Kris Holm Unicycles

What Kris Holm Unicycles does

Kris Holm Unicycles Ltd. is a Vancouver, Canada-based specialty manufacturer founded in 1999 that designs and supplies unicycles, components, apparel, and instructional materials focused on off-road mountain unicycling (muni), trials, and street/freestyle disciplines. The company is built around founder Kris Holm, a world-renowned unicyclist, and operates a complete product ecosystem including five core unicycle models differentiated by wheel size (KH20, KH24, KH27.5, KH29, KH36), proprietary drivetrain components (Boundary and Spirit hubs and cranks, the KH-Schlumpf two-speed geared hub), the Fusion saddle family (One, Freeride, Street, Slim), protection gear (Percussion leg armour, Pulse gloves), and branded apparel. Technical differentiators include the registered External Disc Brake (EDB) standard and proprietary hub/crankset designs engineered for the unique stress profiles of off-road unicycling.\n\nThe company monetizes exclusively through hardware sales via direct-to-consumer e-commerce through five regional storefronts (Canada, USA, Europe, UK, Oceania) and a curated global distributor network covering Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe, North & Central America, and South America. Customer segments are organized by riding discipline rather than demographics, with primary focus on mountain unicycling (muni) and trials riders, supplemented by street/freestyle and distance/touring segments. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and revenue is not reported in the source data.\n\nThe business is augmented by community-building assets including the Kris Holm Unicycle Club (KHUC), an international factory team with riders in Germany, Korea, USA, and Spain, the Evolution of Balance bi-annual adventure grant, and Kris Holm's instructional book "The Essential Guide to Mountain and Trials Unicycling" published via Gradient Press. The company was the first Canadian member of 1% For The Planet, committing 1% of sales to environmental conservation. Kris Holm Unicycles is privately held, with 11–50 employees, no disclosed institutional funding, no parent company, and no M&A activity in the source data, consistent with an independent, founder-led operation.

Name

Kris Holm Unicycles

Legal name

Kris Holm Unicycles Ltd.

Website

https://krisholm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kris Holm Unicycles Ltd., founded in 1999 in Vancouver, Canada, designs and manufactures high-performance off-road mountain and trials unicycles, components, saddles, protection gear, and apparel sold directly to global consumers through regional e-commerce storefronts and a worldwide distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cycling Equipment

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

Bike Apparel, Helmets & Protective Gear Retail (CRAMAHAC)

Keywords

• Mountain unicycles
• Trials unicycles
• Unicycle components
• Unicycle saddles
• Cycling protection gear

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Unicycle Sales: Direct sales of complete unicycles including KH20, KH24, KH27.5, KH29, and KH36 models across various wheel sizes for different riding disciplines.
2. Component Sales: Sales of individual components including hubs, cranks, handles, seatposts, frames, rims, and brake systems for unicycle customization and replacement.
3. Saddle Sales: Sales of specialized saddles including Fusion One, Fusion Freeride, Fusion Street, and Fusion Slim models.
4. Protection Gear Sales: Sales of Percussion leg armour and Pulse gloves for rider protection.
5. Apparel Sales: Official Kris Holm Unicycles branded apparel sold through regional online stores for Canada, USA, Europe, UK, and Oceania.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kris Holm Unicycles designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance unicycles and related components for off-road mountain unicycling (muni), trials, and street riding. The product portfolio spans complete unicycle models in multiple wheel sizes, proprietary drivetrain and braking components, specialized saddles, protective gear, and branded apparel, complemented by instructional content including Kris Holm's published book.

Product overview

Kris Holm Unicycles is a specialized unicycle manufacturer offering a comprehensive product portfolio centered on mountain and trials unicycling. The core product line includes six unicycle models differentiated by wheel size (20", 24", 27.5", 29", and 36"), complemented by extensive component offerings including hubs (Boundary and Spirit lines), cranks, the KH-Schlumpf geared hub for two-speed capability, handles, seatposts, rims, and frames. The company also produces a range of Fusion saddles (One, Freeride, Street, and Slim) targeting different riding styles, protective equipment (Percussion leg armour and Pulse gloves), and branded apparel available through regional distributors. Components are designed to be mix-and-match across product lines, with the External Disc Brake (EDB) standard providing compatibility across brake-compatible unicycles. The product ecosystem is supported by instructional publications and backed by environmental initiatives including 1% for the Planet membership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KH20: 20-inch wheel unicycle
• KH24
• KH27.5
• KH29
• KH36
• Fusion One
• Fusion Freeride
• Fusion Street
• Fusion Slim
• Boundary Hub
• Boundary Cranks
• Spirit Hub
• Spirit Cranks
• Starfighter
• Percussion
• Pulse

Products and services

• KH20 A unicycle model with a 20-inch wheel, designed for mountain and trials riding.
• KH24 A unicycle model with a 24-inch wheel, designed for mountain and trials riding.
• KH27.5 A unicycle model with a 27.5-inch wheel, designed for mountain and trials riding.
• KH29 A unicycle model with a 29-inch wheel, designed for mountain and trials riding.
• KH36 A unicycle model with a 36-inch wheel, designed for mountain and trials riding.
• Boundary Hub A high-performance hub component for unicycles, designed for boundary use in mountain unicycling applications.
• Boundary Cranks Cranks designed for use with the Boundary Hub.
• KH-Schlumpf Geared hub providing two-speed capability for increased versatility on mountain unicycles.
• T-bar Handle Handlebar attachment for improved control and comfort during rides.
• Pivotal Seatpost Seatpost with pivotal adjustment mechanism for quick saddle position adjustments.
• Spirit Hub A hub component in the Spirit line of unicycle parts for competitive and recreational unicycling.
• Spirit Cranks Cranks designed for use with the Spirit Hub.
• Rims Wheel rims for unicycle construction.
• Frames Frames for unicycle assembly.
• Starfighter A brake lever paddle component for enhanced braking control on brake-compatible unicycles.
• Fusion One A saddle model in the Fusion line, designed for mountain unicycling.
• Fusion Freeride A saddle designed for freeride mountain unicycling.
• Fusion Street A saddle designed for street unicycling.
• Fusion Slim A slim-profile saddle in the Fusion line for street and freestyle riding.
• Percussion Leg armour protection for unicycling.
• Pulse Gloves for unicycling protection.
• Saddle Reinforcement Reinforcement component for saddles.
• Seatpost Clamp Clamp for securing the seatpost.
• Brake Lever Bracket Bracket for attaching a brake lever to brake-compatible unicycles. Features a precise U-shaped attachment plate for correct lever positioning and a 45-degree cutaway to reduce weight.
• Official Apparel Official Kris Holm Unicycles branded clothing and gear, available regionally through different distributors for Canada, USA, Europe, UK, and Oceania.
• The Essential Guide to Mountain and Trials Unicycling An instructional book by Kris Holm covering techniques for off-road unicycling, with over 250 photographs and guidance from beginner to advanced levels for trail riding and trials. Published through Gradient Press.

Quantifiable outcome

• First Canadian company to commit 1% of sales to environmental conservation through One Percent For The Planet

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• One Percent For The PlanetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKris Holm Unicycles is a member of One Percent For The Planet, committing 1% of sales to environmental conservation. The company was the first Canadian company to join this global network of businesses donating to environmental causes.
• Gradient PressminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublishing partnership for 'The Essential Guide to Mountain and Trials Unicycling' by Kris Holm. Gradient Press publishes and distributes Kris Holm's instructional book on mountain and trials unicycling.
• Evolution of BalanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBi-annual grant program supporting riders seeking non-competitive mountain unicycling adventures in remote places around the world. Kris Holm Unicycles supports this initiative.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Nimbus Unicycles: Nimbus is a UK-based specialty unicycle manufacturer and a direct competitor to Kris Holm, offering a comparable range of complete unicycles, components, and saddles aimed at trials, street, and mountain unicycling riders globally.
• Impact Unicycles: Impact is a US-based unicycle brand offering complete unicycles and components across trials, street, and muni disciplines, competing with Kris Holm on price and product breadth in the same end-customer base.
• VCX Unicycles: VCX (formerly known as Coker) sells unicycles and components globally, overlapping with Kris Holm on complete unicycles and parts aimed at the same unicycling disciplines.
• Qu-Ax Unicycles: Qu-Ax is a German unicycle manufacturer with a broad catalog of unicycles, saddles, and components, competing directly with Kris Holm in the European market across trials and muni categories.

Regional players

• Unicycle.com: Unicycle.com is a US-focused unicycle retailer carrying multiple brands including components and complete unicycles, serving as a competing channel for Kris Holm products in the North American market.

Broad incumbents

• Sun Bicycles: Sun Bicycles (owned by Huffy) is a mass-market cycling brand that distributes entry-level and mid-range unicycles through big-box retail, overlapping with Kris Holm at the entry-level rider end of the market.
• Yeti Cycles: Yeti Cycles is a premium mountain bike brand targeting technical off-road riders, an overlapping customer profile with Kris Holm's muni riders who demand high-performance equipment for aggressive terrain.
• Santa Cruz Bicycles: Santa Cruz Bicycles is a premium mountain bike brand serving the same off-road, singletrack rider demographic that overlaps with Kris Holm's mountain unicycling customer base.
• Miyata Unicycles: Miyata is a long-established Japanese bicycle and unicycle brand whose unicycle line competes in the broader cycling specialty retail channel alongside Kris Holm, particularly in Asia.

Others

• Schlumpf Innovations: Schlumpf Innovations is the Swiss manufacturer of the geared hub technology that Kris Holm rebrands as the KH-Schlumpf; they are a component supplier and technology partner adjacent to Kris Holm's ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KHUnicycles
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/KHUnicycles
• Facebookfacebook.com/KHUnicycles
• Instagraminstagram.com/khunicycles
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kris-holm-unicycles-ltd.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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