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2023 Unbound: Muddied but Unbowed!

2023 Unbound: Muddied but Unbowed!

June 08, 2023

The 2023 edition of Unbound Gravel brought it all: mud, rain, sun, heat, and the most intense racing of the year. We were there, and saw it all, from expo to a brilliant 12th-place finish for OBED pro Angela Naeth. Read all about one of the most epic races of the year!
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Loaded for Bear: Austin Sulli's Unbound XL Loadout

Loaded for Bear: Austin Sulli's Unbound XL Loadout

June 01, 2023

You're fit and ready for a big one: Unbound XL, 350 miles of self-supported gravel awesomeness. But what gear do you need, and where do you put it? OBED elite ambassador and Unbound XL vet Austin Sullivan takes us through his loadout for a big day (and night) in Emporia!
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Home on the (Open) Range: James Walsh's Open Range Gravel Replay

Home on the (Open) Range: James Walsh's Open Range Gravel Replay

May 11, 2023

With race season in full gear, OBED elite ambassador James Walsh takes us through his work/life/race balance, and give us details (yes, power numbers!) on his runner-up finish at Open Range Gravel in Kansas.
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Lost and Found: Polk County Wanderings

Lost and Found: Polk County Wanderings

May 04, 2023

Content creation always starts with that one word. And it is always preceded with the annoying bleating of an alarm at an ungodly hour. Because getting the glory images; first light golden hour shots, doesn’t happen with a 9:30 a.m leisurely wake-up call from the front desk. This time, it was 4:30 a.m. An early start to say the least.
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Factory Tour

Factory Tour

April 21, 2023

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, Tenn...
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OBED Bikepacking Checklist

Austin Sulli's Bikepacking Loadout

April 06, 2023

Bikepacking is a blast, but having all the right gear makes even more fun. OBED ambassador Austin Sullivan gives us a detailed breakdown of his loadout must-haves for a comfortable, fast bikepacking experience!
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Grey OBED bike with red lettering on a gravel road

1x or 2x Bike Drivetrain

March 30, 2023

It’s probably one of the biggest questions when building a gravel bike: What’s the difference between a 1X or 2X drivetrain? And ultimately, which should I choose?

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Not all who wander are lost...

Not all who wander are lost...

March 09, 2023

“The term ‘introverted extrovert’ applies to me,” Sullivan says. “I’m extremely outgoing, I need time to myself, to get away from the concrete jungle and structure, be outside, and let my mind wander."
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OBED Blog; Florida, Man: Austin Sulli wins Huracan Lite

Florida, Man: Austin Wins HuRaCaN Lite

February 28, 2023

Breaking records, with style. Follow OBED Ambassador Austin Sullivan as he takes a wild journey breaking the record at one of Florida's biggest bikepacking events.
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Champagne Gravel

Champagne Gravel

February 15, 2023

Forget Montana. There’s no bigger sky that can be found in the high country of the Rocky Mountains than the cowboy town of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The town exists as an unlikely crossroads of culture. A little bit extravagant, a little bit country, with vintage F.M. Light & Sons roadside signs beckoning you...
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James Walsh racing

Against the Grain

February 01, 2023

Journeyman gravel racer, James Walsh, mixes it up at the front of any race with the big boys. But it’s his blue-collar ethic, his balance as a dad and racer, with zero expectations, that means more to him than anything the pros have...
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Broken: Austin's Injury Comeback

Broken: Austin's Injury Comeback

January 26, 2023

Sometimes, life—and broken bones—get in the way. Obed gravel ace Austin Sullivan turned his injury a sure recipie for a winter of discontent—into one where he's refreshed and raring to go this season. All it takes is perspective... and some World Cup soccer on TV!
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OBED Exclusive

Size Guide

View our size charts below to see what size is best for you. After purchasing your new OBED, our product team will reach out to you to confirm your order and sizing information to be sure you have selected the optimum size.

If you're on the border of two sizes, the right size may depend on certain body measurements and your riding style. Feel free to contact us at any time regarding sizing questions - our product specialists are experienced with finding riders the right fit by cross-referencing your information with our fit database.  

If you're not transferring measurements from a similar bike, to get completely "dialed in" for maximum performance, we recommend you see a reputable professional bike fitter that can fit you to your new bike.

GVR / Boundary / Baseline / Borough Size Chart

 XS

5'1" - 5'6"

S

5'4" - 5'9"

M

5'7" - 5'11"

5'10" - 6'2"

XL

6'1" - 6'5"

 

RVR / RVR SLi

 XS

5'0" - 5'4"

S

5'3" - 5'7"

M

5'6" - 5'10"

ML 

5'9" - 6'1"

L

6'0" - 6'4"

 

Seclud Size Chart

 S

5'3" - 5'8"

M

5'7" - 5'11"

5'10" - 6'2"

 

* Sizing to be used as reference only