Odyssey has some of the most popular forks in the sport. The R15 forks are incredibly steep giving a really responsive feel. The 15mm offset makes nose manuals really easy. On top of that, Odyssey forks come with a lifetime warranty.
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Odyssey Forks are Strong
Odyssey R15 Fork Overview
Our 41-Thermal® forks quickly established a reputation for strength and quality when we originally introduced them in 1999, and they have since gone on to change the standards that all forks are judged by. Our new R-Series forks continue this tradition.
Features
- Proven 41-Thermal® processed 4130 chromoly
- Legendary lifetime replacement warranty
- Laboratory tested and team proven
- New, custom, seamless, tapered, butted and specially formed leg tube shaping for improved grind and guard clearance
- All-new steerer tube design improves fatigue strength and includes a built-in, integrated, lower headset seat race
- New, optimized, 4mm dropout shape for grind and peg clearance
- Updated 7075-T6 pre-load bolt, US Pat. No. 7,591,474
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Odyssey R15 Fork Specs
Price:
$144.99 on sourcebmx
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Specs
| Steerer Length: 165mm |
| Wheel Size: 20″ |
| Material: Chromoly |
| Dropout Size: 10mm |
| Offset: 15mm |
| Weight: 1lb 15.2oz (885 grams) |
Fork Geometry
A: Steerer Length: 165mm
This is the average-sized steer tube. A bigger steer tube will require spacers and make the bars higher. These forks don’t do that.
B: Offset: 15mm
This is an extremely steep offset. They call it “modern”. A steep offset makes nose manuals easier, while making the bike feel more responsive.
C: Dropout Size: 10mm
For 10mm front wheel axles.
Conclusion
When I went from 32 mm offset to a 26mm offset I noticed a pretty big difference. If I bought these 15mm offset forks, I wonder if it would be too responsive. It really just depends on your riding style. The 15mm offset will make it so responsive, so if that suits your style… get them! They also designed the r 15 fork to work well with pegs and hold up to grinds.
Frequently Asked Questions
They weight 1.95 lbs. they are really light forks.
Really, this one is pretty optional. The designs make them great for running pegs and hefty street riding. They also will work good with tech park riding.
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