Odyssey Director Fork

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flag bikebreak-er
Posted: Apr 14, 2009 at 0:49 Quote
Hey ive herd alot of good things about this fork but have one question.

It seems since the dropouts come practicaly straight down the drop outs would stick out and get hung up on grinds (especialy smiths on ledges)
Some of the more (traditional forks advertize they are angled for beter grind clearence so idk

Anyone have any experence with these ar any imput.

thanks
flag llridell
Posted: Apr 14, 2009 at 3:53 Quote
aaron ross has no problems enough said
flag MOOREJ
Posted: Apr 14, 2009 at 9:23 Quote
From the Odyssey Catalog:
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While the Director Fork may look different from what you are used to, the geometry and feel are an identical match with traditional forks. As the diagram shows, the axle is in the same position as it would be with a ‘normal’ fork design

The Director’s differences lie in the use of new construction techniques, putting this fork in a league of its own. The steerer tube is connected to the legs by using a joint design that is a substantial improvement over ordinary tubular crown forks. The legs have been angled forward so the hollow dropouts can blend smoothly into the leg tubing, while also maintaining a “traditional” axle position. By running the legs “directly” from where the load is applied (at the steerer tube), to where it is reacted against (at the wheel axle), the mechanical efficiency has been maximized in this structure. The end result is improved performance and durability.

The dropouts are formed from the leg itself, rather than being a basic welded on plate that is left to “flap in the breeze” like on a conventional fork. This design, combined with a 10mm thickness, makes bent dropouts a thing of the past. The hollow dropouts are not only dramatically stronger, they are lighter too.
flag Atlas77
Posted: Apr 14, 2009 at 9:47 Quote
Personally i dont like how the director looks.

Whats the benefits of it?
flag Aaron-J
Posted: Apr 14, 2009 at 13:37 Quote
bikebreak-er wrote:
Hey ive herd alot of good things about this fork but have one question.

It seems since the dropouts come practicaly straight down the drop outs would stick out and get hung up on grinds (especialy smiths on ledges)
Some of the more (traditional forks advertize they are angled for beter grind clearence so idk

Anyone have any experence with these ar any imput.

thanks

The dropouts are not larger then a pegs diameter, so it is basically impossible to hit them/get them hung up on a grind.



There have been a few cracked ones, but overall they seem to be doing very well. Also, they are backed by one of the best companies in the business.
flag ron-burgundy
Posted: Apr 14, 2009 at 13:40 Quote
Atlas77 wrote:
Personally i dont like how the director looks.

Whats the benefits of it?


light, strong and awesome.
flag Atlas77
Posted: Apr 14, 2009 at 13:42 Quote
ron-burgundy wrote:
Atlas77 wrote:
Personally i dont like how the director looks.

Whats the benefits of it?


light, strong and awesome.

sounds good to me!

i just never looked into one.
flag S1L3NTR4GE
Posted: Apr 14, 2009 at 13:44 Quote
ron-burgundy wrote:
Atlas77 wrote:
Personally i dont like how the director looks.

Whats the benefits of it?


light, strong and awesome.
+1 its a damn good fork it comes in 3/8 only fyi
flag bikebreak-er
Posted: Apr 14, 2009 at 14:35 Quote
Aaron-J wrote:
bikebreak-er wrote:
Hey ive herd alot of good things about this fork but have one question.

It seems since the dropouts come practicaly straight down the drop outs would stick out and get hung up on grinds (especialy smiths on ledges)
Some of the more (traditional forks advertize they are angled for beter grind clearence so idk

Anyone have any experence with these ar any imput.

thanks

The dropouts are not larger then a pegs diameter, so it is basically impossible to hit them/get them hung up on a grind.


There have been a few cracked ones, but overall they seem to be doing very well. Also, they are backed by one of the best companies in the business.

Thank you thats exactly what i wanted to kno.
It also has a lifetime warenty so if it cracks im set
thanks for all the imput
flag scottcampbell
Posted: Apr 14, 2009 at 14:38 Quote
Mine is nice. And gooood
flag bikebreak-er
Posted: Apr 14, 2009 at 14:41 Quote
i do think there a little funny lookin but you cant argue with what odessy has to say about them
flag ron-burgundy
Posted: Apr 14, 2009 at 14:50 Quote
photo

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i find my bike looks fine with the director.
flag bikebreak-er
Posted: Apr 14, 2009 at 15:39 Quote
im so set on the director
its just dope
it looks hella clean
flag S1L3NTR4GE
Posted: Apr 14, 2009 at 16:30 Quote
ron-burgundy wrote:


i find my bike looks fine with the director.
i use pa bars and directors also and its a dope combo
flag SammyV
Posted: Apr 14, 2009 at 16:34 Quote
And they come in purple rain now Big Grin
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