King Cage

What King Cage does

King Cage is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of premium titanium and stainless steel bicycle water bottle cages and cycling accessories, founded in 1991 by Ron Andrews and headquartered in Durango, Colorado. The company invented the original titanium bicycle bottle cage and has produced handmade cages continuously for 34+ years, executing manual tube bending, hand welding (including laser-welded stainless steel joints), and finishing in a small basement-garage workshop using USA-sourced titanium and stainless steel. The core product portfolio spans standard cages, specialized variants (Iris, Side Loader, Bottle Lowering/Raising, Flat Top), and cargo/bikepacking cages (Manything, Mini Thing, Longer Thing, Mace-y Thing), alongside accessories such as the Universal Support Bolt, Top Cap Cage Mount, titanium straws, tire levers, and apparel.

The business operates a dual go-to-market model: direct-to-consumer e-commerce through kingcage.com (Shopify storefront with USPS/FedEx/UPS shipping and multi-currency support) and wholesale distribution through a network of 100+ independent bicycle retailers across the US, Canada, and Europe. Unit prices range from $6 (Universal Support Bolt) to $250, with core cages priced $30-$68. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time product sales; there is no subscription, licensing, or service model. The core customer base comprises road cyclists, mountain bikers, gravel riders, and bikepackers seeking durable, lightweight bottle retention, with secondary customers being the bike retailers that resell the products.

The company operates with a core team of approximately five people including Ron Andrews (founder/CEO), Shari Andrews (packaging/shipping), Taiya O'Hara (customer relations/website), Brian Kalkopf (welder/machinist), and Jon Suzuki (machinist), supported by referral partnerships with local Durango finishers (Agave Finishworks, Myth Cycle) and integration with Voile straps and Specialized water bottles. King Cage is bootstrapped with no external funding, patents, public certifications, or M&A activity on record.

Name

King Cage

Legal name

King Cage

Website

https://kingcage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

King Cage is a family-owned manufacturer that handcrafts titanium and stainless steel bicycle water bottle cages and cycling accessories in Durango, Colorado, selling direct-to-consumer online and through 100+ bike shops worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cycling Accessories

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAMAHAD

Bike Accessories Retail (Lights, Locks, Racks, Bags)

Consumer Products & Retail/Sporting Goods & Outdoor Retail/Cycling & Bike Retail

SECONDARYCRAMAHAC

Bike Apparel, Helmets & Protective Gear Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Sporting Goods & Outdoor Retail/Cycling & Bike Retail

Keywords

• Titanium bottle cages
• Stainless steel water bottle cages
• Bikepacking cargo cages
• Cycling bike accessories
• Handmade bicycle cages

Headquarters

HQ city

Durango

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales through kingcage.com website. Customers purchase individual cages, accessories, and apparel online with shipping worldwide.
2. Wholesale to Bike Retailers: B2B wholesale ordering for bike shops and bicycle retailers. Bike stores can place bulk orders through a wholesale order form for resale.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

King Cage handcrafts premium water bottle cages for bicycles from titanium and stainless steel tubing, including standard, side-loading, bottle-lowering, bottle-raising, flat-top, and bikepacking cargo cage designs. The company also produces complementary cycling accessories (Universal Support Bolt, Top Cap Cage Mount, titanium straws, tire levers, dust pan, roasting stick) and branded apparel, all manufactured in Durango, Colorado using USA-sourced materials.

Product overview

King Cage is a family-owned manufacturer of premium water bottle cages and cycling accessories, founded in 1991 by Ron Andrews. The company produces two core product lines: titanium and stainless steel water bottle cages, and apparel/merchandise. The cage portfolio includes standard cages (Titanium Cage, Stainless Steel Cage), specialized designs (Iris, Side Loader, Bottle Lowering/Raising, Flat Top), and versatile cargo cages (Manything, Longer Thing, Mini Thing, Mace-y Thing). Supporting accessories include the Universal Support Bolt for mounting, Top Cap Cage Mount for stem mounting, Oliver Cage for flasks, and non-cycling items like Titanium Straws, Tire Levers, and Titanium Dust Pan. Apparel includes t-shirts, hoodies, and tanks with King Cage branding, plus cycling water bottles. All products are handmade in Durango, Colorado using USA-sourced materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Titanium Cage Original titanium bottle cage introduced in 1991, weighing 28 grams and made from 3-2.5 titanium tubing. The foundational King Cage product that established the company's reputation.
• Stainless Steel Cage Standard stainless steel water bottle cage in production since 1996, featuring laser-welded joints and hand-bent construction. Weighs 48 grams and is made from 304 stainless steel tubing.
• Manything Cage Versatile titanium cage designed for bikepacking, capable of carrying large bottles, camping gear, or other bulky items. Available in solid rod or hollow tube titanium with Voile strap compatibility.
• Iris Titanium Cage Precision-machined and hand-welded titanium cage with elegant design. Weighs 55 grams and accommodates standard cycling bottles as well as metal bottles like Klean Kanteen and Hydro Flask.
• Iris Stainless Steel Cage Precision-machined stainless steel cage with elegant design that won't leave black marks on bottles. Accommodates standard cycling bottles and metal bottles up to 2.9 inches bottom width.
• Titanium Side Loader Versatile side-entry titanium cage that mounts left, right, or center. Designed for tight spaces, compact bikes, or full-suspension setups with easy side access.
• Stainless Steel Side Loader Stainless steel version of the side-loader cage design for tight spaces and easy side access.
• Stainless Steel Bottle Lowering Cage Cage variant that lowers bottle position by approximately 1.1 inches from standard placement. Ideal for smaller frames or when using frame bags.
• Titanium Bottle Lowering Cage Titanium cage variant that lowers bottle by approximately 1.1 inches for smaller frames or frame bag clearance. Weighs 30 grams.
• Stainless Steel Bottle Raising Cage Stainless steel cage variant with raised bottle placement for specific frame configurations.
• Titanium Bottle Raising Cage Titanium cage variant with raised bottle placement for specific frame configurations.
• Stainless Steel Flat Top Cage Stainless steel cage with flat top design, suitable for standard cycling bottles and certain metal bottles.
• Titanium Flat Top Cage Titanium cage with flat top design, similar functionality to stainless version but in lightweight titanium.
• SS Lowering Flat Top Cage Stainless steel flat top cage variant with lowered bottle placement for frame bag compatibility.
• Mini Thing Cage Compact titanium cage for bottles that won't fit in standard cages. Features built-in slot for Voile Nano Strap compatibility and 2-bolt mount.
• Longer Thing Cage Extended version of the Manything Cage for carrying larger items or additional gear on bikepacking trips. Features additional support bolt capability for increased weight capacity.
• Mace-y Thing Titanium cargo cage variant with unique mounting configuration.
• Oliver Cage Specialized stainless steel cage designed to hold Stanley Classic Easy Fill Wide Mouth 8oz flasks. Crafted from durable stainless steel tubing.
• Universal Support Bolt Clamp-style mounting solution for attaching water bottle cages to bike frames in locations without existing brazon or mounting points. Features multiple size options to accommodate various tube diameters.
• Top Cap Cage Mount Aluminum mount that replaces standard top caps to provide bottle cage attachment points on stem-based setups. Ideal for small frames or adding extra hydration capacity.
• Titanium Straws Aerospace-grade titanium drinking straws available in 6-inch straight, 8-inch bent, and 10-inch straight options. Made from 1/4-inch titanium tubing with included straw cleaner.
• Titanium Tire Levers Titanium tire levers for bicycle tire installation and removal.
• Titanium Roasting Stick Titanium roasting stick for outdoor cooking.
• Titanium Dust Pan Titanium dust pan for camping or outdoor use.
• Titanium Bottle Opener Titanium bottle opener accessory.
• Key King Titanium keychain or small accessory clip for King Cage branding.
• Classic King Cage Water Bottle 24oz water bottle with push-pull design, soft poppet, and functional outer grip. King Cage branded bottle sourced from Specialized.
• King Cage Gift Card Gift card for King Cage products, available in various denominations.
• King Cage Branded Apparel Branded apparel line including t-shirts, hoodies, tank tops, and raglan shirts featuring King Cage logos and slogans, screen printed in Denver, Colorado on USA-made clothing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 28 grams - Titanium Cage weight (lightweight)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Agave FinishworksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Durango company that provides anodizing/coloring services for King Cage titanium products. King Cage refers customers who want colored titanium cages to Agave Finishworks.
• Myth CycleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Durango company that offers stainless steel King Cage cages finished in different colors. King Cage refers customers wanting colored stainless steel options to Myth Cycle.
• VoilecoreTechnology or IntegrationVoile straps are sold as optional accessories with Manything and Mini Thing cages. King Cage offers Voile-branded straps (20-inch and 12/16-inch nano straps) bundled with their bikepacking cages.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Silca: Silca is a premium Italian-American cycling accessory brand known for high-end pumps, tools, and bottle cages. It competes head-to-head with King Cage in the premium titanium bottle cage segment with similar handmade, USA-manufactured positioning and enthusiast pricing.
• Arundel: Arundel designs and produces handmade cycling accessories in the USA, including their well-known bottle cages. They share King Cage's premium positioning, USA-made identity, and direct-to-consumer-plus-wholesale model for cycling enthusiasts.

Broad incumbents

• Zefal: Zefal is a long-established French cycling accessories manufacturer with a broad portfolio including bottle cages, pumps, and bags. They overlap with King Cage in bottle cages across a wider price range and broader distribution.
• Elite: Elite is an Italian cycling accessory brand offering bottle cages, trainers, and hydration products. They serve similar cycling enthusiast customers but with a much broader product portfolio and stronger European distribution.
• Topeak: Topeak is a major cycling accessories brand offering bottle cages, pumps, tools, bags, and lighting. They are a broad-line incumbent with overlapping bottle cage offerings at varying price points.
• Blackburn Design: Blackburn produces cycling accessories including bottle cages, pumps, lights, and bags. They compete with King Cage in the bottle cage category as part of a wider accessories portfolio targeting cycling commuters and enthusiasts.
• Specialized Bicycle Components: Specialized is a major cycling brand whose components division supplies the bottles sold through King Cage's apparel line. As a major OEM, they are both a partner and a potential competitor across cycling accessories.
• Lezyne: Lezyne is a premium cycling accessories brand focused on pumps, tools, and lighting with strong enthusiast positioning. They compete for the same premium cycling consumer that King Cage serves, though with a different product mix.

Emerging players

• Problem Solvers: Problem Solvers designs niche cycling accessories for specific use cases. They overlap with King Cage's specialty cage designs (bikepacking, side-loading) and share a focus on solving specific cycling pain points.
• Wolf Tooth Components: Wolf Tooth is a USA-made cycling components brand offering small-batch, premium parts. They share King Cage's handmade-in-USA identity and direct-to-consumer enthusiast focus, though primarily in drivetrain and cockpit components.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/Ron_Kingcage
• Facebookfacebook.com/AndrewsKingCage

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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