Otso Journal

September 8, 2021
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Perspectives on climate change and the rides we love Photos and text by Kira Minehart Perhaps you’ve heard of the Idaho Hot Springs bikepacking loop. It’s a multi-day bikepacking trip that weaves along gold-medal trout streams, flower-dotted meadows, self-made...

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June 10, 2021
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Tour Divide 2021: Ken's Waheela C Setup

Ken Zylstra is hitting the Tour Divide for the first time this year on his Waheela C. In our interview with him, he is referring to this attempt as his "Lemonade Ride" in response to some recent life changes. See his loaded rig and learn more about Ken's preparation ahead of the big event.

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February 3, 2021
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New: Single Speed Conversion Kit for Tuning Chip™ Dropout, plus Instructions

This kit allows for single speed conversion of certain geared Otso bikes and is compatible with all steel and titanium frames, including Warakin Stainless and Warakin Ti. Carbon--e.g. Voytek and Waheela C--frames are not compatible with the Single Speed Tuning Chip at this time.

January 26, 2021
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Etter Olson 2020 Look Back

Perhaps like everyone, we had PLANS for 2020: international research (a collaboration with a Palestinian cycling club), bike tours, laid back bikepacking trips and more intense races. We planned to ride around things (Great Salt Lake, the Cedar Mountains, and...

October 15, 2020
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New Voytek Colorways Now Available

The Voytek has new paint, graphics, and three colorways just in time for winter riding. This is same Voytek that changed the world of fat bikes in 2016 with its narrow Q factor, agile handling, and incredible versatility. Four years...

October 9, 2020
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Warakin Ti and Warakin Stainless Pre-Order

The Warakin Ti and Warakin Stainless are now available for pre-order. Inventory of these bikes was depleted over the summer and we have another supply in the works. This includes framesets and complete builds, which are expected to ship in...

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September 23, 2020
0 commentson Tuning Chip Technology on Otso Bicycles: Everything You Need To Know

Tuning Chip Technology on Otso Bicycles: Everything You Need To Know

Jump to: What is the Tuning Chip and what does it do? What Parts Make up the Tuning Chip System? A Simple Guide to Adjusting Your Tuning Chip Rear Tire Size Compatibility Charts for each Tuning Chip Position What is...

July 6, 2020
0 commentson #TWCC2020: This Week Contains Centuries

#TWCC2020: This Week Contains Centuries

Everything is canceled. Everything. I’m deeply lacking in motivation in these days where every day is a week, every week is a month, and every month is a year. But we might as well make the most of a given...

End of the Road – a Transcontinental Bikepacking Tour Cut Short by Covid 19

Over the nearly four years we’d been on the road for our Alaska to Argentina bikepacking journey we’d anticipated our arrival in Patagonia. The southernmost region of South America is famous for its soaring granite spires, tumbling glaciers, alpine lakes...

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