Even though everbody likes seeing the ads we put up, im afraid i am going to have to report some news this time.
Gary Young got second at the backyard jam in the U.K. Good job.
Must have been those signature grips he’s riding. Get those and you to will get second at upcoming backyard jams and x games events*
The Odyssey video should be heading off to duplication within a couple off days. This means that it will be out soon.
* No you wont.
photo:Z
photo: Mulligan
A few months ago I did a tech column moaning about how the parts for your bike often don’t fit together very well, hopefully some people found it interesting but I later realised that it wasn’t a fat lot of use to most riders. So this month, rather than rattle on about some deep technical issue, I thought it would be more helpful to describe some of the less well known “tricks” that can make your life a hell of a lot easier when it comes to mending your bike.
In keeping with the times, here is our version of the EURO BB. There’s nothing wildly innovative here, but it does say Odyssey on the cups which looks cool once put on the bike. The kit comes with everything shown above and is available now.
photo:Jim B
Here is a sneak peak at the Odyssey signature grips that will be available within a couple of weeks. The grips will be for Adam Banton (guitars), Gary Young (pre worn) and Rich Hirsch (alternating ribs). Gary’s and Rich’s are on the thin side, while Adam’s are on the thicker side. More signature grips will be coming out throughout the year, but dont hold me to that.
This is the new shape of the Hazard Hubs. This picture is a NON-flip flop version which will NOT be available. They will be available as a Flip Flop set and as singles, Flip flop rear only or Front only. The rear will only be available as 48, and both Front and rear will only have 14mm axles.
JC pedal, limited editon White, are shipping to stores now.
There was a lot going on at interbike this year.
Some Companies have been forming comradaries, while others were prolonging drama between one another. Some new, good stuff from some unexpected companies, some crap from other companies. One company even said they were just going to copy everybody elses good parts.(THIS IS NOT A FORUM TO SPECULATE ABOUT WHO THESE COMPANIES ARE, IF I WAS GOING TO TELL YOU I WOULD DO IT NOW. ANY POSTS LIKE THAT WILL BE DELETED)
It was good to see some new companies at the show, while we missed some regular fixtures.
It seemed like the Odyssey booth was packed the whole time which is a very good thing.
New items like the B.E.T.A. Bag(backpack by Adam Banton) went over very well. The Real Tree camoflauge forks/bars were a very popular item also. They were just samples so don’t ask when will they be available, probably in 2004.
The Odyssey Video premiere went very well despite the venues very uncooperative manager. Well actually the regular manager seemed like a nice guy, but his assistant the night of the show was the annoying one. Some people were complaining that they couldn’t hear it, but everytime I turned it up I got yelled at by the cowboy assistant. But the riding was good enough to make up for the shortcomings of the venue.
The video will be out on DVD ready for Christmas with more riding, bonus stuff and one more rider section by Matt Beringer.
It’s official, MATT BERINGER is the newest member of the Odyssey team.
We are happy to welcome Matt to the team and look forward to working with him in the future.
***New info*** There will be a Faction Bmx promo for their upcoming video airing before ours (odyssey) at the following date and time. dont miss out.
The Odyssey Video will premiere at GILLEYS SALOON at the Frontier Casino in Las Vegas.
The first night of the Interbike trade show, Sunday, October 12th at 8:30 (doors will be open at 4)
Underage welcome so Gary and Scott can see it too.
Ride the Bull.
get ready
The last tech column had a stupid name. It’s not the name that I gave it so please don’t blame me. It was entitled “Truth” originally but for some reason it got changed to “Build Your Own Wheels”, which, although a good idea, was very little to do with the article which was just about truing wheels. This month the column is called “Lard inspired quest for reliability and tranquillity”. If it has been changed then you know it’s not because of me. I don’t think Mark ever proof-reads these articles, I think he just does a “search and replace” on fuck piss shit twat etc so this paragraph should escape editing and you will all know the real title…
