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Helm MKII AIR

(1 customer review)

29" - $1,099.99
27.5" - $1,099.99 $659.40



Helm MKII is our highly versatile mountain bike fork, well suited for downcountry, trail, and enduro bikes. We designed it to be super plush while still feeling supportive, and it can adapt to just about any way in which you want to ride it.

It’s the missing puzzle piece when your bike feels outgunned and harsh on rough trails – giving you the confidence to charge into chunky sections with less hesitation.

With zero additional parts, Helm can be setup with anywhere from 120mm to 160mm of travel. It also has a large range of air spring and damper adjustments, where each position represents a meaningful change – making it easier to dial in a setup you love.

  • Smooth Sailing : Updates to the MkII damper and seals were designed for maximum plushness 
  • Dialed Support : Independent compression damping allows you to add support for big hits while still having sensitive suspension to smooth out trail chatter. 
  • Confident Handling : Helm’s chassis is burly enough for aggressive riding, with the torsional stiffness to make your front wheel go where you point it. 
  • Adjustments You Can Feel : Independent and wide ranging high and low speed compression adjustments make meaningful changes with each click.  
  • Hand Built : and individually dyno-tested right here in NC.  
  • Unique Style: With 8 colored decal kits, and 4 complete Chroma Studio color options, there’s full opportunity to make your bike stand out.  
  • Travel Adjustable : Easy, at-home travel change (120mm – 160mm) with zero additional parts!  
  • Two Spring Options: air spring = maximum tunability coil spring = best sensitivity and ground-hugging feel 
  • Unique air volume adjustment system that allows you to dial in your perfect amount of middle and end-stroke support.  

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.

Looking to add some color? Check out the Helm MKII Air in Chroma Studio.

Orders containing suspension are made to order and ship in 7-14 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.

Build your perfect ride

"Mixing incredible levels of control, impressive levels of small-bump sensitivity and bucket loads of adjustability leaves the door wide open when searching for that ultimate set up."

– Jim Bland, World Cup mechanic

Additional information

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+)

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Features

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

New SKF low friction wiper seals installed in the castings.

Redesigned Air Spring

  • Increased air volume for better traction and suppleness
  • New air piston for reduced friction
  • New threadless air seal head for easier travel change

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Dominic
Dominicus
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4/5

Nice fork, but don’t care for neg chamber filling process. Not sure if or how much air is transferring to the neg side when pressing the valve. Would rather have another shreader valve to fill the chamber.

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2 months ago
Louis Gomez
Louis Gomezus
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4/5

Soft 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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8 months ago
Anonymous
Anonymousca
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4/5

Only 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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