"Now, as we head into 2026, Chris King Precision Components is celebrating its 50th anniversary. To celebrate half a century of innovation, Chris King is releasing a series of special-edition components, starting with a new Matte Gold colorway. Matte Gold will be offered throughout the upcoming season and is not a special-edition color, but will be permanently discontinued at the end of the season, as is customary for sought-after CK releases. Every matte gold hub will feature a distinctive 50th anniversary bee logo laser etching."
"Matte Gold will be available across the lineup and isn't a limited-edition option with an added upcharge. CKPC plans to up production to meet all seasonal orders. Look out for updates from the King's 50th celebration, including an interview series with the founder, a new book, a softgoods capsule, and other new products. Pushing the Industry for 50 Years The legacy of Chris King Components spans three factories, numerous patents, and hundreds of thousands of loyal riders who keep the buzz going."
Chris King Precision Components celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026 with a new Matte Gold colorway across its product lineup. Matte Gold will be offered throughout the upcoming season, will carry a 50th anniversary bee laser etching on hubs, and will be permanently discontinued at season's end per company custom. Stem caps and espresso tampers will display the anniversary branding, while threaded headsets and rim-brake hubs are excluded. Matte Gold will be available without a limited-edition upcharge, and CKPC will increase production to meet seasonal orders. The company traces a legacy across three factories, numerous patents, and a devoted rider base, and plans interviews, a book, softgoods, and new products.
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