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Specter WaveCel Product Overview
Take your protection to the next level. Bontrager Specter WaveCel offers the best in versatility and comfort for everyday rides on roads, trails, gravel and more. From dirt to road, fast or slow, this new wave of protection delivers the confidence you need wherever you ride or race.
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2020 Red Dot Award Winner
Bontrager’s Specter WaveCel helmet has been recognised by Red Dot for achievement in Product Design and awarded the distinction of Best Innovative Product. Winners of this prestigious international award are evaluated on functionality, aesthetics and responsibility.
The Specter WaveCel cycling helmet has been shown in a recent study to be 5x more effective than traditional foam helmets in protecting your head from injuries caused by certain cycling accidents.*
*Based on reduction in rotational acceleration at impact. Probability of injury in an actual accident depends on numerous factors, including the nature of the impact and individual health.
What is WaveCel?
WaveCel is a revolutionary helmet technology designed to be more effective than traditional foam helmets in protecting against certain cycling-related accidents. Its collapsible cellular structure lines the inside of your helmet and is designed to work like a crumple zone to absorb the force of an impact before it reaches your head. Click below to learn more.
A TIME Magazine Invention of the Year
Our breakthrough WaveCel helmet technology was included in TIME Magazine's list of 100 Best Inventions for making the world better, smarter and even a bit more fun. Watch the video to learn more about the science behind this revolutionary helmet technology. From TIME
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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.
Cooler than cool
WaveCel keeps you cooler. It minimises traditional heat-capturing EPS foam and sits perpendicular to the helmet, allowing for more airflow to your forehead and temples. These areas of your head are the most perceptive regions for cooling.
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.
See the guideCrash 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.
Learn more30-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.
Learn more| Size | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circumference | 51-57 cm | 54-60 cm | 58-63 cm |
| Fit system | BOA® | BOA® | BOA® |
| Pad material | Moisture wicking pads | Moisture wicking pads | Moisture wicking pads |
| Buckle type | Fidlock buckle | Fidlock buckle | Fidlock buckle |
| Includes | Crash Replacement Guarantee | Crash Replacement Guarantee | Crash Replacement Guarantee |
| Weight | 322g | 341g | 380g |