Equipped ex works with 160 millimetres of travel, weighing in at 2070 grams and currently only available in 27.5". These are some of the key data for the new fork, where the spectacle is not on the outside, but on the inside. As with the shocks, the suspension engineers from North Carolina have come up with features for the "Helm" fork that the competition does not offer.

While high and low speed compression and a low speed rebound are still completely standard in the industry, the independently adjustable positive and negative air chambers are a novelty. The air volume can also be indexed and adjusted in 8 stages and the fork allows a suspension travel of 100 to 170 millimetres via spacers. The fork, which would be called a rudder or rudder in German, works best in the spring travel range of 140 to 170 millimetres.

The "D-Loc" thru-axle, which measures 15 millimetres and is also available in Boost width, is also unique. As the fork - like the shocks - requires a cool head and a practiced hand for a sensible adjustment, Cane Creek is broadcasting several tutorials on YouTube for the launch.

For the launch, there is a limited edition of 300 pieces in blue, the standard fork is in black in the tapered head tube.

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