Bontrager XXX WaveCel Road helmet review

Bontrager's WaveCel safety technology dominates the XXX lid

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Cycling Weekly Verdict

Incredibly comfortable and no doubt offering excellent levels of safety in the event of a crash, the Bonrager XXX WaveCel Road is a really good looking helmet. It is let down by the high overall weight and the incompatibility with certain eyewear.

Reasons to buy
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    Comfort

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    Safety features

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    Aesthetics

Reasons to avoid
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    Heavy

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    Doesn't work with some eyewear

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When Bontrager announced it's new WaveCel helmet safety technology it was backed up with some clear data to indicate that it could increase a helmet's ability at preventing head injuries associated with a crash. WaveCel was launched on two road specific models, the more commuter focussed Charge and this - the Bontrager XXX WaveCel Road.

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