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Journal

Stories from the workshop and the road.

New bikes, the thinking behind them, and the rides that shaped them. From The Cycle Collective in the Surrey Hills.

All-road11 October 2026 3 min read

Introducing the Odyssey

An aero carbon all-road bike for white roads, cobbled classics and fast touring: 40 mm tyre clearance, T47, UDH, in-frame storage and six ways to build it.

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Geometry11 October 2026 3 min read

Why endurance geometry

Stack, reach and handling: how the Odyssey is set up to feel fast and stay comfortable, and how it compares with the Fray, Domane, Endurace, Foil, Synapse and Caledonia.

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Buying guide11 October 2026 4 min read

Choosing your build

1x or 2x, SRAM or Shimano, Rival or Force, rim depths, seatpost and finish. How to pick the right Odyssey for your riding.

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