Trek Ballista MIPS road bike helmet review

An aero option that offers both premium safety and premium quality

Female cyclist holding the Trek Ballista MIPS road bike helmet
(Image credit: Charlotte Broughton)
Cycling Weekly Verdict

Commonly seen protecting the heads of the many Trek Segafredo riders, the high performance Ballista Mips road helmet is just as aesthetically pleasing as it is fast. This lid will help to elevate your racing and riding, offering an impressively well vented aerodynamic option that won’t feel claustrophobic, nor make you look like a mushroom - a real dread when it comes to aero road helmets. Throw into the equation the safety benefit of MIPS Air system and you’re onto a winning combination.

Reasons to buy
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    Looks great

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    Aero design

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    Features MIPS Air system

Reasons to avoid
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    Expensive compared to some rival helmets

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The Trek Ballista MIPS is a helmet that you've likely already noticed on the heads of the WorldTour Trek Segafredo teams. It’s very striking in terms of looks, which makes it even harder to miss.

Undoubtedly it’s Trek’s solution for high performance as well as optimum safety thanks to the MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) Air system. Meaning your head stays better protected in the event of a directional impact - something that more and more of the best bike helmets for road cyclists are offering.

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