Product Description
Rare limited edition purple Chris King classic hubs! These are out of production, are essentially the slightly stouter older version of the R45 hubs. The Classics are appropriate for retro or classically-styled bikes, as their hub centers are subtly tapered like traditional hubs while the R45 have highly tapered centers that unmistakably modern. Each has 32 spoke holes, and the rear is 8/9/10 speed compatible and 130mm. Axles are swappable to 135mm or thru axle.
RARE 2012 limited edition dark purple color! Chris King originally made a VERY limited run of this purple for Independent Fabrication early/mid 2012, and then expanded to be a limited color for the rest of 2012 only. This is NOT 3DV purple made legendary in the 1990's by Ringle and Grafton, which was essentially ultraviolet purple that turned bright fuschia pink in bright light. It was a LOUD color, from a loud era. In contrast the 2012 purple is elegant and classy like fine wine in a leather filled speakeasy. It is plum gem tones in the shade that bleeds vibrant berry in the sunlight, reminiscent of a ripe blackberry's juice on your fingers in the summer.
This small collection of purple I'm selling is on consignment from a dealer who bought a pile of it new direct from Chris King in 2012 as an investment. It is New old stock in the truest sense of the word. They've all sat in their packages untouched all these years.
Condition
Brand new in packages, pristine.
Details
- Rear spacing: 130mm QR
- Front spacing: 100mm qr
- Freehub: 8/9/10 speed Shimano/Sram
- 32H front and rear
- MSRP when in production: $700 / pair