In 2026, Chris King Precision Elements will flip 50. And to have a good time their golden anniversary, King have created a particular Matte Gold end throughout all of their merchandise. It’ll solely be obtainable subsequent yr, then completely retired. It’s the primary of a number of ‘anniversary-related drops’ that they’ve teased for subsequent yr.
50 years of Chris King Precision Elements get Matte Gold
A few years in the past, Japanese buyer Akiyoshi Takamura wrote a observe to Chris King about his new hubs when registering his guarantee. “It rolls good with offended bee sound.” I do know that, as a result of I’ve an outdated King t-shirt with a beehive and that quote on the again. So what higher tribute to 50 years, than to see King’s little rear hub bee emblem etched onto a set of fiftieth anniversary hubs within the colour of honey!
“Chris King, the corporate, is a testomony to what you may obtain for those who stick with your beliefs. Proper from the start, Chris, the person, got down to make longer lasting, higher performing elements in essentially the most environmentally accountable approach potential. He was a self-taught engineer and an excellent machinist and a fighter, who confirmed us the right way to clear up issues the precise approach. I do know everybody right here is admittedly happy with our work, and we’re going to have a good time that in a giant approach in 2026.”
– Kirby Bedsaul, President of Chris King Precision Elements
All anniversary version matte gold hubs will characteristic this particular fiftieth bee emblem laser mark. As will the King seatpost collar. And matte gold headset/stem caps and espresso tampers may also get their very own graphics with a refined nod to the fiftieth anniversary.
Virtually each anodized aluminum part within the common Chris King lineup can be obtainable in matte gold for 2026. Simply not any threaded headsets or rim brake hubs. And it gained’t value you something further over the everyday rainbow of finishes. Technically, Chris King will not be calling it a restricted version, as they may make as many matte gold elements as prospects need. Nevertheless it really can be restricted. It’ll simply solely be obtainable by the top of 2026, then gone for good.
What’s subsequent from Chris King in 2026?
“I by no means thought I’d make a dwelling manufacturing bicycle elements, however I’ve been loopy for the bike since approach again, and yr after yr, by this firm, I’ve been in a position to clear up a couple of of the issues I noticed with the tools folks have been utilizing, and construct a enjoyable place to work as well. I’m actually completely happy, not just for myself, however for all of the individuals who labored so laborious to make this factor go for 50 years.”
– firm founder Chris King
We’ve been teased that many extra new initiatives are coming in 2026 to have a good time the Chris King fiftieth anniversary. Past particular editions of present elements, they may also launch a video interview sequence with their eponymous founder, anniversary-edition mushy items like shirts & caps, and a e-book trying again. Plus, they’ve teased “a few thrilling new merchandise“.
We’ll be staying tuned!
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