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2022 Otso

Waheela C Frameset

A carbon frame gravel frameset with hydraulic disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

$2,700
Weight2.2 lbs (frame)  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'5" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'2" – 6'6"

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Summary

The Otso Waheela stands out as a versatile and comfortable gravel bike, praised for its adjustable geometry via the Tuning Chip system, allowing for a customizable ride experience. Its carbon frame offers a lightweight yet sturdy build, with exceptional tire clearance and mounting options for adventure readiness. While some reviews highlight its rigid ride quality and unique handling characteristics, others commend its stability and comfort over long distances.

Pros
  • Adjustable geometry with Tuning Chip system for customizable ride

  • Lightweight carbon frame with exceptional tire clearance

  • Versatile mounting options for adventure readiness

  • Stable and comfortable ride over long distances

Cons
  • Rigid ride quality may not suit all preferences

  • Unique handling characteristics require adaptation

  • Slack seat tube angle affects climbing efficiency

Key Quotes
This is one of the more comfy carbon gravel bikes I’ve tried.
BIKEPACKING.com
It’s clear that Otso has something special on their hands, both with the carbon engineering of the frame and the precision versatility that the Tuning Chip provides.
BIKEPACKING.com
The Waheela C is a highly capable — and seemingly tough — gravel bike that can also be configured in both geometry and spec to fit your wants and needs.
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Otso Waheela C gravel bike review: Do-it-all capability, bit of a bruiser - CyclingTips

Jan 2022 · James Huang

Superb tire clearance, lots of mounts, and a tackle-anything demeanor, but also somewhat questionable frame geometry and a rather firm ride quality.

Highs
  • Effectively two bikes in one, sturdy feel, well-designed adjustable geometry hardware, bold paint schemes, heaps of component customization options, superb machined-in-house aluminum bits.

Lows
  • Sturdy feel, unusually slack seat tube angle, so-so value proposition.

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Otso Waheela C Review

Apr 2021 · Logan Watts

With clearance for 29er tires, tons of mounts, and a Tuning Chip system, the Otso Waheela C got our attention. We tried the new 2021 model for this review.

Highs
  • Thoughtfully tuned frame design provides stable and supple ride

  • Excellent adaptability for dialing in the ride with the Tuning Chip

  • Loads of mounting options and decent size frame triangle

  • Black and Tan colorway is easy on the eyes

Lows
  • Front end isn’t quite as plush as the perfectly compliant rear end

  • No mounts on the fork for a small platform rack

  • Odd cable routing for the front brake that goes behind the head tube

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Otso Waheela C gets early release of new Slate & Gray, all forks move to 12mm thru axle

Sep 2020 · Zach Overholt

The Otso Waheela C gets yet another color option a bit early, and all bikes now ship with 12mm thru alxes for the Lithic Fork.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Bottom Bracket

68mm BSA threaded

Headset

ZS44/28.6 upper, ZS56 lower

Seatpost

Ø30.9mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Brakes

flat mount (160mm)

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Disc Rotors

flat mount (160mm)

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Last updated January 21

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