Giro vs POC:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Giro had more branded searches than POC among MTB gloves brands in New Zealand. Giro had about 50 branded searches, while POC had 20. Giro made up 3.3% of all MTB gloves brand searches we track, and POC accounted for 1.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about MTB gloves brands, POC appeared in three of the five answers and Giro in two. POC was mentioned before Giro in three out of four answers.
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Top MTB gloves brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, POC was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Giro was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. POC was listed before Giro in three out of four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Fox Racing1st
100%2nd
Troy Lee Designs3rd
POC4th
Giro5th
Endura–
Specialized–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Fox Racing4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- POC3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- 100%3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Troy Lee Designs2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Giro2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Endura0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Specialized0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about MTB gloves brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which MTB gloves brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best MTB gloves brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best MTB gloves brand in New Zealand for trail protection?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mtb gloves nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bike gloves nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Giro or POC more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Giro and POC by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven MTB gloves brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Giro, POC. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Troy Lee Designs | Fox Racing | Endura | Giro | POC | 100% | Specialized |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50% | 28.5% | 14.6% | 4.9% | 0.69% | 0.69% | 0.69% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.7% | 41.2% | 11.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 0.56% | 0.56% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.9% | 35.7% | 10.8% | 5.7% | 0.64% | 0.64% | 0.64% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.1% | 32.7% | 13.7% | 4.6% | 0.65% | 0.65% | 0.65% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.3% | 30.1% | 14.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.1% | 27.2% | 15.4% | 4.1% | 0.59% | 0.59% | 0% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.7% | 32.9% | 16.1% | 4.3% | 0.62% | 0.62% | 0.62% |
| May 2026 | 46.5% | 36.1% | 11% | 4.5% | 0.65% | 0.65% | 0.65% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.9% | 35.7% | 13.4% | 3.2% | 0.64% | 0.64% | 0.64% |
| Jul 2026 | 44% | 34.3% | 15.7% | 3.7% | 0.75% | 0.75% | 0.75% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.9% | 28.5% | 22.7% | 5.2% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 0.58% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.4% | 32.9% | 13.8% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 0.66% | 0.66% |
How has the Giro and POC comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Giro was ahead of POC in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Giro’s share of searches among MTB gloves brands in New Zealand moved from 4.9% to 3.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 70 to 50.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, POC’s share of searches among MTB gloves brands in New Zealand moved from 0.69% to 1.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10 to 20.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand MTB gloves brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, POC overtook 100% to rank 5th among MTB gloves brands in New Zealand, with 1.3% of the searches.
In September 2026, Giro lost share of searches among MTB gloves brands in New Zealand, from 5.2% to 3.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Giro’s and POC’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.
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