Otso Cycles
Otso Cycles builds gravel and bikepacking bikes in Minnesota with a signature feature: the Tuning Chip dropout system, which lets riders adjust chainstay length and bottom bracket height to fine-tune handling and tire clearance on the same frame. What is Otso's Tuning Chip system? The Tuning Chip is a flip-chip dropout that changes chainstay length and bottom bracket drop, so one frame can be set up for snappier handling with a shorter wheelbase or more stable long-haul bikepacking geometry with a longer one — without buying a different bike. Are Otso bikes good for bikepacking? Yes, Otso frames are designed with generous tire clearance, multiple mounting points for cages and racks, and geometry that stays composed under a loaded bikepacking setup, making them a strong match for multi-day gravel and adventure riding.
- Otso Waheela C Gravel Frameset — 2792.73
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I run different tire sizes on the same Otso frame?
- Yes, Otso frames are built with wide tire clearance and the Tuning Chip dropout lets you adjust chainstay length to optimize handling for whichever tire width you're running.
- Is Otso a good brand for bikepacking trips?
- Otso frames are designed with bikepacking in mind, offering multiple frame mounts for cages, racks, and bags plus geometry that stays stable when loaded with gear.
- Where are Otso bikes made?
- Otso Cycles designs and develops its bikes in Minnesota, drawing on the brand's Midwest gravel and adventure riding roots.