Bontrager Charge WaveCel Commuter Helmet

Charge WaveCel commuter 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.

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

Trek's breakthrough 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

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.

E-bike approved

Bikes are getting faster but luckily WaveCel technology protects you as speeds increase with new E-bike technologies so you stay protected and are ready to go as fast as your bike lets you.