This discounted Helm MKII is a blemished product. All of these forks are affected by a 'Blem' situation wherein the assembly fluid we use to press fork CSUs together has caused the paint on the crown to bubble and flake. This is a purely cosmetic blemish and does not affect rideability or performance of the fork. Bubbles and paint flakes range from small to large and are different on each fork, but generally represented by the photos attached. Some blemished areas will be covered up by other fork parts, crown races, and the bicycle frame.Blemish Example 1Blemish Example 2Blemish Example 3Blemish Example 4Blemish Example 5 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. 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.
