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Overview

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

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 the industry has accepted for over 30 years.

Product details

  1. WaveCel advanced helmet technology
  2. Virginia Tech 5 STAR rating
  3. Intuitive, one-handed Headmaster fit system makes height and circumference adjustments easy
  4. LockDown dividers make helmet strap management clean and easy to adjust
  5. Soft, comfortable, and moisture-wicking washable helmet pads
  6. Available in XS and XL sizing
  7. Crash Replacement Guarantee provides a free helmet replacement if involved in a crash within the first year of ownership
  8. Complies with U.S. CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets for persons age 1 and over
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Starvos WaveCel Product Overview

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

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"Looks sharp and feels absolutely solid"

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

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"High-tech, low price with great safety features"

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

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"Gear of the year"

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

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"Checks a lot of important boxes"

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

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Features

Starvos WaveCel cycling helmet

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

What is WaveCel?

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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Virginia Tech validation

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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Headmaster Fit System

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

LockDown strap dividers

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

Soft helmet pads

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

Available in XS and XL Sizing

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

A TIME Magazine Invention of the Year

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 license

Helmet buyers guide

Not sure which helmet is right for you? Check out our helmet buyer's guide to learn everything you need to know about bike helmets.

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30-Day Unconditional Guarantee

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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Crash Replacement Guarantee

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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Our helmets build the future

$1 from the sale of every Bontrager helmet in North America supports PeopleForBikes, which provides guidance, a rating system, a leadership conference, and professional support for transforming cities throughout the United States in the ongoing effort of becoming a bicycle friendly nation.

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Helmet Fit and Sizing

For your helmet to do its job, it's important that it's sized properly and fits well. Reference our sizing guide at the link below to find your ideal size and see how Bontrager helmets are intended to fit.

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