Odyssey BMX is proud to announce that we will now be available through Full Factory Distribution in the states.

In addition to Seattle Bike Supply, Quality Bicycle Products, Custom Cycle and J&B, Full Factory will be available to further assist dealers with Odyssey, G-Sport and Flatware product lines.

Please visit Full Factory for more info.

Mike Aitken, Trista, Baby Owen and Rob-O stopped by Odyssey today to say what’s up. We all tremendously enjoyed seeing Mike, and it’s great to see him up and about. We chatted for a bit before they had to take care of other stuff, and it was all good.

The above iPhotos are courtesy of Ben Ward and Myself.

I hit up the annual Frostbike show at QBP this weekend, which I love going to.

It seemed like a quick trip, but as always, a bunch of cool riders and shop people from all over the states came by to show some love and talk BMX. It was good to hear everyone’s feedback on a bunch of different stuff, as well as overdose on energy bar samples. So, THANKS to everyone who came through.

I shot a handful of pics throughout the weekend with the iPhone, and uploaded them to our Flickr page as I went. You can check those out HERE.

Until next year….

Spotted this bike with the new Tanwall tires over on bikeguide. Looking good!!!

Standard and Foldable Tanwalls are available now.

Matt Beringer has a rad feature on Ride BMX where he gives you the story behind some photos.

Matt’s got a great part in the new S&M video, and that clip in the 50/50 video where over shoots his shed makes me laugh.

Matt rules!!

RideBMX.com just posted a Top 5′s feature with Chase Hawk. Click the photo to check it out.

Our boys at Catty trails need some help keeping their scene going. You can read all about it on PA Woods.

Odyssey will be flowing some goods for the contest to raise some money. If you can make it down, please do (you will have fun too).

Chase hawk even put in a call. Spread the word.

Odyssey will be sponsoring the Skogas Bmx Jam in Stockholm Sweden. Hit that up if possible.

Click below for the full flyer.

My bookmark list just got longer.

The FBM Battle at the Belmar is going down this weekend. We threw down a shopping cart full of Odyssey goods, so hit up the comp for a chance to win some stuff.

Maybe BF will blast out in some sweet racing outfit again.

Taj has a bikecheck up on the DIG BMX site.

Aaron Ross left over footage.

In case you didn’t notice, we have a new website. It’s a bit different than most but after a visit or two, you’ll find that it is still fairly easy to navigate. There are subtle features here and there (which may get over-looked) so here’s a quick breakdown of things.

» NAVIGATION: To scroll the page, move your mouse in the direction you want to scroll to. The closer you are to the edge of the frame, the faster it’ll go. To view an item, you click on the thumbnail and it’ll zoom in. To get out, click the exit button (top right corner).

» DROP-DOWN MENU: If you move your mouse over the Odyssey type-set (top left corner of the main website), you’ll get a traditional drop down menu. You can click on any of those items at any given time and you’ll get taken directly to it. Also, clicking on the actual type-set will take you to the home page.

» DIRECT LINKING: Direct links to each individual section can be found in the side bar of the Daily Word (listed under OdysseyBMX.com).

» PHOTOS SECTION: If you see a photo that you like and wish to save, click the Download Link (underneath the photo) and a larger version of it will pop open in a new window.

» VIDEOS SECTION: Clicking the LINK button will copy the URL of the video onto your system’s clipboard. The HTML button will copy the HTML embed code needed to embed the TV onto other websites, blogs, profiles or whatever. These buttons eliminate the need of highlighting text and then clicking copy. When you click it, it automatically copies what you need for you. From there, all you have to do is paste. Clicking the MP4, HD and M4V buttons will provide you with a direct link to those versions of the video that’s playing (if it’s available). If you grab the HTML embed code from the Downloads section, the TV will play whatever the latest edit may be (as oppose to playing a specific video).

After clicking the LINK button, the message above gets shown. This will automatically fade out on its own but if you want it to go away even faster, just click on it.

» ODSY TO-GO: This box will keep you updated on the latest news at Odyssey. Clicking the top-left cup (ODYSSEYBMX.COM) will show you the latest posts on the Daily Word. You can navigate it using the arrows («») to get a glimpse of the last 25 posts. Mousing over the post title will show you the date it was posted, clicking it will take you directly to that post. Clicking “DAILY WORD” will take you to the Daily Word Home page. Clicking the “NEW PRODUCTS” and “SNEAK PEEK” cups will show you preview photos and clicking the photos will take you directly to the Daily Word post relating to it. You can browse these items using the arrows («») and the “X” button will close it out. Clicking on the top-right cup will copy the HTML embed code you need to embed the ODSY TO-GO box. After clicking it, all you have to do is paste.

Top Left Cup / Bottom Left Cup (Sneak Peek looks similar) / Top Right Cup

» MOBILE PHONES / RSS FEED: If you’re accessing the website via mobile-phone that doesn’t have Flash, point your browser over to the Daily Word (http://www.odysseybmx.com/dailyword). Just about all of the updates will be shown through here. Our new RSS Feed can be found at http://www.odysseybmx.com/dailyword/feed/.

There are also a couple contests going on right now so make sure to head over to the Contest Section to check it out.

TWOMBOLT CRANKS SHIPPING
Our update to the Wombolt crankset is on its way to shops and distributors. Twombolts (Two+Wombolt) are available now in fluorescent red, white and black. We have RHD-175 at the moment, with LHD and other sizes following soon.

The new features for the crank are as follows:
- Updated mating arm lug for improved fit and increased durability.
- All-new cluster design that optimizes the arm’s interface, simplifies assembly, and makes use of a durable AND replaceable elastic retainer band.
- Greatly improved overall function and performance proven both in the lab and during extensive long-term riding.
- 2 lbs. 2.5 oz. / 978g (with Mid BB). 1 lb. 13.5 oz. / 836g (without BB).

New Twombolt mating arms and wedge clusters are compatible with existing Wombolt drive arms (click to enlarge).

NEW INSTRUCTION SHEETS (CLICK TO ENLARGE):

1. Slide the sprocket onto the spindle.

2. Lubricate the sprocket bolt threads.

3. Start the sprocket bolt in the crank arm threads. Do not fully tighten it down. This step helps to keep the sprocket properly oriented in the following step.

4. To seat the sprocket, place the spindle in a bench vise and gently tap the crank arm using a hard rubber mallet. Use wood to protect the sprocket. Snug the bolt into place after fully seating the sprocket.

5. Check for the proper bottom bracket spacer tube size by holding the assembly up to the frame’s bottom bracket shell.

6. Prep the bottom bracket shell with light grease.

7. Use a bottom bracket press to fully seat the bearings. If a press is not a available, a make-shift version can be made by using two plates (old wood, sprockets, bearings, etc.) a bolt, a nut, etc.

8. Note the fully visible and properly positioned spacer tube in this photo. This spacer tube should always be used.

9. With a 6mm (1/4″) sprocket and a Mid BB, use one of the thick (3mm) spindle washers to achieve proper chain alignment. Adjust this spacing as necessary to accommodate any variation with the BB and sprocket size.

10. Slide the spindle all the way through the bottom bracket bearings. The spindle should slide through with only a very gentle amount of force if the bearings have been fully seated in the frame’s BB and are manufactured to the proper 22mm inner diameter specification.

11. Note the thick spindle washer (3mm) between the 6mm sprocket and Mid BB.

12. Slide the included spindle washers on. The spindle washer diameter allows the crank arm to move past the wedge cluster, so be sure to back the wedges up against at least one of them.

13. Use enough washers to cover the spindle’s “step” between round and hexagonal by at least 1mm.

14. Only the spindle’s hexagonal flats should be visible after the washers are installed.

OPTIONAL: Most aluminum dust covers can be used. However, you should be sure to use at least one of the included spindle washers between the dust cover and the wedge cluster. If there is not enough room for this, stick with using the washers alone.

15. A gentle amount of force will allow the new elastic cluster band to expand for installation on the spindle.

16. Slide the wedge cluster into place.

17. Flip each individual wedge up and apply anti-seize to the spindle’s hex flats.

18. Lube the spindle threads.

19. Lube the wedge faces that contact the arm.

20. Smooth the anti-seize over the entire wedging face.

21. Push the crank arm onto the wedges.

22. Use anti-seize on the lip where the locking bolt contacts the crank arm.

23. Lube the lock bolt threads.

24. Tighten the lock bolt as needed with an ordinary “long” 6mm hex key wrench (shown).

25. Check the sprocket bolt tightness.

26. The cranks should spin freely in the bottom bracket if you’ve done everything properly. For additional tips and information, please check the instruction sheet included with the crankset.

This is weird. A Terry contest post below a new product post (rubber one at that), same as yesterday.

Anyway, the K-Lyte tires are now in stock, and shipping to distributors as we speak.

K-Lyte is the foldable kevlar beaded version of the already light P-Lyte tire series. P-Lyte ply and kevlar Beads make super light, durable tires.

Aitken “street” in 2.25 (biggest tire available) and 1.90
Aitken “knobby” in 2.125
Path in 2.1 and 1.85
Dirt Path in 1.85 and 2.2
Frequency G in 1.85 and 1.75

Contact your local shop or mailorder for more info.

View them through these links ( Part One | Part Two ) or after the jump. Edited by Chad Shack

2008 Masters in Germany. 3rd place behind Sam Foakes and Adam Kun.

More media here, here and here.

The Nightwolf saddles are available in the two colorways shown, Grey and Blue/lavender fade. The NEW Denim version is a “reverse” black denim (opposite side of regular black denim), which looks like a light greyish and has red stiching. You may have seen it on Chase Hawk’s bike, as they were his idea.

Contact your local shop or mailorder for more info.

The new Props showed up yesterday, just in time for some good lunchtime viewing.

The new issue features Terry Adams on the cover, as well as Matt Beringer on the back cover. On the inside, Terry has an interview, and Matt has a “day in the life” piece.

Check the trailer HERE. Peep Terry’s wild peg to pedal move. Lots of good stuff. Pick it up.