I have a black/green Tectal Race which differs from the Tectal by an Endurolicious rubber goggle loop/strap and hook on the back of the helmet and a few anodized bolts/screws. Also the paint job on the Race models are glossy vs. matte on the base Tectal, I believe. So nothing major.
If you do try this helmet on, bring your riding glasses, as the helmet edge behind my ears interferes with the arms of my older Ryders. Hmm, maybe time for new glasses.
I was a tried an true Bell buyer (skinny headed) but with Bell's gaffe with the fit of last year's Super 2, I found the new revised fitting of POC's Tectal helmets range to be bang on for my melon, so I took a chance. POC Trabec's did not fit me well, but the Tectal fits like a charm.
In the long term, no sore spots, super micro-adjustable tension dial on the base of the helmet and nice deep comfy fit. In terms of style, it's not too wide either, so it doesn't make us skinny-headed lot look like we are wearing a salad spinner, a la Bell Super.
June 26, 2017, 3:22 p.m. - Merwinn
I have a black/green Tectal Race which differs from the Tectal by an Endurolicious rubber goggle loop/strap and hook on the back of the helmet and a few anodized bolts/screws. Also the paint job on the Race models are glossy vs. matte on the base Tectal, I believe. So nothing major. If you do try this helmet on, bring your riding glasses, as the helmet edge behind my ears interferes with the arms of my older Ryders. Hmm, maybe time for new glasses. I was a tried an true Bell buyer (skinny headed) but with Bell's gaffe with the fit of last year's Super 2, I found the new revised fitting of POC's Tectal helmets range to be bang on for my melon, so I took a chance. POC Trabec's did not fit me well, but the Tectal fits like a charm. In the long term, no sore spots, super micro-adjustable tension dial on the base of the helmet and nice deep comfy fit. In terms of style, it's not too wide either, so it doesn't make us skinny-headed lot look like we are wearing a salad spinner, a la Bell Super.