Connecting the past to the future

The CHRIS KING NoThreadSet “Titanium” has arrived.

Many of you may be surprised by this sudden news.
But this is more than just a restock. It is a special limited-edition release, returning for the first time in about 15 years.

The early 1990s. A time when the phrase "Made in America" was synonymous with dreams, pride, and direct craftsmanship.

CHRIS KING was the very embodiment of that era.

Among their offerings, the headset bearing the "Titanium" name captured the hearts of enthusiasts at the time with its lightness, strength, and unique presence. However, due to the lengthy manufacturing time and high costs, it wasn't produced for long, and before we knew it, it had disappeared from the market.

And now, it is 2025.

The decision to craft with titanium.

It is light, strong, corrosion-resistant, and long-lasting.
That is titanium. But it is difficult to machine and expensive to produce.

That is precisely why the decision by CHRIS KING—a company that had once ceased its production—to dare to craft with this material again feels imbued with a sense of pride in their craft and a commitment to doing "work that only we can do."

Furthermore, this is a strictly limited production run. At this time, there are no plans for future production.

The previous DropSet Titanium also sold out immediately.

Some of you may remember the DropSet Titanium model released in 2023. It sold out in a flash. There were many who didn't even know it existed.

Building on that success, this revival comes in the "NoThreadSet"—the very synonym for Chris King.

For fans, this is truly monumental news.

With the “King Quality,” naturally, still intact.

Featuring their precision in-house bearings, smooth rotation, and legendary durability, this edition has been meticulously crafted with everything from the top cap to the bolts finished in consistent titanium.

Moreover, this time, it returns not in the traditional polished finish, but in a matte titanium finish.

The look is understated, yet the stature is unmistakably “KING.”
It is a level of perfection that those in the know will truly appreciate.

CHRIS KING NoThreadSet 1-1/8″ Titanium

Size (S.H.I.S designation) :
Upper：EC34 / 28.6mm
Lower：EC34 / 30.0mm

Steerer size : 1-1/8″ (Φ28.6mm)

Price：76,780 JPY (tax included)
※Limited production / No plans for reproduction

Ten years from now, you’ll love it even more.

There are plenty of high-quality, high-spec, and high-priced parts in this world.

But there aren't many parts that you’ll "love even more" in 10 years.

I believe CHRIS KING products are among the very few that fit that description.

Reliable bearing parts that you can ride with for a lifetime.
And an item that fills you with a sense of pride just by holding it.

Whether you are a long-time CHRIS KING fan or discovering them for the first time, please, take one in your hands and look at it closely.

…By the way, I’ve already abused my authority to secure one for myself.

If you’d like to learn more about CHRIS KING,
I encourage you to read the blog post I wrote a while back. It’s written with the impulsive energy of my younger self, but it is certainly packed with passion.

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