Cane Creek Helm MK2 Coil suspension fork

The high-end trail and enduro suspension fork from Cane Creek featuring SKS seals and classic, highly responsive steel suspension. Equipped with a wide range of adjustment options and a double coil with adjustable high- and low-speed rebound and compression damping. The internal travel adjustment allows for perfect adaptation to a wide variety of requirements.

Cane Creek Coil Spring Technology

The steel suspension system of the Helm MK2 suspension fork offers outstanding responsiveness and traction. Thanks to the tool-free adjustability of many settings, the Helm fork can be perfectly tuned to any application. The newly designed damper unit of the Helm MKII coil forks features a new compression and mid-stroke valve circuit for greater support and maximum control. New oil valves, in combination with the new oil, ensure even better responsiveness.

Cane Creek internal travel adjustment:

By repositioning the travel spacer, the travel of the Helm MK2 Coil forks can be adjusted from 100 to 160 mm. The travel spacer sits at the bottom of the steerer tube and reduces the distance it can extend. To adjust the travel, the steerer tubes must be removed. All 29-inch forks are designed for a maximum travel of 160 mm.

Cane Creek Helm MK II Coil suspension fork technology:

• for 27.5+ / 29-inch wheels
• Steerer tube tapered from 1.5 to 1 1/8 inches
• Application: Trail Enduro
• Suspension system: steel suspension
• Travel: 160 mm pre-set, adjustable from 100–160 mm
• Installation height: 573 mm
• Offset: 44 mm
• Maximum tyre width 75 mm
• Maximum tyre diameter: 749 mm
• Spring stiffness adjustment, preload or spring swap; 55 lb spring fitted for riders weighing 72 to 90 kg
• Shock settings: High-speed compression 10 clicks, low-speed compression 20 clicks, low-speed rebound 17 clicks, low-speed rebound 10 clicks, lockout
• Damping: Mono cartridge
• Crown: forged 6061 T-6 aluminium
• Upper legs: 35 mm 7000 series aluminium, low-friction anodised
• Lower legs: Magnesium
• Weight: approx. 2070 grams
• Maximum recommended brake disc size: 200 mm
• Brake disc mount: Post Mount 7 caliper mount, disc size min 180 mm – max 220 mm
• QR15 Boost dropouts 15x110 mm incl. Maxle Ultimate 15 mm Boost thru-axle

Contents of delivery Cane Creek Helm MKII suspension fork:

Cane Creek Helm MK2 Coil suspension fork, 27.5+/29-inch Boost, QR15x110 thru-axle, clamp, in original packaging with instruction manual and, of course, with full manufacturer’s warranty

Offset:

These 27.5+/29 Boost suspension forks have a 44 mm fork offset. This fork offset provides balanced handling on 27.5-inch bikes and good, responsive steering on 29-inch bikes. The offset refers to the lead generated by the fork. The greater this value, the further the front wheel extends from the direct extension of the head tube/fork steerer. This results in a longer wheelbase and better straight-line stability. Bike manufacturers generally design their frames for a fixed offset value. If in doubt, please check with the frame manufacturer to find out which offset is correct for your frame.

27.5+/29-inch Boost:

The Boost standard, with a hub spacing of 110x15 mm, allows for the fitting of tyres up to a maximum width of 2.6 inches. The greater distance between the fork legs requires the new Boost spacing of 15x110 mm. The wider hubs result in a flatter spoke angle, thereby increasing the lateral stiffness of the wheels, which leads to more stable and durable wheels. For tyres wider than 2.5 inches, please observe the minimum clearance between the tyre and the fork crown; 6–8 mm is required, otherwise the fork may lock up suddenly. Tyres from different manufacturers and fitted to rims of different widths will also have different profile heights. The maximum tyre width must not exceed 75 mm; the maximum diameter of the wheel with tyre must not exceed 749 mm.

Herstellerinformation: Cane Creek, 355 Cane Creek Road, 29732 Fletcher, North Carolina, United States, https://www.canecreek.com