POC vs Specialized:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Specialized had more branded searches than POC among bike helmet brands worldwide. Specialized had about 201,000 branded searches, while POC had 40,500. Specialized made up 37.5% of all bike helmet brand searches we track, and POC accounted for 7.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bike helmet brands, POC and Specialized each appeared in four of the five answers. Specialized was mentioned before POC in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Specialized, about 5 searches for every 1 for POC
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Specialized, named ahead of POC in 3 of 5 answers
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Top bike helmet brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, POC was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Specialized was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Specialized was listed before POC in three out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Giro5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Smith5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Specialized4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
POC4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bontrager2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bell1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kask0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about bike helmet brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bike helmet brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best bike helmet brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best bike helmet brand for road cycling?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best bike helmet”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cycling helmet”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is POC or Specialized more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for POC and Specialized by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven bike helmet brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Specialized, POC. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Specialized | Kask | Bell | Giro | POC | Bontrager | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.4% | 25.7% | 17.2% | 10.7% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 1% |
| Nov 2025 | 29.7% | 29.7% | 13.3% | 12.6% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 0.97% |
| Dec 2025 | 28% | 22.8% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 27.9% | 22.8% | 15.3% | 17.4% | 10.2% | 5.6% | 0.74% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.5% | 24.1% | 16.2% | 12.6% | 10.8% | 5.9% | 0.79% |
| Mar 2026 | 33% | 27.1% | 14.8% | 10.5% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 37% | 24.8% | 13.6% | 9.9% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 36.9% | 24.8% | 13.6% | 10.1% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.9% | 27.9% | 15.3% | 9.1% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.1% | 26.3% | 11.8% | 16.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.2% | 23% | 12.6% | 14.8% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.5% | 25.2% | 13.8% | 9.7% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 1.2% |
How has the POC and Specialized comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Specialized was ahead of POC in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, POC’s share of searches among bike helmet brands worldwide moved from 7.7% to 7.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Specialized’s share of searches among bike helmet brands worldwide moved from 31.4% to 37.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 201K.
How did search popularity change for bike helmet brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Specialized gained share of searches among bike helmet brands worldwide, from 34.2% to 37.5%.
In September 2026, POC lost share of searches among bike helmet brands worldwide, from 8.4% to 7.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using POC’s and Specialized’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
POC
1 branded search term
- poc helmet
Specialized
1 branded search term
- specialized bike
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