Bontrager Starvos WaveCel Cycling Helmet

Overview

'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 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.

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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

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

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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 XL sizing on Starvos models.

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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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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Service

Reviews

'Looks sharp and feels absolutely solid'

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

‘Gear of the year’

'Ticks a lot of important boxes'

More options

How to ride more safely

How to clean your bike helmet

Starvos WaveCel cycling helmet

What is WaveCel?

A TIME Magazine Invention of the Year

Virginia Tech validation

Headmaster Fit System

LockDown strap dividers

Soft helmet pads

Available in XL Sizing

Helmet-buyers guide

Crash Replacement Guarantee

30-Day Unconditional Guarantee

'Looks sharp and feels absolutely solid'

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

‘Gear of the year’

'Ticks a lot of important boxes'

More options

How to ride more safely

How to clean your bike helmet

Product features

Starvos WaveCel cycling helmet

What is WaveCel?

A TIME Magazine Invention of the Year

Virginia Tech validation

Headmaster Fit System

LockDown strap dividers

Soft helmet pads

Available in XL Sizing

Helmet-buyers guide

Crash Replacement Guarantee

30-Day Unconditional Guarantee