Cane Creek Helm Mark II Coil Sprung Fork Parts

The original Helm fork impressed many riders with its stiff chassis, supportive feel, and a host of innovative features. It was a fork that liked it rough and performed best at high speeds under hard-charging riders. 

The Mark II retains many of the great features of the original Helm, but Cane Creek has tweaked, tuned, and improved the damper and internals to create a fork with the ideal balance of buttery smoothness and support. 

The fork is available in both air and coil sprung versions. You are currently looking at the coil-sprung fork.

Features: 

• Lighter compression tune to improve sensitivity 
• New SKF low friction seals
• 2.5wt Motorex damper oil with 11% lower viscosity 

Who this for? The Helm is best suited for Trail/All Mountain riding and Enduro racing.

Spring type: This fork uses a coil spring. 55 lb Lightweight Coil Spring included from factory
35-45-55-65 lbs/in springs will be available aftermarket

Wheel size compatibility: Available in options to suit 29/27.5+ and 27.5″ wheels.

Weight: 2340g (29 Coil)

Fork offset: 

• 29/27.5+ is available in 51mm and 44mm offset options.
• 27.5″ is available in 44mm offset only.

Axle to crown height: Measured at 160mm (varies according to set length of travel)

• 29/27.5+: 573mm
• 27.5″: 553mm

Max tyre width:

• 29/27.5+: 2.5″
• 27.5″: 3.0″

Suspension travel amount:

• 29/27.5+: Internally adjustable between 130mm and 160mm 
• 27.5″: Internally adjustable between 130mm and 170mm 

Compression damper style technologies / adjustments: The MKII features a new compression and mid-valve circuit for increased support and control. A new SKF oil seal head and lighter weight damper oil reduce friction and provide a more supple ride-feel.

• High-speed compression (10 clicks)
• Low-speed compression (17 clicks)

Rebound damper technologies / adjustments: 

• Low-speed rebound (10 clicks)

Travel adjustability: Travel is internally adjustable in 10mm increments by adding or removing travel spacers. 2 Travel spacers included

Stanchion diameter: 35mm

Axle size and style: The fork uses Cane Creek’s “D-Loc” axle system. 15mm Bolt-on thru-axle. 15mm x 110 BOOST spacing

Steerer tube standard: Standard 1.5″ to 1 1 1/8″ taper 

Brake mount style: (and size): 180mm post mount

Brake rotor compatibility (minimum / maximum):

• Minimum: 180mm
• Maximum: Not stated.