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Trek Launch ‘WaveCel’ Helmet Technology – Claimed To Be Biggest Step Forward In 30 Years

Trek and Bontrager have unveiled an innovative helmet technology known as WaveCel – technology proven to be up to 48x more effective than standard EPS foam at preventing concussions from impacts.
 
The company say it’s the biggest leap forward in helmet technology in 30 years.
 
WaveCel is a collapsible cellular material that lines the inside of the helmet. It was developed by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Steve Madey and biomechanical engineer Dr. Michael Bottlang, who have collaborated for the past 25 years and pioneered advances in fracture care, thoracic and pelvic trauma, and head injury prevention.
 
 
Trek say the difference between a WaveCel helmet and standard foam helmet is that WaveCel accounts for how most cycling accidents actually happen – “ungracefully, with twists, turns, and angled impacts.”
 
“WaveCel absorbs energy in multiple ways,” the company say in their product launch notes. “On impact, the layers of the WaveCel material move independently and flex until the cell walls crumple and then glide, actively absorbing direct and rotational energy and redirecting it away from your head.”
 
“This three-step change in material structure—flex, crumple, glide—is remarkably effective at dispersing the energy from an impact. Nearly 99 times out of 100, WaveCel can help prevent concussions from common cycling accidents.”
 
Tony White, lead engineer on the project said Trek were on a mission to help more people enjoy the benefits of biking and to do that with the most advanced protection possible.
 
 
“WaveCel represents a significant leap forward for all types of riders, and we are proud that this technology is exclusively available in Bontrager helmets,” he said.
 
Every model in the all-new Bontrager WaveCel helmet lineup received the highest marks in Virginia Tech’s five-star ranking.
 
“For nearly a decade, we have been testing and rating helmets across industries to determine the products that will best reduce head injury risk,” said Megan Bland, a doctoral student and graduate research assistant from Virginia Tech.
 
“Helmets that receive higher ratings offer considerably more protection compared to other popular helmets on the market.”    
 
WaveCel is a major innovation in a category that has remained largely unchanged in 30 years, one that underscores Trek’s commitment to making cycling safer for every rider.
 
“We’re out to change the world by getting more people on bikes, and we’re committed to making riding safer and more accessible for everyone,” said Trek President John Burke. “WaveCel is the most advanced helmet technology ever designed, and these helmets are a big step toward making riding a safer, more enjoyable experience for everyone.”
 
Bontrager XXX WaveCel Road Helmet is priced at $349.95
 
 
 
 

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