Originally Posted by
Bob Ross
LOL! Entertainment indeed. I've been using a Bontrager WaveCel Specter for about two-and-a-half years now, and I simply have no idea what you could be talking about. That helmet is no hotter and not appreciably heavier than any of the Bell, Giro, or Lazer helmets I've owned over the past >15 years.
Its the beauty of preferences, perception, and bias with regard to something like helmets- we can look at the same item and come to different decisions on it's value and quality. This is a wonderful time in cycling because there are so many great options available at similar price points, we each can figure out what we find value in.
A Specter Wavecell in my size weighs 380g. My Abus Stormchaser weighs 232g and my MET Rivale MIPS weighs 270g.
A Specter Wavecell weighs 5.5oz more than my Abus and I can for sure feel it. Maybe it isnt the actual weight as much as how/where it is placed? All I know is that it is noticeable.
I used a Specter Wavecell for a day ride and it felt hot. Maybe it was the directions I happened to ride in that day and I was running warmer than usual?...or maybe it doesnt vent the greatest? Either way, I couldnt feel wind thru the vents.
To be clear, I love the boa system and the fidlock on the Specter. Those two bits of tech are really nice.
My neck just isnt strong enough to hold the helmet up. <--I kid.