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.