Trek Bontrager Blaze WaveCel Mountain Bike Helmet

Bontrager Blaze WaveCel Helmet CPSC in Black/Dark Grey

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About this product

The details.

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

When you're riding serious trails, you need serious protection. Blaze WaveCel offers Bontrager's best in performance and protection on any trail, from flowy singletrack to gnarly downhills. It’s built for style, comfort, and performance, and equipped with

WaveCel is a revolutionary helmet technology that's exclusive to Trek and Bontrager helmets. It's designed to be more effective than traditional foam helmets in protecting against certain cycling-related injuries.

Product details

WaveCel is a leading helmet tech designed to absorb linear impacts and rotational energy
BOA® Fit System lets you easily secure and adjust helmet fit with just one hand
Fidlock magnetic buckle fastens effortlessly for a quick, secure fit
Front Blendr mount system easily integrates GoPro camera and Bontrager light accessories
Additional NoSweat pad with silicone channel keeps sweat out of eyes for constant clarity
Drop-in coverage on back of helmet offers extended protection
Crash Replacement Guarantee provides a free helmet replacement if involved in a crash within the first year of ownership
Complies with U.S. CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets for persons age 5 and over

What makes it special

The little details. The big difference.

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Blaze WaveCel mountain bike 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 nature of impact and individual health.
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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.
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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©2020 TIME USA LLC. All rights reserved. Used under license
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Blendr integration
Blendr is the ultimate integration system for clean and easy installation of Bontrager front lights and GoPro cameras. Start with a clean, stylish Blaze WaveCel helmet and simply add a Bontrager light or GoPro to the magnetic mount to quickly allow yourself to see and capture more on the trails and wherever your ride takes you.

The details

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Specs6

Fit system: BOA®
Pad material: Moisture wicking pads
Buckle type: Fidlock buckle
Includes: Crash Replacement Guarantee, Blendr front mount

Size	S	M	L
Circumference	51-57cm	54-60cm	58-63cm
Weight	380.0g	420.0g	448.0g

Good to know5

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

What reviewers are saying.

“Changing future helmet design entirely.”
The helmet also offers comfort aspects and greater ventilation than standard EPS helmets.
cyclingnews.com · Read the review
“The Best Mountain Bike Helmets of 2020”
The Blaze is a top performer for safety and comfort
gearjunkie.com · Read the review
“Good news, bike riders”
There's a new helmet on the market that's not only sleek and lightweight but proven to help protect you from getting a concussion far better than the standard foam helmets.
businessinsider.com · Read the review
“New and indeed revolutionary”
It's not the blunt impacts we should fear, it’s the oblique, angular impacts at high speed that cause so many concussion as well as life altering TBI.
pelotonmagazine.com · Read the review