{"id":119551,"date":"2026-05-01T18:16:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T18:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/32-inch-wheels-xds-gt8-obed-gvr-review\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T18:16:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T18:16:25","slug":"32-inch-wheels-xds-gt8-obed-gvr-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basketball.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/32-inch-wheels-xds-gt8-obed-gvr-review\/","title":{"rendered":"32-Inch Wheels, XDS GT8 &#038; Obed GVR Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"justify-start\">\n<nav class=\"align-left col-span-full mb-base\" data-pom-e2e-test-id=\"breadcrumbs\"\/>\n<p>Between the shockingly affordable, fully-loaded carbon XDS GT8 and the specialized Obed GVR, there is plenty of disruptive new tech to dissect\u2014right after we settle the fight over massive new wheel sizes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>Published May 1, 2026 12:16PM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>This week\u2019s episode was just like any other. There was definitely nothing controversial\u2026 Logan Jones-Wilkins and I dive into two vastly different gravel bikes we\u2019ve been testing, starting with my review of the XDS X-Lab GT8.<\/p>\n<p>On paper, the GT8 is a standard, run-of-the-mill gravel bike. It lacks a unique \u201cspecial sauce\u201d and won\u2019t revolutionize the category, but it is a highly capable all-rounder that will handle just about any unpaved road. Then you see the price. The GT8 comes with a full carbon build and a power meter for about half the cost of its mainstream competitors. XDS is a massive Chinese manufacturing powerhouse that is now entering the US through a traditional dealer network. We discuss whether you should buy the GT8, and what its aggressive pricing means for Western brands.<\/p>\n<p>Then we pivot to the Obed GVR, which Jones-Wilkins has been putting through its paces. Despite sharing the gravel category, the Obed is the polar opposite of the XDS. It is not an all-rounder. Instead, it is a highly specialized, direct-to-consumer machine built around big tire clearance and a DT Swiss suspension fork that was previously a Canyon exclusive. We break down the tech and figure out exactly who this bike is built for.<\/p>\n<p>Oh and we\u2019ve got more 32-inch wheel discussion. Of course there\u2019s no way we can get away from that.\u00a0 If you read my recent piece, you know I think the standard makes zero sense for most riders, and I absolutely hate the idea of a new wheel size standard. Logan is taking a more measured approach, analyzing why the industry is pushing this standard regardless of public opinion. Of course, Mike Levy set this up as a pair of dueling articles, so we hash out the details on the air and try to predict where this is all headed. Tune in and let us know your take.<\/p>\n<p>00:00:00 \u2013 Intro<br \/>00:00:50 \u2013 Reader questions and 32-inch wheels<br \/>00:20:20 \u2013 XDS Xlab GT-8 Gravel Bike<br \/>00:35:20 \u2013 Obed GVR and the DT Swiss suspension fork<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p id=\"1\"><iframe class=\"fp-remove\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm?e=POM2484028807&amp;artwork=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"200\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Subscribe to the Velo Podcast<\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"noopener\" data-afl-p=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/velo-podcast\/id1151541159\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-brand-primary underline hover:text-brand-primary\/85 break-words overflow-wrap-anywhere underline-offset-[3px]\" rel=\"noopener\" data-afl-p=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1SfB5bzO1lhzcUTMChO3z8\"><img alt=\"Listen on Spotify\" border=\"0\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"160\" height=\"400\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/pr-newsroom-wp\/1\/2023\/05\/Spotify_Full_Logo_RGB_Green.png?width=256&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 1x, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/pr-newsroom-wp\/1\/2023\/05\/Spotify_Full_Logo_RGB_Green.png?width=384&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/pr-newsroom-wp\/1\/2023\/05\/Spotify_Full_Logo_RGB_Green.png?width=384&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Articles covered this week<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/velo.outsideonline.com\/gravel\/gravel-gear\/velo-podcast-32-inch-vs-obed-vs-xds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Between the shockingly affordable, fully-loaded carbon XDS GT8 and the specialized Obed GVR, there is plenty of disruptive new tech to dissect\u2014right after we settle the fight over massive new wheel sizes. 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