Otso Waheela C vs. Salsa Cutthroat

I took delivery of my Waheela C in December, and I live in the northern US so I haven't done anything longer than 60 miles yet.  BUT: coming from an aluminum cyclocross bike to the Waheela with 38 mm tubeless GravelKings, it is EXTREMELY comfortable.  I sold my cross/gravel bike to a friend and I let him take it for a spin immediately after he'd finished a ride on my old bike.  His first question was whether it had suspension.  

I think the only complaint that I've heard against the Waheela is that it doesn't have quite as many braze-ons for mounting packs, etc.  That doesn't matter to me - I only use half the ones that are there, but it may be a consideration for you.    

I purchased a Waheela C in early March 2021. Where are you getting your reach numbers from? I compared the two using  https://bikeinsights.com and they seem to have nearly identical reach. Stack is different but reach at least for a large vs. 58 is only 1mm different. The Cutthroat has a much more upright stack so you will want to look at stems and spacers to get the fit dialed in.  A consultation with a decent bike fitter would be worth the money.

My experience so far with the Otso is has been very good. I'm riding Rene Herse Oracle Ridge at 35 psi (with tubes for now) and have done plenty of gravel, paved and mixed rides. Comfort has not been a problem. I had originally wanted a Ritchey Outback but they too are on perpetual backorder. The Ritchey would be more plush. I already own a Road Logic and an Ultra so I really did want the Ritchey for overall quality and comfort.

One major bonus of the Otso is that they use threaded bottom brackets. As a former bike mechanic and shop owner of 24 years, I would never own a bike with a press fit BB.