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How to Clean Your OBED's Drivetrain
To ensure your OBED continues to perform at its best, maintaining the drivetrain is crucial. A clean drivetrain enhances efficiency and prolongs the life of its components. Yet, so many cyclists neglect this key part of bike ownership. Just as you need to keep your car lubed and oil-changed, you need to care for your OBED's drivetrain in the same way.
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Unbound 2024: Less Mud, More Gravel
Last year's 2023 race, the Mile of Mud, was a disaster, destroying bikes and sending many riders home defeated. In 2024, concerns about rain were high, but race day brought dry skies, transforming mud into dust. OBED riders, including Michael McNair, Audrey Mace, and Chris Brown.
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Traction Action: Choosing the Right Tires for Your OBED Gravel Bike
While component, saddle and stem length options are what make OBED gravel bike buying experience a special one, there's no bigger option on an OBED than choosing your tire. We walk through how to select the right tire tread and volume for the terrain you ride.
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California Dreaming: BWR San Diego
There are many Belgian Waffle Ride races, but there's only one that started 'em all: BWR San Diego. OBED was there for this iconic 13th-annual rite of Spring, and comes at you with all the details...plus a spicy teaser around BWR's next event in North Carolina.
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Transcordilleras: Cycling through Colombia's Andes
OBED athlete Austin Sullivan embarked on the formidable Transcordilleras journey in Colombia's Andes. Spanning 620 miles over 8 days, this challenging adventure wove through breathtaking landscapes, fostering connections and unforgettable experiences along the way.
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Prepping for Unbound XL with Austin Sullivan
So, you're gearing up for the XL, huh? Recently, I've had a couple of friends reach out about equipment and how to best prepare. I've responded to them individually, but I thought it would be more convenient to condense my advice into a single post. This isn't a completely comprehensive list, but it covers some key highlights to consider, even if you're starting at the Unbound start line for one of the shorter distances. Let's dive in.
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From Sea to Sky: A Bikepacking Tale
The area above San Francisco has always been a place that keeps drawing OBED ambassador, Mike Pham, back. When it came to choosing his next bike-packing adventure the destination was a no-brainer...
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The Long Haul: 299.9 Miles of Corn
We followed OBED ambassador, Austin Sulli on his journey on one of the most iconic Gravel Races: Gravel Worlds. The challenge? A tough field and overnight rains that produced a soupy, sandy slog. Join in on the 300-mile overnight excursion (The Long Voyage) that ended with Austin taking home 9th place.
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Race Recap: Gravel Worlds Nebraska
Follow along as Littleton, Colorado-based James Walsh pursues a Worlds jersey in his age group of the 150-mile event, ultimately finishing third. And join in on the overnight excursion of Chattanooga, Tenn. endurance racer Austin Sullivan, who took on the 300-mile Long Voyage, taking ninth overall.
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Mike Pham & The Catalina Island Michelada Mixer
This spring, Pham decided to take on Catalina Island with his fully loaded OBED Boundary, a handful of good friends, and his faithful camera to document their adventure. Watch the Video!
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