The Controversial $248 Walmart Bike: The Truth Will Shock You…
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- Опубліковано 20 тра 2024
- In this video I will be talking about Walmarts new $248 Ozark Trail G1 Explorer bike and if I'm being compensated to promote this bike or not.
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Gatekeepers are ruining biking for the casual person. They want you to be ashamed for not being on the most expensive bike with the highest available technology. Biking is about freedom and exploration no matter if youre on a used bike, high end bike, or somewhere in-between. I hope you keep up these budget friendly reviews for those of us who dont have thousands to spend on a bike or arent from money.
The casual biker could give two shits about gatekeepers. They ride what they feel like riding and enjoy it.🤗😘😉
New subscriber here.
I'm hitting my second youth at 53 years old. Your channel promotes happiness when riding a bike. Until my early 20's I rode a bike everywhere. I was in great shape. It was fun. It was therapeutic.
Thank you for the content.
Thank you!
@@MattyActivehow tall are you and what is your inseam length? Curious if this bike will fit me.
I'll be turning 51 this August, so hitting a second youth at 53 gives me something to look forward to! 😁
You are correct on all points. Thanks
I turned 77 few months ago and I finally realized I was missing something and it was the bike. Today is day one.
Just picked up the gravel bike and it is what they say.
I bought this bike for my girl last week. She did her first ride of 22 miles on a busy trail with no issues. This bike is changing the game one ride at a time. I might be on a $6k bike but the G1 might be the best bike purchase I’ve ever made
Gear rarely makes any difference in performance unless you are the the absolute top of a sport and even then it is more about building the bike the preference of the rider and around their strengths and weaknesses. I wish the bike industry would stop trying to solve the smallest "problems" people have that is costing their development costs to sky rocket causing the bikes to be unreasonably expensive. We don't need yearly revisions of bikes either. A GOOD full suspension mountain bike shouldn't cost more than $1000 if it is ENTRY LEVEL and beyond $3000 for a "Mid" tier full suspension is insane. Unless you are going to a TRULY professional bike there is no need for the high end to cost more than $6000. You can't tell me they are doing more research and development than high end motorcycles and somehow costing more? How is it something as complicated as a Hayabusa is UNDER $19000 with FAR MORE EXPENSIVE components but a Rail 9.9 is 13.5k and realistically you are going to throw upgrades on it? The bike industry is in a horrible place and they need to come back down to reality.
I'm glad you are happy with your purchase and even if something goes wrong with the bike or you want to upgrade something you will likely come out ahead and that is how it should be.
Time will tell on the quality of these I suggest taking it to a mechanic and having them look it over. It’s the assembly on these bikes. People don’t realize how bad it is. That’s why they don’t cost as much. It’s not necessarily the parts.
I can PM you my address for the royalty checks 😁
I am glad you did the videos on it though, it’s been fun to watch.
Nice shoutout
This is epic! 😂
One reason I like your channel IS that you are not a pro, sponsored rider. You’re just a normal guy, like the rest of us😊
who loves making clickbait videos, the same man that will tell you one second a amazing entry level hardtail aka the Trek marlin 6 is crap then clickbait you a month later goldfish brains who eat up his how trek marlin 6 is the best thing ever and don't even remove or fix his claim on the "worste bike ever" claim. so good job you bought the snakeoil salesmans bs good job wanna cookie.....
Lol kinda not really. He pro baseball
In real life when I met him and on the trails - yup a regular guy. Baseball field though, watch out! And some of the most epic adventures ever were on k-mart blue light special bikes in the 80s.
We’re not normal 😂
Not sure why there is a lot of hate with Walmart bikes. The reality is the person who is looking at buying a Walmart bike is most likely not at a point in cycling where they would consider buying a high end or entry level bike at a local bike shop. I still remember in 2017 buying my first mountain bike at a local bike shop (Performance Bikes) and almost had a heart attack when I saw the prices because in the past I bought Walmart bikes. The Walmart bikes worked for me because I didn't ride too far and I wasn't doing any crazy jumps since I had a wife and two kids who were involved in a lot of activities...and my job took a lot of my free time. Now that my kids are grown and I retired from the military I have the ability to ride more and to ride much further to explore. Walmart bikes are for people who want a bike or on a budget and that is what they can afford to get into cycling. I think one of the reasons Walmart bikes don't last long is that the people who buy those bikes may not take care of it with storing them inside or not doing the proper maintenance. Great video.
People of lower means shop at Walmart. I notice there are a lot of Hispanic folks at my local Walmart. People of lower means sometimes live in mobile homes. People with lower means may not have had the educational opportunities. I just think some of the folks with money who have more options look down at Walmart shoppers and the items associated with Walmart. I think it's kind of a snob thing.
It's not about lower means so much as how focused someone is on something.
Walmart is a great equalizer because poor people can feel like rich people. It's about Accessibility vs. Exclusivity - which is something the bicycle market has struggled with since time immemorial.
@@TheArimatheus Poor people can feel like rich people?? Dude you're high AF 🤣
A good bike shop will setup the bike you get. When you buy from walmart not only are they not fitted to you, not only are they not setup 100%, but they often aren't even assembled correctly. Some of the better Walmart bikes are rather good. I ride one at least weekly. But unless you are a bike mechanic like me or stop at the bike shop after walmart, you are getting something far worse than it can be, and a lot of people buy walmart bikes just to stop riding them because of that sub-optimal experience. That's not even getting into the safety aspect of riding walmart bikes right out the door. I love the bikes i get there, but i basically see them as a bundle of parts to complete a bike with.
TL;DR Buy a walmart bike, but pay someone to have it get a serious run-over.
@@firehazard1792 Might be a good suggestion. I bought my last new bike at a bike shop in 1991. I do remember them ensuring the bike properly fit me. I just got off that bike about 20 minutes ago.
Just bought this bike as my first gravel bike, so far so good!
Me too! Bought it this morning and gave it a quick alignment and tune up. Just got back from my first ride, went out for a quick 10 miles, ended up doing 25 and doing a little exploring. I’m stoked on it I had a ton of fun!
Thanks again because some of your peers lack the guts to do these type of reviews.They always have the astrisk about how it's good "for a cheap bike,people getting into the sport".Keep it up,please
We're with you man, no matter what direction you want this channel to go.......see if you can get Poseidon to send you a bike, or go to Giordano bikes and test one of their road bikes. The Giordano Acciao is only 168.00 with no tax and free shipping. I'd love to see you review/test one. Of course make it wheelie too.
The haters hate this bike and bikes like it because it brings them down to the same level as the Great Unwashed: They don't want to be seen riding their $6,000+ carbon/titanium contraptions on the same level - and the same routes - as the riffraff. It's a status thing.
Particularly since their 6000 dollar carbon/ti contraptions that cost 24 times the price of the ozark trail sure isn’t 24 times better.
It's the same with everything, boils down to status thing. I'd rather drive a long rides or dailies in a C6 than Murcielago. Rather spend 250 on Ozark for my dailies than have a Van Nicholas, no matter how cool but looking after expensive stuff is time consuming as well as more expensive when something fails.
completely disagree. as someone with a bike I dropped about 4k into, It makes my infinitely happy to see more people sending it on gravel out there, and this bike lowers the barrier to entry. More riders = better for everyone. If this gets you out there exploring, then I'm all for it.
@@BendySendy So, you're _agreeing_ rather than _disagreeing._
I think a lot of people really into a hobby enjoy, to an extent, it getting more approachable to the average person. It’s when those average people start trashing the hobby, and ruining the community, that they hate.
I’m a huge hiker/backpacker. The gear I use approaches ludicrous prices for certain things and is very niche. When average people can buy decent quality packs or tents and they can hit the trails without carrying excess weight (that makes them hate the hobby) I love it. More people enjoying it means even better gear evolution, more funding it towards trail maintenance and building, etc. It gets better for everyone.
What I don’t like? The people that get out on the trails and trash them by leaving garbage, improperly stashed food, improper trail hygiene concerning human waste, and even bad trail etiquette.
Do I look down my nose at people with cheaper gear? No. I also understand from experience that certain cheaper options can limit how much a person truly enjoys a hobby, and I learned the hard way where the money is best spent.
I love this. I think most of us are tired of the usual “budget bike” videos where their entry level bikes are $1500. Such a breath of fresh air. I also have this WalMart gravel bike in addition to my canyon full suspension and it’s… it’s pretty great.
I love this idea of riding until it fails! Love the kick stand.
I like your philosophy on your channel. Do what you like and put it out. Getting people out riding is the name of the game. Enjoying the Walmart series. Thanks for sharing!
Time to start a G1 community to battle Big Bike elites. The little guys will raise!!! but It would be cool to see a mr beast style video of bike upgrades
Your channel is always a great reminder that I don't need a fancy bike. Thanks and God bless you.
Matty your videos are a joy to watch, your personality and passion for cycling shines through. No problem with sponsored content as long as it’s clearly stated. At the end of the day we all have bills to pay and you deserve the success from your channel. Thank you for making the videos, looking forward to seeing how long the Walmart special keeps going. All the best from the UK
Let's go💪🏾 looking forward to this series I say 100 miles before your first part replacement
Great video! A good bike is a good bike. Appreciate the work you put in. I started on a Schwinn Axum just before the pandemic hit. Replaced parts as they failed. This looks like another great find!
Great series idea sir. I think your channel is doing a lot to bring this bike into people's purchase consideration. I think a long term review is a great way to prove the "value proposition" of the bike. And if something fails, you get the chance to upgrade or repair based on cost preference.
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I came across your videos this week and just picked up my ozark gravel bike yesterday. Thank you for all the videos you did on that bike 😎 ready to put some miles on it 🔥
I love that you do content like this! It helped me decide to buy this bike to use as a commuter. I really enjoy it so far!
sales on this bike are peanuts for Wal-Mart, haha. We know you are always honest thats why we love you so much!
You're doing a great job. I really enjoy your videos.
I love your channel, you seem like a real dude compared to a lot of other channels. Keep it up! Any chance you can check out a co-op bike from REI and test it, like a hardtail?
This bike & your videos give me hope...thank you
I think you're a bike expert for sure. Great video. Wish I saw this before I got my gravel bike.
Love the channel. I’ve got tired of seeing top end bikes and tek on other channels. I personally went from a £3500 full sus ebike from canyon to a £800 ridged hybrid/ flat bar gravel bike. This was a real step back to basics but I love this bike. I call it under biking and it’s so much fun and challenging. On the plus side in two years of riding this bike my fitness level has gone up ten fold. I also enjoy swapping parts out and up grading. Learning a lot 😎
I have watched a number of your reviews and now I am a subscriber. I bought this bike and made some immediate modifications: I got a new stem to give me a more upright riding position. I am 77 and an avid e-bike guy, but I wanted to try this and it is just so old-school and cool. I also added better pedals, a suspension seatpost, and cable-activated hydraulic brakes. So far my investment is under $350. I might go with a one-by at some point, but for now the drive train is fine. Thanks for your informative videos!!
Great video!
I thought this bike looked super rad when I spotted it in my local walmart. Then I picked it up 🤣heavy as a full enduro rig
You sold me in your past few videos and I just bought it today. Bought it to be an adventure/Bikepack bike. Keep up the videos!
Just ordered this bike an hour ago myself with future aspirations of using it the same way.
I haven’t rode a bike in 30 years, and I’m happy I have the chance to do it again without investing several thousand dollars right out the gate before I even know if I’ll actually like it.
I think a bike is a bike. As long as it’s got 2 wheels and rolls it’s the best thing ever.
Liked and sub'd... really like your vids, very informative... thanks!! I ride an old gary fisher from 1998, really enjoy it, it's kind of a less is more mentality that makes me smile.
Someone needs to sign up for the Dirty Kanza and use this bike to win it. LOL. Anyone besides me that is.🤣
Being realistic, nobody would because the winner of a Top Gravel Race like the Dirty Kanza (150 miles of pure punishment) will be a sponsored Pro whose on a Super High end Carbon Fiber Electronic Shifting Giant or Canyon $10,000 bike that runs on handmade Rene Herse $300 ea tires.
I rode across Oklahoma in 2022 - 450 miles in 7 days & my buddy had a medium high end Salsa Cutthroat with those wheels & Rene Herse tires - it was mind blowingly a great machine that allowed him to "eat the miles & bumps" like nothing else.
The full Pros bikes would be even better still.
So no, that's not even possible.
But for you or I to finish or even finish well on the Ozark Trail in the Dirty Kanza, yes with a proper 50mm Tubeless tire upgrade yeah.
Maybe lower 1x9 or 1x10 gearing too.
Hey Matty, love the channel! Didn’t you get a Trek FX Sport? I’m thinking about getting one and would really like to see another video of it and your long term thoughts on it.
I've been riding quite a bit the last couple years. always just for fun and fitness along the local trails (90% paved, 10% dirt roads). my 20 year old Trek mountain bike is finally wearing down, but I haven't wanted to spend a lot to replace it. I've wanted something cheap but decent, in between a typical road and mountain bike. Narrowed it down to either a gravel bike or a flat-bar "hybrid", watching for sales and such...then all the hype around this walmart bike caught my attention. Perfect timing, because it seems to be EXACTLY what I was looking for. Channels like yours have helped me nail down that decision. I'll keep watching cause I like your vids. I'm taking the damn kick stand off mine though.
Haven’t watched this video yet but waiting on this video to decide.
GREAT JOB MATTY ACTIVE! I have been riding road bikes since the early 1990s. I'm just getting back to riding. I remember when Shimano Dura Ace and Campagnolo were best sellers. SPD was brand new. If you are the type that demands a $7,000 Diadora, or a $14,000 AIR Kev Gravel bike, have at it. The folks at American Express Black Card will love you for it. I purchased this bike, and am happy just like when my father got me my first bike with training wheels. Those of you over fifty may need to get a better saddle, (Hey! Old Testicles Matter!) You may also want to get a lighter seat post and more durable pedals. One last thing, there is nothing wrong with getting your underwear, socks, produce, red rock ginger ale, and a GREAT GRAVEL BIKE from the same store. Hell yeah I'm old and proud of it. Thanks again Matty.
Don't worry about those negative people, they're always around praying on our downfall. Your videos are great, we all love what your doing.
I bought this bike because of your video and have had a lot of fun with it!
I found your channel from researching the Ozark trail gravel bike. I like your more modest approach to bike reviews. Other channels are big graphics, noise, and flash. Your more stripped down approach let's me absorb the content more easily.
Before I heard about the Ozark trails gravel bike, I had just finished converting a Kent trouvaille into a drop bar gravel bike. It's pretty fun either way, but it definitely stands out among the other trouvailles because of the drop bars
I'm fixing to say something that will make many people think I'm crazy. (get in line, you're not the only ones). At this price point, this is a prime example of a bicycle version of a disposal razor. If it lasts 248 days, that's $1 a day, 124 days is $2 a day. (a lot of us spend more than that on coffee) You could scrap the bike, or donate it to someone who would want the frame for his/her build project. Considering Walmart's 90 returns, if it lasts less than 90 days, you rode for free.
this is actually a really good way to look at it, especially for someone who maybe relies on bike sharing service and wouldn't mind owning and maintaining a bike of their own.
Thats a great point, some people will spend more just renting a bike once a week through the summer and end up with no bike come end of the year. My local bike rental place charges $30 for 2 hours, 20 hours worth of riding Ive already spent more than that bike cost
@@redwingsgo12 Thank You. While there some possible advantages to renting a bike such as: It may be a much better bike ("sometimes" a higher end bike pedals soooo much easier, and sometimes they don't) and no maintenance. In my view, if a person is "sure" they want to ride, buying a bike is the way to go. Even a loan with a high interest rate may be a better deal in the long run. Plus, you don't have to worry about going 5 minutes past your allotted time. I believe Walmart has a 90 day return policy on this bike, just don't crash it.
Wal mart doesn’t sell that bike on the floor in Oregon, because of the 15 dollar tax on bikes over 200. You can get it online though where the tax doesnt apply. It looks fine though, and putting a 7 speed mega range would make a big difference for just a few bucks.
There have been multiple videos about this bike popping up on You Tube. The surprising thing is all say good things except they don't like the seat. One guy seemed to replace all the stuff on the bike. He replaced different components on each video. The original stuff wasn't bad. He thought he was improving the bike. The comments on these videos seem to praise the bike too. Maybe, this will be a renaissance of affordable bikes for normal people. I will be interested in how well it holds up.
I love your videos. I went to my local Walmart in Colorado and found one ready to go. I was surprised by the good setup when I picked it up. Today, I went for a two hour ride on road and gravel. I have not changed anything and was surprised by the comfort and ride quality. I will not change any parts except taking off reflectors and adding some small USB rechargeable lights. I also kept the kickstand. I do think that you need to know how to do maintenance because most big name brand bike shops will hate to see this bike when their cheapest offering in Gravel will be about 1000 bucks
Matty, just don’t give in to the trolls and haters because remember this is UA-cam and the internet. Even if someone agrees with you, they will bust your chops online just because they want the drama and controversy.
As for a quality bike? There is a specific criteria that makes one “quality” and price is certainly not one of the. As you have demonstrated. Essentially, if the bike is repairable and serviceable, then that is a level of quality. If you can replace components when you want and there will still be nothing that restricts you, that is another good quality.
Just because components are in a lower grade than others doesn’t make them junk because the ignorant will either a: not have anything to compare it to; or b: unfairly compare it to something else with a different purpose.
I’ve wanted a road or gravel bike for easily 5 years now. It’s just appealed to me and seemed worth giving a try. I haven’t road a bike since I was a kid.
Back in early 2020 (before pandemic madness) I went bike shopping. Every bike I saw started at $1800 and up. Couldn’t then, and still can’t now justify that price for something I may not even like. Glad to see NUMEROUS reviews, yours included, that praise this bike within reason.
Just bought one of these online an hour ago, should be at my house in two days. Looking forward to biking, and if I don’t like it Walmart will likely take it back.
Thanks for your honesty, and entertaining videos that are approachable for a person that hasn’t been on a bike in 30 years.
I was looking at this bike a few days ago. The only reason I didn’t buy it is they didn’t have an XL frame. I like bikes and I like your style , subbed.
I like that idea of doing a series on "breaking in the bike" and replacing things as they wear out. That's what I've been doing over the last 5 years on my Marlin. It's inspired me to learn how to turn wrenches. It actually wasn't that hard to do. IMO it's something that every rider should learn to do, just like learning to lube their chain before every ride and wash their bike afterwards - and even changing inner tubes should you get a flat on the trail.
Yo, good video, was that the Big Dry Creek?
Yep!
Rad! What was the trail you rode on in your first video you made with this bike? Maybe it was your second, I'm not totally sure. But it looked like a real cool single track trail that I would love to explore.
Matty, you are so cool!
Seems like a great starter bike that you can upgrade later on. I like the look of the frame.
The price point is why we are seeing so many vids on this bike. It is inexpensive enough for folks to "Gamble" on it. Worst case is it sucks and you take it back. I see tons of potential in this bike. $250 for a decent Frame only would be a bargain.
Just saw their flat bar version at Bentonville Bike Fest. They said it’s coming out this fall and will be the same price.
Thank You! That is good to know. It will be interesting to see what other tweaks they make.
@@Charlie-wt7ct yeah I forgot to mention it’s gonna be a 1x8
@@Max-ip5yb How bout that. Walmart must be reading comments
I know you don't want to touch the bike, but to save heartache and pain you might consider taking that freewheel off and putting anti cease on the threads. It can get frozen and mess the wheel up when the freewheel is replaced. Just a thought.
Matty, love all that you do. The trolls are lost souls, forgive them for your own benefit if nothing else. You gotta admit, it would suck to be one of them.
If a bike is safe, then I am glad there are great options for everyone. I wouldn’t think you were paid considering you mentioned having to take it to the shop first before riding. That is not economical due to price of service and time spent.
Matty Active, i know you suggested the roscoe 9, but i ended up going with the Fuel ex7 gen 6. Never had a full suspension bike. Compared to my Axum, this trek is awesome on the trails. The upgraded Axum is no slouch imo as well. Any who thanks for the feed back in my last comment.
After your first review of this bike I got one shipped and the front tire was alittle off so I had to get that fixed but man that bike is an insane deal haha, worth every penny. Thanks def worth what you pay idk if you can find a medium size right now so I got lucky
If we get more people on bikes I'm all for it! Wish this was available in Canada because my gf really needs a bike!
Would love a video on what you would upgrade/replace on the Explorer. I'm wrench-savvy enough, and on the fence about this bike
I WANT A SERIES
U have some nice riding areas I wish New York had anything a bit like this closer to me there is not a lot that I’ve seen at least lots of dirt trails but no cement bike trail and nice areas like that
Matt, can you shoot me the links to the pedals and bottle cage you installed on yours? I finally pulled the trigger and mines arrives Saturday. You convinced me after being on the fence for a few weeks lol
I appreciate that you’re a normal guy who’s not sponsored and give us the straight truth about what you think. But you do a good job at using them hook titles though lol
I think if you try a road bike, you will fall in love with the speed.
Cool to see someone riding the same areas. Would you think this would fit someone 6’4”?
The two biggest downfalls of these bikes is the geometry and the ability to upgrade parts. Weight isn’t too big of a factor for getting out and having fun.
I bought this bike a couple weeks ago and have been putting miles on it everyday. I have a large family and cannot afford to spend 1000's on this so very thankful for Ozark Trail putting me in the game.
This is a killer deal for anyone wanting to get into cycling, its a lot of fun and comes ready for the action it is intended for. I bought it just to own a gravel bike. Granted i have more fun on my hardtail MTB and cycling for me is all about fun, this is more efficient than the hardtail as its a hybrid between road and retro mtb's with a road posture/handlebars and geometry favors speed, but if you're split in between a road bike and a hardtail, this is a great deal to get you out there pedaling!
Good video
Just started watching your content. You should definitely put 500 miles mixed gravel and road on it to see if any components break down
I just left four years of building, Walmart bikes, and I’m glad they didn’t have this one on the shelf when I was still working there because I’d own three with different setups very quickly this bike is awesome and I intend to join the crew. Just have to figure out where to put more bikes.
So, what would you say honestly, were all the bikes you built in perfect tune after they left your hands? Wheels true, hubs and bottom bracket adjusted, brakes and shifting perfect...?
I built bikes for awhile for a well known chain bicycle store many years ago. I could build 2 bikes per shift if they were perfect when I was done. They always insisted on 3 or more, they would put them out on the floor unfinished. The idea was after sale they would finish the tuning, but they often didn't.
Love your content man. It’s refreshing. Sub’d already making room in my garage for this Walmart bike
I'm not interested in owning most Walmart bikes, and certainly not a gravel bike. The last bike that Walmart sold that interested me was the carbon cross country. I do love watching vids like this because the info you provide helps to show that sometimes a big name only means a big price. Keep up the good work.
Have you tried the Ozark Trail Ridge MTB? If so, I want to know which bike is better for casual rider. More on paved roads n maybe some gravel. I'm looking to exchange the Ridge for the G1. Lmk
I bought the ozark trail vibe, for the casual dad, it's just fine.
I'm thinking I want to convert mine to a flat handlebar instead of drop bars. Make it more of a hybrid bike.
One downside with the one I got, the front wheel doesn't run very true. I need to learn how to true a wheel or take it to a shop.
I suspect if you're only using that bike on pavement and light gravel riding, and you're don't intentionally neglect maintenance it should last awhile. It's an entry level bike, but it's still not a "bike shaped object" like the traditional Walmart bike. The drivetrain is Shimano Tourney, which is a very cheap drivetrain, but as long as you remember to lube the chain it shouldn't break. If the hub bearings are crap then riding in wet or dusty conditions might kill the hubs.
I've owned a couple of Walmart purchased Schwinn bikes with Shimano Tourney drivetrain when I first started riding. They are ok for light and casual riding but definitely not for daily commuting. You're also limited in swapping out components and unless you have spare parts laying around, it will end up costing more than its worth to upgrade. Best part about this bike is the frame. I'd like to refer to it as the "poor man's" Poseidon. Definitely an entry bike for those wanting to experience gravel riding without breaking the bank and probably a solid Winter bike.
New subscriber here 😀
With the right parts, you can drop the weight to 24-25 lbs and still be cheaper than big name gravel bikes. This is good competition for Poseidon bikes I believe they are the next inexpensive option.
What parts exactly?
@@robertfrazier9810 seat post, seat, cranks, wheelset,bottle cage.
Wow that's a lot of bikes, surprised you haven't sold off some of the ones you're not riding
Definitely will be soon
I live basically across the street from where you were at on the big dry creek trail and ride around that area nearly every day. There's a bunch of little singletrack sections like at 8:10 - I actually have a video on my channel showcasing a lot of them. If you kept going north on the trail for another 6ish miles you'd end up right at the In-N-Out on 136th and I-25 - I call that route the In-N-Out Out-N-Back lol.
Hit me up if you ever need a riding buddy, neighbor!
I’ve found the first thing to go bad on cheap bikes if you ride them for real is broken spokes. And then a lot more of the metal rusts easily. Besides that, bike in general are pretty tough. It’ll be heavy though.
I would try one of those bikes, but the only thing holding me back is that is the freewheel I want to be able to upgrade my bike as things wear out or as I want something a bit different. The freewheel really holds it back.
this bike got me back into biking. I was having a lot of trouble picking a bike and convincing myself to pull the trigger ... $250 was low enough for me to say screw it. I biked over 20 miles last week! I suspect I will be spending a lot more money on bikes in the future lol, but the low barrier to entry is killer
Is it just me or is your left brake hood bent in? Great vid!
Can you recommend a cadence and speed sensor that links to the apple fitness app?
I wish they made a large I'd buy one for my brother who's interested in biking. I was on a group MTB ride with someone on the Ozark Trail mtb and their only problem after a few rides was a chain break, my guess is that's one of the weakest points for a new casual rider on these... wheels and tires after that. I started on a Poseidon and it was pretty damn fantastic.
Are you gonna do upgrades to it to see how good it can become
The bike design and components seem good, where I've heard of problems are warehouse and shipping damage. Also, Walmart service isn't equipped to handle bike questions and spare parts are apparently hard to get if something breaks.
Lol i think the left shifter handle was bent out of place during the test riding portion of the video
I currently been riding my 98 dollar Walmart bike. I like it. Just getting back in the swing of things. I think this might be my next bike purchase.
I'm still rockin the kickstand on my G1 Explorer. Why take it off? It's handy and there when you need it.
now its time to do a 250$ - $1000 parts upgrade video
I'm curious if you solved the loud breaks on that Ozark.
I really wanna buy this bike, but my wife really doesn’t agree with the n+1 equation 😢
The test is a great idea
Had my eye on the ozark trail bike so i may consider it.
Problem Walmart dont deliver so i have to take the bike as is.
Unless i purchase it online and have it delivered.
You know what thats eactly what i will do.
thanks
I bought two for wife & me. Compared to my $4500 gravel bike it’s not as good… however, it’s a fantastic bike for cruising off the hard stuff. I’m not upset if I have an unplanned dis-mount, or if it got stolen. I don’t like the shifters & not a wide enough range of gears. But I’m happy I bought them.