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2016 Stampy Handlebar Test

As part of our mission to make the best BMX parts possible, we continue to refine the 41-Thermal® process at all stages of manufacturing. Each step in the process is held under strict scrutiny, and we continue to examine the strength and durability of all our parts.

In our previous Stampy tests, we have blown away the industry standard “EN tests” for forks and cranks, and now it’s time to take a look at handlebars. In our latest test, we have taken bars with very similar height, width, and sweep dimensions, and tried to replicate a lifetime of nose-diving into the ground and pulling up on the bars for a sprint to gain speed in a confined space.

The Stampy handlebar rig drives down on the grip sections right where your hands would be with 1000N (that is about 225 pounds of force) per side, and then pulls back up with another 1000N (225lb). It drives down at a 45 degree angle, just like you would in real life. However, unlike a real rider, the Stampy rig can do this 18,000 times per hour, for as long as it takes to break the handlebar. To get an idea of what that’s like, you can fill a backpack with bricks until you weigh 225 pounds and then attempt to do 30,000 one-arm push-ups, and 30,000 one-arm pull-ups.

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As expected, when we tested our bars against our competitor’s bars that had similar geometry, we outperformed them once again. Our worst bar was 33% better than the best of the rest, and our best bar was over 400% more durable than the worst. So remember, when you are buying bars, although they may look very similar, they are not all “the same”.

When you see how hard we push to make the best parts; to make them better and better every chance we get, it is easy to understand why our legendary lifetime warranty against bending and breaking is still around 17 years after we first introduced it. And when you see the contrast between our bars and our competitors, you can also quickly see why most of their warranties have long since been quietly canceled or modified with complicated terms and conditions that usually limit the warranty to manufacturing defects alone.

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Brandon Webster
Bike Check

MacNeil Default Frame, 20.75″
Odyssey Sweepstakes Handlebars

Lifetime Warranty.
Multi-Butted Tubing.
41-Thermal® processed 4130 chromoly.

9″ Rise
29″ Wide
10.5° Backsweep
4° Upsweep

Odyssey Raft Stem

Broc Raiford’s signature RAFT stem is a classic top load design with 50mm of reach and a 30mm rise.

Headset pre-load bolt recess (32mm diameter).
6061-T6 aluminum. CNC machined.
11.4 Oz

Odyssey Dugan Tires, 2.4"

Tom Dugan Signature.
Motorcycle style tread.
20×2.30″ or 20×2.40″
Black, Red, or Gum (Blackwall).

Odyssey Pursuit Grips

Our Pursuit grips feature wavy horizontal ribbing and other design cues to mimic how people usually wear their grips in. A textured section at the outer end allows for a very comfortable feel overall. The flat part of the grip takes its inspiration from our Pursuit’s popular tire tread and the whole grip feels thin overall.

Available in Black, Grey, and Gum.
Par Ends included.

Odyssey R25 Forks

Proven 41-Thermal® processed 4130 chromoly.
Legendary lifetime replacement warranty.
New, optimized, 4mm dropout shape for grind and peg clearance.
Available with 32mm or 25mm offset.

Odyssey Graduate Pegs, Plastic (Coming Soon)

This 4.5” peg features a full 4130 core with a long-lasting, fast-sliding, plastic sleeve.

Sold individually.
14mm with 3/8” adapters only.
Replacement sleeves sold separately.

Odyssey Antigram Front Hub with G-Sport Gland MKIV Guards

36-hole, 7075-T6 aluminum shell.
17mm, 7075-T6 aluminum axle.
3/8″ inbound, 4130 chromoly axle bolts.

Odyssey Vintage Military Seat with Tripod Post

Constructed from re-purposed vintage military canvas which we sourced from downtown Los Angeles. Army Green only.

The Tripod version provides a wide base, and beefy padding. It offers a cleaner look, while still being re-inforced for strength.

Odyssey La Guardia Sprocket, 25-T

With a built-in full guard, this sprocket lives up to its name, helping to protect your chain from anything you can throw at it. Sprocket thickness increases towards the guard area for greater strength. Compatible with all chain widths.

Odyssey Thunderbolt Cranks, LHD, 170mm

Available with Traditional, Spline, or Socket Drive interface.
165mm, 170mm, 175mm or 180mm arms.
Left or right hand drive.
1lb 11.8oz.

Odyssey Grandstand PC Pedals

Tom Dugan Signature.
Genuinely Thin Body:
17mm at center with uninterrupted dual concave.
Foot-sized 105mm wide.
Full Size 14mm heat-treated axle with 17mm wrench flats and 6mm broach.
Black or Clear plastic bodies with 8 oversize plastic pins per side.

Odyssey Clutch Freecoaster

A traditional clutch-based coaster hub design that eliminates all of the problematic elements on ordinary hubs and only keeps the parts that work. A new, super-strong axle, bearing configuration, and drag mechanism design stops the need for constant repairs. Equipped with external slack adjustment (can be adjusted without removing the rear wheel), and a plastic hub guard.

Odyssey Graduate Pegs, Plastic (Coming Soon)

This 4.5” peg features a full 4130 core with a long-lasting, fast-sliding, plastic sleeve.

Sold individually.
14mm with 3/8” adapters only.
Replacement sleeves sold separately.

You can’t go wrong with an all black bike that’s built up with solid parts. That vintage military seat adds a nice accent to the whole package, too. Click around to learn more about Brandon’s current bike!

FRAME: MacNeil Default, 20.75″
FORKS: Odyssey R25
BARS: Odyssey Sweepstakes, 9″
STEM: Odyssey Raft
GRIPS: Odyssey Pursuit
HEADSET: Odyssey Pro, Conical
CRANKS: Odyssey Thunderbolt, LHD, 170mm
SPROCKET: Odyssey La Guardia, 25-T
PEDALS: Odyssey Grandstand PC
CHAIN: Odyssey Key Chain, Hollow Pin
SEAT: Odyssey Vintage Military
SEAT POST: Odyssey Tripod
PEGS: Odyssey Graduate, 4.5″ (Coming Soon)
RIMS: Odyssey Seven K-A
FRONT HUB: Odyssey Antigram
REAR HUB: Odyssey Clutch Freecoaster
HUB GUARDS: G-Sport Gland MKIV (front), Odyssey Clutch Guard (rear non-drive side), and Kink Universal (rear drive side)
TIRES: Odyssey Dugan, 2.4″

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Jared Swafford:
Bike Check

Odyssey Sweepstakes Handlebars

9″ rise
29″ wide
10.5° backsweep
4° upsweep
Multi-Butted
41-Thermal® processed 4130 chromoly

Odyssey Sweepstakes Handlebars

9″ rise
29″ wide
10.5° backsweep
4° upsweep
Multi-Butted
41-Thermal® processed 4130 chromoly

Odyssey Aerospace Rim

Precision welded joint
6000 series aluminum

Odyssey Tripod Post

We’re proud to offer our new tripod post. It allows for the two most popular seat angles amongst riders and it’s clean, light and easy to install.

Odyssey Monogram Tripod

Soft suede material with our debossed Monogram logo.

Odyssey Hawk C-512

Based on the classic Odyssey Z-915 sprocket from the mid-1990′s, Chase Hawk’s C-512 signature sprocket keeps things as simple and straight-forward as possible. Incisor Teeth for increased strength and reduced wear.

Available in 25t, 27t, 28t, 30t or 31t sizes

Odyssey Thunderbolt Cranks, 170mm, LHD

The thunderbolt is the new and improved descendent of the Twombolt. It is still one of the most technically advanced crank designs on the market. Due to continued advancements in our legendary 41-Thermal® processing and heat-treatment system, fatigue life has been increased by a massive margin.

Backed by our legendary lifetime warranty.

Odyssey Thunderbolt Cranks, 170mm, LHD

The thunderbolt is the new and improved descendent of the Twombolt. It is still one of the most technically advanced crank designs on the market. Due to continued advancements in our legendary 41-Thermal® processing and heat-treatment system, fatigue life has been increased by a massive margin.

Backed by our legendary lifetime warranty.

FRAME: Fit Mac
FORK: Fit 24mm
BARS: Odyssey Sweepstakes
STEMS: Fit High Top
GRIP: ODI
HEADSETS: Odyssey Integrated
SEAT: Odyssey Monogram Tripod
SEAT POST: Odyssey Tripod
TIRES: Odyssey Hawk 2.40“ (F) and Hawk 2.20” (R) – Grey with Reflective Black Stripe
FRONT WHEEL: Odyssey A+ (Aerospace laced to Antigram)
REAR WHEEL: GSport Birdcage laced to Demolition Coaster
CHAIN: Odyssey Key Chain
SPROCKET: Odyssey Hawk C-512
CRANKS: Odyssey Thunderbolt, 170mm, LHD
PEDALS: Odyssey Twisted PC
PEGS: GSport Pleg 2

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Sweepstakes Bars:
Available Now

Sweepstakes

If you’re looking for big, comfortable handlebars, our Sweepstakes Bar is the winning ticket. Available now in Rustproof Black or Chrome.

Specs

  • 9″ rise
  • 29″ wide
  • 10.5° backsweep
  • 4° upsweep
  • Multi-Butted
  • 41-Thermal® processed 4130 chromoly

Check out our other handlebars for more options!