonna pop some tags
Saved up thousand dollars, in my pocket
I, I, I'm hunting, looking for a come-up
This is f*cking awesome

I wear my POC 2021 kit
I look incredible
I'm in this big ass helmet
From that POC online shop

I wear my POC 2021 kit
I look incredible
I'm in this big ass helmet
From that POC online shop

I'm gonna pop some tags
Saved up thousand dollars, in my pocket
I, I, I'm hunting, looking for a come-up
This is f*cking awesome

Is that a Martin Söderström POC edition?
  • 47 0
 You clearly have way too much spare time dude
  • 10 1
 @bombdabass: Couldn't help myself after all the "150 dollars for a t-shirt" comments
  • 3 0
 Had to go listen to the song after this. Well done.
  • 20 1
 Wow 150 bucks for a t-shirt what a steal
  • 12 0
 POC: please Pinkbike, review our new helmets and apparel.

Pinkbike: You sure? The crowd are likely to kick off in the comments, what with 2020 and everything...

POC: yep, it's fine we really have made some key innovations in out products.

Pinkbike: hmmmm, ok then....
  • 10 0
 That is some expensive chinese plastic. Jerseys are on par with EU-sourced and -made woolen/merino jerseys, which is ridiculous. Seems like POC nowadays is more concerned with deleting negative reviews from their official online-shop than doing any progress quality-wise.
  • 6 0
 Ora Clarity = clear vision = I see clearly !

(for ancient Greek language)
Ora = ορά = see, i can see ,
όρα-ση = όρα-μα = vision ,
δι-ορα-τικος = insightful !
  • 8 0
 i can see allllllll obstacles in my wayyyyy
  • 8 1
 Ahhh cmon! $150 for a t-shirt? Please! Someone have a word with these muppets with regards to how companies like this price new riders out of the MTB market
  • 7 0
 Now, don't be unreasonable. Child labor doesn't pay for itself.
  • 7 0
 Sooooo nothing really new and they couldn't even be bothered to steam out the fold creases in the jersey for a product lunch photo...
  • 4 0
 Poc knee pads for 3 years! Confy and still in good shape! Wanted to match clothes with it at one point! I d rather buy new pads and clothing from another brand, it will cost lest
  • 6 3
 Ive become a recent convert to POC. Not their expensive riding jerseys by any means. Their cheaper basic enduro tops are fantastic and I did swing for their merino wool hoodie which is a fantastic piece of kit I live in outdoors and indoors. Recently bought their DH helmet and despite being a skeptic, it is the most comfortable full face I have ever worn (and Ive tried TLD,, 100%, THE and Fox over the years. Ive also had their VPD knee pads and have worn them through thick and thin for trail and DH and they are still as good as new after 3 years. Something I cannot say for other brands that have fallen to pieces by this point. Yep some of their stuff is a bit over priced but their more understated designs appeal to some of us who dont want to look like a pajama advertising hoarding and their items really are quality made and last.
  • 1 0
 I'll second the VPD 2.0s - three years and still in great condition. Top fit as well. However £150 for a top? Got my Leatt body armour cheaper than that and I wear it over my top.
  • 2 0
 Yeah, I’ve had the VPD 2 knee pads for 4-5 seasons now, and they are still as good as new.
  • 2 0
 i love great kit. the moar kit i have the longer each lasts, and the quality is always worth it. y'all complaining? that is cool too. one of my favorite shredding outfits is some thick carhart denim and an old hoodie. everything is awesome.
  • 3 0
 POC stuff sure comes at a cost and while Im not a big spender the few clothing peaces i have bought on sales have held very well for many years
  • 1 0
 I have Resistance Enduro Gloves (the regular one, not adjustable) and, unfortunately, they are not touch screen compatible.
Or at least mine don't work with iPhone (no matter how I tried to touch the screen with whose white dots on fingers, there were no reaction from the phone).
  • 5 0
 I am a dentist and I would not pay that much for any jersey.
  • 4 1
 Thanks Stu...
  • 1 0
 A POC helmet may have saved my life last year. After the crash and my recovery I went out and purchased the exact same one again. The POC knee pads however did not hold up at all and I ditched those a few years ago and went to G-Form and I love them.
  • 1 0
 Didn't they release that exact same orange and white "Tectal Race SPIN NFC Helmet" last Spring?

They didn't change a single thing or even bother to offer a new color scheme for 2021. Were they hoping we wouldn't notice, or something? lol... wow. Just wow.
  • 1 0
 Academic anyway if you live in the UK and order directly off the POC website, as they're having big problems getting anything through. I ordered something from them 30th December, it was dispatched 8th January. All OK so far but it then sat with UPS in Germany for a couple of weeks before being returned to POC. I've been in touch with POC during this and they have been helpful. But, they expressed frustration with UPS saying they were bound to using them (!) and were wanting to refund me, saying they thought if it was resent the same thing would happen. I asked them to resend as its something I really want and I'd waited for quite a while for it to come back into stock. So, beware, their statement on their website

"IMPORTANT UK & IRELAND SHIPPING INFORMATION
Due to significant disruptions at the UK border and general UK logistics, because of restrictions caused by COVID-19 and Brexit, we are currently unable to guarantee fast shipping to the UK and Ireland.

It is still possible to place orders from the UK and Ireland.

All purchases will be processed and shipped immediately. We are working closely with our shipping partner UPS to deliver all packages. However, delays of up to 3-4 weeks may occur in some cases."

isn't strictly the case. Its now 12th February and I reckon that's over 6 weeks.
  • 4 0
 RECCO: Recovers Extremely Cold Corpses Occasionally
  • 5 1
 150 for a tee...lol...is it April yet?
  • 8 4
 Nothing says I don't ever dig like someone who wears poc stuff !
  • 4 0
 The $150 for a t-shirt jersey blew my mind the most
  • 3 0
 I foresee these $150 T-shirts and Jerseys being on winter close out sale for $50
  • 4 0
 I really like those gloves, but I only ride a trail bike.
  • 2 0
 This post deserves more love! ;D
  • 3 0
 150 bucks for a plastic shirt made by children's hands somewhere in a fucked up sweatshop in Bangladesh. Respect!
  • 2 0
 I have two POC items, riding gloves and ski goggles, they are both FANTASTIC, like Patagonia level quality and functionality.
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 Bought the Tectal Race Spin as yes most expensive helmet I’ve ever bought but also best helmet. Had an over the handle bar not long after I bought it and then was a fairly serious crash that could have caused a broken bone or two. I hit my head of course but didn’t even notice it like other crashes in the past. The fall shock me up pretty good. Only a small scratch. Great investment. Also had a a thread lose of head strapped and emailed POC and the sent me a replacement even though it’s wasn’t really necessary.
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 Was gonna wail on POC for a $150 tshirt but it appears the whole damn universe went ahead and did that already lol. Seriously though, GTFOOHWTBS lol
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 For such an expensive helmet you think they would put some thought into the dial at the rear. Just bought a tectal race spin and the dial slips if you smack the back of the helmet with your hand. Disappointed.
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 The POC brand just turned stupid.
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 Rhythm Resistance Pants? Do they stop you beating one off when you're out riding?
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 I will make him an offer he can't refuse, i will sell him T shirt that he must use. Mafia, l mean POC, knock on his door... Give him a present and make him a peasant...
  • 4 1
 Goggles with Zeiss lenses look like a bargain compared to the jersey!
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 Yes .but there only Zwiss lenses
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 $150 for a T-shirt with a storage pocket? Sign me up!!
  • 3 0
 perfect apparel for average slave labor product user like tesla apple etc.
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 Good kit but way too expensive. Imagine ripping to bits your shiny new $180 top on some trail side vegetation on your first ride....might as well stick to the cheap stuff
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 I thought POC were ditching SPIN and getting back into bed with MIPS?
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 I thought so too but I'm glad they're not. My tectal spin is awesome.
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 @KennyWatson: Me too. Best helmet I've owned.
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 @Gazzamatazzzz: now what they really need to do is make a full face version as well, or some type of trail oriented full face.
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 I'm really waiting when they're say us about lifetime warranty of the jerseys... Smile
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 $200 for some nerd pants and $55 for gloves inferior to the work gloves from Home Depot.

Classic.
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 Sometimes I just wish POC stuff was more expensive
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 POC and Norrona are silly over priced.
  • 1 0
 Ugly like most MTB specific clothing. I don't wanna look like a billboard with those ugly white logos.
  • 1 0
 Go mountain biking in Uniqlo, you’ll be amazed how cheap and effective they are Wink
  • 1 0
 The whole attire Gary Fisher wore first time he blasted down Repack probably had cost $50 altogether from head to toe.....
  • 1 0
 So POC doesn't make any products for XC?
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 POC needs to just off-shoot a Fabio brand like Nike did with Jordan!
  • 1 0
 POCs prices Resist my bank account....
  • 1 0
 Good to see the emergency release pads make their way into mtb helmets
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 #Advertising
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 They don't have any stock anyways
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 Who is paying that much for gloves or shirts?
  • 1 0
 Do they still manufacture in china?
  • 1 0
 I guess Fabio's health insurance has to be paid somehow...
  • 1 0
 Plenty Of Cash
  • 1 1
 Overpriced crap.
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