Bontrager Starvos WaveCel Cycling Helmet

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Overview

Starvos WaveCel is a versatile, high-value cycling helmet for new to seasoned riders who want WaveCel, a leading technology in the protection against cycling-related head injuries.

WaveCel is a collapsible cellular structure that lines the inside of the helmet. This Bontrager-exclusive technology disrupts the safety standards that the industry has accepted for over 30 years.

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WaveCel advanced helmet technology
Virginia Tech 5-STAR rating
Intuitive, one-handed Headmaster fit system makes height and circumference adjustments easy
LockDown dividers make helmet strap management clean and easy to adjust
Soft, comfortable and moisture-wicking washable helmet pads
Available in XL sizing
The Crash Replacement Guarantee provides a free helmet replacement if involved in a crash within the first year of ownership

'It offers an outstanding fit and supreme protection far beyond what you'd expect at this price point'

‘Pros: Great price for previously premium tech; 5-star safety rating, good ventilation; secure fit’

'Bicycling evaluated more than 1,000 pieces of gear so we could recommend the best ones for you' [Bicycling – Print Issue 6, 2020]

'The Starvos has impressed us early on with its comfort and breathability'

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Features

A stylish road helmet with advanced WaveCel technology that balances comfort and performance for all riders who value safety.

WaveCel is a collapsible cellular structure that lines the inside of your helmet. It works like a crumple zone that absorbs the force of an impact before it reaches your head. Read the study to learn more. You’ll never want to ride anything else again.

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All WaveCel helmets received the highest rating from Virginia Tech’s third-party testing facility. This unbiased assessment proved Bontrager’s WaveCel helmets to be among the highest level of protection available to cyclists with a 5-STAR rating.

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Simple, intuitive, one-handed fit adjustment for height and circumference makes this helmet perfect for all head shapes.

Easily manoeuvre straps for comfort and precise fit with fully adjustable, lightweight strap dividers.

Super-comfortable internal pads wick moisture on hot days and hard efforts and are easy to wash after a full day of fun.

Now even more riders can experience WaveCel with the long-awaited addition of XS and XL sizing on Starvos models.

Bontrager's breakthrough WaveCel helmet technology was named to TIME Magazine's list of 100 Best Inventions making the world better, smarter and even a bit more fun.

From TIME ©2020 TIME USA LLC. All rights reserved. Used under licence

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With our Crash Replacement Guarantee, we will provide you with a free replacement helmet if it is involved in a crash within the first year of ownership. Simply contact us or your local retailer with the crashed helmet, original sales receipt, details of the incident and a return address for your replacement.

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If for any reason you’re not satisfied with a Bontrager or Trek aftermarket purchase, return the item, along with the original sales receipt to the original place of purchase within 30 days for an exchange or refund. Think of it as a 30-day test ride.

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Specs

Size	XS/Y	S	M	L	XL
Circumference	50-55 cm	51-57 cm	54-60 cm	58-63 cm	60-66 cm
Fit system	Headmaster II	Headmaster II	Headmaster II	Headmaster II	Headmaster II
Pad material	Moisture wicking pads	Moisture wicking pads	Moisture wicking pads	Moisture wicking pads	Moisture wicking pads
Buckle type	Standard buckle	Standard buckle	Standard buckle	Standard buckle	Standard buckle
Includes	Crash Replacement Guarantee	Crash Replacement Guarantee	Crash Replacement Guarantee	Crash Replacement Guarantee	Crash Replacement Guarantee
Weight	294g	300g	335g	370g	385g

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A major advancement in the protection against cycling-related head injuries

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'Looks sharp and feels absolutely solid'

‘High-tech, low price with great safety features’

‘Gear of the year’

'Ticks a lot of important boxes'

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