Cane CreekHelm MKII Air
No EUR/GBP RRP published (canecreek.com sells in USD/Americas only); official US store price USD 1,099.99 (29"; 27.5" forks on clearance at USD 659.40).
- Travel
- 120–160 mm (29") / 130–170 mm (27.5")
- Wheel size
- 29" / 27.5"
- Stanchions
- 35 mm
- Spring
- Double-Air
- Damper
- HSC, LSC, LSR
- Weight
- 2,080 gclaimed (Air)
Overview
Helm MKII Air is Cane Creek's 35 mm trail/enduro fork with a Double-Air spring, 120–160 mm travel in 29" (130–170 mm in 27.5"), 2080 g claimed; USD 1,099.99 in the US store.
Helm MKII is Cane Creek's versatile single-crown mountain bike fork for downcountry, trail and enduro bikes. It is designed to be very plush yet supportive, with updated MKII damper and seals, independent high- and low-speed compression and a chassis Cane Creek describes as burly enough for aggressive riding.
Travel can be changed at home without extra parts, and each fork is hand-built and individually dyno-tested in North Carolina. Helm is offered with an air spring (maximum tunability) or a coil spring (best sensitivity and ground-hugging feel); 29" forks come in gloss black with matte decals, and colour decal kits and Chroma Studio options are available.
- Double-Air spring with unique air volume adjustment
- Independent HSC (10 pos.) and LSC (17 pos.) plus LSR
- Tool-free internal travel change, 10 mm steps
- 35 mm stanchions, 44 mm offset, 15x110 Boost
- Hand-built and dyno-tested in North Carolina
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Full specifications
Chassis
- Wheel size
- 29" (120–160 mm) / 27.5" (130–170 mm)
- Stanchions
- 35 mm
- Axle / spacing / offset
- "D-Loc" 15 mm bolt-on thru-axle / 15x110 Boost / 44 mm
- Min. rotor size
- 180 mm (200 mm with Hope Tech brakes)
- Max tyre size
- 64 mm wide x 749 mm tall (29) / 75 mm wide x 739 mm tall (27.5+)
- Travel (spec table)
- Optimized for 130–160 mm
- Travel adjustment
- Internal, 10 mm increments (160 down to 130 mm); 2 travel spacers included
Damper
- Damping
- High-speed compression, low-speed compression, low-speed rebound
Spring
- Spring
- Double-Air spring system, high-volume positive and negative air springs
General
- Weight
- 2080 g
- Colour
- 29": gloss black, matte black decals; 27.5": matte black, gloss decals
Manufacturer specification — Cane Creek. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
Cane Creek Helm MKII versions compared
| Helm MKII Air | Helm MKII Coil | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Travel | 120–160 mm (29") / 130–170 mm (27.5") | 130–160 mm (29") |
| Wheel size | 29" / 27.5" | 29" / 27.5" |
| Stanchions | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Spring | Double-Air | Coil, 35–65 lb/in |
| Damper | HSC, LSC, LSR | HSC, LSC, LSR |
| Weight | 2,080 g | 2,340 g |
| E-bike rated | — | — |
Cane Creek Helm MKII Air: FAQ
How much does the Cane Creek Helm MKII Air weigh?
Cane Creek quotes 2,080 g (claimed (Air)).
Is the Cane Creek Helm MKII Air suitable for e-bikes?
Cane Creek does not specifically rate it for e-bikes. Check the manufacturer’s approval and your bike maker’s recommendations before fitting it to an eMTB.
What are the key specs of the Cane Creek Helm MKII Air?
Travel: 120–160 mm (29") / 130–170 mm (27.5"); Wheel size: 29" / 27.5"; Stanchions: 35 mm; Spring: Double-Air; Damper: HSC, LSC, LSR.
What other versions of the Cane Creek Helm MKII are there?
Helm MKII Coil.
