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@Carftymk

Жыл бұрын

what a weird mental image

The magnet clip is proven to save at least 5 watts. Unacceptable that they removed it 😒

@CycoWarriorx

Жыл бұрын

#Facts….😒

@anotheryoutuber_

Жыл бұрын

painters tape saves more watts and there no way a clip under ones chin saves five watts.

@jamesmckenzie3532

Жыл бұрын

Yes, and the ease of one-handed operation is now gone.

@brunoj6146

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesmckenzie3532Unfortunately

Went thru two Evade II helmets and loved the fit and ease. After the increase in price and the loss of the magnetic buckle I could not justify buying the Evade III.

@clew4349

11 ай бұрын

I had a recent crash with impact to my neck and collarbone, but no impact to my head or strap. I did not roll on the crash, and for some reason my Evade II helmet came off. So while the magnetic clasp is kinda cool, my guess is Specialized went with a more secure clasp. My Evade II is an awesome helmet!!

Love my Evade 3. Used to have the 2, and it hasn't disappointed me. Love how ventilated it is, cause on hot days the 2 was WAY too hot. I miss the magnetic clip though. That was a touch of class that I appreciated

Thanks Shane, I did not know about the magnetic clip, that is very useful information as I love it on my evade 2.

Without the magnet clip, no upgrade for me. Thanks GPLama

Can we have a video of techniques on polishing your helmet? Would fit well with the manscape promotion.

I've had all 3 versions of the Evade, and ridden many miles in each. I think Evade II was the best. It was a bit lighter than the III and I loved the magnetic buckle. Better fit for my noggin too. Also, I think the key to ventilation on these aero helmets is to have a good exhaust vent for air to escape. With the III they put a big blocky support pillar right in the middle of the exhaust vent.

I recommend the Casco SpeedAiro 2 RS helmet with automatic vizor Vautron photochromatic and one hand use Clip. Also inside the head is placed on a net for more comfort not directly to plastic. So it adapts to every head... Superior Ventilation on top!

Great helmet. I like the adjustment in the back. And it is well vented.

Love my black Evade II. I just need a different cheap helmet for the hot summer days. Thinking about going with the Airnet

I find the fact that they haven't mentioned ANY DATA upon Evade III launch quite concerning. Their previous marketing strategy was extremely data-driven and I feel that a simple "Better ventilation and same aerodynamic" doesn't cut it anymore. I would be extremely interested in a direct wind tunnel testing between the Evade II and Evade III, but I haven't found such a comparison yet. I wouldn't be surprised if the Evade III came out worse. This seems like an innovation for the sake of innovation, not for the sake of improvement.

We have very similar head shapes and I also used Evade helmets. From my recent testing nothing else fits like a Bontrager Circuit (WaveCell). It's worth a look, IMO.

2:47 - at this moment i stopped video and made a decision NOT to change my Evade II

I have the same shaped noggin...the Evade is heads(!) And shoulders above other helmets. Looks cool as f too 😁

Eggcellent helmet!

@BetterShifting

Жыл бұрын

9g of sweat in your old helmet, Shane ;-)

My head shape is about same. All Specialized helmets fit me. Had Propero before i got Evade2 for 150€. Since im also bald, having aero helmet over my head is nice.

The aero helmet joke 😭😭🤣

@gplama

Жыл бұрын

It was the first thing I thought of when Manscaped emailed me.... 🤣

Manscape... like Evade 3..... aero is everything.....

Fit is everything, agreed, but that price is over the top considering you still need to buy sunglasses. A giro aerohead is the same list price (although normally on sale) and includes a visor

Not possible to change the clips? With a little bit of diy, and some black nylon straps you could easily cut the magnetic claps loose from the evade 2, do some cutting and sewing to the evade 3 and swap them over.

I do prefer the look of the evade 2 I prefer the styling on the back

I love how much less wind noise there is with the evade. I hope that's still the case with the evade 3.

@tmunk123

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. I hope that is also the case with the evade 3

@Pablo_Coach

7 ай бұрын

Kask Utopia is probably more silent

Hello, thanks for all the great videos keep ‘em coming! I was interested in your comments on wind noise is it particularly noisy? My current kask drives me mad.

@tmunk123

Жыл бұрын

That's the beauty of the evade. It's the lowest wind noise helmet I've ever owned

@Pablo_Coach

7 ай бұрын

@@tmunk123what about Kask Utopia? Very very silent

@tmunk123

7 ай бұрын

@@Pablo_Coach haven't tried it. Have you tried both for comparison?

@Pablo_Coach

7 ай бұрын

@@tmunk123 no. I only read about it in somę review

FWIW, i think the 2 looks more aero on your head. The black parts of the 3 make it appear to sit higher up.

@gplama

Жыл бұрын

In a parallel universe Garmin have done something interesting with their acquisition of Alphamantis (completed in 2017) and we'd have an accessible way to know which is faster.

@iantubbs8661

Жыл бұрын

@@gplama FWIW Specialized doesn't market the III as more aero, just more air flow (10% says the marketing jargon). I've got the same one btw. Great helmet. Only kinda miss the magnet strap closure.

Cycling is one of the few industries that get worse, and more expensive as time goes on. Unbelievable how this model has less colours to choose from, no magnetic clip and no Angi (even though it was bloody useless).

@WillPower46

Жыл бұрын

Nope Giro gets better every year.

@meppo6781

11 ай бұрын

It has Angi.

@hankschrader2353

9 ай бұрын

Why do you expect everything else to become inaccessible expsnive besides cycling products?

Awesome looking helmets Evades are, unfortunately doesn't fit shape of my head. It's too narrow model to my head, length is fine. So my choices have been Giro so far.

When Evade 3 launched I read somewhere that it now fits round shaped heads better and that Prevail 3 went the opposite direction. Always good to check in store. As for magnets, weren't they less secure on impact??

@gplama

Жыл бұрын

The magnet clip would still have had to pass the VERY strict AS/NZS standards here in Australia, so it can't have been too bad. (There was also no recall/switch on the II iirc...)

@AB-fh9zh

Жыл бұрын

Love the magnet on my Evade. But on that first note, Specialized helmets have always fit perfectly on my head, but when I tried a new Prevail recently it was a little off. Like you said, check in the store.

@clew4349

11 ай бұрын

I did crash...although no impact to the helmet or strap, my helmet came off due to the fact it is not as secure as normal straps.

@hughjanus7354

11 ай бұрын

@@clew4349 there you go, very unsurprising. Turns out once again that believing in common sense is better than believing in some government mandated "VERY strict" rules.

7:40 The difference in wind noise is probably due to sunglasses over versus sunglasses under.

@gplama

Жыл бұрын

It was an observation over multiple rides. (And where I wasn’t a muppet with my glasses under the straps)

@andrewmcalister3462

Жыл бұрын

@@gplama Fair enough.

No! I also love that magnet

@gplama

Жыл бұрын

Me too! So disappointed it didn't become the new standard on all of their helmets. :(

Darwin getting a shout out gets me in the feels. We've got a strong community up here!

Getting rid of the magnetic clip makes me want to keep my evade 2.

The real question, tho, is how does the Evade III work for magpie deterrent/protection?

@gplama

Жыл бұрын

Give it a few weeks and we’ll be finding out! 🚲🦅😫

I just purchased a Trek Ballista aero helmet and love it....$300 USD.

Im another magnetic clip fan plus its useful to know that the evade 3 is slightly smaller as the medium in the evade 2 is perfectly snug for me and the 3 is heavier? not for me for all these reasons.

I read somewhere that there were some fears that the magnet clip was under some question re safety - coming unclipped in an accident.

@leandermeulebroeck

Жыл бұрын

My local specialized dealer told me that they stopped the production of it after the Fabio Jacobsen crash.

@CG-99

Жыл бұрын

@Leander Meulebroeck yep, that is exactly what I was told too.

Absolutely agree it is difficult to find helmets that fit. One thing particularly annoying is what you called the "lollypopped" shape which is seemingly ubiquitous in the industry. Why do they all ride so high? Who has ears that big? Lol. I love the comfort of POC helmets and I have an evadeII I wore a few times. Thanks to this video I am absolutely not tempted in the least to upgrade. I have since landed again on Gyro which tend to fit me the best over the years. I love Kask but unfortunately their otherwise excellent pads run front to back from the brow and I've found the points at the front of these grind little dents in my forehead after a few hours riding. Anyway I have about ten helmets lying around and am still not 100% satisfied. Maybe I need skull surgery!

@d.b.cooper170

Жыл бұрын

Try MET. Seems like you have a similar head shape to me. I like POC and have run Giro before.

I think the magnetic clip is gone because they went overbudget on the weight.

@tmunk123

Жыл бұрын

I think that is also the case. Which is pretty sad.

for many this will be their first helmet :)

How does the magnetic clip pass any safety test? Seems way too easy to undo

@gplama

Жыл бұрын

It would have had to pass the AU/NZS standards here in Australia, so it held up for those tests.

@thedownunderverse

Жыл бұрын

@@gplama yeah we’re pretty strict on that stuff, which is why I was surprised. I might head down to Total Rush and have a gander

Fellow baldy here. Looks as though you have to worry about sun getting through the top opening and burning your scalp? The only good helmet I've found to avoid that is the Abus Gamechanger. It also does a great job of keeping the bugs out, which looks as though it might also be an issue with the Evade.

@gplama

Жыл бұрын

I always put a dash of sunscreen on my head with these helmets. I saw the Abus Gamechanger v2 at Eurobike this year. I didn't a chance to try one on though.

@d_charles

Жыл бұрын

@@gplama Thanks - I find the sunscreen mixes with my sweat and runs into my eyes, so end up using a skull cap or breathable cap (which also helps with bugs).

I had an evade 2 crashed with it and bought the evade 3 I like the 2 alot more and didn't get sweat in my eyes.

@gplama

Жыл бұрын

Did you find the fit just a little different with the III?

@leandermeulebroeck

Жыл бұрын

​@@gplamait sits higher on top of my head, no fit problem here. I'm always on the limit of medium to large with helmets but evade 2 and 3 I'm still medium.

Evade 3 is stupid expensive with less features? That just horrible! If I want extra vent on really hot days I got other helmets.

Hah, "below the belt". Personally, the evade 2 has the best looks out of the three....and some of the best looks of all aero(/ish) helmets around.

Shane, What size head do you have? - yes I'm trying to buy a helmet without trying it at the bike store 1st... I am self measuring at about 58.5 centimeters and I'm wondering if I need a medium or large. Evade 2 checks all the boxes for me. It would be my first bike helmet ever-- yes, I've been riding in a baseball cap backwards for six years now!, so i'm not concerned about ventilation and air flow etc at all. In fact, I need a helmet that would be aero and provide speed and substantial coverage to ride it in all types of weather, including colder months. Would you say Evade 2 is a good choice? Any alternatives?

@gplama

6 ай бұрын

Just under 59cm. The II is a great helmet if you can get that cheaper.

@akmola1

6 ай бұрын

@@gplama thanks so much for your response, Shane. Actually., once I’ve looked a little closer. Evade II he’s nowhere to be found anymore (with the exception of some shoddy website in Indonesia…) so I think I’m going to settle on MET Manta MIPS. It looks awesome. It’s light., and there’s some good deals for size medium. Do you have any experience with this brand by any chance? Also, I wanted to ask you about the magnetic clasp (MET helmets come with that). - Is it easy to operate? And is it convenient/possible to lock with one hand?- This is essential for me because I have limited mobility in my right hand., so a regular clasp would be a pretty big inconvenience. Therefore magnetic seems to be the way to go…. Thanks in advance for any insights.

@gplama

6 ай бұрын

@@akmola1 No experience with MET helmets sorry. I did love the magnetic clip on the Evade II though. If it's similar on the MET helmies, it'll be great. One hand operation of the clip was easy. I'd recommend testing one out first in store if you can just to be sure it's suitable.

Here's what I know. There is not a god dam major player in the helmet industry that makes a road helmet with a god dam visor. Hello? 99.9% of all road rides are during the day... WHEN THE SUN IS OUT. And no, wearing Darth Vader dark sunglasses isn't a viable option. A) They don't actually 'block' the sun from shining in your eyes. B) They make riding in the shade dangerous. - They all used to though. Giro, Limar, Specialzed, etc... All used to offer a visor option...

@hankschrader2353

9 ай бұрын

You know, if you ride with an aero position, you’d need to extend your neck more to see the road if you had a visor…

@bikebudha01

9 ай бұрын

@@hankschrader2353 Um, 99% of riders aren't doing time trials. And MOST riders ride after work, you know, later afternoon when the sun is lower in the sky. (Especially in the spring and fall). And a whole lot of us live where there are trees. So riding with super dark shades in and out of tree shadows doesn't work either... For the hundreds of dollars these helmets cost, adding a $15 plastic clip on visor isn't asking for too much... (Remember, MOST helmets used to come with a visor option)...

Would you recommend it for 155/189 euros? Im considering the red one, looks a bit like a Ferrari formula one car on the head 😅

@gplama

6 ай бұрын

If it fits and is comfortable, sure.

Did either the II or the III have a sunglasse dock?

@gplama

Жыл бұрын

I invert my sunnes and they slide into the Evade II vents. I haven't tried with the III... something I'll check when I get the chance.

@leandermeulebroeck

Жыл бұрын

Sunglasses fit in the side vents

@shaylorcyclingwahoolecol8313

Жыл бұрын

They slide into the II (inverted, as lama says) but it's not very secure. Definitely don't look down

@WowRixter

Жыл бұрын

@@shaylorcyclingwahoolecol8313 Like Froome? I never look down 🤣

Does it keep perspiration out of your eyes?

@leandermeulebroeck

Жыл бұрын

The evade 2 did for me, with the evade 3 some sweat gets in to my eyes over time.

It is possible to have straps switched. Your local professional tailor would do it in under an hour. Just think how much wedding dress’s cost. Your cheap helmet is not expensive or impossible to have straps added or removed. If specialized does it, So too can anyone.

@gplama

Жыл бұрын

I suspect any modification would invalidate the AS/NZS certifications in Australia. It might work.. but... something you'd want to have 100% confidence in as 'safety equipment'.

@roadkill_toronto

Жыл бұрын

@@gplama thats a very good point and one to consider. I remove the very loud logos with acetone and have still successfully returned things broken or crashed. Specialized is very good to customers. I go to the shop ready to pay for broken things and often only pay replacement fees or nothing at all. Luckily i have yet to break a helmet but I have broken or bent 16 power saddles witch have all been replaced. I also have no clue how that happens but it did. Almost all during covid.

Maybe you've said this in the past but I've never seen it. where does the name GP Lama come from? Being in Australia I picture you running a lama farm as your day job 🙂.

@gplama

Жыл бұрын

It's from a misheard song lyric many many years ago. I thought the guy was singing "Gods Pet Llama".. that wasn't the lyric... but shortened to 'gplama' was a unique username/email nobody had at the time.

@lexington476

Жыл бұрын

@@gplama oh that's a good one, I like that one 🤘.

Any razor blade will work much better than the electric razor. Unfortunately the blades wear out after one or two use.=s.

Don’t believe the wording and hype guys . I’ve worked in sales and been taught to use use words like “upgrade, newer, updated”. This helmet is none of these , it’s just different . It’s just marketing . How can it be an upgrade if the strap Clip has been downgraded and it’s heavier ??? Don’t believe the hype .

@gplama

Жыл бұрын

But..... this is literally a white helmet that's whiter than the previous model. (It really is 🤣)

@Gixer750pilot

Жыл бұрын

@@gplama wasn’t having beef with you my friend !!! It’s the marketing brain washing . But things can never be too white !

Hola buenas Sr. De especialized creo que el evade 2 es mucho más atractivo su diseño es más armónico elegante y hermosa línea deportiva una cola pequeña en curvas en disminución sin embargo el nuevo evade 3 es más cuadrado sus tomas de aire son toscas recto se pierde la curva sin terminaciones en disminución de perfil párese una tacha para dejar la orina qué equivocación en los nuevos diseños de túnel de viento tengo un evade 2 y esperaba el estreno del 3 pero no lo compro me quedo con el diseño evade 2 sin dudas

The magnetic clip caused compass malfunctions, mtn & xc bikers were lost in the forest.

@gplama

Жыл бұрын

And 1.44MB floppy disks never stood a chance! 💾🧲😉

seems more like a downgrade than an upgrade...

2:12: when you feel like you should say more, but literally ran out of things to say, realise the silence is getting awkward, so decide to just screw it and move on.

@gplama

Жыл бұрын

Yep. And after making a dick joke in the intro of a sponsored video, if that's all I'm getting callout out on, it's a good day. 🤣

Removing that magnet just smacks of cheapness and profiteering. No excuse Specialized. Do better.

“Definitely worth trying one in store before ordering online”? That’s not what I’d expect from you. If I ran a bike shop and people just came in to try my stock on before ordering online, I’d be pretty grumpy. But I’m sure that’s not what you meant. 👍

@gplama

Жыл бұрын

My experience for this was the Specialized pop-up store at the Tour Down Under. They had a size M, but not in the colors I wanted. I tried it on and was then confident in ordering the right size online. Specialized wasn't out of pocket. I see how that could be taken the wrong way... but I'd expect a bike store to 1) Match the online price and make the sale right there. 2) Be happy they have foot traffic. Take the time to sell them something else while they're there.

@jeffawiggins

Жыл бұрын

I picked up on this as well. My wife works at a local cycling clothing shop and so many people come in to try on stuff with zero intention of buying or even checking on a price match type of option. If it’s way cheaper online sure it likely can’t be matched but to start with that approach just hurts a LBS. Shoes are probably the worst offenders for trying on at a LBS and then heading online with helmets a close second. If a size and colour of an item aren’t available they will bring them in from the distribution partners quite quickly where possible.

@KeatB

Жыл бұрын

@@gplama reasonable and I’m usually a big fan of your approach to stuff like this, but expecting a shop to price match online isn’t feasible, at least not here in the UK where the costs of maintaining a physical presence far outweigh those of any online only retailer.

@gplama

Жыл бұрын

If an LBS who is under licensing/contract to sell Specialized equipment (which I assume also comes with exclusivity arrangements) can't match what they're selling them for online, they can and have it out with Specialized HQ. At the end of the day I'm on the consumer side with this one. AU$475 on the shelf in January was too much for me. A few months later they were $325 online delivered, from a LBS in Darwin who also have an online presence.

Couldn't watch all of it..u were scuffing the helmet all over the show lol

This is the most wtf release ever, taken away: Magnetic buckle, top vent, and made the back significantly uglier, ohhhhh and increased the price. Trash. 👎🏼