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Cane Creek just launched the revamped Helm MKII fork with a new airspring for increased support and control. Find the details here…
Asheville, NC-based Cane Creek just released the redesigned HELM MKII suspension fork. The MKII is the first major revision of the HELM since its release in 2016-17. To celebrate the launch, Cane Creek is offering a limited edition Hot Pink version of the fork with only 50 units available.
The HELM MKII is available in coil or air versions and is configurable for 130-160mm of travel in two sizes: 29/27.5+ or 27.5. While we’ve yet to test the Helm, we’ve heard good things. Here’s the press release and details with Cane Creek’s launch video at the bottom of the post…
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.
The air spring has also seen a significant redesign with a new air piston designed to reduce friction, an increased air volume for better traction and suppleness, and a threadless seal head for easier travel change. In addition to the updated damper and air spring, the HELM MKII features a variety of external usability improvements including easier to turn knobs and a D-LOC bolt-on axle.
The fork also includes low-friction SKF wiper seals on the castings. These seals are typically seen as an after-marketing upgrade on most suspension forks, however they are a stock feature on the HELM MKII.
The HELM MKII also includes all of the innovative features of the original HELM fork including a tokenless air volume adjustment design, independently adjustable positive and negative air chambers on the air spring and rider-adjustable travel which allows HELM MKII owners to change the travel of their fork at home with just a few common tools.
The HELM MKII comes in 29/27.5+ and 27.5 wheel sizes with both air and coil sprung versions available. The 29/27.5+ version of the fork is available in 51mm and 44mm offset and is adjustable from 130mm to 160mm of travel while the 27.5 fork is available in 44mm offset only and is adjustable from 130mm to 170mm of travel.
29/27.5+ models of the fork will come in a gloss black finish with matte black stickers and the 27.5 model will come in a matte black finish with gloss black stickers. Aftermarket sticker kits are available in brushed silver and gold. The launch edition Hot Pink HELM MKII is available in 29/27.5+ only and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Helm MKII retails for $899 while the Hot Pink limited edition retails for $950. Both are available now through Cane Creek retailers and distributors or factory-direct at canecreek.com.
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