Color looks insane. Love it. Good fit for, yet it leaves marks on my head. So it's whether loose and no marks or keep red marks on a forehead. And construction of straps do not have any limiter, so during cycling these might hit you couple times :)

Comfortable, well ventilated and good looking. The clip is very cool. My hands haven't figured out how to open it quickly but they'll get there.

Great helmet all around. Love it!

Great fit, low weight and high adjustability. Best aero road helmet out there

Best helmet on the market in my opinion!

I tested the Evade against the Prevail Vent 2 for 3 weeks in August in PA. Most days temps were near 90° Fahrenheit or above. The Evade was without doubt the cooler helmet and did a much better job of channeling the sweat away from the front of my face. It was an easy decision to make. I also love the maroon color. Beautiful helmet, and aero to boot. It is the only helmet I use now.

Nice helmet

My helmet did not come with the angi deviice attached and it was not in the box.

Love the buckle.

I've worn many a helmet brand over the years including Bell, Giro (many of these), Lazer and Rudy Project. None of these can compare to the fit and comfort of Specialized, Evade and Prevail. They run a bit larger so a Medium not only fits comfortably, but still slides over a skull cap in the colder weather...no need for an oversized helmet any longer. I love the magnetic buckle on the chinstrap of this model Evade and not sure it carried over to the newer version just released. I've seen complaints about the magnetic buckle, but for me, it's absolutely the way to go and that is why I now have two. Enjoy!

Beautiful design and great fit.

Love it!

One of my best helmets- Exceptional venting- Aero can absolutely be felt while riding, my head and neck never get sore from getting wind whipped- I actually bought two-!

Great helmet! Fit is spot on! Decent ventilation for an aero race helmet. Works really well with eyewear.

Experience has been positive so far.. nothing to complain about.

I’ve owned dozens of helmets over my many years of riding and this is, honestly, the most comfortable helmet I’ve ever worn. Lightweight and no pressure spots.

Great helmet!

Pretty happy how the helmet fits, no feelings like head is overheated so no troubles at all. Really appreciate Angi there, how the helmet is constructed, wind blows around so definitely very satisfied how comfortable it is.

Really enjoying this Evade. We have the original Evade. It too is a great helmet. But the SW Evade II provides superior ventilation and a fit like no other helmet I've ridden. Even my SW Prevail II. This Evade has become my preferred Mountain Bike Race Helmet. Thank you for being the Brand driving innovation.

Nice Helmet, the best in the word

If you haven’t got an evade 2 then what are you. Comfy, fits to size, the sweat deferrer at the front is really good too

I love this helmet! It's very comfortable, aerodynamic, and stays cool on hot days. It saved my life once and this is my replacement. I love the color and feel confident in the safety.

Love the style and comfort. At first I was a little skeptical of what the price would get me that a less expensive alternative would not. I like the clipping system, the tightening options and the breathability of it. It's very sleek and lightweight. My only regret is not using a the introductory discount code towards the purchase when I first subscribed via email :)

It fits Sooooo good - Happy I am Henrik O'Brien Carlsen

Style and fit are amazing. No issue w the strap what so ever. Highly recommend this helmet!

Size is different from previous Evade II non-angi. Advise to choose a size larger. Overall, the quality is great.

Fits great and looks great too. Too cool out to speak on its ability to cool the ol' brain pan but it's a great helmet.

this helmet is absolutely safe light and really comfortable to ride I WOULD RECOMENT THIS PRODUCT 100%

I bought this from Specialized Ireland, the buckle is real simple to clip on, even with gloves, Its light and comfortable and less vents than the evade, so I use it a bit more on cooler days. It's a big improvement on the previous one back in 2014, as that was a bit uncomfortable at the rear of the head, this is perfect in every way.

Looks good and lightweight but tips down at the front won't buy again..!!

I have the Evade for 2 1/2 years and I am more than happy with it. Very good ventilation, good strap adjustment, nice magnetic buckle and light. Also the tranquillity of having ANGI is a real must. So, when the time comes for a new helmet... it will be another Evade!

Had an unfortunate high speed very hard crash on my Roubaix, this helmet took a full impact and was broken and did its job. No head injury as compared to the left side of my body, hips and shoulder. It vents exceptionally well, with the closed top design and vent channels, with better safety and functionality. I like the strap closure. Absolutely great looking; state of the art. 5 star design.

I was having issues with my previous helmets. My sunglasses would hit the strap or plastic part for the rear retention. This helmet sits a bit higher and there is no interference from my glasses. I typically get headaches after about 2-2.5 hours but not now.

One of the best helmets that I ever wear,,,,, I definitely recommended you will love it 👍🏼

I’ve had this helmet for over a year now and just cannot figure out how to keep the strap tight. Good looking helmet, good fit with great ventilation but the strap is the worst I’ve ever used. Can not recommend.

It's nice, light and 'fast' (I guess). There are some issues as others have pointed out. For a top tier helmet or top end price tag of anything you sorta expect the best features and I'm not one to usually complain but this has 2 flaws. 1 being the straps, they are thin and flexible which means when you get speed over 25mph the straps bend and move around in the wind and fold over on your face, sounds minor until you experience it and it becomes a distraction on a serious descent. Second is the sweat management like people also mentioned. I just don't think it's designed with all of the safety features, aero qualities and weight and also something to try to channel the sweat away from your face/eyes. Again this is more of a distraction at the wrong times than anything else which is what makes me feel less confident and might make you take your hands off the bars at the wrong moment to wipe your face.

Super light and confortable

My front tire exploded coming down a hill at 30mph. I fell and broke my arm and currently have road burn all throughout the left side of my body. This S-Works Evade did its job. I had no concussion and walked away from the fall. The helmet is cracked and scratched badly but my head is fine. Thank you Specialized!

I love the way this helmet fits. Ventilation is adequate on the flats at speed, not so much in the hills. I also like the sun protection. I get a lot of sweat in the brow pad and it always seems to come running down my face and into my eyes on fast descents. Not ideal. I love the peace of mind on Angi. The app is a little buggy and it doesn't always pair right away. But it's definitely a net positive and something I don't like to ride without now.

I wanted a modern-look helmet that fit in with the grey/teal color scheme of my 2020 Roubaix Pro. This was perfect! Very light and sits comfortably. Also added Torch 3.0 road shoes in grey to the kit. I'm set!

I have heard of some issues regarding the strap but this was not an issue for me. I really like the helmet and it's fits well. Super stylish and protective. Angi is a nice feature to have too. Definitively recommend

(Second review, can't find the first to amend) This is a great helmet, in my first review I gave it 5 stars but I had only just received it and wrote the review before I rode. The only reason I'm changing it to 4 stars is because the strap is ridiculously long, and too slippery to hold in place. I hate the strap. It has been an incredible nuisance. It's not like I have a short face, either. I have to pull the strap as far as it can possibly go, and even then it doesn't hold, it slides out as I ride. I've had to take my scissors and sewing kit and doctor this strap. For the price of this helmet I would think this should not be necessary. I do like the magnetic closure, but that is the ONLY thing I like about this strap. Other than that, I love this helmet.

This is my 6th Specialized helmet and the best yet. I have bought others but go back time and time again for the fit and quality. The helmet is definitely noticeable with aero advantage. It is light and fits great. No problem with the chin strap and magnetic buckle is a great to have. Really pleased with the helmet as nervous about cost. Never look back. I run hot and the helmet appears light enough and well ventilated enough for me. I haven't yet tried it in full summer conditions

I'm amazed at how comfortable this helmet is and how well-ventilated it is as well. I like the TT look too. I had previously bought the Torch 3.0 in grey/slate. Now I'm Specialized head-to-toe!

Best of their lineup

Have the bontrager wave top of the line and boy is it noisy in comparison. Only gripe is the angi doesn't always work and the battery runs down fast. I run with a wahoo, iPhone (the specialized app running) and Di2 with garmin radar ....one has to remember that the helmet is to protect one's head in a crash, all else is secondary ""0) one star off for ANGI drops .

Looks great and fits well. Bit of a pain that you have to leave the Ride app running whilst riding but not a massive problem. My one and only real gripe would be that when you get your head down the front of the helmet seems to dip quite low. I thought at first it was my shades but no it's the front of the helmet.

I'm a heavy road rider, with 1,000s of miles in a year. I needed a helmet that gave me aero design with serious safety protocols built in. The ANGi sensor gives me and my loved ones an added sense of security. Fit of the helmet is exactly as described.

Hard 25 mph crash in my first one with a direct head hit on the pavement; MIPS and Evade helmet design worked like a charm; no concussion with a cracked helmet. Immediately bought a replacement. Helmet is a 6 out of 5; style, fit, form and safety function.

Great fit and comfort and extra peace of mind with the ANGi. Been using my original Evade for a few years now, had to change as the pads were done and could not find replacements. I decided to take the plunge and upgrade to the latest and glad I did. Do yourself a favor, buy a couple of spare pad kits, they seem to last only for a season maybe less depending on how much your ride. Airflow seems more concentrated on the center of my head with this version

Fits like a glove. Light weight yet feels protective. Enough circulation that I realize I will have to make sure to wear a skullcap now that it's getting cooler.

Measure carefully. I'm a 57 cm head size but large was too big and goofy looking , and medium was too tight on my temples. Had to remove thin cushion to make it work ! Otherwise then fastest all around helmet out there.

I have ridden 5 times with the new helmet. My prior helmet was an S-Works Prevail which was uber light but really noisy. The new Evade appears to be more quiet on the ears and fits very well. Highly recommend it!!!

I love this helmet, it fits perfect and does not move around while riding, and vents extremely well. I also have a Prevail, but unless it is boiling hot or I am doing a ride with a lot of climbing, this is my helmet of chioce.

I've had this helmet for approximately two weeks and I've used it 3 times. I really like the design, color scheme and look of the actual helmet on my head. It's narrow on the side and I don't look like I'm wearing a mushroom on my head. The only reason I'm not giving a full 5 stars, is because I'm noticing that the protective gel pads in the front of the helmet, tends to ride up and the helmet itself, rubs against my forehead. I think it just needs some adjustments, but it seems totally fixable. Lastly, I didn't realize that the ""ANGI"" service came with the helmet. I was very happy when I saw this and I activated it immediately. The ANGI provides an instant notification/text alert to someone of your choosing, in the event of a crash.

Two weeks in, I rate this a 5. I raced for many years and had Bell and Giro team helmets, all good quality products. This is the best MIPS design I have had, and I like solid center-top designs IF they vent well; this one really does. As an engineer I have a good perspective on ""claims"" vs ""actuals"". This is a really good design!

Why force me to buy angi, it doesn't work unless you4 phone has mobile reception which is problematic where I live. I use a spot tracker would love to see angi work with it. Please reconsider the need to buy this unless you are going to make it work in bad reception areas for interest sake I am only 75kms from Melbourne.

I crashed the helmet broke in 3 places . Yes , I walked away . My brain wasn't scrambled . Only suffered a bruised ego . Specialized has a great replacement program . I received 35 percent off on a new helmet .

Bought this new Evade II to replace my previous Evade. Been using for about a week, and find the design of helmet is most comfortable, cool and lightweight. Easily adjusts to fit with ponytail.

Great aero produce with a comfortable fit. Specialized seems to do a super job in both quality and detail. Have 3 of their helmets now and each one feels good for long periods of time on my rides.

Like the overall fit and comfort, pretty much comparable with my Prevail ( Sz Small ). Certainly feel the aero benefit over the Prevail vs headwind ( 2 rides, both 60 miler, 6-10 mph wind gusts, 70-90 F ). Inside airflow seems comparable to Prevail. ANGi, on the other hand should be optional. My Ambush Helmet has one but never even used it. It would be nice to just have this as an ""add-on"" item instead than have customers pay for something they don't need.

Amazing helmet but the ANGi Specialized Ride app data (course, elevation, time) are not accurate at all. My first ride showed me riding for 3 hours and ending in West Virginia... 350 miles. Please fix this so I can give it a 5.0 :)

This is a well-built, advanced road biking helmet with significant aerodynamic enhancement. The introduction of MIPS is overdue, though it'd be great for the manufacturer to quantify its cranial and brain protection. I could do without the emergency contact accident notification since that function is built into phones, watches, and computers already, but an adjustable chin strap should be a given.

I crashed at the end of last season in the final 500 meters of a race going upwards of 40mph. My head was run over twice and I walked away with a mild concussion. It served me well until it's unfortunate demise, I would 100% replace it, but it was a one time team offer and being 15 I don't have the means to replace it myself.

Very comfortable and excellent qualityI. Recently got into a accident during a Century Ride. I hit a pothole resulting in a double flat Causing me to go out of control and flying over the handlebars. After assessing the damage of my bike and body, I realized I had hit my head. The helmet showed dents on the back. Luckily, I did not lose consciousness or Suffer any head trauma. I truly believe this helmet save me from serious injury. I Have already purchased a second one for replacement.

I wear this helmet for all my training and triathlons. One of my favorite features is the magnetic buckle on the chin strap. HOWEVER, WE FORGET WHAT HELMETS ARE REALLY FOR! I was on an unfamiliar street at the end of a long ride,and missed a stop sign. I braked hard to avoid colliding with a car, and subsequently fell. I felt my head hit the street. My helmet is cracked in two places and there are some small dents in the shell. I am ALIVE, I don't have a concussion, or a laceration , or a subdural hematoma. THIS HELMET LOOKS GREAT, IS FAST IN A RACE, AND DOES IT'S JOB!

Saying I'm super impressed would be an understatement. Not only does the updated Evade fit better and look better, the additional protection measures and sleeker profile are where it's at. There's a reason so many cyclists choose this helmet, and I'm very happy I've done the same. Chapeau Specialized.

I rode a century on Saturday, about 6800 feet in climbing overall. The helmet fits perfectly and was extremely light an comfortable. After hours on the road, the helmet still fit and breathed as expected. While I didn't need the ANGI sensor I was glad I had that option. One downfall of the sensor is that you have to be recording on your Specialized app. Definitely a pain since most cyclists have a bike computer tracking results and not using their phone for that purpose. I would suggest an interface with bike computer or integration with Strava for life line tracking.

This newest version of the Evade slims down the profile and beefs up the protection. It not only sits better on the head, but has a look and feel of refinement over the previous version. Added in with that the MIPS and ANGI protective measures, its a can't miss product from Specialized.

For me, MIPS SL2 is a bit of a leap of faith. The pads don't move as much as original MIPS. So, I am just trusting manufacturer testing on that. I'd like this helmet to be offered without ANGi. Bike computers have the same function without the hardware cost and annual subscription. Otherwise, a very nice helmet. Just as silent as the original Evade, slightly less aero-dork style with the shorter tail. Hope the brow pad is as effective as advertised at directing sweat away from eyes.

Magnetic buckle and MIPS were the only two things I needed/wanted. The buckle is especially fabulous for cold cold fingers in transition in triathlons. The ANGI I do not need as I am not in a good cell area. The aero-road helmet was fabulous, but not a necessity for me. Kinda hard to figure out from the website and even in a store which helmet had the buckle and MIPS.. ended up buying the wrong one, returning it after a customer service rep phone call, and bought the one I wanted. LOVE it!

Perfect fit. Very easy to adjust. ANGi was simple to activate and connect to my cell phone.

I love the fit. I love the look. ANGI is cool too. As a profuse sweater this helmet cause me to pour sweat when the temperature is 55 degrees Celsius. It's an expensive helmet but I will have to eat the cost and watts and get better ventilation.

Great helmets and very comfortable and safe. Love it

This is my 2nd Evade helmet. Got a new one for piece of mind of having a MIPS lid with ANGI. Fastest helmet in the peloton!!

At first i thought....Black helmet that is very aero = hot. But my bike shop assured me this was not the case. They were right! The helmet is lightweight, has adequate ventilation, good looking, I feel safe wearing it, and it feels great on your head. I have used this helmet in the hot of summer and the cold of winter and I am never overheating or too cold. Comes with a nice helmet bag and has a magnetic strap attachment for under your chin and the straps fit perfectly. When it is time I will be buying another as a replacement.