4/20/2015 9:23 PM
Edited Date/Time: 4/20/2015 9:29 PM
Odyssey makes good stuff. If a BMX company is willing to put a lifetime warranty on their shit, they know what they're doing. I've been happy with my Éclat Stream forks. They're a nice 33mm offset, which I do care about. I like classic geometry. They have invest cast dropouts, which I was skeptical with at first, but have come to love. IC forks still have welds, they're just not where forks are normally welded on the dropout. Post-weld heat treatment, which is always a plus. They are a little heavier than some other forks out there, but if you're riding a bike from 2009, you're not a weight weenie. I just bought a new set of Streams to go with my custom FBM, after just over 2 years of running the same pair, 'cause I have a fear of forks snapping. Happened once to me, never want it to happen again. I'm not as harsh of a rider as I once was, I still like big shit, though. Do some research, look up products on company sites. Compare, look up the technology they use, where it's made (if that's important to you), email them if you have questions. I do it all the time and it's cool talking to the people who make the stuff you ride. I'm super picky about what I ride, which I truly believe everyone should be. You're putting faith in a product, have pride in your ride. Hope you find something you like.
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