Should I choose the S-Works Evade 4 or the Prevail 3?

The Evade 4 is the aero helmet: a closed shell shaped for speed, for racing and fast group rides. The Prevail 3 is the ventilated one, built around maximum airflow for heat and long climbs. Specialized quotes roughly 290 g for the Evade 4 and 250-260 g for the Prevail 3, so the Prevail is also the lighter of the two.

Is the Evade 4 faster than the Evade 3?

Not meaningfully. Specialized's own testing put the Evade 4 at about the same aerodynamic level as the Evade 3; what changed is cooling, reported as roughly 2.4% cooler, along with the new BOA FS2 fit system and Mips Air Node Pro. Upgrade for comfort and fit, not for a time gain.

What is Mips Air Node?

Air Node is a version of the Mips rotational-impact system built into the helmet's padding rather than added as a separate plastic liner. That keeps the vents clear and saves weight, which is why Specialized uses it on both the Evade 4 and the Prevail 3.

How do I choose the right helmet size?

Measure your head with a tape about one centimetre above the eyebrows, at the widest point, and match that to the model's size range. On the KASK Mojito 3 for example small covers 50-56 cm, medium 52-58 cm and large 59-62 cm. If you fall between two sizes, head shape decides it, so come and try both in the shop.

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SPECIALIZED Sworks Evade 4 Helmet

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Road racing
Fast group rides
Time trial and triathlon

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Technologies

Safety rating

★★★★★10.5

Virginia Tech Helmet Lab, independent impact testing. Lower score is better.

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Specifications

Claimed weight	280 g CE / 320 g CPSC (M)
Sizes	S 51-56 cm · M 55-59 cm · L 58-62 cm
Certifications	CE EN 1078, CPSC 1203
Retention system	BOA Fit System FS2, Tri-Fix 5
Rotational protection	Mips Air Node Pro
Manufacturer claim	~2.4% cooler than Evade 3, same aero; 7 vents plus MouthPort (Specialized)

Mips Air Node

A version of the Mips rotational-impact system built into the helmet's padding rather than added as a separate plastic liner, so the vents stay clear and weight stays down. The Evade 4 uses the Air Node Pro variant; the Prevail 3 uses Air Node.

BOA Fit System FS2

The dial-and-wire retention system on the Evade 4. A micro-adjustable 360° wrap tightens evenly around the whole head rather than pulling from the back only.

4D Cooling

Specialized's name for the Evade 4's redesigned vents and internal channels, which pull air through an otherwise closed aero shell. It is where the Evade 4's roughly 2.4% cooling gain over the Evade 3 comes from.

SPECIALIZED Sworks Evade 4 Helmet - Satin Root Beer

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	SPECIALIZED Sworks Evade 4 Helmet - Satin Root BeerThe S-Works Evade 4 is Specialized's aero road helmet: the one to wear when you are racing or holding a fast group.	SPECIALIZED Sworks Prevail 3 Helmet - White/Black Choose it if ventilation and low weight matter more to you than aerodynamics.	KASK Elemento Cycling Helmet - Black Choose it for KASK's aero and cooling flagship, with a 4-star Virginia Tech rating.
Regular price	€329,00	€289,00	€243,75
Safety rating	★★★★★ 10.5	★★★★★ 8.64	★★★★★ 11.9
Claimed weight	280 g CE / 320 g CPSC (M)	250 g (S) / 260 g (M)	—
Sizes	S 51-56 cm · M 55-59 cm · L 58-62 cm	S 51-56 cm · M 55-59 cm · L 58-62 cm	S 50-56 cm · M 52-58 cm · L 59-62 cm
Certifications	CE EN 1078, CPSC 1203	CE EN 1078, CPSC 1203	EN 1078, CPSC 1203, AS/NZS 2063
Retention system	BOA Fit System FS2, Tri-Fix 5	Occipital Base Adjustment + Tri-Fix webbing	Octo Fit+
Rotational protection	Mips Air Node Pro	Mips Air Node	KASK WG11 + Multipod
Manufacturer claim	~2.4% cooler than Evade 3, same aero; 7 vents plus MouthPort (Specialized)	+24.5% ventilation surface vs Prevail II Vent (Specialized)	1.5% less drag and ~0.26 °C cooler than Protone Icon (KASK)

SPECIALIZED Sworks Evade 4 Helmet - Satin Root Beer

Size guide

Size	Head circumference (cm)	Head circumference (in)
S	51–56	20–22
M	55–59	21¾–23¼
L	58–62	22¾–24½

Specialized notes that customers have reported a smaller fit on the Evade 4, and suggests considering the next size up.

How to measure

Wrap a tape measure around your head just above the ears and eyebrows, keeping it level, and read the circumference in centimetres. Where two sizes overlap, head shape decides: try both, or ask us.

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Description

The S-Works Evade 4 is Specialized's aero road helmet: the one to wear when you are racing or holding a fast group. Specialized validated it over more than 100 hours of aerodynamic and thermal testing in its WinTunnel, and the headline change over the Evade 3 is cooling rather than speed. Claimed weight is about 290 g for the CE version in a medium.

Aero shell shaped for speed, with 4D Cooling vents and internal channels to move air through it
Mips Air Node Pro built into the padding instead of a separate liner, so the vents stay clear
BOA FS2 fit system with micro-adjustable 360° wrap
Validated over 100+ hours of aerodynamic and thermal testing in Specialized's WinTunnel
Claimed 290 g (CE) or 330 g (CPSC) in a medium

Available sizes