Chris King to stop making Cielo frames

[jtbadge]

A darn shame. I always lusted after these.

http://www.bicycleretailer.com/north...s#.WZON3q2ZO5T

[sales guy]

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.

[R3awak3n]

it is a damn shame indeed, they are fantastic frames. Actually kind of underrated, the details and craftsmanship are really good.

[ERK55]

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.

[zzy]

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.

[MaraudingWalrus]

Originally Posted by sales guy

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.

CK just sent out an email about this today. Probably why it's being posted about now.

[ColonelJLloyd]

I guess I'm in the minority. They always seemed a bit overvalued for a stock geometry, TIG welded steel frame.

[sales guy]

Originally Posted by MaraudingWalrus

CK just sent out an email about this today. Probably why it's being posted about now.

Yeah, it's odd. Cause I was speaking to Eric at Peacock Groove about it a couple weeks ago. Huh. Who knows.

[MaraudingWalrus]

Originally Posted by ColonelJLloyd

I guess I'm in the minority. They always seemed a bit overvalued for a stock geometry,i TIG welded steel frame.

Sure did...and CK headsets seem a bit overvalued for a headset...but they're darn nice headsets


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[Lovetoclimb]

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[R3awak3n]

Originally Posted by ColonelJLloyd

I guess I'm in the minority. They always seemed a bit overvalued for a stock geometry, TIG welded steel frame.

you should really see one in the flesh, they are really really nice. The polished chrome accents, the pewter head badge, the paint work, nice welds as well. They are really pretty frame.

Now don't get me wrong, they are expensive for a stock frame but they are VERY nice.

[FlashUNC]

I thought their stock geometries were a bit odd and aggressive, but very nice bikes by all accounts.

[Cornfed]

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.

[cadence90]

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.

[Cameron]

Originally Posted by cadence90

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.

I think like, for sure they were 100% made in house. I have a Cielo Cross Classic I bought direct shortly after they stared making them. It is easily the best bike I have ever had. I was so impressed with the buying process -- I felt like the people producing and selling Cielo were passionate and successful in spite of the Chris King Machine, not because of it. It's too bad that chapter is over but I am not surprised based on the companie's track record.