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Waheela C
A carbon frame gravel bike with hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$2,962| Weight | 2.2 lbs (frame) |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'2" – 6'6"
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Summary
The Otso Waheela is a versatile gravel bike praised for its adjustable geometry and comfortable ride, thanks to features like the Tuning Chip dropout system. It offers exceptional tire clearance and a lightweight carbon frame, making it adaptable for various terrains. While it excels in stability and customization, some reviews note a rigid ride quality and a front end that lacks plushness.
Adjustable geometry with Tuning Chip dropout system
Exceptional tire clearance for a gravel bike
Lightweight carbon frame with comfortable ride quality
Multiple mounting options and internal cable routing
Dropper post compatibility for added versatility
Front end lacks plushness compared to the rear
Rigid ride quality may not suit all riders
Unusually slack seat tube angle in some configurations
This is one of the more comfy carbon gravel bikes I’ve tried.BIKEPACKING.com
The three position adjustable dropout alters the chainstay length by up to 20 mm, while it also raises and lowers the BB to compensate for the change in ride height for different tires.
BikerumorThe 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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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.
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.
Sturdy feel, unusually slack seat tube angle, so-so value proposition.
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.
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
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
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.
| Frame | Carbon with Tuning Chip® dropout system BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 54c Colors: Matte Slate / Gray; Gloss Lilac / Purple; Gloss Copper / Black; Gloss Turquoise / Teal; Matte Olive / Black; Gloss Goldenrod / Yellow |
|---|---|
| Fork | Lithic full carbon fork, 12mm thru-axle |
| Bottom Bracket | English thread BSA, Ø68mm, Custom Options |
| Headset | ZS44/28.6 upper, ZS56 lower |
| Stem | Custom Options |
| Handlebar | Custom Options |
| Saddle | WTB Volt 142mm |
| Seatpost | Custom Options Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Custom Options |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Custom Options |
| Crank | Custom Options |
| Shifters | Custom Options |
| Cassette | Custom Options |
| Chain | Custom Options |
| Brakes | Custom Options Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Custom Options |
|---|---|
| Tires | Panaracer Gravel King SK 700x38 |
| Disc Rotors | flat mount (160mm) |
First added February 7
Last updated September 23
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