Chris King Precision Components has announce that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has awarded the company Patent No. US 12,337,923 B2 for an innovative internal headset design.
While Chris King was not the first to explore the concept of internal cable routing, the company recognized early on the value of creating the best possible version of an internal headset.
“Internal systems can be difficult to work on and expensive to maintain. Riders who choose internal routing deserve the peace of mind that comes from using a headset built on nearly 50 years of proven durability, serviceability, and dependability,” boasts Chris King.
The patented design leverages King’s own GripLock bearing cap system, itself a patented technology, to create the ultimate internally routed cable headset. The result is a system that resists loosening under demanding use, bearings designed for unmatched longevity, and remains easy to service over time.
“Internal routing is here to stay, but that doesn’t mean riders should have to accept compromises in serviceability or longevity,” said Greg Hudson, Sales Manager at Chris King. “This patent reflects our commitment to designing components that make modern bikes better to ride and easier to live with.”
“Internal routing demands more from every component in the front end of the bike, and almost 50 years of building headsets that set the standard, we designed this one to stand above anything else in the internally routed category. It carries our legacy forward and gives riders the confidence that, even with the added complexity of internal systems, they are riding the most dependable headset available.”
Chris King Precision Components has been manufacturing headsets and other investment–grade components since 1976. Every product is purpose-built in Portland, Oregon to exacting standards and backed by a lifetime warranty.
For more information on Chris King’s patented headset technologies and other components, visit chrisking.com.
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