Brandon Turner Bike Check

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

2007 Forks.

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***

Macadamia

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.

New Edition

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.

Welcome to the Team.

I trust you all had a great weekend.

For those of you who guessed Taj’s bike, you are correct.
Everything else, so wrong.

I don’t know what transpired over the weekend on the message boards, but Taj Mihelich is now on Odyssey. Fact.

Welcome to the team Taj.

Mystery Bike Check

Guess Who?

frame-???
fork– Odyssey 41 Thermal Dirt fork
bars– Odyssey 41 Thermal Civilian Svelte
stem– Elementary V2
headset– FSA integrated
lever– Odyssey Monolever Medium, chrome
saddle– Odyssey Aitken
seatpost– Odyssey Intac
clamp– Odyssey Mr. Clampy
rims– Odyssey Seven KA
F hub– GSPORT Marmoset(M7)
R hub– Odyssey Cassette. 36. rhd. 12t one piece.
spokes– Odyssey
sprocket– 34t Tree
cranks– Odyssey 41 Thermal 180 rhd
chain– KMC 510
pedals– Odyssey JC Mag sealed
brake– fly
tires– Odyssey Path 2.1 front/ Aitken 1.9 rear
pegs– JPeg lighter
cable– Odyssey Linear
grips– Coalition

SHOOK- BREAK THE TAPE

As you can tell from the home page, the latest installment of Shook has finally arrived and is shipping now, so contact your local shop.

Check the link for a preview…

SHOOK-BREAK THE TAPE

MIKE AITKEN TIRES

The signature Mike Aitken tires have arrived in our warehouse.

Here is a brief description on them:

Front– Super knobby dirt tire with smooth center tread. Single ply sidewall. 20×2.125 only (Pictured on the right).

Rear– Sort of a knobbier street tire. Smooth and fast. Dual ply sidewall. 20×1.9 only.

Get these and you will be able to flow like Mike*

These will be available in shops within a few weeks.

*not guaranteed

Back to the Future

Nuno, Krug, Keith Terra, Ronnie Gaska, Pee Wee Petrone, Jim Bauer, Unknown rider, Warren Coyle.

Shoreham, Long Island circa 199?.

I’m sure Robo, Mulligan Stew, Tim Strelecki, and Justin Luffredo are lurking around there somewhere.

Cribz: Matt Beringer


This is the only normal view of Matts house.

UPSTAIRS:

Kitchen.


fridge. Whats for dinner? Mustard and Beer. MMMMMMM


garage. You’ve seen this before..


Casino. All in. I’m betting my pit bike aganst your Gumby collection.


Skier Jay artworks. This is the cultured wall in Matts place.

DOWNSTAIRS:

den. Where the magic happens.


Collection. You could spend all day looking though this stuff.


Machines. Mods by Matt. Swiss bearings I’m sure.


Machines. Bar ends come from here.


Shop.


Laundry room. Sometimes you need to cut something on the band saw while bleaching your whites.


Ski Bike. More mods, waiting for the snow.

OUTSIDE:

Back Yard. Always a goodtime.


Back Yard.


Tramp bike.


Sled drop-in. Last but not least. Sled drop-in from the roof, no snow. Matt is insane.

Aaron Ross Bike Check

Photo: Devon Hutchins

frame-FBM Aaron Ross signature “StairMaster”
fork– Odyssey 41 Thermal Race fork
bars– Odyssey 41 Thermal Civilian Svelte
stem– Elementary
headset– integrated
lever– Odyssey Monolever Small
saddle– FBM
seatpost– FBM
clamp– Odyssey Mr. Clampy
rims– Odyssey Haz Lite Color Samples. Fluorescent Yellow
F hub– GSPORT Marmoset
R hub– Odyssey Cassette. 36. rhd. (Odyssey ti axle)
spokes– Odyssey
sprocket– 25t Vermont
cranks– Odyssey Wombolts. 175
chain– kmc
pedals– Odyssey JC in Fluorescent Yellow
brake– Odyssey Evolver
tires– Odyssey Path (20×1.85) back/ Ruben front
pegs– JPeg lighter
cable– Odyssey Linear. Fluorescent Yellow
grips– Matt Beringer
barends– Odyssey bar savers

Powdercoated Rims


Chase Hawk’s wheels


Aaron Ross’s wheels


First color. Pistachio.

I was trying to keep this under wraps for a second, but I guess its too late.

We are doing some limited edition powdercoated rims. The colors will come out one at a time (like the pedals, cables, seats, anything we do that is limilted edition) and are for use on wheels that DON’T USE BRAKE PADS. They are powdercoated, so brakes would wear them prematurely. Chase wanted the purple ones, and Aaron had asked about flourescent yellow rims a while ago.

Now, Chase is brakeless, but Aaron is not. I wanted to see how long the powdercoat will last anyway. First color will be……Pistachio/Mint. They are roughly a month and a half away. Word.