As of 15 August 2017 Chris King will no longer offer its Cielo custom frames.
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While primarily known as a bespoke component company, Chris King actually built steel frames back in the '70s. However, the popularity of his headset made him put down the welding tools to focus on that side of the business.
King re-launched the Cielo brand in 2008 with beautiful custom frames featuring old-school craftsmanship and slender steel tubing. The Spanish word Cielo translates to 'sky' or 'heaven'. Jay Sycip was brought on to help grow and develop the brand.
A statement on the Cielo page of the Chris King website states: "We are quite proud of the product that Cielo has produced over the years and are honored by those who ride our frames. We are suspending Cielo indefinitely to focus our attention on Chris King Precision Components core product families (headsets, bottom brackets, and hubs)."
It's also noted on King's website that the brand "will continue to support the Cielo warranty and will fulfill any outstanding orders."