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More from Interbike…The brakes should be available in late November if everything stays on schedule. My guess at a retail price is around 35-40 dollars. This is subject to change though.

EVO II

The natural progression of the original Evolver brake. This revision still allows for a seemingly limitless amount of cable installation options, while remaining equally powerful as a front OR rear wheel brake. The Evo II is built from the original Evolver forging blanks, but it lowers the stack height, lightens the weight, and adds a few new valuable set-up options – like a machined aluminum straddle hanger and pre-cut straddle cable lengths to simplify installation.

You asked for it. We made it.

– Arms are forged prior to machining for strength and durability.
– Flush surfaces with the lowest possible stack height (just under 21 mm)
– Front or rear wheel use
– A-Brake Pads
– Two sets of springs (hard/soft)
– Spring tension indicators
– Modular cable hardware for multiple set-up options
– Pre-cut straddle cable length to simplify installation (regular Evolver knarps/cable lugs also included)
– New straddle hanger
– Black and Limited Editions
– 6.7 ounces (weight includes brake pads and hardware)

…courtesy of Empire South Africa.

The Six Million Dollar Man was an amusing sci-fi show from the 1970’s that starred Lee Majors.

The Million Dollar Sprocket got its name because the prototypes were ridiculously expensive. Fortunately, the production versions are actually quite affordable. As of this writing it should be around 50 dollars for the sprocket.

This is a guard sprocket, with an secondary bolt-on guard (optional). It’s designed to meet the demands of team riders like Matt Beringer, Adam Banton and our own R&D man, Ben Ward. Depending on the frame being used, the sprocket can usually be run with the integrated guard facing inward or outward, according to your personal preference.

– 7075-T6 sprocket
– 6061-T6 optional bolt-on guard
– 25, 28 and 30-T
– 5.5 ounces without guard (28-T)
– 9.0 ounces with guard (28-T)
– 15/16″ spindle hole with 19mm adapter
– Black, Polished, Limited Editions

The MDS should be availble toward the end of the year if everything stays on schedule.

Well, another year in the desert (IE Interbike) has gone by. We had a smooth journey to and from, as well as good response to the new stuff at the show.

Above is a photo of our booth. We had a nice couch inside which kept a lot of people creeping in an out to chill. I’m pretty sure people got a kick of our product display cases, except for theives who couldn’t get any five finger discounts.

Keep an eye here as new product info will be surfacing over the next week.

Thanks to Jon from EMPIRE CYCLE SUPPLY IN SOUTH AFRICA for the pic.

I’m a little late with the post, sorry.

Here’s the pictures and info on the Director Fork. You may also notice the following new items in the photos of Ben Ward’s bike; “Par” Ends, Million Dollar Sprocket, Classic Stem, PLyte Path Tires, Vandero 2 (with G-Sport Axle Technology), 17mm G-Sport 3/8″ Axle Bolts, etc.

Aaron Ross is also on the Director Fork, so check his bike out if you see him riding.

Availability for the fork looks like late Spring 2007.

2007 Classic Race and Classic Dirt Forks are in stores now.

We’ll post info on more of the new products later this week.

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41-Thermal Director Fork

The Director Fork throws traditional construction methods out the window, giving us the lightest and strongest fork we’ve ever tested. Placing the fork’s proprietary integrated dropouts on the same axis as the leg makes them virtually indestructible when compared to ordinary 4-6mm plate designs. Furthermore, the fork’s exclusive steerer tube and leg junction is significantly stronger than the ordinary tube-to-tube methods that have been used for decades. This new junction design reduces stress in this critical area, and contributes substantially to the fork’s lighter overall weight.

With a strength-to-weight ratio that is unparalleled, the Director Fork is designed to handle the impacts of every style of riding. Light enough to race, and strong enough for trails, street, park and vert.

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– 1 lb. 15 oz. (uncut 170mm steerer tube with pre-load bolt installed)
– Butted and tapered “direct” legs fully eliminate rail and grind hang-ups
– Hollow, integrated leg dropouts are stronger than traditional designs by a massive margin
– Steerer tube and leg joint is significantly stronger than conventional designs
– New flush-mount, cable friendly, 7075 pre-load bolt
– Rustproof finishing prior to powdercoating
– 3/8” axle slots only
– Traditional axle offset and steering geometry
– Optional brake mounts
– Black, Limited Editions
– US and Foreign Patents Pending

I’ll post details on some of the new products on Monday.

Thanks for being patient.

Chris

NOTE: Director Fork info should be up around 3-4 PM Pacific Time (if not sooner).

Starting 9/26 to 9/29, the Odyssey crew will be at the Interbike trade show in Vegas. If you are able to attend, swing by our booth and say what’s up (but dont try to steal anything, i will catch you).

Please be patient if you send us emails. We will get back to you when we return.

frame-DiamondBack Prototype
fork– Odyssey 41 Thermal 07 Race fork Classic
bars– Metal Sasquatch Bars
stem– XS six shooter
headset– FSA integrated
lever– Odyssey monolever medium
saddle– BT limited edition JR saddle
seatpost– DiamondBack 4 bolt main
clamp– Odyssey Mr. Clampy
rims– Odyssey 7KA-Hard Black
F hub– GSPORT Marmoset(M7)
R hub– Odyssey Race Cassette. 36. rhd.
spokes– Odyssey
sprocket– 28t Vermont
cranks– Odyssey Wombolts. 175
chain– DiamondBack
pedals– Odyssey Twisted
brake– Odyssey Evolver
tires– Aitken 2.125-front, Dirt Path 1.85-rear
pegs– not my steez
cable– Odyssey Linear
grips– DiamondBack Team
barends– Odyssey bar savers

Here’s the info on the new forks. This is the first top-to-bottom redesign since 2003.

New legs. New dropouts. New steerer tubes. New pre-load bolts.

Easily our best forks to date.

The 2007 Dirt Fork has gone on an 8 ounce diet and is now lighter than the 2006 Race Fork. The 2007 Race Fork sheds 4 ounces and hovers in the 2 pound range. We are also happy to announce the introduction of the new Freestyle Fork. Adam Banton and a few others have used this basic configuration for the last few years. It’s a Race steerer tube and legs combined with Dirt Fork dropouts and brake mounts.

The 07 Race and Dirt Forks are shipping to distributors now. Freestyle Forks and info on the Flatland Forks with be available soon. Thanks for reading.

***NOTE: DIRT AND RACE FORKS WILL BE AT SHOPS IN 2-3 WEEKS***

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The 2007 41-Thermal forks are the lightest and strongest traditional-style* forks we’ve ever made. Thanks to our commitment to using the best technology available, the strength and durability of our forks has been improved by a significant margin – while keeping the product’s overall weight to its absolute minimum. Manufactured at an all-new, precision dedicated facility for 2007, the 41-Thermal process itself has also been refined to thoroughly maximize performance.

41-Thermal products have been guaranteed for life since 1999 because we know how durable they are. We proudly stand behind them because eight years of continuous laboratory and real-world testing doesn’t lie. If you ever damage a 41-Thermal product while you’re riding, simply send it back and it will be replaced by one of the quickest and most reliable product warranty services in BMX.

Race Fork Classic

– 2 lbs. 1 oz. (uncut 170mm steerer tube with pre-load bolt installed)
– Butted and tapered legs with improved rail/grind clearance
– 4mm tapered “Race” dropouts with optimal peg mounting clearance
– “Race” steerer tube with redesigned crown junction
– 3/8” axle slot
– New flush-mount, cable friendly, 7075 pre-load bolt
– Rustproof finishing prior to powdercoating
– Black, Red, Grey, White, Limited Editions
– Available now

Dirt Fork Classic

– 2 lbs. 3 oz. (uncut 170mm steerer tube with pre-load bolt installed)
– Butted and tapered legs with improved rail clearance
– 5mm tapered “Dirt” dropouts with optimal peg mounting clearance
– Thicker “Dirt” steerer tube with redesigned crown junction
– 3/8” or 14mm axle slots
– New flush-mount, cable friendly, 7075 pre-load bolt
– Rustproof finishing prior to powdercoating
– Black, Red, Grey, White, Limited Editions
– Available now

Freestyle Fork Classic

– 2 lbs. 2.5 oz. (uncut 170mm steerer tube with pre-load bolt installed)
– Butted and tapered legs with improved rail clearance
– 5mm tapered “Dirt” dropouts with optimal peg mounting clearance
– “Race” steerer tube with front cable groove and redesigned crown junction
– 3/8” axle slots
– New flush-mount, cable friendly, 7075 pre-load bolt
– U-Brake mounts
– Rustproof finishing prior to powdercoating
– Black, Red, Grey, White, Limited Editions
– Available soon

Flatland Fork Classic

– Re-designed for 2007. Info coming soon.

7075-T6 Pre-load Bolt

Totally re-designed. Made to match the threading system in the Classic Forks. Incredibly short and light, the bolt is now as flush with the upper surface of the stem as possible. The bolt’s “smile” through-hole and offset dual 8 and 6mm hex-key slots greatly simplify the task of adjusting the headset, fork and front brake cables. The cable lug easily passes through the bolt’s opening.

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*Traditional-style? Classic? Our “other” new fork may be on display at Interbike. Stop by the booth if you’re going to Vegas.

***NOTE: DIRT AND RACE FORKS WILL BE AT SHOPS IN 2-3 WEEKS***

Again, I suck.

Well over a month since the last post, but hey I am slowly getting quicker. Bear with me, and by the end of the decade I might be posting every week…

Anyway, check out this little beauty. This is the new Macadamia Ribcage Rim. It’s a sort of rich chocolatey brown. This is an extra thick version of the hard anodising process we use. As the coating gets thicker it also gets harder so if you want to run brakes then this is for you…. or maybe you just love the funky colour.

These are shipping to US shops NOW so get your order in quick. These are NOT limited edition, this should be a stock option, but that doesnt mean you shouldnt rush out and buy them right now….

I am off to the Interbike show next week. If you are going, then please stop by the Odyssey stand and say hi. We should have lots of cool new stuff to check out…. Soon after we should be able to put some of it up on here for everyone else to check out. So look back in here at the end of the month.

Tootles.

Not Bobby Brown.

Brandon Turner Limited Edition JR saddle.
Teal Limited Edition Elementary V2.

We have ’em, Distributors are getting ’em, Shops will have them shortly.