"Many years ago, Japanese customer Akiyoshi Takamura wrote a note to Chris King about his new hubs when registering his warranty. "It rolls good with angry bee sound." I know that, because I have an old King t-shirt with a beehive and that quote on the back. So what better tribute to 50 years, than to see King's little rear hub bee logo etched onto a set of 50th anniversary hubs in the color of honey!"
""Chris King, the company, is a testament to what you can achieve if you stick to your ideals. Right from the beginning, Chris, the man, set out to make longer lasting, better performing components in the most environmentally responsible way possible. He was a self-taught engineer and a brilliant machinist and a fighter, who showed us how to solve problems the right way. I know everyone here is really proud of our work, and we're going to celebrate that in a big way in 2026.""
Chris King Precision Components will mark its 50th anniversary in 2026 with a special Matte Gold finish across nearly the entire product lineup. The Matte Gold finish will be available only during 2026 and then permanently retired. A customer warranty note inspired the use of the rear-hub bee logo, which will be laser-etched on the 50th anniversary hubs colored like honey. Company leadership emphasized commitment to longevity, environmental responsibility, and precise engineering and announced celebration plans for 2026. All anniversary matte gold hubs and the seatpost collar will feature the 50th bee mark, while headset and stem caps and espresso tampers receive commemorative graphics. Almost every anodized aluminum component will be offered in matte gold, excluding threaded headsets and rim-brake hubs, at no additional cost compared with standard finishes.
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