MKS Mikashima Seisakusho IC-Lite Pedals Black 528-00082 Made in Japan

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●Product Description: A very popular entry-level sports bike model. One-piece body with reflector on both sides. A reflector-equipped model of the very popular CT-LITE. It's perfect for customizing hybrid bikes and city bikes. Product model number: 4560369001729 Package weight: 60g

100% Made in Japan — A Commitment to Domestic Production

Since its founding, Mikashima Seisakusho (MKS) has remained committed to developing and manufacturing entirely within Japan. Casting, forging, machining, pressing, assembly—every step of the production process, from start to finish, is carried out in-house. This exceptional craftsmanship and quality have earned MKS pedals and related products the distinction of being the only NJS-certified pedals, used by every professional keirin racer. MKS is also highly regarded by amateur and professional cyclists worldwide, beloved as a brand that represents Japan's cycling heritage.

Cold Forging for High Precision and Wear Resistance

Cold forging shapes material using dies at room temperature, without applying heat. Compared to hot forging, which shapes heated material, this process delivers greater precision and better wear resistance. It places significant stress on both the dies and the material, demanding skill, care, and experience at every stage—but MKS produces all of its pedal spindles, the heart of any pedal, through in-house cold forging. The result is a pedal with excellent rotational performance and outstanding durability.

Quality Control Through In-House Heat Treatment

Heat treatment hardens the material to improve wear resistance, tensile strength, and fatigue strength. Mikashima Seisakusho maintains its own furnaces for quenching and tempering, keeping quality control in-house. This produces a durable pedal spindle with a hard surface and a resilient core. Beyond the spindle itself, structural components such as cups and cone bearings are also manufactured and heat-treated in-house, ensuring rigorous, high-level control over precision and durability across the entire product.

Assembly Expertise Built Since Our Founding in 1949

Mikashima Seisakusho / MKS Pedals has been making pedals since 1949, and continues to insist on Japanese production today, drawing on decades of accumulated expertise. Our top-tier NJS-certified pedals are hand-assembled one by one, adjusted using ultra-thin spacers precise to within 3/100mm, achieving smooth, seemingly endless rotation. For other products, we use in-house-developed dedicated assembly machines that automatically inject grease and assemble components, maintaining consistent quality through thorough process control—while every pedal still undergoes final adjustment and inspection by hand.