{
  "id": 13985461,
  "title": "The POC Cytal is rated as one of the world's safest road cycling helmets – Save £100 now, if you shop with Balfe's Bikes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/the-poc-cytal-is-rated-as-one-of-the-worlds-safest-road-cycling",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T13:17:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Cycling Weekly",
    "slug": "cycling-weekly",
    "url": "https://www.cyclingweekly.com/deals/the-poc-cytal-is-rated-as-one-of-the-worlds-safest-road-cycling-helmets-save-gbp100-now-if-you-shop-with-balfes-bikes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Choosing a road bike helmet can be a daunting task with numerous choices available. Important factors to consider are safety features, aerodynamics, breathability, weight, and price. After a detailed search, our top recommendation for a road helmet is the POC Cytal. This helmet can be purchased from Balfe's Bikes for £200, a 31% discount off its usual price of £290. This brings the cost down by £90.\n\nThe POC Cytal helmet has received a perfect 5-star rating, indicating excellent performance and safety. It scored highly in Virginia Tech Helmet Testing, being recognized as one of the safest road helmets available. The helmet features a MIPS Air Node safety system and EPS crash protection, which are industry-leading safety measures. Its lightweight design, coupled with excellent cooling features and decent aerodynamics, makes it a highly appealing option.\n\nAside from its safety features, the POC Cytal also boasts an attractive appearance, making it a stylish choice for cyclists. While it may not be the best among the most aerodynamic helmets, it strikes a great balance between performance, safety, and style. In fact, Balfe's Bikes' review states, \"It's very hard to fault this helmet.\"\n\nTo make the most of your purchase, use the code BALFES10 at checkout to save an additional £10, bringing the total to £200. At this discounted price, the POC Cytal offers excellent value for money, justifying its premium cost. Note that this deal is only available in the UK and that the helmet is only available in the Hydrogen White colour at Balfe's Bikes. However, for other colours, you can find a wider selection at Alpine-Trek, which offers a 15% discount.",
  "summary": "The POC Cytal is our top choice for a bike helmet, even though we thought it was costly, it scored a perfect 5-star review, and now adds value to its impressive spec sheet",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}