Cane Creek Helm Fork - Reviewed
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2018
- New price: $899
Buy here: bit.ly/ShopTheCCHelm
Fox and Rockshox are behemoths in the mountain bike suspension world. Forks from these brands work, and they work pretty darn well. So why bother with a fork designed and made by a small company out of Asheville, North Carolina?
Find out in Dan's review of the Cane Creek Helm, now offered in both coil and air sprung varieties.
Learn more by reading his in depth review on our blog: bit.ly/HelmReview
Dan's shirt: bit.ly/ShopDansTee
About the reviewer:
160mm air sprung Helm on Ibis Mojo HD4
Body weight: 155 lbs
54 psi positive chamber
62 negative
High speed compression: all the way open
Low speed compression: two clicks in from open
Rebound: five clicks in 
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As an ex pro dh team mechanic, fantastic video, well explained with a full understanding of suspension, listen to this man people, he's a god
These forks look amazing! Love the idea of the internal volume reducer system. Great review!
Tremendous video Dan. You spoke like it was off the hip and yet we're so organized with your points that it seemed very well scripted. Talented on the bike and in front of the camera. Well done. The Helm looks pretty awesome, but I am wondering if the valving is not in a range that is as useful as other forks designed for the same application. You only ran the dampimg at one click from wide open on the low speed and fully open on the high speed compression?
Dan P
Thank you for the thoughtful and thorough reply! I will marinate on this for a bit and let you know if other questions arise!
You know your shit man. No doubt. Great review. Digging the hair too👍🏻
What's the difference in ride characteristics etc. between the coil and the air? Normally coils can do with less tight seals and thus less friction/stiction, but how about this one? Is the coil a hybrid design like the old Marzocchis with air adjust?
You are correct regarding the reduced friction, and same goes for this fork. It also has a linear spring rate, so won't ramp up like the air spring does. The coil version is not a hybrid design, no, but we have a table on the spring page (www.fanatikbike.com/products/helm-coil-springs) that will tell you what size you need, and we can ship the proper one with it.
Let me know if you have any more Qs!
Dan at Fanatik
Good review...... really diggin' the shirt Dan - Link?
Ah, yes, of course: bit.ly/ShopDansTee
Thanks! This was an afterthought, I really enjoyed writing the review, if you have any interest in reading that! I went into a bit more detail on everything. You can find that here: bit.ly/HelmReview
Dan at Fanatik
Sweet! I just bought an XL shirt...... I really dig your guys' reviews, always very thorough and professional. Thanks!
HI everyone!!!!!
I want to buy one with the 160 mm travel to build an enduro bike, which do you recommend the forks with the coil system or Air system..
thanks...
Is there a way to ditch the vestigial QR like Maxle Stealth or Ka-Bolt? I hate QRs with a passion.
Not at this point, no :/
Mind if I ask why you don't like them? Just curious.
Thanks for watching!
Dan at Fanatik
Great review,thankyou
Thanks for the feedback Duck Man!
i got a new one for 380 :3 im so happy coil version
Hi , i'm from Perú.
Please help me with this question :
It's necessary to have an specifict tool to put air in the Helm valve ??
I mean can i put air with a normal tool or is an specific for the Helm ??
It has to be a shock pump (as opposed to a tire pump). Something like this:
www.fanatikbike.com/products/rockshox-hp-shock-pump
Any brand of shock pump will do though.
- Dan at Fanatik
2 years later I wonder if you're still riding Helm? I just bought 160mm, because I'm done with Fox creaky crowns and will never buy another garbage Sram product till the day I die. Anyway, solid fork but tricky to tune because sadly high/low speed compression dials are utterly useless, you have to run them wide open. I crank them up for the long rides up, it's like rigid. So basically, all your tuning is internal spacers/air + - pressure. Rebound is key too, it's very sensitive to every click in a glorious way.
I personally am not, I just went to a Lyrik (first SRAM fork in like five years) after having been on a 36 for a bit. Our friend Finn runs the Helm on his Sensor (ruclips.net/video/08C3Yl2fDM4/видео.html) and his Force, and he rides harder than most. He's stoked on it.
I also ran the compression close to open. Only on trails with heavy compressions did I bump that up.
Best,
Dan at Fanatik
what about MUD FENDER? What fits on the market?
Good review but why so nervous? You know your stuff. Is there someone with a gun behind the camera?
Haha, I wasn't nervous! I was trying to get through a lot in as concise a way I could, maybe that's what came across as nerves. Being in front of the camera is rather different, definitely been a learning process.
Thanks for watching!
Dan at Fanatik
What brand jacket franel Rider to video ??
Sorry, what is the question?
@@FanatikBikeCo I believe he wants to know if qualderp crills ingrillion snarge.
lol
what tools do i need to change out the spring please?
It's all listed in here:
canecreek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Helm_UserManual_1_12_18_FINAL.pdf
@@FanatikBikeCo any chance do you ship to the uk?
@@garethdavies7564 Unfortunately we don't at this point. Terribly sorry.
Best - Dan at Fanatik
@@FanatikBikeCo thas no problom ...any chance do you a video on helm coil service on lower leg service and adjustable travel please?
Hahaha the comments are hilarious! All the Dan love and hate! I luvs me some Dan!
Yea, sheesh, people!
What can you do. Thanks for the love!
Dan at Fanatik
his vocal fry is like fingernails on a chalkboard
Thanks Aaron! Guess I need a lozenge before the next vid :D
Cheers,
Dan at Fanatik
I agree its awful. Vocal fry is that grating tone when speaking with low emphasis. Not ideal for speaking in a 9minute review lol.
Problem with suppoeting this company is they out source all of their machining to Taiwan.
Please don't lay forks down on the stanchions...it makes me feel bad, even though I know you haven't scratched them. Please.