Otso just released a new version of its carbon gravel model, the Waheela R. Capable of running 700 x 50mm tires, the Otso Waheela R is poised as a race-oriented gravel bike. For more on this new model, check out all the details below…

Following the burlier Waheela C, the new Otso Waheela R was designed for performance and speed. With longer, slacker geometry for stability at high speeds and short chainstays to keep a more agile feel, the Waheela R has an aerodynamic tubing profile, clearance for 700 x 50mm tires, and an option for fully internal routing. The bike also has three bottle mounts and a built-in storage compartment on the front triangle.

  • Otso Waheela R
  • Otso Waheela R
  • Otso Waheela R
Otso Waheela R
  • Otso Waheela R
  • Otso Waheela R
  • Otso Waheela R

The frame and fork on the Waheela R are designed to accommodate full- or semi-internal routing. The fully internal option via handlebar entry keeps routing completely hidden, and the two semi-internal options—either through the headset cap or through downtube frame ports—are available for easier serviceability. The bike is also UDH compatible and includes an internal storage sleeve. The new Waheela features mounts on the top tube, three cage mount positions on the front triangle, one on the underside of the downtube, and front and rear fender mounts. There are some extra threaded bolt positions on the underside of the top tube for compatibility with bolt-on partial frame bags, too.

  • Otso Waheela R
  • Otso Waheela R

Otso Waheela R Geo

Size XS SM MD LG XL
Effective TT Length 525 545 570 595 620
Reach 372 387 405 422 438
Wheelbase 1014 1028 1058 1088 1118
Rear Center 420 423 426 429 432
Nominal HT Angle 69.4 70.5 70.5 70.5 70.5
ST Length 450 460 510 540 570
Nominal Seat Tube Angle 74 74 74 74 74
HT Length 99 111 137 169 201
Fork Offset 47 47 47 47 47
BB Drop 75 75 75 75 75
Stack 535 550 575 595 635
  • Otso Waheela R
  • Otso Waheela R
Otso Waheela R

As for standards, the Waheela R uses a 68mm BSA bottom bracket, IS52/52 headset, 27.2mm seatpost, 31.8mm seatpost clamp, 12 x 142 mm rear hub spacing, will accommodate a 50T max chainring, and is only compatible with 1x drivetrains. The bare frame weighs 1,145 grams, with the fork weighing 490 grams. There are three available colors: Forest Pearl, Teal, and Matte Black. The Waheela R is available as a frameset starting at $2,950 or in five custom build options starting at $4,050. Drivetrain options include build kits equipped with Shimano GRX 600 1×12 mechanical, SRAM Apex 1×12 mechanical, SRAM Rival XPLR AXS 1×13, or SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1×13.

For more on the Otso Waheela R, visit OtsoCycles.com.

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