Here’s Odyssey‘s latest print ad featuring Gary Young roasting a 270 table. You can download this as your background by clicking here.
Industry: Jim Cielencki
Photo: Rick Crossman
Jim C is a real good example of people in the industry who have worked their way up. Originally starting his career out with Kink as a sponsored rider in 1998 and then joining a few other sponsors over the next years like Odyssey as a professional. As time progressed, he became more and more familiar with how the industry ran, and then in 2005 an opportunity of a lifetime came about; brand manager for a new brand titled “Sunday“. Since then, Sunday has become a worldwide brand, its office has moved from New York to Austin, Texas and more responsibilities have come with the opportunity. I figured it would be a good time to find out a little bit about how Jim landed what many of us would call a dream job and to find out a little bit more about what exactly he does as a “Brand Manager”. Let’s take a look at what he had to say…
Name: Jim Cielencki
Product: Odyssey – R-Series Forks
R-SERIES FORKS. TESTED. PROVEN. from ODYSSEYBMX.COM
Odyssey have undergone some extensive testing on their new R-Series forks to make sure they’re producing a product that will hold up to whatever you can fire at it. The above video is some proof of what they did. You can find out all the specs and details here. These are available everywhere now.
Product: Odyssey Joystick Pegs
Odyssey have these brand new Joystick pegs. Made from 3.9″ long 4140 heat-treated chromoly, they feature a smaller diameter (1-3/8″) with a reinforced end and 7 positions to extend the life of the peg. The Joysticks are available in 3/8th’s and 14mm and can be picked up today. Hit this link for more photos and info.
Product: Odyssey GTX-S Sealed Gyro
Going with my whole “brakes are coming back” theory, Odyssey have just released their new GTX-S gyro. Based around the classic GTX-R, the GTX-S is made from 6061-t6 aluminum (instead of 7075 in the R) with features like a sealed ball bearing mechanism, a lower 17mm stack height and fully recessed cable seats. The GTX-S is currently available in anodized purple and black with a weight of 1.5 oz. and price of $39.99.
They were able to lower the price by using the different kind of aluminum, removing the cable pinch bolts and a stripped down bearing unit. Pretty cool since it really is a solid alternative to the GTX-R with a lower price.
You can find more photos here.
Eric Lichtenberger Bike Check
ERIC LICHTENBERGER – BIKE CHECK from ODYSSEYBMX.COM
Holy bike checks galore today. Above you can see Eric Lichtenberger’s new setup with his signature colorway. You can get the full parts list over on the Odyssey website.
Product: Odyssey Lincoln Stem – Available Now
AVAILABLE NOW – LINCOLN STEM from ODYSSEYBMX.COM
All I can say is… Want!
“Our Lincoln Stem is available now and here’s a quick promo featuring Gary Young. Him, Aaron, Eric, Jim C and a whole slew of other riders have been running this stem for quite some time now. To get one on your bike, hit up your local shops and favorite mail orders.
Top-load design
Industrial chain link plates create a reinforced top cap hinge, eliminating the need for traditional bolt holes that can weaken the stem body in this area
Angled top cap provides room for interior part configuration and simplifies assembly
Internal clamping system, easily accessed via hole in stem body
Forged 6061-T6 aluminum maximizes strength and minimizes waste
53mm reach
25mm rise or 7mm when flipped
9.8 oz (278g)” – Odyssey
Defgrip – Disposed: Odyssey in New Mexico
Head over to Defgrip to check out a bunch of photos that Jim Bauer snapped on the Odyssey New Mexico Trip.
