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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:
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.
Get 20% off when you buy our MTB Package.
Orders containing suspension are made to order and ship in 5-10 days.
All 29″ fork returns are subject to a 20% restocking fee.
All 27.5″ forks are final sale.
Limited Edition: Check out our full collection of these highly sought-after Helm forks.
– Jim Bland, World Cup mechanic
| Weight | 2080 grams |
|---|---|
| Damping | High Speed Compression, Low Speed Compression, Low Speed Rebound |
| Spring | Double-Air spring system. High volume positive and negative air springs |
| 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) 2 Travel spacers included |
| 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+) |
Hello, we do not have a maximum rotor size set for our Helm Fork.
Hello, we offer a 51mm offset Helm 29er Fork under our warehouse deals page.
It really depends on the rim and the tire. Some 2.6" tires have a wider profile with more pronounced lugs that can affect tire clearance. I use a rim with a 27mm INNER width with a 2.5" Minion and it clears with plenty of room for a fender etc.
You can squeeze a 2.6" tire in the Helm29 as long as the rim is narrower... You will want to check clearance before riding and using the wider tire. We list 64mm instead of a tire size because the rim/tire combination can affect clearance. A 2.5" on a really wide rim may not clear...
Yes! The Helm MKII is the easiest fork to travel adjust. In fact you can adjust the travel from 100m to 160mm on the same fork. Check out the travel adjust video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9vZskHg-kg
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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.
Fully Revised Damper Tune
New SKF low friction wiper seals installed in the castings.
Redesigned Air Spring
Technical Documents
Verified OwnerSoft paint finish on lowers mars and scrapes far to easily, otherwise this fork is flawless. Dampening works as advertised and it is very versatile and user friendly. I would buy another.
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Verified OwnerOnly have a few rides on the fork, feels good so far. Not sure I like the negative chamber set up, seems to want to suck my fork down. Think I’ve got it sorted out now. Clearance seems a little tight with a Helm fender installed. Not sure I could get a 2.6 or larger tire in there.
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