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Like a snowflake, no two OBED bikes are the same. Take a look behind the curtain at OBED’s paint, graphic and assembly process, making true one-off creations from our factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee using globally sourced premium materials.
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While we often ride with friends, the process of riding is, at its core, a highly individual experience; we wear the kit, the sunglasses, the shoes that fit our function and our style. To honor that sense of personality, OBED aims to individualize every bike we build, maintaining true artisan principles throughout the process.
“From earthy tones to bold and bright colors, we offer inspiring color combinations so you can pick what is right for you.”
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Austin Sullivan's Return to Transcordilleras 2025
Transcordilleras is an 8-day gravel stage race that traverses the three mountain ranges of Colombia. OBED ambassador Austin Sullivan tells the story of racing and finishing Transcordilleras for the second time on his OBED GVR gravel bike.
When A Triathlete Does Their First Gravel Race on the OBED GVR
We love seeing athletes from other disciplines dip their toes into the gravel scene, and recently, our friend Jenna Haufler, a former collegiate swimmer and current triathlete, entered and finished her first-ever gravel race at Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona using the OBED GVR.
10 Tips to Finish the UNBOUND Gravel 200 (or Any Long Gravel Race)
UNBOUND Gravel features 200 miles of seriously rough terrain and it is always a tough event to finish. I’ll tell you what I wish I had known before doing UNBOUND for the first time. These simple tips and tricks should help you cross the finish line at any long-distance gravel event!