Otso Waheela C

GRAVEL PERFORMANCE

The Waheela C is the ultimate all-around gravel race bike. It’s known for its massive tire clearance, adjustable geometry, and surprisingly compliant carbon frame. There are few gravel bikes that can be found on podiums at Unbound, The Mid South, and TransRockies Gravel Royale while also racing Tour Divide, Vermont Super 8, and Arkansas High Country Race. It was designed to meet the performance requirements of its rider and the terrain ahead. With a few tweaks of the build spec, Waheela C can meet the demands of gravel racing and bikepacking races alike.

Call it three bikes in one. Call it a quiver killer. Call it the ultimate all-around gravel race bike.

BUILD YOUR WAHEELA C

Otso bikes are available to purchase here on our website or with our network of Otso dealers. Our Custom Bike Configurator allows you to select most component options on your bike, including drivetrain, wheelset, tires, handlebars, seatpost, anodized accent color option, and more. The Warakin is also available as a frameset if you already have parts ready to go at home. When an order is placed, the Otso team builds the bike based on your custom specs and ships it to you. Home assembly is as simple as putting on the wheels and straightening the handlebars. We’re happy to talk through options to help you build the Warakin that is perfect for you and your riding style.

Otso has a small (but growing!) network of bike shops that sell our bikes. Click the button to the right to see a map of all Otso dealers. If there is not one in your area, you can still build and order any of our bikes right here on our website. Give us a shout at sales@otsocycles.com with any questions.

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Giant Tire Clearance

Gravel comes in all shapes and sizes, from the packed limestone of Southeast Minnesota to the chunky roads of the Flint Hills of Kansas. The Waheela C is equipped with tire clearance to handle the terrrain of your next race. It‘ll run 700c x 35mm when the roads are tacky and tidy, 700c x 42mm when there‘s a bit more uncertainty, 700c x 54mm when the gravel road turns to ATV trails, and anything in between. The Waheela C can also fit 29" x 2.1", 27.5" x 2.1", or 650b x 54mm if 700c isn‘t really your thing. In short, the Waheela C is ready for the road ahead.

Adjustable Geometry

Like many Otso bikes, the Waheela C sports our patented Tuning Chip rear dropout system, which allows you to change the length of your wheelbase and height of your bottom bracket. Put the Tuning Chip in the back position to get the stability and comfort of a longer wheelbase for a full day of riding gravel. Switch to the front position to get the agile handling and responsiveness required by your next CX race. And the middle position? That‘s the best of both worlds. The adjustable geometry of the Waheela C allows you to ride any road or any trail without needing to switch bikes.

Unrivaled Ride Quality

Our proprietary Waheela geometry was developed by our engineers for stability, confidence, and comfort on rough terrain. Where many gravel bikes put extra weight on the front wheel, the Waheela C centers the rider over both wheels. This makes for a more stable ride while allowing the compliant rear triangle to come into play and absorb the bumps of a gravel road. Meanwhile, the lightweight EPS molded carbon frame adds responsiveness and readiness for a sprint up that next hill. After a long day in the saddle, you’ll find yourself adding a healthy amount of miles to the next day’s ride.

Internal Routing

The Waheela C frame has routing ports behind the head tube for brake lines, shifter cables, and dropper post routing. Rear brake and rear derailleur routing enters the frame on the non-drive side behind the head tube and exits near the back of the chainstay on their respective sides.

Extra Mounting Points

Waheela C features fork bottle bosses, extra down tube mounting points (six total), as well as top tube gas tank mounting points. Numerous braze-ons allow Waheela C to accommodate water bottles, fenders, racks, frame bags, and more.

Details that Matter

Internal brake and shifter routing with sleeves, carbon access door under bottom bracket for easier routing, front and rear thru-axle, and threaded bottom bracket for reliable, easy service. This also allows you to run that dropper post you’ve been dreaming about.

Compatible with 1x or 2x

Waheela C is 1x and 2x compatible with mechanical and electronic drivetrains. It’s also fully compatible with both Shimano Di2 and SRAM AXS, in case you don’t want to take advantage of internal routing options.

Quality Assured

Designed by the Otso engineering team, Waheela C frames are manufactured in one of the premiere carbon fiber factories in Taiwan and come with a five-year limited warranty. All bikes are inspected and assembled at our headquarters in Minneapolis, MN USA.