PARK CITY, Utah (BRAIN) — POC's 2017 collection includes a new helmet and expanded clothing line aimed at cross-country mountain bike racers. The collection also includes updates to the Fondo road apparel line and a completely updated series of protective backpacks.
"In designing our new 2017 collection, we have sought to tune into each individual rider's needs," said Stefan Ytterborn, POC's CEO and founder. "With the addition of the Resistance Pro XC apparel and the Octal X helmet, we now have a full range of apparel and helmets with fit, materials and designs specifically for the performance needs of every kind of mountain bike rider, from XC to Enduro and DH riders."
The new Resistance Pro line incorporates durable, protective fabrics and materials into every design. POC introduced Resistance at last year's Interbike with a focus on DH and enduro riders. The Resistance Pro XC line will include jerseys, jackets, zip tee's, bib shorts, gloves, shorts and sleeves. The line provides the aerodynamics, fit and weight appropriate for XC riding while offering safety features in case of a crash.
The Octal X is POC's first helmet designed specifically for the XC rider. It is based on the Octal road helmet, borrowing its ventilation pattern, unibody shell construction and aerodynamic shape. To optimize the helmet for XC riders, POC has added web-like aramid bridges for structural integrity and protection against penetration, and extended the outer shell to cover more of the helmet liner, adding strength with what POC said is minimal weight increase. The Octal X weighs 210 grams.
The new Fondo Gradient road apparel collection celebrates three of the sport's most iconic climbs: the Passo del Stelvio, l'Alpe d'Huez and the Muur van Geraardsbergen.
The redesigned protective backpacks will come in 13 and 8-liter versions with integrated back protectors (certified EN 1621-1) and a twin-strap retention system across the chest.
POC will present the new products at Eurobike next week and at Interbike next month.
