In 2026, Chris King Precision Elements will flip 50. And to rejoice their golden anniversary, King have created a particular Matte Gold end throughout all of their merchandise. It can solely be out there 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 be aware to Chris King about his new hubs when registering his guarantee. “It rolls good with indignant 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 I do know that, as a result of I’ve an outdated King t-shirt with a beehive and that quote on the again.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 brand etched onto a set of fiftieth anniversary hubs within the shade 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 parts in essentially the most environmentally accountable method attainable. He was a self-taught engineer and an excellent machinist and a fighter, who confirmed us easy methods to resolve issues the appropriate method. I do know everybody right here is absolutely pleased with our work, and we’re going to rejoice that in an enormous method in 2026.”
– Kirby Bedsaul, President of Chris King Precision Elements
All anniversary version matte gold hubs will function this particular fiftieth bee brand laser mark. As will the King seatpost collar. And matte gold headset/stem caps and espresso tampers may even 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 out there in matte gold for 2026. Simply not any threaded headsets or rim brake hubs. And it gained’t price you something further over the standard rainbow of finishes. Technically, Chris King isn’t calling it a restricted version, as they’ll make as many matte gold parts as prospects need. However it really can be restricted. It’ll simply solely be out there via 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 parts, however I’ve been loopy for the bike since method again, and yr after yr, via this firm, I’ve been in a position to resolve just a few of the issues I noticed with the gear folks had been utilizing, and construct a enjoyable place to work besides. I’m actually completely happy, not just for myself, however for all of the individuals who labored so exhausting 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 rejoice the Chris King fiftieth anniversary. Past particular editions of present parts, they may even launch a video interview collection with their eponymous founder, anniversary-edition gentle items like shirts & caps, and a guide wanting again. Plus, they’ve teased “a few thrilling new merchandise“.
We’ll be staying tuned!