Made in the USA Since 1991
Meet Our Founder & CEO
Ron Andrews
King Cage was founded in 1991 by Ron Andrews, a top East Coast mountain biker with a strong track record of finishes with Team Fat Chance. Off the bike, Ron put his engineering degree to work at Fat City Cycles and Ibis Cycles, where he helped streamline frame production for small manufacturers.
In 1990, after wrapping up his seasonal role at Fat City in Somerville, Massachusetts, Ron moved just down the street to share a shop with Mike Augspurger of One-Off Titanium. There, under the name Andrews Design Works, he continued to make tools and machines—most of which had little appeal outside of a frame shop. But it was during this time that a customer requested a custom titanium bottle cage. Ron took on the challenge, creating the first titanium bottle cage, aptly named the 'King Cage'.
At the time, it seemed like a frivolous idea—an unconventional and somewhat tricky application of titanium. The cage might not have left the shop if initial feedback from bike shops had gone as expected. Ron recalls, "We thought dealers would laugh or hang up on us. Instead, some of them placed orders." And the rest, as they say, is history.
By 1996, King Cage expanded its product line with a stainless steel version, further cementing its reputation for durable, high-quality designs that cyclists could rely on.
Meet our Team
Shari Andrews
Queen of Packaging
Shari has been with King Cage from the very beginning as Ron's wife. Today, she handles all of our packaging and shipping, ensuring that every online and wholesale order is carefully prepared and sent out with the same dedication to quality that defines our brand.
Brian Kalkopf
Welder and Machinist
'Brian has been with the company for several years, working closely with Ron and taking the lead on welding cages. He plays a key role in keeping the shop running smoothly and efficiently. An avid mountain biker and a dedicated hard worker, Brian is essential to the company’s ongoing success.
Taiya O'Hara
Customer Relations
Taiya is Ron’s daughter and the backbone of our behind-the-scenes operations. She handles all things tech-related, from website management to customer service, ensuring everything runs smoothly and our customers have the best experience possible.
Jon Suzuki
Machinist
Jon is a valued member of our team, responsible for everything from bending to finishing our cages. His attention to detail is key to making each one look as polished as it does. A long-time cyclist and an integral part of both the Durango cycling community and King Cage, Jon’s contributions are essential to our success.
Today, King Cage products are still made in our Durango CO. basement garage, from all USA-sourced materials. We are a small family run business that is proud to support our local Durango community whenever possible.
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