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Road bike helmets on testSpecialized S-Works Evade and Specialized Search Mips

Matthias Borchers

 · 17.05.2025

The temples can be parked on the left and right in the side air slots. Small rubber lips prevent them from falling out
Photo: Matthias Borchers

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On the tarmac and in the crash test, it becomes clear which helmets offer the greatest safety reserves. Seven manufacturers, from Abus to Uvex, each sent an inexpensive and a top model at prices between 100 and 300 euros into the test race. One realisation up front: all the helmets are much better than the standard requires - but some offer a small safety advantage, regardless of price. Here: the Specialized S-Works Evade and the Specialized Search Mips.

Specialised S-Works Evade

The closed helmet shell is typical of the aerodynamically optimised helmet. Cooling still works well, but there is less airflow at the sides of the headPhoto: Matthias BorchersThe closed helmet shell is typical of the aerodynamically optimised helmet. Cooling still works well, but there is less airflow at the sides of the head

All-round fit, normal size, fits well on the specified head circumferences; the second most expensive helmet in the test stands out with its aerodynamic, elongated helmet shell; its adjustment system works perfectly, the small adjustment wheel is easier to grip than with Giro; good protection

Specialised S-Works Evade: Info and rating

Specialised S-Works EvadePhoto: Matthias BorchersSpecialised S-Works Evade
  • Price: 290 Euro >> available here at a reduced price
  • Weight size M: 268 grams
  • Sizes: S 51 - 56, M 55 - 59, L 58 - 62
  • Colours: 6 colour variants
  • Rotation system: Mips Air Node
  • Extras: Bag

Measured values

  • BrIC: 0.32
  • Acceleration (g): 109.6
  • Probability of concussion: 19%

TOUR rating

  • Protection Rotation (25 %): 2,3
  • Protection Shock absorption (25 %): 2,7
  • Adaptation system (20 %): 1,3
  • Cooling (15%): 1,5
  • Weight (15%): 1,7
  • Overall grade (100%): 2,0

Specialised Search Mips

The temples can be parked on the left and right in the side air slots. Small rubber lips prevent them from falling outPhoto: Matthias BorchersThe temples can be parked on the left and right in the side air slots. Small rubber lips prevent them from falling out

Great all-round fit, hugs the head perfectly, normal fit, fits the head circumference as specified; compared to the more expensive model, a classic road helmet with no weaknesses and better value for money; both models offer plenty of space for a pigtail.

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Specialised Search Mips: Info and evaluation

Specialised Search MipsPhoto: Matthias BorchersSpecialised Search Mips
  • Price: 150 Euro >> available here
  • Weight size M: 293 grams
  • Sizes: S 51 - 56, M 55 - 59, L 58 - 62
  • Colours: 5 colour variants
  • Rotation system: Mips Evolve Core
  • Extras: Glasses garage

Measured values

  • BrIC: 0.29
  • Acceleration (g): 115.2
  • Probability of concussion: 14%

TOUR rating

  • Protection Rotation (25 %): 2,0
  • Protection Shock absorption (25 %): 3,0
  • Adaptation system (20 %): 1,1
  • Cooling (15%): 2,0
  • Weight (15%): 2,3
  • Overall grade (100%): 2,1
Matthias Borchers

Matthias Borchers is an expert for clothing and accessories in the test department of TOUR. As an amateur cyclist, he has completed the TOUR-Transalp and the TOUR-Trans Austria. His reportage trips from San Francisco to Sakai and 17 trips to the Tour de France with around 30,000 motorhome kilometres are also formative.

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