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POC Cytal vs Trek Velocis MIPS

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Trek Velocis MIPS is cheaper at $329.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the POC Cytal or Trek Velocis MIPS?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Trek Velocis MIPS is the cheaper at $329.99.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec POC Cytal Trek Velocis MIPS
US price $360 $329.99
BrandPOCTrek
Released
Weight grams 320 260
Rotational protection MIPS Air MIPS Air
Shell construction in-mold
Vent count
Intended use road road
Size range (cm) 51-63
Certification CPSC CPSC
Visor included No
Integrated light No
Reflective detailing No

Sources — POC Cytal: poc.com (verified 2026-07-13). Trek Velocis MIPS: trekbikes.com (verified 2026-07-13).

What's the difference between the POC Cytal and Trek Velocis MIPS?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (1 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Weight grams: POC Cytal 320 vs Trek Velocis MIPS 260

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