BOA Pushes Cycling Performance Forward With All-new FS2 Helmet Fit System And Science-backed Findings

May 27, 2026

Denver, Colo. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Celebrating 25 years of innovation, BOA® continues to work closely with the world’s top cycling brands to enhance performance through superior fit in footwear and headwear, including the all-new FS2 dial platform for helmets—helping cyclists start better and finish even stronger.

Building upon its foundation of proven performance, BOA advances helmet fit in cycling with FS2, a next-generation dial platform engineered to deliver Dynamic360™, micro-adjustable, multi-directional precision fit. With 40% finer adjustment resolution than traditional helmet fit systems, FS2 enables athletes to fine-tune fit on the fly with submillimeter accuracy.

Developed through extensive testing at BOA’s Human Performance Fit Lab (HPFL), the FS2 BOA® Fit System creates a more uniform connection with fewer pressure points, delivering a refined, personalized fit experience. FS2 Dynamic360™ fit is defined by:

• Adaptive, low-friction, lace-based system that wraps the head evenly to balance tension and reduce peak pressure, resulting in a 6% stronger hold relative to traditional helmet fit systems.
• A split yoke and forehead guide design to lock in the occipital bone and stabilize the sides of the head, creating a true custom fit across a wide range of head shapes, while vertical adjustment allows for further fine-tuning.

“Unlike traditional helmet fit systems that concentrate pressure at the front and back of the head, we’ve developed a solution that is proven to distribute tension evenly around the entire head for a more secure, uniform fit,” says Dan Feeney, Vice President, Partner Product Innovation & Development. “We’ve spent the last several years building out a dedicated space within the Human Performance Fit Lab, with specialized equipment that allowed us to refine a helmet fit system that is clearly more adaptable, customizable, and ultimately fits more people, better.”

The new FS2 dial platform also incorporates 36% recycled content, reflecting BOA’s commitment to more responsible design without compromising performance. The FS2 BOA Fit System will debut in May 2026 in the new Specialized S-Works Evade 4 helmets.

“BOA’s journey started in Steamboat, Colorado, in 2001, disrupting snowboard boots by delivering superior fit, performance, and an enhanced experience for riders,” says Shawn Neville, CEO of BOA Technology. Twenty-five years later, BOA has now dialed in almost 300 million athletes and workers in over 80 countries, including 77% of Tour de France cyclists in 2025.”

For BOA, 25 years of innovation have been defined by a commitment to advancing fit and performance for the world’s top athletes. BOA remains committed to pushing the limits of human performance by delivering superior fit solutions that help riders fine-tune their gear and ride with greater confidence.

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About BOA® Technology

BOA® Technology Inc., headquartered in Denver, Colorado, pioneers performance fit solutions through its patented BOA® Fit System. Designed to deliver micro-adjustable precision fit, the BOA Fit System is featured in products across snow sports, cycling, trail running, golf, outdoor, athletic footwear, workwear, and performance bracing. Every configuration is engineered to deliver a secure, consistent fit, backed by The BOA Lifetime Guarantee and validated through laboratory testing and athlete-driven research. BOA operates globally with offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.