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Jacob Cable Bike Check

August 22, 2016

Odyssey caught up with Jacob Cable by the pool to get a look at his current Kink setup that is decked out top to bottom in Odyssey and Kink parts. Hit the flipbook for a detailed look at this shiny new unit and then get the full parts list below!

“FRAME: Kink Titan, 21″
FORK: Odyssey R25
HANDLEBAR: Kink Grizzly
STEM: Odyssey BOSS
HEADSET: Odyssey PRO (Conical)
GRIPS: Odyssey Broc Raiford
SEAT: Kink SXTN
SEAT POST: Kink Pivotal
SEAT CLAMP: Integrated
CRANKS: Odyssey Thunderbolt, 170mm
SPROCKET: Odyssey FANG, 28-T
PEDALS: Odyssey Grandstand, PC
CHAIN: Odyssey Bluebird
TIRES: Odyssey ROSS, 2.3″
FRONT WHEEL: Hazard Lite Wheel
Hazard Lite Rim laced to Odyssey Antigram Hub
REAR WHEEL: Odyssey Clutch Freecoaster Wheel
Hazard Lite Rim laced to a Clutch Freecoaster Hub
PEGS: Odyssey Graduate”

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Matt Nordstrom Bike Check

August 18, 2016

The crew over at Odyssey just released a brand new Bike Check with Matt Nordstrom and his current Fit Bike Co. setup decked out top to bottom in Fit and Odyssey parts. Overall, the bike is looking real dialed and it appears pretty much everything on his bike is currently available, except for a prototype rim that he’s running on the front wheel. We don’t get a super good look at the rim, but we would imagine that we’ll be hearing something sooner or later since it’s about that time of the year when many brands release new products. We’ll keep you posted!

FRAME: Fit Savage, 21″
FORK: Odyssey R25
HANDLEBAR: Fit Vandlebar
STEM: Odyssey DGN
HEADSET: Odyssey PRO
GRIPS: Fit Savage
SEAT: Fit Solo, Tripod
SEAT POST: Odyssey, Tripod
SEAT CLAMP: Integrated
CRANKS: Odyssey Thunderbolt, LHD, 170mm
SPROCKET: Odyssey 30 year Anniversary, 25-T
PEDALS: Fit Mac PC
CHAIN: Odyssey Bluebird
FRONT TIRE: Odyssey Dugan, 2.4″
FRONT WHEEL: Prototype Rim laced to Odyssey Antigram Hub
REAR TIRE: Odyssey Dugan, 2.3″
REAR WHEEL: Odyssey Clutch Freecoaster Whee – Hazard Lite Rim laced to a Clutch Freecoaster Hub
HUB GUARDS: GSport G.L.A.N.D. MKIV and Odyssey Clutch Guard
PEGS: Odyssey Graduate

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Odyssey x Kali Protectives VIVA Helmet

August 16, 2016

It’s been really good seeing BMX Helmets getting a better reputation lately. We’re seeing more pros running them after seeing enough people catch head injuries and more kids are stoked on them because of it. It looks like there’s another reason to be stoked on BMX helmets… Odyssey and Kali Protectives have teamed up for the new Viva helmet that is not only high quality when it comes to safety, but it looks pretty rad, too! This helmet is hitting BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Odyssey and / or Kali Protectives worldwide now. The helmet is utilizes Kali’s Composite Fusion Three system that uses EPS foam and connects it directly to the ABS shell with 10 vents for plenty of air flow, anti-microbial pads, retention systemfit pads, locking buckle and adjustment sliders.

The Odyssey X Kali Protectives VIVA helmet is available in black only with sizes of Small (48-54 CM),
Medium (54-58 CM) and Large (58-61 CM) with a price tag of $54.99.

Get the full scoop direct from Odyssey below on how this helmet came about!!

“Better parts can make your riding more enjoyable and allow you to ride longer, and the same thing can be said for the equipment that’s not directly bolted to your bike. After 30 years in BMX we’ve seen what can happen when people aren’t wearing safety gear, and because of this we’re always thinking of new ways to reduce the possible chance of injuries. Developing our own helmet from scratch seemed like a massive undertaking for us as a component driven company, so we began talking directly with helmet manufacturers. Our experience has shown us that most of the stock helmets out there are very basic and traditional. As our research continued we quickly discovered Kali Protectives, a brand that has a passion for technical advancement that’s a lot like our own. Kali’s R&D team are constantly looking at what they can do to make helmets safer, thinner and more comfortable. The more we learned, the more we liked, so went to talk to them and soon found that we were both on a similar wavelength when it comes to focusing on the helmet’s safety, fit and durability. As a result of this meeting, we are very pleased to offer Kali’s proven and cutting edge technology that is found in our VIVA collaboration helmet.

THE TECH:
Kali’s patented Composite Fusion Three technology molds the shock-absorbing foam layer directly into the hard outer shell. This means that the shell and the foam work together as a uniform composite structure rather than as two separate elements. This makes for a more efficient construction, so the bulkiness of the helmet can be reduced, while the amount of protection offered by the design increases.
The result of this technology is that Kali can make helmets that offer more protection, while also being both smaller and more comfortable. By partnering with Kali we are able to bring these technological advances to BMXers at a similar price to ordinary low-tech helmets. We’re confident that you’ll be as impressed with the Viva as we were.” – Odyssey

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Fairdale Bikes – 2017 Taj Complete

August 15, 2016

The crew at Fairdale Bikes have released their 2017 bike range. As expected, they have done another phenomenal job on the Taj Milhelich hybrid bike that mixes 20″ BMX with a 26″ cruiser. The 2017 Taj starts out with a 100% Track Certified chromoly frame, along with a 100% chromoly fork with a one-piece CNC machined steerer tube and full chromoly BMX inspired two-piece handlebars. The rest of the bike is decked out with Fairdale, Odyssey and Sunday Bikes parts walking the line of BMX and road bike.

STEM: Sunday Freeze, Top-Load
HEADSET: Sealed Integrated, Campagnolo Spec 45º/45º
BRAKE LEVER: Odyssey Monolever, Left and Right
BRAKE: Odyssey Springfield, Front and Rear
GRIPS: Fairdale Swan
SEAT: Odyssey Monogram Principal, Pivotal
SEAT POST: Pivotal, 27.2mm
SEAT CLAMP: Fairdale, 30mm
CRANKS: Chromoly 3-Piece, Chromoly, 175mm
CHAINWHEEL: Fairdale, 33T
BB: Mid, 19mm, Press-fit, Sealed
PEDALS: Odyssey Twisted PC
RIMS: Double wall, 36-Hole, Aluminum
FRONT HUB: 36-Hole 3/8” Axle
REAR HUB: 36-Hole 3/8” Axle
TIRES: Maxxis Holy Roller, 26” x 2.2”
CHAIN: KMC, 1/8”
COG: Odyssey 13T Freewheel (M30)

It’s safe to say this bike could hold up just fine during a session at the skatepark or trails or just out cruising around. The 2017 Taj complete from Fairdale Bikes is available in Army Green only with a price tag of $629.99. You can pick this bike up by hitting up your favorite BMX shop or mail-order that carry Fairdale, Odyssey or Sunday, or by having that shop contact Full Factory Distribution

Fairdale’s Swan grips.

Sunday Bikes Freeze topload stem.

The classic Odyssey Twisted PC Pedals!

Custom graphics by Taj himself.

Pivotal seat giving you plenty of options for finding the seat right angle.

33-tooth sprocket to match the 13-tooth freewheel in the back making for an easy to pedal gear ratio that will still let you get some good speed.

Maxxis Holy Rollers in a 26″ size.

The popular Odyssey Springfield brakes that uses a single spring to give you solid braking.

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The Art of the Twisted PC

August 10, 2016

When it comes to BMX, it’s an ever revolving door of products that offer a number of different things from special features, unique geometry, different materials, different sizes all the way to interesting graphics and color combinations. We have seen trends come and go, innovative ideas that completely changed the game setting a new standard, ideas that were complete flops, some of those complete flops re-introduced years later and end up popular, ideas that were copied and replicated by multiple brands flooding the market and more. BMX frames have gone from 8 pound beasts to a more back friendly 5 pound range.

Looking back over the years, it’s really pretty crazy to think of all the different products that have come and gone. Some popular that riders were sad to see go, to products that we can only hope never make a comeback (stripped plastic seats anyone?). Although there have been a lot of changes, it’s pretty cool to see the products that have really stood the test of time with pretty minimal tweaks. If there’s one perfect example of a product that has stood the test of time, it would be Odyssey‘s Twisted PC pedals. Who would have thought something as simple as a plastic BMX pedal would come out so well, that it would become and remain popular for years. As some of you might know, Odyssey originally released the Twisted PC pedals back in 1997. You can learn all about that right here — Drawing Board: Odyssey Twisted PC Pedal. The pedals originally weren’t very popular because it was a time when metal pedals ruled the world, but eventually people started using them and plastic pedals became more common and they blew up in popularity. Other than some minor changes like the spindles, the plastic material for different colors or styles like clear plastic, there really hasn’t been too many changes. That is other than the different color options that we’ve seen over the years. Yesterday, Odyssey released their new Black Tie Dye color and it got us thinking about some of the different colors we’ve seen over the years, so we hopped on the old Google and did some searches to compile a bunch of the different pedals. Here’s what we came up with…

Black Tie Dye

White Tie Dye

Who remembers these? The color changing pedals. They were white, but would change into different colors with sunlight.

Speaking of color changing. The glow in the dark option was an interesting color option for the Twisted PC pedals.

These were a little more recent. The Aloha pedals used a floral wrap that was bound to make you want to go to Hawaii.

As we mentioned above, Odyssey had their clear Twisted PC pedals that required a slightly different type of plastic composite that allowed for it to be see through.

The clear pedals were also introduced in a number of see through colors. Above is a look at a few of the see through color options and below that is the “Fader” color that featured three different colors on one pedal.

The “Crackle” color of the pedals came in a few different colors with swirls of black mixed in to give it that interesting look.

There were the camouflage color pedals as well!

The metallic color. Plastic with the metal look. There were also available in a handful of colors.

The “Galaxy” pedals were interesting because they seriously set BMX on fire with the color. Odyssey released matching Monogram Tripod Seats that were available in a few different colors to go with these. Also, Madera released a “Celestial” colorway that matched for their hubs and stems, followed by their Celestial Protocal HT cranks that gave you a number of options to make your bike look out of this world.

So, that’s a look at just a handful of colors that the Odyssey Twisted PC pedals have come in over the years. We know there’s a ton of colors we have missed since they have been available in a number of solid colors, which you can see a few of in the embed below! We’re trying to remember if there were any crazy color options that we blanked on. If you can think of any, let us know in the comments!

What’s one color that has never been done, that you think would be really cool? Let us know in the comments as well!

What will be next from Odyssey as far as colors go? We’ll just have to wait and see…

Want to learn the history of these pedals? Check out this — Drawing Board: Odyssey Twisted PC Pedal

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Odyssey BMX – Tie Dye Black Twisted PC Pedals

August 9, 2016

Odyssey are always coming up with some crazy new colorway for their ever popular Twisted PC pedals. They have just released their latest color that’s similar to their Twisted Tie Dye pedals, but this time they use a purple, blue or yellow with black to create the tie dye effect. These pedals are hitting BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Odyssey worldwide now!

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Product: Odyssey – Monogram Backpack

August 5, 2016

Odyssey coming through with a new backpack just in time for those of you heading back to school here soon, or just in need of a new backpack to haul your tools or other stuff around. The Mongoram backpack is designed for storage with a ton of different compartments and pockets for just about everything. The outside is all black with a few small patches for branding, with a padded back, padded straps, padded handle on top, adjustable straps, an adjustable chest buckle, a water bottle pocket and around 6 other smaller pockets as well. Inside you can find a padded laptop pocket and main compartment, a fleece lined sunglass pocket and smaller pockets for things like pens or small pieces you don’t want to lose.

So, if you’re on the hunt for a new backpack, need a lot of storage room and want something that isn’t too flashy (black tends to be on the less flashy side), then the new Monograb backpack from Odyssey might just be right up your alley. You can pick one up for $64.99 through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Odyssey worldwide or direct from their webstore now! View more photos below…

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Odyssey BMX – Blue Blood Grandstand Pedals

August 2, 2016

Odyssey have been doing a few throwback colorways lately that have been awesome reminders of the past. In 2008, Odyssey released the Blue Blood colorway for the first time and once the limited edition run of product was gone, the color was too. They have decided that Tom Dugan‘s signature Grandstand pedals were due for a fresh coat of paint and they brought back the Blue Blood color for a limited time!

The Grandstand pedals feature a thin alloy body with a 17mm center with an uninterrupted dual concave shape that is 105mm wide with 8 metal pins per side of the pedal giving you plenty of grip. Inside, you can find a 14mm heat-treated axle with 17mm wrecnh flats and 6mm broach making it easy to put on or remove them. If metal isn’t your thing, Odyssey also offer a plastic composite (PC) version of the pedal, but it doesn’t come in the Blue Blood color.

The Blue Blood Grandstand pedals are available through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Odyssey BMX worldwide now.

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