![]() ![]() Over the course of the next 34 years, Tange Seiki became known as one of the most innovative headset and bottom bracket brands in the world. Seiki means “Precision Machining” producing headsets and bottom brackets to precise Japanese machining standards and the highest quality possible. in Osaka Japan and focused on making headsets and bottom brackets. In 1979, Michiaki Tange, one of Yosujirou Tange’s sons, formed Tange Seiki Co. Tange intoduced their top of the line hand-made Champion Cr-Molly front fork. The later 4 and 5 sets were eventually discontinued.Īround 1974 an integrated complete frameset was started which included the production of dropouts and lugs with entire frame tube components. The numbers went up with the weight 2, 3, 4 and 5. The lightest frame set was the “Pro” at 1.45kg. The numbered frame sets began which were later well known as the “Champion Series”. and by the next year they were granted the prestigeous JIS certification by the Japanese Industrial Standards Society.ġ965 to 1967 saw the next generation of the tapered forks with oval, butted blades. The next year they started manufacturing butted tubing.Īround 1957 Tange Iron Works became Tange Tekko Co., Ltd. In 1950 all manufacturing was relocated to Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture. ![]() Tange started out in 1920, as Tange Iron Works founded by Yosujirou Tange, originally producing just bicycle forks. “As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.” ![]()
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