KCNC

What KCNC does

KCNC International, operating as the brand name of Ken Chang Ind. Co., Ltd., is a privately held Taiwan-based manufacturer of CNC-machined bicycle components headquartered in Hsiu Shui, Chunghua. Founded as a multi-decade engineering operation and led by chief engineer Ken Lin, the company designs and produces a wide catalog of precision-machined aftermarket and OEM bicycle parts spanning stems, pedals, cranksets, chainrings, headsets, handlebars, seatposts, brake calipers, disc brake systems, skewers, jockey wheels, cassettes, bottom brackets, bearings, bolts, and cables. Core manufacturing capability covers full CNC machining of aluminum alloys (AL7075, AL6061), scandium alloy (T-7451), 6-4 titanium, and stainless steel, with proprietary chainring profiles (K6-COBWEB II oval, K5 BLADE II rectangular) and titanium jockey wheels with DLC finish and full ceramic bearings serving as differentiators. Parts are engineered for compatibility with all three major drivetrain ecosystems — Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo — alongside Cane Creek, Ritchey, RockShox Maxle, Fox Racing, Syntace, Garmin, and GoPro mounting standards.

The company operates a distributor-led international go-to-market motion via a dedicated DISTRIBUTOR page on its corporate website, supported by direct OEM supply relationships with established bicycle brands and a direct sales contact channel at Taiwan HQ. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customer demand is split between road cyclists and bike builders (primary), MTB riders and builders (primary), triathlon/time trial athletes, and bicycle brand OEMs. A 2025 product refresh and October 2025 website relaunch indicate active reinvestment in the catalog and channel infrastructure.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of CNC-machined components, with a secondary revenue stream from OEM/contract manufacturing for "famous bicycle brands" leveraging Ken Lin's machining expertise. No public ticker, funding rounds, M&A activity, or institutional investors are disclosed, indicating a likely closely-held, owner-operated private business with no AI/ML or software platform surface.

Name

KCNC

Legal name

Ken Chang Ind. Co., Ltd.

Website

https://kcnc.com.tw

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

KCNC International (Ken Chang Ind. Co., Ltd.) is a privately held Taiwan-based manufacturer of CNC-machined bicycle components in aluminum, scandium, and titanium, serving road cyclists, MTB riders, triathletes, and bicycle brand OEMs through global distributors and direct OEM supply.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bicycle Components

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

Bike Parts & Components Retail (CRAMAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cycling & Micromobility Products Distribution (CRAOAJAF), Cycling & Bike Retail (Sales, Service & Accessories) (CRAMABAH)

Keywords

• Bicycle components manufacturing
• CNC machined parts
• Precision cycling hardware
• Lightweight bicycle parts
• Titanium bicycle components

Headquarters

HQ city

Chunghua

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Bicycle Component Sales: One-time hardware sales of CNC-machined bicycle components (stems, pedals, cranksets, chainrings, headsets, handlebars, seatposts, brake systems, cassettes, bottom brackets, jockey wheels, bearings, cables, skewers, clamps, bolts, accessories) across road, MTB and triathlon categories. Sales conducted through brand distributor network and direct relationships with bicycle brands.
2. OEM/Contract Manufacturing for Bicycle Brands: OEM production of aluminum and titanium bicycle components for "some of the famous bicycle brands in the industry," leveraging chief engineer Ken Lin's machining expertise.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KCNC International (Ken Chang Ind. Co., Ltd.) designs and manufactures CNC-machined bicycle components — including stems, pedals, cranksets, chainrings, headsets, handlebars, seatposts, brake systems, cassettes, bottom brackets, jockey wheels, and bearings — primarily from aluminum, scandium, titanium, and stainless steel. The company sells these components both directly to end consumers via its own channels and as OEM supply to bicycle brands and aftermarket distributors worldwide.

Product overview

KCNC International (Ken Chang Ind. Co., Ltd.) operates as a portfolio of mechanical bicycle component product lines rather than a single unified software platform. Its offering is a wide catalog of CNC-machined aluminum, scandium and titanium parts organized by category: Stems and Pedals; Cranksets (K2-TYPE RD-BLADE/XC-BLADE, K-TYPE RD1/TK1/XC1/DH1/FR1, and the Integrated crankset ORBIT); Chainring sets (k3-cobweb Road/MTB, K6-COBWEB II Oval, K5 BLADE II Rectangular, Blade ROAD/MTB, Rotex, Direct Mount, Standard series, and 42T+16T); Headsets (Morion, Radiant, KHS, OMEGA, KUDOS, CADAC); Handlebars (Rampant/Darkside/SC Bone risers and at-bars) and ROAD bars (Pure Curve 6061/7075, SC force, RBS Lite/Pro Triathlon bars, Aerobar Centrilock and Aerotekk, Barends BE1/BE2); Seatposts (T1R/T3R/T4R, SC Pro Lite, Ti Pro Lite, Lite Wing, ISP clamp Majestic) and Seatpost clamps (SC10–SC14, ROAD Lite/Pro, bottle cage clamp); Cables / Housing (stainless/Titanium, FEP Teflon coated, Wire & housing kits, Ferrules, Cable Tips); Brake Calipers (CB3/CB4/CB11/CB12, VB1/VB6, Cantilever, Direct mount AERO, TT lever); Brake shoes & Pads (VB1/VB6 M6/M7, C7/CB1); Disc brake systems (DB2 XX, X7 Ultra light, Titor/Razor rotors, Center Lock, CNC/PM-IS/IS-IS adaptors, Road disc adaptor, Rear derailleur adaptor, Jockey wheels system, X7 and KCNC DB2 brake pads); Quick release skewers (Grooving QR, KQR, Z6 KQR, KQR08/KQR09 thru-axle); Jockey wheels/bolts (standard, Ultra light, Titanium, KCP04/05/06 Long Teeth); Screws & Bolts (Titanium, Scandium, K-TYPE BB bolts); Bearings (S-689, S-6805, S-215317); Cassettes (KCNC 12-speed ROAD/MTB for Shimano and SRAM, 11s titanium cassettes, Shimano-compatible 10/11/12-speed cassettes); Bottom Brackets (K-TYPE BB Road/XC/DH, BB86/92, BB30, PF30, Titanium MTB/XC/RACE LITE, Shimano and Campagnolo compatible); and Accessories (Long Teeth KCP04/05/06, EVA foam grips, MTB Jockey wheel systems for Shimano XT and SRAM Eagle, KOT39 12S XTR/Road systems, UDH mounting bracket and Rear derailleur protector, Presta Tubeless Valve, Center Lock NORDIT rotor, Speedometer magnets KOT46 001/002, Garmin+GoPro mount, Bottom Plug KFP01, Titor rotor). The catalog is internally cross-compatible (e.g., K-TYPE BB bolts match K-TYPE BB housings; chainrings pair with specific cranksets) and externally compatible with Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo, Cane Creek, Ritchey, RockShox Maxle, Shimano E-Thru, Fox Racing, Syntace, Garmin and GoPro mounting standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KCNC Stems KCNC stems are CNC-machined bicycle handlebar stems manufactured from aluminum, titanium, or scandium alloys, designed for road, mountain, and track bikes and sold to both OEM bicycle brands and end consumers as lightweight aftermarket components.
• KCNC Pedals KCNC pedals are CNC-machined bicycle pedals (clipless and platform variants) produced in aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel for road, mountain, and track cyclists, sold via OEM supply and direct channels.
• KCNC Cranksets KCNC cranksets are CNC-machined bicycle cranks manufactured from aluminum, titanium, or scandium alloys, supplied to bicycle brands and sold aftermarket for performance road, mountain, and track applications.
• KCNC Chainrings KCNC chainrings are CNC-machined chainrings in aluminum and titanium, designed as replacement or OEM chainrings for road, mountain, and track drivetrains.
• KCNC Headsets KCNC headsets are CNC-machined bicycle headsets supplied to bicycle brands and aftermarket customers for road, mountain, and track frames.
• KCNC Handlebars KCNC handlebars are CNC-machined bicycle handlebars produced in aluminum and other alloys for road, mountain, and track bicycles, sold via OEM and direct channels.
• KCNC Seatposts KCNC seatposts are CNC-machined bicycle seatposts in aluminum and titanium, sold to OEM bicycle brands and aftermarket consumers seeking lightweight saddle support.
• KCNC Brake Systems KCNC brake systems are CNC-machined bicycle brake components (including calipers and related hardware) sold to OEM bicycle brands and aftermarket customers for road, mountain, and track bikes.
• KCNC Cassettes KCNC cassettes are CNC-machined bicycle cassettes sold to bicycle brands and aftermarket consumers as lightweight replacement cassettes for performance drivetrains.
• KCNC Bottom Brackets KCNC bottom brackets are CNC-machined bicycle bottom bracket assemblies supplied to bicycle brands and sold to aftermarket customers for road, mountain, and track drivetrains.
• KCNC Jockey Wheels KCNC jockey wheels are CNC-machined derailleur pulley wheels sold to bicycle brands and aftermarket customers as lightweight replacement jockey wheels for rear derailleurs.
• KCNC Bearings KCNC bearings are precision bicycle bearings sold to bicycle brands and aftermarket customers for use in hubs, bottom brackets, and other rotating bicycle assemblies.

Quantifiable outcome

• CB3 Road brake set provides 10% more braking power than KCNC C7
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• ShimanoflagshipTechnology or IntegrationShimano is a primary drivetrain compatibility partner for KCNC's jockey wheels, brake systems, cassettes, chainrings, and bottom brackets. KCNC explicitly engineers products to Shimano standards: jockey wheel compatible with Shimano X-0/FORCE/RED; X7 Disc Brake pad compatible with Shimano XTR/XT; Shimano 11-30T 12speed cassette, 11-38T 11speed cassette, and various 10speed cassettes built for Shimano freehub compatibility; rear derailleur adaptor for Shimano XT-M781; Road disc brake adaptor for flat-mount Shimano systems; Road Jockey Wheel System KOT39 compatible with 12S Shimano RD-R8150/R8100; MTB jockey wheel system compatible with Shimano 11s Deore XT M8000.
• SRAMflagshipTechnology or IntegrationKCNC products are designed for SRAM drivetrain compatibility. Specific references include: jockey wheel compatible with SRAM X-0/FORCE/RED; MTB jockey wheel system for SR Eagle 12s rear derailleur; Direct mount chainring fits XX1/X01/X1-1400/GX-1400 cranksets; 42T sprocket + 16T cassette tuning cog for Shimano/Sram 10s; Long Teeth Jockey Wheel (KCP04) compatible with 11S/12S SHIMANO & SRAM & CAMPAGNOLO.
• CampagnolocoreTechnology or IntegrationKCNC offers components specifically compatible with Campagnolo drivetrains: jockey wheel compatible with Campagnolo (alongside Shimano/SRAM); SPB009 bottom bracket for Campy Super Record; OMEGA S3 headset Cane Creek Zs2/Campy compatible for 45° headtube; Long Teeth Jockey Wheel KCP04 compatible with 11S/12S SHIMANO & SRAM & CAMPAGNOLO.
• SwissstopcoreTechnology or IntegrationKCNC brakes ship with Swissstop brake pads as standard: CB3 Road brake set uses Swissstop FLASH PROII; C7/CB1 Brake shoes & Pads available with Swissstop flashPro GHPII/Yellow King OEM pads; CB11 uses Swissstop GHPII; CB12 uses Swissstop Black Prince; Direct mount AERO V-brake uses Swissstop pads.
• KCNC International DistributorsflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKCNC maintains an international distributor network accessed via the dedicated DISTRIBUTOR page on kcnc.com.tw. Distributors handle regional wholesale, retail and after-sales support in their respective markets.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Token: Taiwan-based precision bicycle component specialist producing CNC-machined aluminum and carbon components (chainrings, bottom brackets, headsets, seatposts, skewers) — directly comparable geography, manufacturing approach, and product mix to KCNC.
• Ritchey Design: US bicycle component and frame manufacturer producing stems, handlebars, seatposts, headsets, and wheels — directly comparable product categories and a listed compatibility partner (Cane Creek IS headsets) for KCNC.
• Industry Nine: US premium bicycle hub and component maker offering precision-machined aluminum and titanium parts — directly comparable premium CNC manufacturing ethos and aftermarket positioning to KCNC.
• Chris King Precision Components: US manufacturer of premium in-house-machined bicycle components (headsets, bottom brackets, hubs) known for high-end durability and lifetime warranty — directly comparable premium CNC positioning to KCNC's headset and bottom bracket lines.
• Hope Technology: UK-based premium bicycle component and brake specialist offering CNC-machined hubs, stems, bottom brackets, pedals, and disc brake systems — directly comparable premium-CNC aftermarket positioning to KCNC.
• Tune: German ultra-lightweight CNC-machined bicycle component maker producing hubs, stems, seatposts, bottom brackets, and headsets — directly comparable premium-CNC niche and weight-focused engineering to KCNC.
• Carbon-Ti: Italian premium CNC carbon-and-titanium bicycle component manufacturer producing chainrings, bottom brackets, headsets, seatposts, and bottle cages — closely comparable product portfolio and premium positioning to KCNC.
• FSA (Full Speed Ahead): Large-scale bicycle component OEM producing cranksets, bottom brackets, headsets, handlebars, and seatposts compatible with all major drivetrains — closely comparable product portfolio to KCNC at much larger scale.
• Extralite: Italian ultra-light CNC-machined bicycle component maker specializing in stems, bottom brackets, headsets, and chainrings for road and MTB — directly comparable niche (high-end, weight-obsessed CNC aftermarket) to KCNC.

Broad incumbents

• Shimano Components: Global incumbent bicycle drivetrain and component giant that defines many of the standards KCNC's products are built to be compatible with — a broader incumbent with overlapping component categories (brakes, cassettes, chainrings, bottom brackets).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KCNCTW
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kcnc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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