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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.
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