Helm MKII COIL

SKU: BAG0661
Sale price$550.00 USD

*Orders containing suspension are built to order and ship in 5-7 days. Please call customer support to confirm inventory.

The Helm MKII includes a newly designed damper featuring a new compression and mid-valve circuit for increased support and control while a new SKF oil seal head and 2.5 weight damper oil reduce friction and provide a more supple ride-feel.

Highlights:

  • Next-level coil sensitivity and predictability
  • 130mm – 160mm travel settings
  • Easy to use preload adjuster
  • Hand-built to order in Fletcher, NC

29 inch Helm forks come in a gloss black finish with matte black stickers and 27.5 Helm forks will come in a matte black finish with gloss black stickers.

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The Helm MKII is our first major revision of the Helm fork lineup and improves on its predecessor in nearly every way. 

Full Revised Damper Tune

  • New Compression and mid valve circuit for increased support and control
  • New SKF low friction oil seal head cartridge
  • High performance damper oil from Motorex

Spring Recommendations

  • 35lb spring – AAG0421 RED – (90-120lbs rider)
  • 45lb spring – AAG0422 BLACK – (120-160lbs rider)
  • 55lb spring – AAG0424 GREEN – (160-200lbs rider) ** Stock Spring in Helm Coil
  • 65lb spring – AAG0426 BLUE –  (200-240lbs rider)

With changes in internal travel amount, rider positioning on the bicycle, bicycle head angle, and rider ability/style, spring rates will vary. For assistance please contact Cane Creek or your nearest Certified Service Center

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PRODUCT SPEC

Weight

2340 grams

Damping

High Speed Compression, Low Speed Compression, Low Speed Rebound

Adjustments

High speed compression (10 positions)
Low speed compression (17 positions)
Low speed rebound (10 positions)
Indexed travel adjust system
Spring pre-load adjust

Spring

 55 lb Lightweight Coil Spring included from factory

 35-45-55-65 lbs/in springs available

 on our Parts and Accessories Page

Stanchion Diameter

35mm

Minimum Brake Rotor Size

180mm.  *If you are using a Hope Tech brake on a Helm fork, you will need to use a 200mm rotor with appropriate adapter.

Travel

Optimized for 130-160mm of travel

Travel Adjustments

Internal, 10mm Increments (160mm down to 130mm)

(No additional parts required)

Axle/Spacing/Offset

"D-Loc" 15mm Bolt-on thru axle  / 15mm x 110 BOOST spacing / 51mm and 44mm

Max Tire Size

64mm wide by 749mm tall (29) / 75mm wide by 739mm tall (27.5+)