Odyssey BMX is an American bicycle parts company based in Norwalk, California specializing in BMX. Founded in 1985,[1] one of its first products was the Gyro detangler, which is still in production today.[2] The term “Gyro” is a registered trademark owned by Odyssey. The product line currently includes almost all parts necessary to build a BMX bike except frames.
In 2005 the company won a design distinction award from ID magazine for the Elementary stem[3] which gained a US patent[4] and challenged the prevalent stem design of the time which used 6 bolts and replaced them with a single bolt controlling an internal expander. The Elementary stem was a collaboration with George French of G-Sport and in the course of this project Odyssey BMX absorbed G-Sport.[5][6]
In 2009 Odyssey launched the Ratchet hub under the G-Sport brand.[7]
In 2005 and 2009 The Odyssey Catalogue was featured in Print Magazine's Regional Design Annual.[8]
Aaron Ross has a signature grip which has gained wider interest.[9]
The company has many distributors across its American domestic market and a further 44 worldwide.[10]
The Pro team as of 2010[11] includes Aaron Ross, Perris Benegas, Dennis Enarson, Tom Dugan, Boyd Hilder, Gary Young , Broc Raiford, Corey Walsh, Matt Nordstrom, Jacob Cable, Justin Spriet. The Race team includes Nic Long, Daleny Vaughn, Tanner Sebesta and Jim Bauer.