Read on:įor the 2017 riding season I’ll be testing the Olympia Odyssey one-piece suit in lovely high-visibility neon yellow. He’s back this year, testing gear for us. As a year-round commuter I appreciate the 'total coverage' of knowing that you will arrive dry and warm.Īs you might expect, the Olympia Odyssey Suit is available in High-Viz as well, providing a high contrast approach for the cage-conscientious rider.One or two of the CMG faithful might remember Glen Howatt from his brief stint as a CMG test rider in 2012. I was greatly impressed with the comfort and fit of the suit. Personally, I've always been skeptical about one-piece textile suits, however, when Olympia stopped by a few weeks ago to show us their pre-production model, I had an opportunity to try this on. The Odyssey boasts 6 storage pockets, of which the exterior are waterproof. Combined with a side-leg zipper that reaches up to the hip, this makes entry with boots a breeze. The main zipper extends from the neck to below the waist, diagonally. On the outside, a heavier DWR coating is applied to encourage water to bead and roll off, completely bypassing the waterproof liner all together. This process reduces bulk and improves fit. The interior liner is now laminated to the outer shell as opposed to a zip-in mesh lining on the Phantom. While the shell is completely waterproof, a series of zippers allow for direct venting when open and keep water out when closed. Constructed with an astonishing 2000D Cordura shell, which is interspersed with 500D Cordura for mobility, the Olympia Odyssey Suit is the ultimate in abrasion resistance. Sold as a replacement to the Olympia Phantom, the Odyssey evidences several leaps forward in technology.

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