Chattanooga, Tennessees own Obed Bikes has launched a bike that they claim defies categorization. The new Obed TTR is the brands most capable, do-it-all off-road machine. Weve seen bikes like this one a lot lately, but lets take a closer look at what its all about.(Photos / Obed Bikes)The Obed TTR is a drop-bar bike designed for riders who want to push beyond the limits of typical gravel riding. Where most bikes in the category seem to fit nicely into the race or adventure gravel categories, the TTR was designed for rougher, more technical terrain. The TTR bridges two worlds: the drop bars give you the familiar riding position and handling that gravel riders are used to. The added suspension and ample tire clearance open up the rider to more trail options.Lets take a look. A Cross Country SoulThe TTR uses a frame design thats been borrowed from the XC mountain biking world. And that shows up in some practical ways. For instance, the Detour Seatstay system. This system disconnects the seat stays from the seat tube. This means the rear end of the bike can flex vertically to absorb rough terrain. That translates to more comfort without sacrificing stiffness for high-torque situations.This isnt just another drop-bar bike that borrows MTB DNA to hodgepodge it together. The TTRs geometry is actually dialed in specifically for drop bars, and the reach and handling reflect that. So youre not fighting an awkward position that was clearly designed for a different kind of riding. The TTR will feel right at home on a gravel road and rocky singletrack.Like many new bikes lately, the TTR also includes a Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH). This keeps it compatible with current Full Mount drivetrain setups.This will be great if you plan on upgrading components down the road (or just want to find readily available derailleur hangers). It features great tire clearance of up to 2.4. This means you can run proper mountain bike tires if thats your jam. Plus, that tire size gives riders more tire options, as well as more traction, cushioning, and confidence on loose or technical surfaces.Frankenbike: The Best of Both Worlds?If youve ever thought about slapping drop bars onto a mountain bike frame, youre not alone. Im pretty sure weve all done it at one point. But, that being said, doing it right does take some tinkering. But with the TTR, Obed takes that DIY spirit and turns it into a refined, ready-to-ride package.Obed made sure that the TTR was built around a deliberate mix of gravel and cross-country components. And they let you choose your drivetrain flavor. The Shimano build pairs an XT Di2 rear derailleur and cassette with GRX shifters. This offers electronic precision alongside a wide gear range.But if you spend most of your time in the SRAM Camp, then youll love the mullet setup. Combining a GX Eagle T-Type derailleur with Force shifters gives you mountain bike range with drop-bar control.Customizable & AdaptibleObed made sure the TTR was designed to handle whatever you wanted to throw at it. Everything from a multi-week, loaded bikepacking adventure to a quick lunchtime spin on some of your favorite local trails. With the TTR, you dont need to commit to one type of riding.To back up that kind of versatility, the TTR comes equipped with the options for both a 100mm suspension fork and dropper posts. Together, these features make longer trips more comfortable and technical sections more manageable.If youre a cyclist who likes to customize your setup, then you will enjoy the external cockpit cable routing. Because the cables run on the outside of the frame, swapping handlebars or making adjustments is straightforward. Obed Base Build & RetailThe retail cost for the base build is $4,449, which features Industry Nine 1/1 Sector Alloy wheels, a SRAM Apex Eagle mechanical drivetrain, and RockShox SID SL Select.The new TTR is painted, built to order, and shipped worldwide, ready to ride from its factory in Chattanooga. You can make your build truly your own, choosing from a massive selection of paint, logo designs, and build options through our online bike builder at the link below. ObedBikes.com

Tadej Pogacar has revealed UAE Team Emirates XRG went into Stage 6 of the 2026 Tour de France ready to risk everything, after an all-or-nothing assault on the first high-mountain stage left Jonas Vingegaard already 2:42 down overall. Pogacar attacked on the Col du Tourmalet after a huge lead-out f...

Tadej Pogaar crossed the Col du Tourmalet first on stage six of the 2026 Tour de France to win the Souvenir Jacques Goddet.The UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider pushed on alone 4.1km from the top of the hors categorie climb on Thursday, after initially attacking with his teammate Isaac del Toro. Pogaar was chased by his rival Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) over the top of the Pyrenean climb, but he had an advantage of around 30 seconds by the time the Tourmalet was summited. He also had almost a minute and a half on a group containing Paul Seixas (Decathlon CMA CGM) and Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe)The award is given yearly for the rider to reach the top of the Tourmalet first, along with a 5,000 cash prize, and 20 points in the mountains competition. It's the first time Pogaar has won the prize, although the Slovenian has won three stages which have included the climb.Interestingly, the prize has never been won by a rider who has gone on to win the race, showing how remarkable Pogaar's attack on the climb was.On Thursday, with the Tourmalet 38.5km from the finish, Pogaar looked in an excellent position to win stage six, which would be his second of the race. With yellow jersey Torstein Tren (Uno-X Mobility) over seven minutes behind the leader on the road, it also looked like the Slovenian was heading into yellow.This early in the race, it looked like he was putting his stamp on proceedings, with 15 stages still to come. The second-category climb to Gavarnie-Gdre (18.7km at 3.7%) was still to come after the Tourmalet.More to follow...

Brooks England has revamped its bikepacking bag collection with a fresh set of panniers, a handlebar bag, and a saddle bag. In what the storied brand is calling the Travelling Bags Collection, Brooks is offering a full suite of adventure-ready bags that match their classic aesthetic. Read on for detailsThe post The Brooks Travelling Bags Collection Features Four Unique Options appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Tadej Pogacar has delivered a potentially race-defining blow on the first high-mountain stage of the 2026 Tour de France, riding clear of Jonas Vingegaard on the Col du Tourmalet before taking his 23rd career stage victory at the race in Gavarnie-Gedre. Isaac del Toro made the decisive acceleration...

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Tadej Pogaar stormed to victory on stage six of the 2026 Tour de France, ripping up the general classification in the process, and taking back the yellow jersey on Thursday.The UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider flew away on the Col du Tourmalet, 43km from the finish, and put over two minutes into his closest rival, Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike), by the finish. It is his 23rd stage win at the race, and second of this Tour already.Pogaar won the Souvenir Jacques Goddet over the top of the Tourmalet, with just 30 seconds on Vingegaard, but pushed on down the descent and on the final climb to Gavarnie-Gdre. Meanwhile, previous yellow jersey Torstein Tren (Uno-X Mobility) crashed after losing time, ending his time in the race lead. Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) finished third.Del Toro was part of a chase group including the other main favourites, like Remco Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) and Paul Seixas (Decathlon CMA CGM), which finished 2:57 behind the winner.Pogaar now leads the race by 2:42 over Vingegaard, just six days into this Tour. More to follow...

Cian Uijtdebroeks first Tour de France has ended on the opening mountain test, with the Movistar leader abandoning Stage 6 after illness, lost time and a shoe problem on the Col dAspin. The Belgian had arrived at the race as Movistars general classification hope, but his debut Tour never truly re...

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Yellow jersey Torstein Tren crashed on the descent of the Col du Tourmalet on stage six of the 2026 Tour de France.The Uno-X Mobility rider was already losing time on stage six leader Tadej Pogaar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) when the incident happened, but the crash saw him fully out of contention.Treen clipped wheels with his Uno-X teammate Anders Halland Johannessen on a corner and hit the ground. However, after being checked on by his team, the Norwegian was back on his bike and looked to be OK to continue, laughing with Halland Johannessen.After the crash, Tren was almost 13 minutes behind Pogaar, wiping out his 7:53 advantage which existed pre-stage.Tren gained yellow on stage four of the Tour in Foix after he was part of a giant breakaway which finished almost 13 minutes ahead of the peloton. However, his stay in the leader's jersey was short-lived, in the baking hot Pyrenees on Thursday afternoon; a shorter time than his four days in red at the Vuelta a Espaa last year.On Wednesday, he said: "We have to see how fast they're going. And of course, Tadej is Tadej, and I think if he goes full gas on the Tourmalet, maybe I will be behind. You don't know how much you will be losing. We've just got to see tomorrow.""We haven't had a lot of realmountain climbingyet," he added. "So we don't know what will happen, and then with this heat everything can happen, so you just have to hope and do your best."More to follow...