{"id":41865,"date":"2022-09-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/?p=41865&preview=true&preview_id=41865"},"modified":"2022-10-04T17:36:47","modified_gmt":"2022-10-04T15:36:47","slug":"specialized-s-works-prevail-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/2022\/09\/30\/specialized-s-works-prevail-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Specialized S-Works Prevail 3"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Most wanted<\/span><\/h5>\n\n
Specialized S-Works Prevail 3 <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

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The Good<\/strong>
Great ventilation; light weight; neat MIPS integration; comfortable fit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bad<\/strong>
High cost; holes can leave the head exposed to sun; prominent brow<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

THE FIRST THING <\/strong>you\u2019ll notice about the Prevail 3 is the gaping vents, created by replacing the traditional EPS foam bridges with aramid (a supertough material used in body armour) \u2019cables\u2019, known as an \u2018Air Cage\u2019. <\/p>\n\n

The Air Cage is said to be as strong as an EPS design, while leaving a whopping 24.5% more space for air to penetrate compared to the Prevail II Vent. This system is also said to be better at absorbing impacts, borne out by the helmet\u2019s 5-star Virginia Tech safety rating. <\/p>\n\n

\u201cThe extra-large vents enable air to easily flow from the front intakes, over the head and out the rear\u201d <\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n

Also helping with that safety rating is the MIPS (multi-directional impact protection system) within the helmet\u2019s padding, which has also been stripped back to save weight and increase airflow. You hone the fit using Specialized\u2019s \u2018occipital base adjustment\u2019 and Mindset adjustment systems that are designed to<\/span> cope with different head shapes. After a bit of fettling with the height, width and positioning of the cranial support (which is adjustable in usefully small increments), I found an ideal fit for me. It also has an \u2018adjustable tri-fix web splitter\u2019 strap that uses<\/span> minimal fabric. If you buy the ANGi addon nodule, it can alert a designated contact in the event of a detected crash.<\/span><\/p>\n\n

On the road, the Prevail 3 impresses with performance that largely befits its hefty price tag. The extra-large vents enable air to easily flow from the front intakes, over the head, and out the rear. You don\u2019t need to be travelling quickly before you feel a cooling breeze. At speed, it offers some of the best cooling I\u2019ve experienced in a helmet, and even in the hottest conditions this summer, I could only squeeze a few drops of sweat out of the brow pad at the end of a ride. <\/p>\n\n

My Medium Prevail 3 weighs 258g, which is a touch heavier than a few options out there, including the Prevail II, but I barely noticed. It looks good and is nicely proportioned. My only bugbear was that, even though you can adjust the angle of the helmet, the brow protruded into the top of my field of vision when I was riding in an aggressive position (the glossy black around the lip reflected the white lines from the road and the helmet rattled against my sunnies at times). Oh, and be aware that you may have to apply sunscreen to your head on sunny days as those vents are so large. <\/p>\n\n

Overall, this pricey lid is not flawless but is very impressive in hot, humid weather, and the mountainous conditions it was designed for.<\/p>\n\n

Ashley Quinlan <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n

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Also consider… <\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

02 Scott Centric Plus <\/strong>
\u00a3165 <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MIPS SL is integrated into the pads and Scott claims the helmet provides more cooling airflow across your head than not wearing a helmet at all! The flyweight of 271.7g for a Large is impressive and the soft-touch straps are removable for easy washing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MET Rivale HES <\/strong>
\u00a3140 <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Low profile and low volume, the Rivale weighs just 257g in a Large. Despite its rather closed aero design, the airflow is truly impressive, thanks to large internal channels. This premium aero road lid is comfortable and well made at a good price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

01 Air Cage <\/span><\/strong>
This super-tough but minimalist suspension system creates more room for vents<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

02 MIPS <\/span><\/strong>
The safety system is integrated into the helmet\u2019s padding, reducing bulk and weight<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

03 Colour choice <\/span><\/strong>
You can choose from several colours, with something to suit all tastes, and outfits<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abus Gamechanger <\/strong>
\u00a3190 <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Gamechanger (282g for a Large) is one of the lightest aero road lids. The shape is minimalist, with a much smaller frontal area than most. Venting is decent and even the minimal pads are vented. It fits well but the straps feel a little coarse. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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