Why the Specialized Prevail 3 is the Best Bike Helmet for Road Bike, Gravel Bike and Mountain Bike

Review of the new, 2022 Specialized Prevail 3 helmet- arguably one of the best bike helmets on the market today and my new favorite. In this video, we'll compare it to the Prevail 2, one of my favorite road bike, gravel bike and mountain bike helmets, discuss aesthetics of the Prevail 3 as well as value, comfort and performance.

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0:00 Intro
0:35 Helmets: Comfort - Performance - Aero
0:57 Prevail 2: The Classic, All-Around
1:21 Prevail 2: Aesthetics
1:31 The Everyday Athlete Perspective
1:42 Prevail 3: Aesthetics
1:56 Prevail 3: Slim and Sleek
2:37 Prevail 3: Quirks
3:10 Prevail 3: Sunglasses Recommendation
3:29 Prevail 3: Comfort
3:46 Prevail 3: Performance
4:25 Prevail 3: Value ($$$)
5:21 Prevail 3 Alternatives: Specialized Evade 3 & Kask Protone Icon
5:43 Prevail 3: It's a No-Brainer
5:59 Final Thoughts/Questions

[tristancolaizzi]

I work in concussion research and the safety bump on this helmet is huge. It is the safest road helmet as measured by Virginia Tech's Helmet rating system (very robust and valid testing). A good alternative from Specialized is the Align 2 Mips at $50. Not quite as protective but still outperforms almost all higher priced helmets including the Evade 3.

[alde]

I got both helmets. Raced 100 miles prevail 3 on the road. Very satisfied. No pressure points and yes the evade 3 just arrived today. Can’t wait it put it to the test.

[chriswitek]

imo that gap is a good thing, ive got an evade (not the 3) and with my oakleys theres zero gap. which means any sweat that does roll down your forehead absolutely gets either on the inside of your glasses or in your eyes. gimme a small gap for airflow to dry that ideally before it gets into my peepers please

[carlosb]

If I hadn't just purchased a Sweet Protection Falconer, this would've been top of my list. Wish it came in at a cheaper price point for the sake of rider safety everywhere. Excited to see what you have planned next!

[duncancycles]

Where do the front straps exit from the helmet. I could stand the prevail 2 when the straps exited in the middle of the shell, therefore the straps don’t lay flush on your head. I’ve had tone of helmets and I’ve gotta say the smith trace is right up there with the best!!! But again, it’s all about what fits your head the best

[cyclingzen]

Thank you for the detailed review. I'm a commuter (not a lycra wearing road bike rider) in Australia and the summers here get hot. I've been looking for a helmet that has plenty of airflow and this is it. I was worried it would look like a mushroom as I wear size large, but it doesn't and that's because of the narrow, shorter sides.

[alex]

Another good one! Did you find extending the internal plastic lining straps improved the fit and lowered that gap?

[chipsavaglio]

I sold my prevail 3 and went back to the previous model as the extra weight was noticeable on my neck. It just wasn't foe me.

[adambooker]

Hi. What size are you wearing in this video?

[thelittleadventures]

Random question for you in UK pricing. The prevail 3 is £275 here and I can get the prevail 2 vent for £120. I already have a prevail 2 vent that I use on almost every ride and really like. I was thinking about getting an extra helmet as sometimes my first gets sweaty/rained on and as a 10 hour per week rider (and cycling instructor on top so I tend to be stood around in a helmet for 5 hours a day, two to three days a week). Do you think I will feel the benefit of the extra £155 or should I go for the cheaper prevail 2 that I really like but would like more ventilation if I was being picky. TIA!

[thedronescene]

Can the S-Works logo be removed? Is it a sticker or painted?

[jiyang-chen]

For those who have a round head, this helmet is VERY oval. The medium was too narrow and the large had a gigantic gap between the back of the head and the helmet.

[eikm]

what do you preffer the prevail or new kask protone Icon? which is more comfortable ?

[dan_lazaro]

I don't like the look, have the prevail 1 and 2 and am looking into getting an evade 2 to add to my collection that includes a local brand helmet and a giant rev helmet. I think just like all the other helmets released by spez this past few weeks (evade 3, the tt darthvader helmet) they all need a redesign or just use the old design.

[jedisdad]

My only issue with your channel is it is nearly all Specialized.

[WishTheMorrow]

Really bummed that neither of the new generation helmets have Fidlock.

[jurestiplosek]

I just crashed on asvalt and I rode Rudy strym helmet. I can 100% say that helmet safes my life or brain damage...

[Agent-vjns]

Makes the prevail 2 look like a goofy kask mojito

[MrTeff]

I bought the ridiculously expensive Prevail 2 a few years ago. Emphasis on ridiculous. It’s like a Gucci bag. The price has nothing to do with the cost to make it.

[Casual_BackPacking]

That helmet makes your head look like a mushroom 🍄