28 February 2009 - 13:49Purple….
During one of my recent phone conversations with the folks at King, I had to inform them that I was very disappointed that I had to put a different headset on my bike. The don’t make purple, and I’m on a purple kick. They were very understanding and quite apologetic.
I had been speaking to one of their customer service folks that I’ve known for a while, he’s been to Waterbury (and more importantly, The Alchemist), and we have a great working relationship, based on sweet bike parts and beer. Well, not 2 hours pass, and he called back with some news for me.
Turns out that there were a couple of purple odds and ends were laying around in the warehouse. King has not made purple since 2004, but it seems there were just enough bits to make 3 headsets. SICK!
So here they are, 3 brand new, anodized purple Chris King headsets.
Unfortunately, they still have no plans to start making purple parts again, but rest assured, I’ll be one of the first to know when they do.
14 Comments » | Tags: 29er Components, Chris King
28 Feb 2009 - 14:56
Dang! I’ve been asking around about those too. Always get the shoulder shrug, well you know…..
Lucky dawg! I am jealous!
28 Feb 2009 - 18:28
Beautiful.
02 Mar 2009 - 1:11
And people actually think the color of envy is green!
05 Mar 2009 - 0:04
Oh, I want one of those – they match the nipples on my Gordo/Hope wheelset and would look oh-so-good on my black Karate Monkey.
05 Mar 2009 - 1:31
Nope, can’t have one. I will give up my Cane Creek 110 cheap though…
18 Mar 2009 - 21:53
Not selling them, eh? I have been looking for one for a long time. I have a purple Cannondale Killer V that I have converted into a rigid SS. Purple nipples on wheels but no purple headset yet…
14 Dec 2009 - 7:54
Any chance of parting with a headset now? just in time for a Christmas miracle? How about just a top cap or bearing cap?
14 Dec 2009 - 22:33
Unfortunately, I still have plans for my headsets… you’ll see one pop up again pretty soon.
12 Jan 2010 - 22:21
hey i was wondering if u have 3 of them im willing to make u an offer u cant refuse for just one purple chris king headset
13 Jan 2010 - 8:00
Sorry, I actually only have two now, I gave one to Guitar Ted. I’ll be holding on to these
13 Jan 2010 - 14:30
500 dollers american for one
13 Jan 2010 - 15:15
Well, that is a pretty strong offer. Color me interested…
16 Aug 2010 - 6:48
I know that it quite too late but for sure I am asking for 1 set. Do you still have one King Purple Headset available?
16 Aug 2010 - 9:58
Sorry, I have homes for all of them