POC releases sub-200 gram Cytal Lite
Protection brand POC released its newest ultralight road helmet, the Cytal Lite. Based on the existing Cytal, the new helmet is focused on airflow and minimal weight, targeting cyclists who ride in hot conditions. POC claims that in its EN 1078-approved form, the helmet weighs less than 200 grams (US CPSC helmets will likely be slightly heavier).
Downsides? While POC mentions the shared design language with the Cytal, which gets a five star rating in Virginia Tech's helmet test protocol, the Cytal Lite has no MIPS Air Node or other system for managing rotational impacts. It's also expensive, with a retail price of US$400 / €350 / £320 / AU$550. The helmet is available immediately.
