I just got my Otso Warakin GRX 1×11 build today and couldn’t be happier. This is my first gravel bike, coming from a Trek 1.5 road bike. The frame and components are all excellent, and I love the color. It was between this and Cosmic Stallion for me but ended up going with the Warakin. Advice for taller folks, I am 6’6” and the 60cm frame fits me well.
by rbeardsma
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I was between that and the Cosmic Stallion as well.. went with the CS because I got it for $300 less, and because I prefer 2x. Had the CS not been on sale, I probably would have gotten the Warakin stainless version. If the shop where I test rode the Warakin had a 2x model, I would have bought it that day.
Out of the box, the Warakin felt better to me but it was marginal. I don’t care for the stock tires on the CS and swapped those and the saddle immediately.
Congrats on the new steed!
Just saw an ad for these on FB or IG, one of the two, and thought they looked pretty good. Glad it turned out well!