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Chris King | 3D VIOLET

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35 years after its first appearance, we are bringing 3D Violet back as a component color for the 2023 season.​ First introduced in 1988, the vibrant hue was our first real “color” following the original silver and black headsets the company became known for. Inspired by BMX culture of the ‘80s, 3D Violet became a runaway success and launched the colored anodization program that has been a cornerstone of our aesthetic ever since. “3D” in the color’s name refers to a specific, stock anodization color. It has no actual three-dimensional effect, nor will it cause the user to shift into...

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Chris King Matte Bourbon

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Chris King - Matte Bourbon is confirmed as a LIMITED EDITION colour for 2020. It is available via PRE-ORDER only. And it will only be available in 3 batches. Batch #1 - Ships 2nd December, 2019. - Pre-order Closed.<Update> This shipment as arrived. <Update> All wheelbuilds are on schedule to ship on 3rd December. . Batch #2 - Ships 16 March, 2020.- Pre-order closes on 9th December 2019.Batch #3 - Ships 13 July, 2020.- Third and FINAL batch of Bourbon.- Pre-order closes on 6th April 2020.To place an order, please email us at info@elitecustom.sg(Orders are only confirmed upon payment.)*There is no premium / upcharge for Matte Bourbon*Besides Bourbon,...

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To be Discontinued: Chris King Matte Punch

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<Ck Announcement> Its confirmed, Matte Punch will no longer be offered in 2020.  Matte Punch was first commisioned at Eurobike 2017, and it only came to market in 2018.  Its been a great 2 year run, thinking back on all the custom builds we did. Sadly, it will now join the list of discontinued Chris King colours, to be shelved, with a very very small chance of being recycled in the distant future.  But like all discontinued King colours, they will only become rarer and more desirable over time. If you have a Matte Punch component that you need to match your...

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The KING LIFETIME Warranty

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We at Chris King Precision Components have been standing behind our products and bearings since 1976 and we think it’s about time to make it official. Announcing the King Lifetime Warranty:  We make long-lasting, precision components and we stand behind them. Our parts and bearings are designed to be fully serviceable, but if you actually manage to damage one, the King Lifetime Warranty means that we will repair any part that hinders the function of your component free of charge.   Chris King headsets, hubs, and bottom brackets are designed to be the last you will ever need. As a manufacturer...

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Installation of XDR Conversion Kit for Chris King R45 Hubs

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Step 1:  If you have a pre-existing R45 hub, purchase the appropriate XDR Conversion kit, they are available in Steel / Ceramic bearings. Unfortunately, the XDR freehub uses a proprietary axle and bearing, so purchasing the hub shell is insufficient, and your existing campy / shimano parts are not compatible with the XDR.  You can purchase the Conversion kits here: XDR Conversion kit Step 2:  Check that you have all the parts listed. Step 3: Slide Outer Drive shell bearing onto the axle. Use the Laser etched wording to note the orientation of the bearing, the White Seal should be inside the hub...

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