The Waheela C is the ultimate all-around gravel bike. It’s known for its massive tire clearance, adjustable geometry, and surprisingly compliant carbon frame. Build it with 700c x 38mm tires for your next gravel race, then swap in a 29” wheelset and load it with cargo for your next overnighter. Now it has two new colorways ahead of the summer riding season: Olive & Black and Goldenrod & Yellow.
Find Waheela C at the intersection of performance and versatility. There are few gravel bikes that can be found vying for a podium spot at a gravel race like The Mid South and riding Tour Divide. It was designed to be as versatile as its rider. With a few tweaks of the build spec, Waheela C can meet the demands of gravel racing and bikepacking.
A few key features set apart the Waheela C from other gravel bikes. The first is giant tire clearance. The Waheela C can comfortably fit 700c x 54mm tires (roughly 29” x 2.1” equivalent). If sloppy roads are on the menu, narrower tires can be used for extra room for mud. Another standout feature of the Waheela C is adjustable geometry. The rear dropout uses the patented Tuning Chip that is found on all Otso bikes. This allows the rider to change the wheelbase by up to 20mm, raise or lower the bottom bracket height by up to 4mm, and change the head tube angle by +/- 0.5º. The longer wheelbase of the rear position is preferred for long days in the saddle on sketchy terrain, while the shorter wheelbase of the front position makes for agile handling on local trails or a CX course. The third feature of the Waheela C is the confidence-inspiring ride quality of the EPS molded carbon frame where the rider is centered over both wheels. This makes for a stable ride while moving at high speeds on loose, rocky roads and a comfortable feel when paired with the compliant rear triangle. Waheela C also has routing for a dropper post, suspension-corrected geometry for a suspension fork, and lots of mounts for cargo.
New to the Waheela C this year are two new colorways: Black & Olive and Goldenrod & Yellow. This makes for six total colorways when Slate & Gray, Turquoise & Teal, Lilac & Purple, and Copper & Black are also available. It is a simple, uncomplicated design for paint and decals that lets the color contrast do the talking. All colorways are available as options on the Otso Custom Bike Configurator that lets customers choose from dozens of options to build a bike that matches their riding style, from wheel size, to handlebar width, to anodized color accents, to stem length, and just about every other spec that can be customized.
The Waheela C is available as a frameset for $2,700, or as a complete bike with Shimano GRX 600 for $3,950. Find it on OtsoCycles.com and wherever Otso bikes are sold. Build your Waheela C now.
