Cane CreekHelm MKII Coil
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
- 130–160 mm (29")
- Wheel size
- 29" / 27.5"
- Stanchions
- 35 mm
- Spring
- Coil, 35–65 lb/in
- Damper
- HSC, LSC, LSR
- Weight
- 2,340 gclaimed (Coil)
Overview
Helm MKII Coil is the coil-sprung version of Cane Creek's 35 mm trail/enduro fork, 130–160 mm travel (29"), 2340 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.
- Coil spring for maximum sensitivity and ground-hugging feel
- HSC (10 pos.), LSC (17 pos.), LSR (10 pos.), spring preload
- Internal travel change without extra parts
- Four spring rates (35–65 lb/in), 55 lb fitted
- 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); no additional parts required
Damper
- Damping
- High-speed compression, low-speed compression, low-speed rebound
- Adjustments
- HSC (10 positions), LSC (17 positions), LSR (10 positions), indexed travel adjust, spring preload
Spring
- Spring
- 55 lb lightweight coil spring fitted; 35/45/55/65 lb/in available
- Spring recommendations
- 35 lb red (90–120 lb rider), 45 lb black (120–160 lb), 55 lb green (160–200 lb), 65 lb blue (200–240 lb)
General
- Weight
- 2340 g
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 Coil: FAQ
How much does the Cane Creek Helm MKII Coil weigh?
Cane Creek quotes 2,340 g (claimed (Coil)).
Is the Cane Creek Helm MKII Coil 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 Coil?
Travel: 130–160 mm (29"); Wheel size: 29" / 27.5"; Stanchions: 35 mm; Spring: Coil, 35–65 lb/in; Damper: HSC, LSC, LSR.
What other versions of the Cane Creek Helm MKII are there?
Helm MKII Air.
