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Title: Odyssey Forks
Post by: Radical Mick on January 30, 2013, 01:44 PM
I'm looking to get a pair of Odyssey forks to go with my 2001/2 T1 Barcode frame.

Looking at the ones for sale on e-bay I have noticed that the hole in the top cap seems off centre,  :wtf:

Is this something special to Odyssey forks only?

I have brought an FSA pig headset, is it compatible with Odyssey forks or must I use the Odyssey top-cap system?

Any help/suggestions appreciated :)
Title: Re: Odyssey Forks
Post by: Spen69 on January 30, 2013, 01:58 PM
If they use the same topcap as my Director forks they are internally threaded rather than using a star washer thingy. The offset hole you mention is actually where you tighten the cap up with an 8mm Allen key :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Odyssey Forks
Post by: Radical Mick on January 30, 2013, 02:05 PM
If they use the same topcap as my Director forks they are internally threaded rather than using a star washer thingy. The offset hole you mention is actually where you tighten the cap up with an 8mm Allen key :daumenhoch:
That makes sense, thanks for that.  :daumenhoch:

Think I should probably be able to use the Headset I have and leave the star washer and top cap from the FSA headset out.
Title: Re: Odyssey Forks
Post by: HEYWOOD BMX on January 30, 2013, 03:56 PM
 :) Does your T1 have regular headset cups? Odyssey forks have a built-in crown race that is designed to fit with headsets with a 45 degree lower bearing....
Title: Re: Odyssey Forks
Post by: pickle on January 30, 2013, 06:10 PM
The offset hole also allows for routing a cable through for a front brake but still be able to tighten it up  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Odyssey Forks
Post by: Dannywhac on January 30, 2013, 06:13 PM
I've got a pair of Redline 1 1/8" with AD lugs 14mm forks you can have fella from 2002 that'd fit your standard headset dealio. Don't want owt for em, and I'm conveniently located in Bury ;)
Title: Re: Odyssey Forks
Post by: Radical Mick on January 30, 2013, 09:10 PM
I've got a pair of Redline 1 1/8" with AD lugs 14mm forks you can have fella from 2002 that'd fit your standard headset dealio. Don't want owt for em, and I'm conveniently located in Bury ;)
Thanks! :daumenhoch:

Was going to try and get a pair without AD lugs but I'm not going to turn down a free pair of forks, and the AD lugs are probably more
in line with most bikes of that age. The front wheel I have got has 10mm axles is this a problem with 14mm forks. I have read about
adaptors.

Going to send the frame and fork to SuperbikeDan for powder coating.

Will PM you with my contact details.





Title: Re: Odyssey Forks
Post by: CD17 on January 30, 2013, 09:47 PM
:) Does your T1 have regular headset cups? Odyssey forks have a built-in crown race that is designed to fit with headsets with a 45 degree lower bearing....

I think the early ones don't have the built in crown race, but will be quite hard to find, I know Steve Wilson had a pair  ???

Title: Re: Odyssey Forks
Post by: Spen69 on January 30, 2013, 10:30 PM
Was going to try and get a pair without AD lugs but I'm not going to turn down a free pair of forks....

Going to send the frame and fork to SuperbikeDan for powder coating.

If you're going to powder them then why not cut the lugs off amd grind them flush before Dan works his magic ???
Title: Re: Odyssey Forks
Post by: Radical Mick on January 31, 2013, 04:41 PM
Was going to try and get a pair without AD lugs but I'm not going to turn down a free pair of forks....

Going to send the frame and fork to SuperbikeDan for powder coating.

If you're going to powder them then why not cut the lugs off amd grind them flush before Dan works his magic ???
Good idea, hadn't thought of that. Thanks :daumenhoch:
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