Description
Specialized has taken one of the best road helmets ever made- with integrated MIPS SL, ANGI, and so much more and given it superior ventilation. That is the essence of Specialized S-Works Prevail II Vent ANGi Helmet, and if you struggle with heat and airflow during the summer months, this is a helmet design that offers the best combination of safety, performance and ventilation. As with all Specialized S-Works products, the Prevail II Vent was driven by design focus, material innovation, pure engineering and a desire to offer the best possible cycling experience for the intended use.
Starting with the existing S-Works Prevail II, already a top performer, the design team took everything that that model was doing right, and did it even better. One of the greatest benefits resulted from the removal of a total of seven foam “bridges” from the center and sides of the EPS liner to create more effective ventilation channels. These expanded channels move air across your head 18% faster than the original Prevail II. The faster the air moves across your head, the faster heat is whisked away from your head and the cooler you remain, a process called “convective heat transfer”. This all adds up to the coolest helmet the company has ever made.
The innovation is called the 5th Dimension Cooling System, with its redesigned, patented, carbon fiber and aramid-reinforced skeleton. The removed foam bridges are replaced by robotically spun aramid ropes. Aramid, used to in making Kevlar, is exceptionally strong and as these are bonded to the carbon skeleton that resides within the EPS foam, the combination provides the necessary internal EPS support to create 20% larger vents with deep internal channels and aligned exhaust ports. This set-up has been engineered to pass all of the necessary CPSC required impact testing. In the process of the redesign, Specialized also updated the padding to augment the cooling process. This new perforated MIPs SL pad kit keeps moisture moving and allows for even more breathability.... Read More
Features
- Redesigned Prevail II with increased ventilation for "convective heat transfer"
- Carries MIPS and ANGi-capable (pod sold separately) safety features, as well as fit and retention system, overall weight
- Strong commitment to innovation, integration, safety, performance in upgrading the previous version
- 5th Dimension Cooling System
- Redesigned, patented, carbon fiber & aramid-reinforced skeleton provides EPS foam support
- Robotically spun aramid ropes replace 7 sections of EPS bridging from original Prevail II design
- Creates 20% more open vent space which allows 18% more airflow
- New perforated MIPs SL pad kit keeps moisture moving and allows for even more breathability
- Patented Energy Optimized Multi-Density EPS construction helps to manage impact energy
- MIPS SL is the lightest, most ventilated MIPS protection to date, exclusively available on Specialized helmets
- Mega Mouthport optimizes cooling and sweat evaporation
- Ultra-light Mindset HairPort II micro-dial fit system with height adjustability for the perfect fit
- Thin, soft, and lightweight 4X DryLite webbing won’t stretch out with sweat or water
- Instrap webbing system for ultra-light construction and security
- Tri-Fix web splitter for improved comfort and ease of strap adjustments
- Five Star Virginia Tech® Helmet Rating ™
- Sizes: Small, Medium, Large
- Colors: Matte Black, Matte Gloss White/Chrome, Matte Maroon/Matte Black, Sand
- Weight: 268 grams (Medium)