Description:The Mad Max II is for riders who need the kind of strength that you can only get from a hand-laid fiberglass shell. Originally developed to meet the demands of world downhill champions, Giro has updated it with input from a crew of the A-Level freeride stars. Featuring SUper Cool ventilation and a full, plush liner plus and adjustable bolt-on moto visor. Small (51-55cm/ 20-21.75") Medium (55-59cm / 21.75-23.25")
Submitted by
Daniele De Simone
a
from Toronto, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: July 25, 2007
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
Spokes N Slopes
Strengths:
Super strong helmet and great fit. It is always comfortable on my head and has taken a seriouse beating and keeps coming back for more. It is lightweight but very strong.
Weaknesses:
Nothing really.
Similar Products Used:
Mace Pack 9
Bike Setup:
Norco Six, Mag 30's, Odyssey Jim C pedals.
Bottom Line:
This is an amazing helmet. It just takes hit after hit without even flinching. It is lightweight and very protective without sacrificing comfort and fit. However, it is not meant to take more then one big hit and should be replaced after a taking a substantial blow.
For anyone looking for a good helmet that is to be used for downhilling and freeriding. It can even be used for some agressive trail riding because the vents work wonders and keep your head cool.
Bottom line, this is a great helmet.
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Submitted by
jj c
a Downhiller
from poway Date Reviewed: January 3, 2007
Favorite Trail:
off cmaber
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
very comfortable, light, lots of vents, not to hot to wear on a hot day, good protection, very easy to put on and off with the clip and not the d rings
Weaknesses:
colors(silver and red) i dunno what is up with the big point in the back, i just dont get it, paint scratches and chips pretty easily, doesnt hold googles very well with the big a** point in the back, bulky
Similar Products Used:
cedric gracia bell full face(looks way sicker but isnt as comfortable)
Bike Setup:
2005 specialized sx trail
Bottom Line:
this helmet is really really comfortable which is really good, i like everything on the inside, but am not to much of a fan of the outside, i guess for only paying 50 bucks its not to bad but this helmet would be really sick if it didnt have the point in the back, and it wasnt silver and red. but overall i guess performance is better than looks, and this helemt is better on the performance side
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Submitted by
Grant
a Weekend Warrior
from Canberra Australia Date Reviewed: July 17, 2006
Favorite Trail:
All
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$170.00
Bottom Line:
SIZING - I agree with SPARKY. Try for sizing before you buy online.
I used the GIRO sizing chart but my head is 59cm (23.25in) which is the maximim for med, and minimum for large. I was unsure which way to go so I had to go and try them on.
The large was very very loose. Medium was snug and perfect, not tight at all. I would say even if my head was 60cm (23.5-24in) the medium would have been a perfect fit.
Most US products I buy is Large and fits well. But in this case medium fits perfect which is unusual for me. The sizing is on the larger scale if you understand.
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Submitted by
Graham
a Downhiller
from Aberdeen Date Reviewed: February 25, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At:
Wiggle
Strengths:
Very good quality build. Extremely good protection. Looks really good.
Weaknesses:
The outer shell is very large and bulky. Even on the small/medium size the helmet looks huge. The moulding on the back of the helmet is not very nice - it sticks out real bad.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Kona Coiler 7in + 888's Hayes E13 Raceface DMR etc.
Bottom Line:
If you are more concerned about protection than looks - get it. This helmet is very well protected. But if you're more interested in how you look, save up more money and get a nicer moulded helmet. I suppose safety is more important than looks anyway, but that's for you to decide...
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Submitted by
Paul Gallagher
a Downhiller
from Uk Date Reviewed: February 20, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Cwmcarn
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
Online
Strengths:
For the money, this helmet looks tops. And the fit is as snug as you like. Tried a few other and couldn't quite find one that sat comfortably on the back of my head, where my skull slopes down to meet my neck. Fits Oakley goggles nicely, nice a ventilated when cruising downhill.
Weaknesses:
D rings are a pain in the arse. When pushing back uphill in the winter I'm likely to take my helemt off, but to put it back on I've got to take the gloves of. Not good during a Uk winter! A little hot during summer, so wouldn't recommend for anything but downhill or freeride. Paint comes off pretty easily - but these are just minor gripes. It's otherwise great.
Similar Products Used:
661 Full Comp, 661 Full Bravo, Troy Lee
Bike Setup:
Orange 224 - pretty standard
Bottom Line:
If you're low on money because you've pumped all your cash in to your bike, and you don't like the hard looks of 661, or the really 'round' look of a few others, you'd be mad to pass this helemt by. It's got some great lines and looks awsome.
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Submitted by
Ben Sokolski
a Racer
from Leadville CO USA Date Reviewed: January 28, 2006
Favorite Trail:
they's all good
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$99.00
Purchased At:
mail order
Strengths:
like some others have said, any great helmet that doesn't fit is not that great. A hazard too. My noggin fit inside its interior quite well. It's taken hits and comes back, even after several dismounts and tosses No damage except for scratches. i haven't had problems with the double d rings with full finger gloves. straps stay snug when cinched. mine has a good color scheme too.
Weaknesses:
being my 1st full face, I can't say there is anything that annoys me.
Similar Products Used:
none- first full face owned
Bike Setup:
Kona Stab Supreme Marzocchi 888rc Ringle' Sun mxt wheels
Bottom Line:
helmet is being replaced by a new model this year. And I am up for a new one(sponsorship deal) So the Giro works very nicely when you need it too.
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Submitted by
M.A.X
a Downhiller
from Vancouver, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: December 27, 2005
Favorite Trail:
North Shore - CBC
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At:
Jubliee Cycles, Vancouver
Strengths:
Excellent helmet! Very good fit and padding, very good ventilation, looks awesome :)
Weaknesses:
Nothing. the best helmets out there for the price
Similar Products Used:
Bell Tension (way too hot), Louis Garneau fullface (doesn't fit too well, weak)
Bike Setup:
Norco Shore 02 (pretty much stock with a few minor components like pedals, wheels, etc upgraded).
Bottom Line:
No matter how many people on here say this helmet is the best (which it is), the bottom line is that it's all about fit. You can have the strongest helmet but if it slips and slides it's not gonna do much to abosrb impact when you crash. If the helmet does fit you, I'd definetly recommend it - it's probably the best balance out there between strength and ventilation.
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Submitted by
James
a Downhiller
from Melbourne, Australia Date Reviewed: August 22, 2005
Favorite Trail:
You Yangs DH
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$199.00
Purchased At:
VicMTB
Strengths:
Helmet looks awesome, fits great and its light as. Removable pads which can be washed and the clip strap and also has great ventilation and visibility. Best bit...cheap as!!
Weaknesses:
The paint is scratched really really easily but doesnt matter.
Similar Products Used:
TLD Tank D2, Bell Balistic, 661 Full Bravo
Bike Setup:
Specialized BigHit Comp '04 Stock and Mongoose Pro Wing Elite '05
Bottom Line:
This helmet is the best ever when compared to the value...$199Au compared with like the TLD Tank D2 which is like $700Au, its just as good! Looks awesome and fits great, i reckon this is really really worth a buy!!
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Submitted by
Peter
a Weekend Warrior
from South Australia Date Reviewed: July 8, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$239.00
Purchased At:
Prive in AU dollars
Strengths:
Strong and light!
Weaknesses:
Paint job peals pretty easy.
Similar Products Used:
661 Full Face
Bike Setup:
05 Giant AC
Bottom Line:
Really good helmet, great air flow and a comfy fit!
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Submitted by
Logan Spencer
a Downhiller
from Manchester, Vermont, USA Date Reviewed: June 20, 2005
Favorite Trail:
MRG Ski Area
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$189.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Super Light!!! (carbon Model), extreemly well ventalated, washable pads, works well with smith goggles, and ffits great (at least me anyways)
Weaknesses:
NONE AT ALL
Similar Products Used:
BELL BALISTIC, AZONIC ASX, F.L.Y. 303, AND THOR
Bike Setup:
Santacruz V10, FOX40, Avid Juicy 7's, Full Sram, Sun EightTrack wheels, Maxxis Tires, RaceFace EVERYTHING
Bottom Line:
BEST FULL HELM EVER
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Submitted by
Nir
a Downhiller
from LA Date Reviewed: May 3, 2005
Favorite Trail:
DH in CA
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$99.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Look, Ventilation, super strong, cheap for quality.
Weaknesses:
Heavy, un washable pads (until 2005).
Similar Products Used:
TLD, Vigor, 661, Azonic.
Bike Setup:
M1, XTR, RaceFace.....
Bottom Line:
best value for money.
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Submitted by
Eric
a Downhiller
from Everett, WA, US Date Reviewed: May 2, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Anything Whistler
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Tim's Bike Shop
Strengths:
Well vented good looking stays on my head
Weaknesses:
Paint is falling off a bit
Similar Products Used:
Bell
Bike Setup:
kona stinky 888 321 michelin race face mrp soon sram
Bottom Line:
I'm happy with this helmet. Vents well and fits good. My brother has a Bell and it provids a little more visibility. cheap and takes alot of hits without failing. Paint is comming off a bit but stickers help old it on.
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Submitted by
Mark
a Downhiller
from California Date Reviewed: April 15, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Gridley
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
If I told you, I'd have to kill you.
Strengths:
Everything
Weaknesses:
Nothing
Similar Products Used:
skate lid
Bike Setup:
my head
Bottom Line:
Erm, it's good. Having just visited the Giro factory, I can say the development that goes into these helmets is amazing. Teh helmut maks mi hed gud.
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Submitted by
Alister
a Weekend Warrior
from Launceston, Tas, Aus Date Reviewed: March 4, 2005
Favorite Trail:
trevalyn
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
Ray Appleby's
Strengths:
Ultra light, comfortable, tough as nails, looks tough, not a bell bellistic. Green and Black looks sweet. Makes you do stupid things you wouldn't usually do.
Weaknesses:
Expensive in this country, makes you do stupid things you wouldn't usually do. Holding goggle straps is not it's forte
Similar Products Used:
Bell Bellistic
Bike Setup:
Vps 6 with boxxers.
Bottom Line:
EVERY person even related with bikes told me not to get the bell bellistic because of safety issues.. Then the shop had problems getting them in so I lashed out and got the mad max instead, much safer i'm told. Much more comfortable, not too hot, bloody sexy and a freeriders/downhillers dream when faced with the price tag of a D2. Hell yeah i'm going riding!
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Submitted by
Patrick Culpepper
a Downhiller
from Georgia Date Reviewed: December 15, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Shoots and Latters
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At:
Jenson USA
Strengths:
The whole helmet. Looks great.
Weaknesses:
The paint sucks because it falls off if you lay a finger on it, but who cares.
Similar Products Used:
bell balestic, Troy Lee D2.
Bike Setup:
05 Santacruz VP-Free, 05 888RC, complete Shimano Saint line, Easton, Maxxis Minion 2.7, SDG Bel Air cow skin.
Bottom Line:
Awesome full face, best ever, dont take it on any trails pointed up.
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Submitted by
Richard
a Weekend Warrior
from Dallas, TX Date Reviewed: November 8, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Jensonusa.com
Strengths:
Light, good looking, comfortable, great vision even though its a full face
Weaknesses:
doesnt come in a large, but I wear a medium anyway so it doesnt really matter
Similar Products Used:
Bell
Bike Setup:
K2 Tirade 5
Bottom Line:
Great helmet for the price, light, comfortable
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Submitted by
Sparky
a Weekend Warrior
from Albuquerque, NM, USA Date Reviewed: September 8, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At:
Fat Tire Cycles
Strengths:
Comfy, purdy, and shiny
Weaknesses:
a little loose
Similar Products Used:
specialized helmets
Bottom Line:
A decent helmet, I can't complain about anything other than the sizing scheme--what kind of company only makes a small and a medium? My medium is perfect for me, or close enough. Just make sure you try it on before you order one online.
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Submitted by
MarsB
a Weekend Warrior
from WV Date Reviewed: August 27, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Shinbreaker (duck the rope)
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$89.00
Purchased At:
Jenson USA
Strengths:
Excellent construction, nicely vented, quality padding inside, pretty light, the motocross strap isn't that hard to figure out
Weaknesses:
Don't make a large size, the medium fit tight at first but eventually packed out - now it's perfect!
Similar Products Used:
TLD vapor (XC helmet), Pryme
Bike Setup:
Bullit, Z1QR20, Fox RC, Holzfeller, Mavic, Thomson, XT
Bottom Line:
Excellent helmet for the $$. A little better quality construction than the 661s I've seen. Not as nice as TLD tanks, but better value. Good for repeated low and high speed hits (unlike carbon fiber, which is lighter but only good for 1 good hit). If it fits, get it!
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Submitted by
Paul Marchetti
a Weekend Warrior
from Fortuna CA Date Reviewed: August 17, 2004
Favorite Trail:
My ladder trail
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Pro Sport Center
Strengths:
Great venting, nice and light, great color patterns, looks sexy. Eats up big crashes, trust me I know.
Weaknesses:
D rings are kinda hard to put on with gloves. I wish it had a clip instead.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Specialized biGhit comp, mrp minime, dj II 6 in.
Bottom Line:
Great helmet for the buck$. I wouldnt buy anything else...well...maybe a troy lee if I had that kind of money. this helmet can take anything you throw at it.
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Submitted by
Sam Roberts
a Downhiller
from Taree, NSW, Australia Date Reviewed: May 9, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$270.00
Purchased At:
Drift Bike Style (price in $au)
Strengths:
Looks Fully Sick, Great Confidence booster
Weaknesses:
sizing chart is way off
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Avanti Barracuda (definitely not stock)
Bottom Line:
A Great Downhill helmet, encourages you to break later, go bigger and ride faster.
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Submitted by
Jack Mehof
a Downhiller
from Bellingham WA Date Reviewed: March 29, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Lesbian funhouse and mango mango
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Kulshan Cycles
Strengths:
IT is really light for fiberglass it has a ton of vents and has some pretty sick color sets, accept for the red which is pretty fruity. it is the best full helm i've ever tried. accept for my buddies troy lee but thats already a no brainer
Weaknesses:
chin strap, hard to put on with gloves on. i was blazed while putting it on sooooo.
Similar Products Used:
troy lee, 661 full bravo, azonic
Bike Setup:
specialized P.2 with 2004 Z.1 drop off II
Bottom Line:
tight A$$ Helm, the price is awsome and it is a tankish helmet that when your wearing it, it tells you to go big or go home. it is definaty a freeride DH helm
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