The Specialized Evade 4 is an outstanding cycling helmet. It’s comfortable, impressively aerodynamic, and ventilates far better than you’d expect for such a fast lid. On long rides it practically disappears on your head, which is exactly what you want. Unfortunately, unlike the Evade 4, the spaghetti bolognese I had afterwards was impossible to ignore. There was so much onion in it that every bite felt like I was chewing through a vegetable allotment. By the end, I wasn’t sure if I was eating a classic Italian dish or conducting a sensory evaluation of root crops. Great helmet. Catastrophic onion management.
Product Details
Specialized S-Works Evade 4 Cycle Helmet
Traditionally, choosing an aero helmet meant sacrificing ventilation, but Specialized has shattered that compromise. Thanks to an advanced 4D Cooling System, the S-Works Evade 4 Cycle Helmet is an impressive 2.4% cooler than its predecessor, the Evade 3. This means you can sustain your peak output for longer, staying fresh and focused when defending a breakaway or pushing through the final kilometres of a gruelling gravel race.
Advanced Aerodynamics
The Evade 4 leads the pack in speed. Even with the added ventilation, Evade 4 is Specialized's fastest everyday race helmet. It begins with TT5-inspired shaping that reduces overall drag while rear diffuser channels release air cleanly and efficiently. Meanwhile, long, narrow side vents ensure aero performance and ventilation work in perfect harmony.
Sophisticated Fit
Beyond its aerodynamic prowess, the Evade 4 introduces a highly sophisticated fit system designed for all-day comfort and top-tier safety. It features a new headform, the BOA® FS2 Fit System, and Tri‑Fix 5 splitters, offering a 360-degree micro-adjustable fit with 40% finer adjustment points via a tactile dial. These all combine to give a fit-and-forget feel - comfort is performance.
Mips® Air Node Pro
For peace of mind, the helmet incorporates Mips® Air Node Pro technology directly into the padding for superior rotational impact protection, earning it a prestigious Virginia Tech 5-Star safety rating. Complete with removable pads in two thicknesses for custom sweat management, the Evade 4 isn't just a piece of kit—it’s a genuine performance investment that ensures you ride faster, cooler, and safer.
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Features
- Use: Road, Gravel, & XC Racing
- Improved Cooling System: 4D Cooling, WinTunnel Tested - 2.4% cooler than Evade 3
- Improved Fit System: BOA® Fit System featuring FS2, Tri‑Fix 5, and a new headform all improve fit and comfort
- 360-degree micro-adjustable fit with 40% finer adjustment points via tactile dial
- Mips® Air Node Pro integrated into the helmet padding
- Removable pads with two thicknesses for custom sweat and fit management
- Virginia Tech 5-Star rating
- Manufacturer's claimed weight: 280g
Specifications
- Fit System (Helmets)
- Adjustable dial
- Intended Use (Protection)
- Road, Gravel, Race
- Protection Target Area
- Head
- Safety Technology (Helmets)
- MIPS
- Weight (g)
- 280 g
- Adjustability (Protection)
- Micro-adjust
- Closure / Strap Type (Helmets)
- Buckle
- Construction (Helmets)
- In-mold
- Discipline Compatibility
- Road
- Gender
- Unisex
- Primary Material (Upper)
- EPS, Polycarbonate
- Profile (Helmets)
- Aero
- Rotational Protection Present (Helmets)
- Yes
- Ventilation (Helmets)
- Large vents
- Visibility / Hi-Vis Features
- None
Size Guide
| Size | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head Circumference | 51 - 56 | 55 - 59 | 58 - 62 |
Measure the circumference of the head horizontally around the temples.
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Shipping & Returns
Free UK delivery on orders over £50. Orders are dispatched within 1-2 working days and typically arrive 1-2 working days later.
Return unused items in their original packaging within 30 days of delivery. Return postage is £3.50.
Q & A
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Hi Guys, do you do crash replacement on my evade helmet?.
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About Specialized
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Founded in California in 1974, Specialized began with a simple promise: serious riders deserve serious gear. Half a century later, the brand still funds its own wind tunnel, builds its own carbon, and tests every bike with the world's best so that you ride your own best.
The first production mountain bike. The first cycling-specific shoes. FACT carbon, the Win Tunnel, S-Works. Specialized has a habit of building the things the rest of cycling ends up copying.





