Chris King to stop making Cielo frames
A darn shame. I always lusted after these.
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It's weird. Cause this was mentioned before. Not sure why they are just posting about it now. Unless it was just an insider knowledge thing. I've known about it since January.
Always wanted one as well. Lots of bikes I'd love to have in my collection. |
it is a damn shame indeed, they are fantastic frames. Actually kind of underrated, the details and craftsmanship are really good.
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I was also going to say it's a shame.
I don't need another frame but I've seen them in person and wouldn't hesitate ordering one. |
Having built many, many frames up I was the most impressed with the lone Cielo I built. Remarkable precision everywhere - everything fit just right and the chrome accents are really stunning.
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I guess I'm in the minority. They always seemed a bit overvalued for a stock geometry, TIG welded steel frame.
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Sure did...and CK headsets seem a bit overvalued for a headset...but they're darn nice headsets Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Don't Forget This Gem!
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Now don't get me wrong, they are expensive for a stock frame but they are VERY nice. |
I thought their stock geometries were a bit odd and aggressive, but very nice bikes by all accounts.
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Too bad
I've owned three Cielos and I've enjoyed riding them more than any other steel bike I've owned. But the complete lack of marketing has made them relatively unknown and severely undervalued.
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Wasn't one of the publicized aspects of these frames that they were made almost 100% in-house? I wonder how much of King's machinery, tooling, employees, etc. were devoted exclusively to Cielo, and what happens to all of that now.
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