If you’re a bikepacker who’s used to touring speeds or social rides, and are considering racing, or even just some rides with longer days, this blog post is written for you. Continue reading How to go faster without pedaling (much) harder…
All drop bar complete bikes using Shimano GRX 11-speed are up to 25% off. This includes Waheela C, Warakin bikes, and Fenrir bikes in all sizes and colorways – even the new colorways for Waheela C. The sale is good for 1x and 2x options with either GRX 600 or GRX 800 levels. The discount is on the base build only; upgrades are still available … Continue reading Save up to 25% on Gravel Bikes
It was on mile 49 cresting 5,000 feet of climbing in triple digit heats that we began to ponder if we were potentially in over our heads with this whole bikepacking thing. What had we gotten ourselves into? Continue reading Idaho Haute Springs Lobster Fest
I love that I can go and put my Fenrir through hell and it doesn’t care. Like, it’s happy to take everything that I’ve given it and just keep moving forward. Continue reading Made of Grit: Dylan Morton & the Otso Riders of Unbound 2022
Sounds2Sounds is the latest event on the increasingly well appointed New Zealand bikepacking calendar. Conceived by the Kennett Brothers (New Zealand’s mountain bike race and brevet pioneers and prolific route and guidebook editors) it connects Totaranui/Queen Charlotte Sound at the top of Te Waipounamu/South Island with Piopiotahi/Milford Sound in Fiordland. Continue reading Sounds2Sounds 2022 Recap
The Otso Fenrir Stainless is a ride-anywhere bike for bikepacking races and afternoon adventures alike. It can be built with drop bars or with MTB bars and both selections are available as stock build options. A tire clearance of 29” x 2.6” or 27.5” x 2.8” keeps the Fenrir rolling on rough terrain, while extra frame and fork braze-ons are ready to carry gear for days or weeks on the trail. Continue reading Introducing Fenrir
The people have been asking for it, and we’re excited to say that we now have a Single Speed Tuning Chip Conversion kit! Continue reading New: Single Speed Conversion Kit for Tuning Chip™ Dropout, Plus Instructions
Our patented Tuning Chip rear dropout system is found on all bike platforms in our collection, and adds an element of versatility to any Otso Cycles bicycle purchase that can make your bike feel like three different machines. Continue reading Tuning Chip Technology on Otso Bicycles: Everything You Need to Know
When we released the Warakin Ti at the end of February, the most common question we received was if the bike includes a fork with mounting points. We listened to your feedback. All of our gravel bikes now have a fork mount option available in our Custom Bike Builder. This includes framesets and complete builds. Continue reading New Fork with Mounts Available
