Is This The Most Futuristic BMX Stem?

In today's Tech Thursday brought to you by EPIC BMX (@_epicbmx) Phu Vu, the question is brought up; Is This The Most Futuristic BMX Stem?
the Odyssey BMX Elementary stem was and is one of the most technologically advanced BMX parts fro the ingenuity to the engineering. These types of piston stems nearly truly caught on as hard as we thought, but they might be making a comeback soon!
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[@austinburge607]

Why the FUCK is a mid bottom bracket 19mm & 22mm can yall explain please

[@AlfredoMancuso]

The mid bottom bracket explains the diameter of the outer part of the bearing. The inner diameter or the bearing, where the spindle goes can either be a 19mm, 22mm or 24mm

[@AlfredoMancuso]

@COSMO thicker is stronger

[@raulcabrales9594]

@@AlfredoMancuso that’s what she said

[@sepherus]

I mean, my Profile cranks are from like 1998 or so, and I'm the 3rd owner, and I've been over 200lbs for most of their life on my bikes since 03. I've bent plenty of pedals, but never the cranks or spindles. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@thomas930409]

bigger diameter spindles are usually hollowed out for weight reduction... that's it.

[@companionbmx404]

Still anxious about that glass everytime he put something on it. 😂

[@Bobcatspiritdude]

Yes, even though it is tempered designed to handle some abuse I agree with you

[@jessiewilson5905]

I've been running my v3 elementry for near 10 years never had an issue currently running 10.2 high mad Max bars and holds up a treat

[@maki0890]

Driven this back in 2011 on my NS Dirtbike. Super futuristic and hypes me also nowadays. 🤙🏽

[@adamortiz5846]

I'm glad you love the stem Phu! I already have another elementary stem ;)

[@keam210tx]

Nationally renowned Master Phu comin in hot with the archeological treasures of bmx past. Keep the multicultural history vids flowing!

[@Bob42047bmx]

I had the V2 for years, ppl always told me the bars would slip but it only happened one time on a big flat drop. You could have a wedge system that only applies to tightening the bars with one Allen head & have 2 traditional style bolts for the steerer tube.

[@stacykelley2297]

I have the v3 and with quality fork and bars no issues it is legit.

[@djSpinege]

found my old V1 going to polish it to shine like this one.

[@terrobelone]

Phu we need some terrible one reviews, the Cyclopes stem was sick!

[@chrisandrews5881]

nice video, had the v1 version of the elementary stem back in the day. never slipped on me but didnt run it for more than 6months as it used to creak like mad.

[@TheBench84]

The Director Fork!!! DO it PHU!

[@shanesischo7378]

Quamen and Bizhouse, also coalition and T-1 also made those stems. Quamen was actually the first though.

[@mouthfarts6072]

I ran this stem for a few years loved it I still run the simple hub upfront with the odyssey bolts

[@DomkeBoy]

You forgot about Odyssey Lincoln stem. Similar to the Tomahawk with the same fork wedge, but only two bar bolts because the front was a hinged. I still got one on an old bike actually. Very cool, never had a single problem with that one. Miss the knee friendliness!

[@Ful-OGold]

I had that kink stem and it crushed my colony steer tube on the forks. Colony parts are trash tbh. But I loved the hell out of that stem. I could feel the flex in that stem though. Had an elementary v2 stem. Loved it. Wish I had them still.

[@mitch_702]

Do a video on the Director forks with this stem. Was like the perfect setup to freak people out at the park back in the day.

[@JC4130BMX]

Late to the party, but I still have an elementary stem with gyro tabs 😎

[@howtodothings8415]

forget the odyssey stem. the coolest wedge/compression style stem is a T1 cyclops stem.

[@bmxmetalhead12]

Eastern chocker was a similar to!

[@Surge_LaChance]

I can't find yesterday's upload. I'm glad.

[@cjvx7208]

Tree bicycle " collet stem" was a weird one that just never worked right for me

[@seangeraghty9308]

I dig it. thanks for your time!

[@randycollins2607]

Phu is so happy with that thing.

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Ecstatic 😂

[@GigaDonk]

That thing is a piece art. i would too. Just doesn't work for bikes in the real world. Maybe if the block that touches the bar was steal instead

[@roberthuffmann8204]

Please review the T1 Cyclops stem

[@brokenbearings6349]

We are back, need to catch up now 🤘

[@PJSinohin]

been wanting that stem 10 years ago

[@staticteg4953]

I think these are really cool designs for people who don't necessarily ride really hard to the point of stripping their handlebars and needing the tighten it too much, like if you're just one of those Cruiser types who wants to have a sick old school style bike these are awesome stems

[@chryslertechnician3439]

Got to get one to support max

[@joshdennington7413]

Video on old school forks with pegs built in to the fork and on steel frames bc I remember I had a dk frame that was from way back then that was made outa steel

[@wesleysept6536]

Back in my day we called them " goosenecks"! Call me old, and call me old school, but I prefer a traditional " stem"! I'm going to be open minded though, I love new BMX parts, and I just happen to be in the market for a new " stem", my 22 inch needs a new fork too. Have a great day, I love your videos. Wes Sept

[@sinsemilea7290]

always scared about the glass when phu is tinkering xD

[@nizarlutfi5981]

Are those director fork for sale? Been looking everywhere for that forks!!

[@mitch_702]

I had the V2 & the V3, I snapped my V2 in a few months, I had my V3 forever!!!!

[@mitch_702]

When my V2 started slipping, we put grip tape on the bars & it held for awhile.

[@ThatsQuacktastic]

I have a Tomahawk stem on my bike now. Might get a different one but I do like it.

[@3rdWorldNola]

them glass cabinets are forever in sk8/bike and weed shops. Ha. I remember everyone wanted the T-1 cyclops stem but the rumors were that it was kinda squeaky. N remember that Jimmy Levan Odyssey poster ad from RIDEbmx where he was riding the elementary stem?

[@salvadorblanco5707]

For the intro "Cassette guys"

[@stevepratt9535]

I like seeing the older tech. Good info.

[@apollodopevevo5117]

Tell me why I bought that Odyssey Elementary V3 stem like 3 months ago on offer up for $30 and the Odyssey Tomahawk v2 stem for $20.. I'm sitting on gold.

[@claydoggsbikes8230]

Damn I got a stash of elementary stems. Even prototypes 😀

[@lawrencecarpenter638]

S&M did make a stem like that,Its a flatland stem thats 26mm offset.I have a freind who has one on his bike.

[@juliangaribay4711]

Damn phu has some baller shit those director forks are Cherry not a single scratch or dent and the elementary stem is clean surprised that it's not trashed either I would really want to get a elementary stem I've always wanted one since they came out

[@ChefMcJunkins]

Odyssey director fork still riding it on my older bike I would still use it on my new setup if I could fit bigger tires

[@pauljames4510]

"Designed by George French from Gsport. This stem uses one bolt to clamp the steerer tube and the handlebars. CNC machined from 2014 aluminium. 50mm reach with or without tabs. Very light weight. The V3 has improved bar grip with grooves in the clamping face to improve the gripping power.\\ Please note this does not come with Gyro Tab weight 233g " Odyssey did 3 versions of this stem back in the day

[@grandmasterlucien]

I had one for years and never had any issues.

[@pauljames4510]

@@grandmasterlucien Why did Odyssey discontinue the stem ? if it's not broke don't fix it ?

[@grandmasterlucien]

@@pauljames4510 maybe sales dried up or something?

[@racelcaliwara6821]

hello Phu, Alfredo, Max, Ethan and other people who work with epix BMX. I have something to ask about cranks? Can we put bmx cranks into MTB? Thank you so much for knowledge, love you guys, keepsafe guys.

[@EliteBMXShopcom]

Simple Eject, Superstar Revolte, KHE Affix , and the similar 4 or 2 piece bolt stems like, Cam-A-Cura Macross V3 , Quamen Macross, OG Boxer, KHE Minimalism, StMartin X26, Sequence 2 bolt stem,

[@daltonmadewell6785]

Awesome. Best bike shop of all time. Primarily for the GREAT VIBES 🤠👍🏻

[@sepherus]

Congrats to Max! I wish in saw that when it launched. I JUST bought a new stem because I wanted to go back to top load for more height, and a shorter reach because I miss it. I much prefer the bolts from the bottom in practice, but alas, that's not what I got.

[@Yootoob14]

S&M still sells the FLT stem.

[@eddiestone7610]

Is that a Director fork? They had a weird look when on the bike like it looked bent even though it wasn’t.

[@godwinmontuya1565]

When you hit your knee on stem 😤😤😤😤

[@dannyfernandez7429]

Great Video, Probably how they build the pyramids. Dyno GT 4er $50

[@vonlitto]

I literally had that exact set up on my old Sunday build back 2012

[@francisdylanjunior1736]

Bro I miss your vlogs riding bmx❤🚲

[@jakjohn672]

I had just seen Max’s stem on cult website …. Glad to see him get a part max phu n cult kill it

[@SCVM_BXG]

I still run a V3 stem on my main bmx.

[@tyronearnold6692]

Thomson made this for road bikes forever. Don't use it with carbon steerer. They also develop cracks on the backside portion facing the rider.

[@NEOBURB404]

What about the tree collet stem I've always loved wierd parts I had the elementary stem till tree came out with the collet stem and still ride it to this day

[@DomkeBoy]

I kinda heard when I was a teenager (like 13 years ago) that Jim Cielinski originally designed this, didn't really get credit though. Might have stirred some shit up. From what I remember he kinda ran the Sunday show at first too.

[@DomkeBoy]

I had a few of these and so did my homies. Even warranted a couple. I loved them! Even saving a gold one for a 22" build actually along with a gold MDS. Anyways, it was like a absolute guarantee what every bar you decided to wedge the elementary stem to was going to be ovalized forever after... If you didn't tighten it that tight, they would slip, so you basically had no choice.

[@kyzer122]

Sawwadeka!

[@jaden3393]

Phu looks mooked lmao. Give him another cookie.

[@fugenfuller-rp1fu]

I had this stem for years. It was ok but hard to adjust the head tube tension because it always added a little more tension to the bearings once it got tightened fully. I also prefer classic design for travel. You can leave bars or fork attached while the other was taken off. In addition I think the design requires more material in production. A larger piece of aluminum plus the inner parts from additional part.

[@bmxican_azg.1203]

U have to see the s&m flt stem….👍🏾 the best flatland stem in the market.

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

My homie has a very brand new in the box with a few other bits. One of the limited edition colorways. He never got all the parts for that bike but dude has like 15 frigging a Ross basically bikes. All the silly colors.

[@josephdelasierra4890]

MacNeil had a top load version of this style stem that was on Jay Mirons bike on a bmx sports school video around 2008. Guess it was a prototype that never went into production. The Elementary Stem parts had to be greased and bolt had to be torqued down to a certain psi. Every one was trying to create a knee friendly and light weight stem.

[@ingodweedtrust4419]

I had the demolition F1 stem back in the day it broke after like a year

[@cfmechanic]

Sick stem. Love the tech talk about the innovations. Maybe talk about powerlite power bend bars? 🤔 I remember Ritchey mtb stem like that back in the day. Great vid alf I appreciate all the hard work

[@josephcorso5081]

The Sequence hook stem was close to or before the odyssey. Also igi makes a 3 piece stem with all bolts on front. Both are flatland specific but cool designs

[@matthewwayneday1688]

What about the khe prism stem it’s sort of the same as the blue one

[@thomaslarson4907]

I'm half watching the tech and half wanting phu to move his hands so I can see what other stems he's got in the case.

[@dawheeliekid]

I have a tomohawk stem but missing the bolt

[@kikogomezbmx]

I have an FBM Choke Hold stem uses the same nernals..😬

[@JamesyMusial14]

I remember so many people had that stem a lot of pro riders too and I never knew they had any flaws I never heard anyone say anything bad about it

[@londonsfalling3565]

That stem was a nightmare to ride and setup. I remember getting it when it was released back in 2003ish and replaced 2 weeks later. Still got my odyssey Cilinski mag pedals though. Where can I find a wipperman pro chain or a WPT private part bash guard? lol

[@ciskoangrisani362]

Hey so I recently got a 92 powerlite pro super clean but has araya 20x 1 3/8. Whats a new school wheel that would work well on it? Appreciate any help

[@bentleyboisvert6747]

I was a fan of the Tree stem. I road it for many years.

[@pauljames4510]

What about the Odyssey Lincoln Top Load Stem Using Industrial Strength Chain Link Plates To Create A Reinforced Top Cap ?

[@Bikey_Mikey_R1_UK]

whats up guys… i have a question if you dont mind helping me out. . . i have currently a 1 piece crank (of the euro measurements) and want to convert over to a 3 piece… i have watched your videos and will watch the videos many times again when i come to installing it but for now i just need to know………… what size 3 piece crank do i need and do you have any 3pc recommendation??? love your videos. got back into bmx’ing a month or so ago after 15 years away and already binge watched every video. learnt loads as im working at a skate park and skate shop. due to your videos and golden information, people are already calling me the shop guy and asking for me to fix their bmx’s. much love from the uk.

[@AlfredoMancuso]

That’s rad to hear man! Check out @theshadowconspiracy on Instagram, or their website www.theshadowconspiracybmx.com they make awesome bmx parts. As far as lengths and measurements you’ll have to consult with your bike but usually a mid bottom bracket with a 22mm spindle is a good industry average with a 170mm crank arm length

[@bmx08]

My dream odyssey elementary stem. Send to Brazil?

[@potaylor9992]

Awesome information once again. Yes do the forks for those that have no idea an a refresher on it would be great. Put it in the Know . Stay Rad 😎😎

[@ShaunZimmerman668]

It still clamps it just uses a wedge design to do so! Unstead of your normal 2 bolt clamp style! It uses one bolt to make 2 wedges hold the fork and the bars simultaneously!

[@bikingbart5965]

Love the shop videos

[@beetlejuice4693]

I have the first one

[@marksearl1745]

The design of the revolutionary elementary design came from a speaker design using 4 full range speakers backed to a metal block in the middle of the 4 of them in a cross configuration magnets facing in to the middle. two of the speakers facing front and back vented in to the room and two vented into the speaker box as the front and back speakers went out the top and bottom speaker went in meaning there was no boxy sound and as all the speakers were mounted to each other it ment no matter how loud they played the speaker drive units would not vibrate as they canceled each opposing speakers vibration this was being drawn on a piece of paper that was also being used to design bmx stems then the penny dropped and it was realised that the speaker design would make a good wedge clamp that

[@marksearl1745]

....that equalised the pressure in both directions so was born the first draft of the elementary stem

[@aidancarnahan8562]

Are we not gonna talk about the odyssey elementary stem thats been around for days? same thing lol

[@frankcarrion1011]

Just say hey it’s phu lol 😂

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Lol tru

[@GigaDonk]

it's nice to see phu speak alittle viet

[@jakjohn672]

Agreed phu seems cool

[@phillipwilliams8805]

That’s crazy you would’ve thought they change the gauge pipe on the steer tube.

[@k-art-L]

Cool!!

[@karl11]

Those stems are good for shows. The elementary is the weakest among the expensive stems.

[@JAM4382]

How come old school bmx bikes have bigger crank sprockets?

[@seanchambers3833]

Hey that's an Odyssey Flatware fork 0° offset. It's a great fork if your flatland specific. Plus 41 Thermal lifetime warranty. Nice. Keep kicking ass guys!

[@dethgripco]

Its a director fork, not flatware.

[@seanchambers3833]

Hi, Lee. My mistake. Now that I got a better look at the fork in question. You sir are correct. It reminded me of the Flatware series. I love Odyssey! Thanks for the correction. Up Tha BMX!

[@nomdeguerre13]

what is the weight on some of these versus traditional stems?

[@BerserkerNick]

I wasn't a fan of the elementary stem, my bars were constantly moving nomatter how tight I got it. I was a huge fan of the tomahawk stem, Odyssey should've made a top load version of it

[@adamortiz5846]

they did, it was the Lincoln stem

[@BerserkerNick]

@@adamortiz5846 I didn't even think about the Lincoln stem, isn't that the one with the fugly hinge?

[@Octwavian]

i had the tomahawk stem, but it cracked in the back, where it meets the headset, those two stripes of aluminium were too slim

[@Sgchf]

someone know the name of the kink stem ?

[@jacobprice1115]

Pretty sure the tomahawk was Tom Dugans sig stem

[@claytonspyker8364]

Kinda reminds me of my khe shola lt stem 🤔

[@SheepeyRace]

First 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@cannasutra1]

👏

[@B1FFCO]

No one cares

[@jamesmatthew899]

@@B1FFCO he’s the man behind the camera lmao

[@chrisrosario3311]

It a wedge system

[@bammargera5247]

Daddy!

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Papa Phu