HELM

Cane Creek's First Suspension Fork

Released 2017

In 2014, after nearly a decade of selling the finest, most adjustable bicycle shock in the world without a matching fork, Cane Creek undertook the development of what would become the Helm.  The project was only just getting off the ground in early 2015 when I became Director of Engineering and took on the responsibility of delivering a safe, reliable, and class-leading suspension fork.  Over the next two years, my team and I refined the design, developed test procedures and equipment, and built an assembly line from scratch.  The end result was a class-competitive suspension fork with several novel features and very low warranty rate.

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While my role in the Helm project was primarily management, several of the fork's unique features originated with me.  These features include the D-Lock quick-release axle system, the DoubleAir and TripleAir air-spring tuning systems, the negative air-spring charging mechanism, and the aesthetic design of the various knobs and touch-points.

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Check out the Development Story by industry-leading website Pinkbike.com