Otso Cycles first designed the Waheela C to be a lightweight, versatile bike that can ‘tackle any road in any condition’. The adjustable geometry paired with tyre clearance for 29″ x 2.1″ make it an option for gravel racing and bikepacking alike.
New for 2021 is a stock fork that has three bottle bosses on either side for bikepacking cargo. There are also four new colourways: Forest & Coral, Black & White, Burgundy & Red, and Matte Desert & Black.
Beyond these two new updates, key features in the Waheela C remain in place:
Adjustable geometry: a patented Tuning Chip rear dropout system allows the wheelbase to be lengthened or shortened by up to 20mm and the bottom bracket height to be raised or lowered by 4mm.
According to Otso, this allows the Waheela C to transform from a confident, stable gravel bike (in the rear Tuning Chip position) to a nimble, agile option for CX races or local trails with tight corners.
Tyre clearance: the bike can fit 700c x 54mm, 650b x 54mm, or 29” x 2.1” tyres. It’s a quick bike for racing gravel with a 700c x 35mm setup, and can ride the trails with 27.5” x 2.2”.
EPS-moulded carbon frame: the bike remains lightweight… ‘ready for a quick climb up the next punchy hill or sprinting away from the lead group.’
Ride quality: the rider is centred over the wheels for extra confidence and stability, while the longer top tube adds an aggressive, racy feel. Meanwhile, bowed seat stays make for a compliant rear triangle that’ll absorb bumps in the road, providing comfort while spending all day in the saddle.
