Otso’s Warakin Ti adventure dropbar bike has been a mainstay in the brand’s lineup for quite a few years now. We tested it shortly after it came out back in 2020, and Zach even put together a Warakin Ti dream build a few years ago. It’s always been a great-looking bike and an incredibly versatile platform, and its Tuning Chip dropouts have allowed riders to fine-tune the chainstay length for varying needs and preferences.
But since the UDH interface has become the de facto standard for dropouts, the Tuning Chip dropouts’ UDH incompatibility has rendered some drivetrains unusable. In an effort to expand drivetrain compatibility to include direct-mount derailleurs that use the UDH interface, like SRAM Transmission, Otso is updating the Warakin Ti with 3D-printed titanium UDH dropouts. This follows Otso’s recent announcement of the same update to the Fenrir Ti.
This means that the updated Warakin Ti no longer has an adjustable chainstay/rear center length; it is now fixed at 430mm across all sizes. While the Tuning Chips allowed riders to adjust the chainstay length between 420mm, 430mm, and 440mm, Otso settled on the middle setting for the fixed UDH dropout, which should work well for most people. Beyond that, the geometry looks nearly identical to the previous version.
The other thing that has changed is the frame’s graphics. This is fairly subtle, but now the titanium frame has a mostly matte finish that’s broken up with polished logos and details. Otherwise, the rest of the features of the Warakin Ti appear to remain the same, so if you’re interested in knowing more about the bike, our previous articles are a great reference.
Builds and Pricing
With the new 3D-printed UDH dropout, one of the biggest changes to the Warakin Ti is compatibility with SRAM drivetrains. As such, Otso is now offering complete builds with SRAM Rival and Force XPLR AXS 13-speed wireless drivetrains. Here’s a quick rundown of the build options and prices. As always, Otso lets the buyer choose handlebar width, stem length, wheel size, and chainring size with options to upgrade certain components or choose accent colors for an additional fee.
- Warakin Ti Frame Only: $3,650 (add Lithic Carbon Fork +$250)
- SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1×13: $6,500
- Shimano GRX 800 Di2 1×12: $6,200
- SRAM Rival XPLR AXS 1×13: $5,900
- Shimano GRX 600: $5,300
- SRAM Apex Mechanical: $5,100
And if you prefer the adjustability of the Tuning Chip dropout, limited sizes of the previous Warakin Ti frames are still available at 25% off the original price, currently listed at $2,653.75.
Availability
The new Warakin Ti is available now. Head to the Otso website to learn more, see complete build specs, or pick one up for this year’s adventures.
