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September 20, 2006
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***
Posted by Chris at September 20, 2006 11:33 AMShall be having myself a pair of those freestyle forks. Why werent they out like a month ago!!!
Posted by: Jon at September 20, 2006 12:39 PMi can't wait to get my hand on one of this!
Posted by: panchito at September 20, 2006 12:45 PMby they way, whats up with "classic"? are u guys are going to come up with "non-classic" versions as well? or what? i want to know
Posted by: panchito at September 20, 2006 12:50 PMThose preload bolts should be sold seperate so I can have one for my old Ody forks. Forks look badass. Good job Odyssey.
Posted by: Erik at September 20, 2006 01:14 PMBeautiful as usual.
Posted by: Bill BRASKY at September 20, 2006 01:28 PMarrrgh! i just bought a pair of race forks too! sure wish i'd known that you guys were coming out with these. they look great though...
Posted by: michael at September 20, 2006 01:43 PMFrom the '03 redesign how much lighter are the race forks ?
Posted by: ben at September 20, 2006 02:12 PMthose r freakin awesome, will u be selling any at interbike? cuz ill be there and ill have $$$ ha
Posted by: b-rice at September 20, 2006 02:15 PMThe Pre-Load WILL NOT fit the old forks. Sorry.
We will probably sell one or two at the show, on the last day.
Posted by: Jim B at September 20, 2006 02:19 PMThe Freestyle Forks are awsome! Gonna have to get a pari to replace my dirt forks w/ brake mounts. And that Pre-Load bolt is tight! It looks like the Osiris symbol sort of.
Posted by: TwoBrakeTony at September 20, 2006 02:45 PMhow will the race forks be same price
Posted by: atm at September 20, 2006 03:56 PMwhen will they be out in UK
i should have the money in 2 weeks so cud do with them asap
thanks
it looks like the allen hole is off centered. everything looks sweet, good job odyssey
Posted by: Lucas at September 20, 2006 04:49 PMi still want to know what u guys mean with "classic" cause i don't wanna get this and then like a month later u guys come up with something cooler and better.
Posted by: panchito at September 20, 2006 06:24 PMyou're not going to raise the price, are you?
Posted by: doob at September 20, 2006 06:37 PMKinda funny since the last pair I bought was the 03 edition. They're still perfect, I'm just looking for something lighter. These will definitely be my next pair.
Posted by: Evan at September 20, 2006 06:58 PMi dont get it will "will only be available within 2-3 weeks" i dont get it are you guys only making a limited number of these?
Posted by: ruben at September 20, 2006 08:31 PMYeah man, I tell you F#$KING ODYSSEY!!!
Posted by: stlnbkr at September 20, 2006 09:32 PMYeah man, I'm gonna have to purchase them there freestyle fork's for my son when they come out!
Posted by: stlnbkr at September 20, 2006 09:34 PMMy '03 Race Forks are still going strong, so I doubt I'll be switching it up.
Posted by: Chris McMahon at September 20, 2006 11:11 PMfuck that it's so usual, just bought my fork, the lightest, strongest lifetime warranty stuff and a few months later another brand comes out with something even lighter even stronger with cooler design.and that's the 21th century.fuck that.
Posted by: ambrus at September 21, 2006 06:30 AMNew Design? Does that mean like the MTB Triple Crown Forks or something like that?
Posted by: Alex Sun at September 21, 2006 07:39 AMand what about Freestyle forks without brake mounts?
Posted by: pokerface at September 21, 2006 07:40 AMwhats about the price??? lifetime warranty?
Posted by: pedro at September 21, 2006 08:42 AMWHEN ARE THEY COMMING TO SINGAPORE??!!!! I WANA GET THEM FIRST!!!! HAHAHAHA COOL....GREAT JOB GUYS AT ODYSSEY.....=D
Posted by: hanz at September 21, 2006 08:44 AMGreat work on the preload bolt. It's nice to see one
that allows a cable to be passed through with
out removal. Hopefully a flexie will be able to pass
through it too. These days in bikes, it's the little
things that count, since you can only improve
the wheel so much.
Thanks Odyssey.
I like the new forks but i just bought a pair of races a couple weeks ago
Posted by: Ritchie Robinett at September 21, 2006 09:44 AMwhat are the limited colors? are you dropping new bars too?
im hella feelin the new stickers...........
Looks pretty sick, would I be able to get the top bolt anywhere seperately? I hate having to disconnect my front brake when I take my bike apart.
Posted by: Mikey C at September 21, 2006 10:37 AMdeffinitally gonna go pick up a pair of those race forks instead of drive lights
which of these forks will be available with 990's???
Posted by: scooby at September 21, 2006 08:02 PMmy race fork been through tuff times and still is like new but anyway I'll be at interbike on the 28th to check that new fork out and see you there.
Posted by: AL D at September 21, 2006 08:13 PMMillion Dollar sprocket and Evolver 2!!!
Posted by: Julian at September 22, 2006 01:22 AMwow i was just about to order a pair of odyssey race forks and then i looked on here and saw that u guys have a new addition comin out in a couple weeks im so glad i saw and cant wait 2 get a pair of the race forks itll b worth the wait tho
Posted by: jake at September 22, 2006 11:28 PModyssey and gsport > all other bmx companies.
Posted by: truth at September 23, 2006 05:16 AMif you use pegs onthe race forks does it void the warranty
Posted by: nick at September 24, 2006 02:13 PMThe preload bolt looks like it could be used as a bottle opener. Was that the intention?
Posted by: mike at September 24, 2006 04:40 PMi wouldnt mind a redesigned evolver, the flex in mine is beginning to bug me
Posted by: cankles at September 24, 2006 06:45 PMare these going 2 be more pricey then d old race forks cas in some places there dirt cheap, £70 and will u b replace old with classic or trying 2 past though old stock 1st... once agin odessy is out in front
Posted by: ermmm at September 25, 2006 04:04 AMow man im loving this fork im buying it asap when it comes out
Posted by: john kennedy jr at September 27, 2006 12:47 PMI Love fork
when will they be coming out in white
Posted by: jake at October 1, 2006 10:50 PMi love these forks i am runin them as we speak
Posted by: brendan at October 3, 2006 10:16 PMfuck me hard
Posted by: rudolph at October 4, 2006 09:41 AM