POC Amidal in a short review
22.06.26 09:52 52026-06-22T09:52:00+02:00Text: bolli (translated by AI)Photos: Erwin HaidenSleek, stylish design and excellent ventilation make the Amidal perfect for commuters and road-bike enthusiasts! Here are our first ride impressions.22.06.26 09:52 842026-06-22T09:52:00+02:00POC Amidal in a short review
22.06.26 09:52 842026-06-22T09:52:00+02:00 bolli (translated by AI) Erwin HaidenSleek, stylish design and excellent ventilation make the Amidal perfect for commuters and road-bike enthusiasts! Here are our first ride impressions.22.06.26 09:52 842026-06-22T09:52:00+02:00
"Bolli, are you motivated?"
Although I seriously doubted whether my head would be compatible with the POC Amidal, NoSane's question piqued my curiosity, because I liked the helmet in the photos straight away. To be honest, far more bike helmets in my life haven't fit me than have. Until now I had tended to associate POC models with the notoriously infamous "Calimero effect." Then I read on POC's homepage about a "slim, compact silhouette" and headed to the NYX office for the helmet shoot.
Amidal from Stockholm instead of Calimero from Palermo
Only one of the two has a slim, compact silhouette.
In reality the Amidal actually looks noticeably slimmer than the POC models I'm familiar with. The first time I put it on confirms the impression: no marketing fluff, but a helmet that actually fits my head and feels comfortable right away. According to POC, the more compact shape was achieved through a special EPS construction. The material becomes denser from the inside out, which makes the helmet stiffer and allows it to do the job with less material. That saves weight without compromising on safety.
Notable is the MIPS Air Node system — the MIPS solution integrated directly into the padding.
This rotational-impact protection has become standard in this price range.
Conveniently, the padding can be removed as a whole, washed and reinserted.
The lightweight EPS inner shell and the polycarbonate outer shell provide stability that, hopefully, one will never have to rely on.
With the POC 360° Fit system, including height adjustment, the helmet can be very well adapted to different head shapes.
The adjustment dial is easy to reach and works flawlessly.
Tech Specs
| Weight | 300 g (Size S) 310 g (Size M) 340 g (Size L) |
| Intended use | Commuting and road cycling |
| Certification | EN 1078 |
| Features | Optimized ventilation Mips Air Node EPS inner shell Polycarbonate outer shell Individually adjustable 360° fit CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) tested More comfort thanks to lightweight materials Compatible with Knog light Streamlined silhouette |
| Article number | PC108831037 |
| Price | € 240,- RRP |
The well-known glasses garage is of course also available on the Amidal. Two rubberized pads hold the glasses — and not only models from POC — securely and silently in place. There is also an optional rear light developed together with Knog that can be neatly integrated into the tail. Installation is a bit fiddly, but once mounted the light sits rock-solid and, with several flashing and steady modes, increases visibility in road traffic.
POC has also put thought into aerodynamics and ventilation. The Amidal is not an uncompromising aero helmet but opts for a well-judged middle ground. The air channels are designed to disturb the airflow as little as possible while creating a chimney effect: fresh air is taken in at the front and expelled at the rear. Especially on hot summer days this provides pleasant cooling without ventilation being sacrificed for the sake of aerodynamics.
The strap system requires a bit of attention and patience at first until everything sits perfectly, but that is not a unique feature of the Amidal. What I know from some helmets in this price range and miss here is a magnetic Fidlock buckle. On the other hand: how often do you actually take your helmet off while riding? Once when you stop for a café break?
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