Otso Cycles says they started seeing requests for a standard steel version of their Fenrir bikepacking bike back when they released the Fenrir Stainless back in 2021. So, here we are a few years later, and its come to fruition: meet the Fenrir Steel. Otso is known for its versatile bicycles, and the Fenrir may be the most versatile one of the bunch.(Photos / Otso Cycles)The Fenrir is a versatile bikepacking-specific bike designed to adapt to different riding styles and cargo needs. The bike can be configured with either flat or drop handlebars. It can also accommodate both rigid setups and 100-120mm travel suspension forks. It can run a dropper or rigid seatpost as well. But what really sets this bad boy apart is its extensive mounting system. Its got dual three-pack mounts on the fork, three bottle mounts on the main triangle, plus rear rack compatibility. So its ready for riders who want to carry a boat-load o gear for multi-day adventures.Versatility for the WinThe Fenrir Steels adaptability also extends to its ability to run different handlebar configurations, which can change the bikes character significantly. With drop bars and a shorter stem, it behaves like a capable gravel bike with added stability when loaded. Drop barsOr, run mountain bike bars with a longer stem, and it becomes more nimble and responsive. No matter what bar you choose, the Fenrir Steel is designed to handle all terrain while loaded.MTB barsThe Fenrir Steels frame uses 4130 chromoly steel with custom tube sets. Each tube set is optimized for each of the four available sizes (S to XL). It features a 68 head tube angle, 75 seat tube angle, and wheelbases ranging from 1,110 to 1,170mm.Fenrir Steel GeoXSSMLXLRecommended rider height410-5453-5757-511511-6363-66Inseam29-3030-3131-3232-3333-34Effective top tube547mm565mm583mm600mm618mmNominal head tube angle6868686868Tuning Chip-induced head/seat tube angle change from middle position0.250.250.250.250.25Head tube length90mm100mm120mm140mm160mmNominal seat tube angle7575757575Seat tube length360mm400mm450mm490mm530mmBottom bracket drop68-72mm68-72mm68-72mm68-72mm68-72mmChainstay length430-450mm430-450mm430-450mm430-450mm430-450mmWheelbase1090-1110mm1110-1120mm1130-1150mm1150-1170mm1170-1190mmTrail88mm88mm88mm88mm88mmFork offset51mm51mm51mm51mm51mmRigid fork axle to crown length495mm495mm495mm495mm495mmStack595mm605mm623mm642mm660mmReach387mm403mm416mm428mm441mmStandover754mm777mm810mm838mm866mmThis steel version joins the existing titanium Fenrir Ti model that launched in 2022, offering the same geometry and features at a lower price point. The Fenrir Steel retail starts at $1,950 for a frame and $3,200 for a base build. To put that in perspective, the stainless steel Fenrir frame was priced at $2,550, and the ti frame is priced at $3,450. Its worth pointing out that the stainless Fenrir is currently on sale (20% off frames and 12% off complete builds), and Otso has said theyre undecided if theyre phasing out the stainless version, but there will definitely not be any restocks this year. So it could be a great time to snag one of those before theyre gone.The new steel version includes a carbon Lithic Mountain Fork that includes the three-pack mounts and an adjustable dropout chip for flip-flopping the bikes handling characteristics.Customers can fully customize their build, choosing from two colorways (Pumpkin orange with beige accents or Indigo blue with white details), wheel sizes, components, and anodized color accents, with each bike configured to order at Otsos Minnesota facility.OtsoCycles.comThe post Otso Launches New Versatile Fenrir Steel, Same as the Ti Version But $1,500 Less appeared first on Bikerumor.