Cane Creek Helm MKII User manual

SUSPENSION FORK INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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We are a company of riders...
From our roots with the world’s first threadless headset to the introduction of
the eeWings titanium crankset, we have always approached cycling from a rider’s
perspective – with wonder and curiosity.
Riding a bike isn’t just something we do, it’s part of who we are – enriching our lives
every time we sit in the saddle. It’s our therapist, our best friend, our link to the kid in
all of us – smiling from ear to ear pedaling to the end of the block and back for the first
time. For us, being on a bike is joy and we know that the dedicated riders who choose
Cane Creek products feel the same way.
For that reason, we strive to constantly make the act of riding better – in whatever
form that may take. This is the lens we look through when we conceive, design, test
and manufacture Cane Creek components. We look to the rider – to ourselves – on the
bike and ask, “How will this improve the ride?”
It’s our belief that a cycling component brand must be about more than just balance
sheets, income statements and manufacturing quotas. Simply because a product may
be profitable doesn’t mean it’s worth making. If it does nothing to make riding better
– through innovative design, superior performance and quality craftsmanship – then,
simply put, we don’t do it.
At Cane Creek we are riders first and we know the difference that cycling makes
in our lives and our customers lives. We know that every time someone chooses a
Cane Creek product they are choosing to trust us with something that makes their
life better.
We will honor that trust by making sure that every product we release – from a simple
bearing to a four-way adjustable shock – is the best it can possibly be.

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Safety Warning Information / Tools Needed
Fork Features Overview
Crown Race Installation/Steer Tube Cutting
Star Nut/Stem Installation and Headset Preload
Front Brake and Cable Guide Screw/Cover Installation
Bolt-On Axle Installation
D-Loc Axle Installation
Damper Adjustments
Air Spring Set Up
Air Volume Adjustment
Air Internal Travel Adjustment
Coil Spring Set Up
Coil Spring Rate Change
Coil Internal Travel Adjustment
Service and Maintenance Schedule
Warranty Information
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The fork is an important part of your
bicycle. Before installing and using
your new front fork, carefully read this
owner’s manual to learn the correct
installation and adjustment procedures
of this fork.
Warning
Improperly installed and/or adjusted
forks can cause serious harm or death
and may severely damage your bicycle.
Warning
A broken or malfunctioning fork may
cause loss of vehicle control and result
in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. If the
fork ever loses oil, air or makes
unusual noises, stop riding and have
the fork inspected by a Cane Creek
Authorized Suspension Service Center
or call the Cane Creek Customer
Service Team.
Warning
Modification, improper service or
use of aftermarket replacement parts
voids the warranty and may cause the
fork to malfunction, resulting in loss of
vehicle control and SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH. Do not modify your bike
frame or fork. Use only genuine Cane
Creek Helm parts.
Safety Warnings
Follow service maintenance
recommendations. Fork service
should be performed by Cane Creek
Cycling Components or a Cane Creek
Authorized Suspension Service Center.
Visit www.canecreek.com or contact
us at 828-641-9560 to locate a Cane
Creek Authorized Suspension
Service Center.
Tools Needed For Installation:
• Saw for cutting steerer
• Crownrace setter (Recommended
Cane Creek part code HST005)
• Star Nut Setter
• 2.5mm hex wrench
• 5mm Hex Wrench
Tools Needed For Maintenance:
• T10 torx wrench (Coil Forks Only)
• 2.5mm hex wrench
• 5mm Hex Wrench
• 13mm wrench
• 18mm wrench
• 30mm wrench
• Pick Tool
Specialized tools and materials are
needed for the installation of your
CaneCreek parts. Installation of Cane
Creek parts by a qualified bicycle
mechanic is highly recommended.