{"id":38282,"date":"2022-06-30T18:00:48","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T16:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=685763"},"modified":"2022-06-30T18:16:37","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T16:16:37","slug":"specialized-launches-new-evade-3-and-prevail-3-helmets-with-increased-ventilation","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/specialized-launches-new-evade-3-and-prevail-3-helmets-with-increased-ventilation\/","title":{"rendered":"Specialized launches new Evade 3 and Prevail 3 helmets with increased ventilation\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Oscar Huckle\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 30 June 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Specialized has launched three new S-Works level road bike helmets<\/a> \u2013 the Evade 3, the Prevail 3 and the TT5.<\/p>\n

The Evade 3 is the brand\u2019s aerodynamically optimised helmet and the Prevail 3 a lighter-weight option for the mountains, prioritising maximum ventilation. The TT5, as the name suggests, is dedicated to time trial<\/a> use.<\/p>\n

Both the Prevail and Evade 3 have earned 5-star ratings in independent tests conducted by Virginia Tech\u2019s Helmet Lab<\/a>.<\/p>\n

All of the helmets use MIPS<\/a>\u2019 Air Node technology, which the brand says is integrated directly into the helmet padding, with a \u201csleek, low-friction layer designed to dissipate rotational forces\u201d. The brand has also added perforations in places to maximise ventilation and comfort, and save weight.<\/p>\n

The Evade and Prevail 3 will retail for \u00a3275 \/ $300 \/ AU$475. European pricing is to be confirmed, as is pricing for the TT5.<\/p>\n

Evade 3<\/h2>\n
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The Evade 3 retains its aero credentials and increases ventilation.<\/span><\/figcaption> Specialized<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Specialized sought feedback from its pro riders, who said they wanted a helmet that was in line with the Evade 2, but with added ventilation to increase its versatility across race stages.<\/p>\n

As a result, Specialized says it has increased the ventilation of the Evade 3 by 10 per cent over the Evade 2, while virtually maintaining its current aerodynamic credentials.<\/p>\n

It claims to have sped the helmet up by 1 to 1.5 watts, but the brand is downplaying its aerodynamic credentials because the ventilation is the most significant improvement on this third-generation helmet.<\/p>\n

Specialized says it tested its Evade 2 helmet in its own wind tunnel and via computational fluid dynamic (CFD) tests. The brand found there was drag at the top and rear of the helmet.<\/p>\n

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Enter the diffuser\u2026<\/span> <\/figcaption> Specialized<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The front of the helmet has also been opened up to increase ventilation. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Specialized<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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As well as white, the helmet is available in three other colours. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Specialized<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

It says it achieved an overall aerodynamic equilibrium by incorporating a diffuser into the rear of the helmet. The diffuser has larger vents and is said to make up for the aerodynamic loss from the added ventilation.<\/p>\n

Specialized has also opened up the front of the helmet to increase ventilation.<\/p>\n

The helmet retains the brand\u2019s \u2018adjustable tri-fix web splitter\u2019 found on its other helmets for ease of adjustment.<\/p>\n

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\ufeffSize<\/th>Claimed weight (g)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Small CE <\/b> (51-56cm)<\/td>250<\/td> <\/tr>
Medium CE <\/b> (55-59cm)<\/td>260<\/td> <\/tr>
Large CE <\/b> (58-62cm)<\/td>300<\/td> <\/tr>
Small CPSC <\/b> (51-56cm)<\/td>280<\/td> <\/tr>
Medium CPSC <\/b> (55-59cm)<\/td>290<\/td> <\/tr>
Large CPSC <\/b>(58-62cm)<\/td>320<\/td> <\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>