Inside CHRIS KING: Headsets, Hubs, Bearings, Wheels & More

chris king factory tour
Welcome to Chris King HQ!

“It all began with Chris King headsets. Built on our legendary made-in-house bearings, Chris King headsets are built to last a lifetime. Our headsets are fully serviceable and backed by our King Lifetime Warranty.” – https://chrisking.com

Chris King Factory Tour Video

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In this video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew joins Jay Sycip (you may recognize him and his well-known surname), for a look inside Chris King’s impressive Portland, Oregon, manufacturing facility.

chris king factory tour
Chris King’s personal Yeti MTB

Continued from Above:

“Chris King Precision Components is a performance bicycle component manufacturer based in Portland, Oregon. Since 1976 we have been domestically producing bicycle parts of the highest quality. We have a disciplined approach to manufacturing, including rigorous quality control and highly developed production protocols that inform each component leaving our facility. We understand that to maintain the level of quality we require each and every aspect of our products to be held to the highest standard.”

chris king factory tour

chris king factory tour

“We choose to source our raw materials from domestic mills because of the consistent quality and integrity of production that they offer which cannot be found anywhere else. Throughout our production history, we have made a choice to enact environmentally sound manufacturing practices and have worked to apply eco-friendly principles to every part of our business. Consumers recognize our dedication to the value of quality and we have seen the consistent growth in demand for our products in both domestic and international markets.”

chris king factory tour
USA-sourced raw materials

Additional Photos

chris king factory tour

chris king factory tour
Everything is thoughtfully recycled
chris king factory tour
Chris King hubs in process

chris king factory tour

chris king factory tour
The Tumbler, filled with Walnut shells

chris king factory tour

chris king factory tour
Various Chris King parts in process prior to anodization
chris king factory tour
Chris Kings post labeling process
chris king factory tour
This machine labels Chris King hubs
chris king factory tour
Warranty parts for older models & more
chris king factory tour
All of Chris King’s bearings are made in-house
chris king factory tour
Chris King Wheels make up a substantial part of the business
chris king factory tour
Hand-built with care in Portland, Oregon!

chris king factory tour

chris king factory tour
On-site Cafeteria!

chris king factory tour

chris king factory tour

chris king factory tour
Chris King coffee table

chris king factory tour

chris king factory tour

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