Just bought one without even knowing one thing about it. Rode it 17 miles back home on both street & gravel. And man I was not disappointed at all. After doing the research & seeing videos like this. Perfect purchase. Light, gears change quick, turns on a dime.
Definitely a perfect purchase. I found one at a wholesale outlet this week of facebook marketplace. Sold my old Schwinn ranger MTB and put that towards my ozark. Walked out only paying 85 dollars for it and brand new. Definitely throwing some sweet upgrades on later on.
@@brittanyw3526You found yourself a great deal! I've added a seat back rack from Walmart to hold small to medium bags & also a 2-child seat bike trailer. This bike pulls 120 lbs great. Only things I would change like other have is the brakes cause they do squeak really loud, brake levers for longer reach, tires to solid black, front fork maybe to carbon and a phone mount or a small Garmin GPS
I bought mine last week, been waiting 4 months for this bike. I own a S-Works SL6, Giant Propel Advanced, Trek Emonda SLR, etc....This one for the $$$ is my BEST Purchase by far!!!
This bike is the real deal. After watching a lot of videos on it last week, i went to my local Walmart this past Tuesday, and they had one medium sized frame in stock! I did three mods..... new pedals, a comfy seat, and handlebar riser. I think the riser REALLY improves it for us older riders. Just went out today and did 25 miles, i loved it! Can't recommend it enough, best $250 I've spent in a long time. I expect a lot of enjoyment from it.
Because of your review, I’m in the car as I type, Shooting over to Walmart here in Los Angeles right now to grab one. Be sure to post vids of your upgrades. I’ll follow along. Good to see a brutha doing bike videos. ✊🏾
I found one at a garage sale, changed the fork (which was broken) to an aluminum one and so far it's been great, a great choice for a first gravel bike.
My wife bought me this bike as a budget/ insane upgrade project. It is a good bike for the price. Moderately upgradable. Great, entry level, bike. At this point mine is a Tiagra 1x10 mod with new seat and post, pedals and Tannus Armour inserts. Only 27lbs now.
Got the ‘medium’. I’m 6’1” and it’s good enough. Only issue I have is placement of shifter ‘button’ on the hoods. My thumb can’t reach it in normal riding position. The bike is great for the bucks and looks cool.
I walked around walmart 2 days ago....the moment I saw this thing from a FAR FAR DISTANCE, I KNEW it was special. I walked over to confirm my suspicions. FOr a moment, I had a feeling of surrealness...like WTH IS this BIKE DOING IN WALMART? I couldn't even believe what I was seeing. I had never heard of this bike before so seeing it for the first time without any background information was just pure mind blowing. I've owned bikes of multiple price ranges from microshift to Claris and Sora groupset road bikes. So I thought this bike sit in with the $600+ range of bikes I"m used to when I cycled a lot in 2017. The $250 is PURE INSANITY. That's
Mine arrives tomorrow; I'm 6'3 and was suspicious of sizing. literally no other reviewer has stated their height or how the bike fits them, so thanks for that!
Matty Active reviewed it, he said he was 5’7 (just like me) and said the small was the right size for him. My local Walmart has both sizes in stock. I am going to check it out next week if still in stock.
They announced 3 sizes. Small, Medium and Large. The Large disappeared off the website. At 6' 3" you are going to need an XL or XXL. The range was for all 3 sizes. Odd way to do a hang tag. I know it's way out of the budget likely, but the Poseidon X Ambition in XXL is a MONSTER for the Big Boys. Eff Top Tube - 610 Reach - 408 Stack - 638 My 6' 4" buddy said it was the best $650 he ever spent. (If you put one in the cart they will send you a $100 discount code to seal the deal).
@@ventureall-terrain2297 On a road bike 6' is usually about 685 mm top tube + stem. My 6' 4" buddy is running that 610 top tube with the 110 stem it came with. He tried a 90 (When it was new and his first experience with a bike that fit). He later tried a 130, but his back wasn't ready for that. I suspect he might like a 120 now, but they are uncommon. They sound like a big stem for a gravel bike but the thing 106 cm long. 120 ain't nothin' on that train.
There hasn't been any of the larger models (med) available anywhere close to northern Indiana for months, can't even order it. Really disappointed in Walmart inventory levels or their lack of...I want one now not next year😢
Great video! I took mine out for the first ride today (40mi) and I’ll have to say I’m impressed! I did have to do a lot of fine tuning when I first got it. But, it shifts great, the gear range could be better but was very manageable on the climbs I did. The brakes aren’t great but they slow me down just fine, some ceramic brake pads probably make a big difference. Looking forward to your upgrades. As this is a great platform to build off of.
I’m gonna pick one up tomorrow. I have a hardtail (Poseidon Norton), and full sus (Giant Trance Advanced). This is perfect for when I just want to cruise flats for exercise.
I went looking for this bike at Walmart up here in Canada, I didn't find this one but i found another one at Walmart, the "Snafu Hyper", snafu is on the seat and hyper is on the frame. Its a 700 c by 38 mm tire gravel bike, regular $498 marked down to clear at $198 Canadian. Its baby poop brown. For a beginner and a senior like me this is a good way to start out with a gravel bike. I hadn't even heard of gravel bike until a month ago, I just knew about road bikes and mountain bikes, this bike is a perfect cross between the two. I just did a one hour ride over the road, hard pack dirt, gravel and mud. The mud stopped me dead, but otherwise it performed well. I added a rear fender as I hate the dirt streak up my back. I need to get a softer seat too that one is hard as rock. Look it up in the US it may be cheaper than the Ozark.
Should try out a suspension seat post and carbon printed 3d saddle. I got a Suntour NCX and Ryet on Ali for a little over $110. Great cause they can easily be swapped to other bikes they made an awesome difference when I ride on gravel!
I just got this medium size ozark bike today and I like the steal forks, but what I will get rid of is those cheap cranks with there heavy metal sprockets. 😁
If only they hadn't canceled the Large. At least the Medium has a 56.5 cm eff TT, but that 50 cm ST is going to man guys much over a 33" measured inseam are going to max it out with the included seat post if it's 350 mm. As well as a pretty low stack for a Gravel Bike if you are over 5' 10" or so. The website always shows sold out. The stores have standing orders so no excess coming in. Search the local stores near your zip code. Medium (50 cm) and Small (44 cm) are both in stock near me. The label them by actual ST instead of eff Seat Tube so don't panic when you see the sizes.
While I do agree it is a solid bike that is underpriced, it still weights over 30 lbs and is only a 2 x 7. I doubt the derailleurs or brakes will last that long.
I’m so glad I saw this video! I’ve been using my 2012 Caadx cyclocross bike as a gravel bike and it’s not been the best lol. How are the wheel sets on this bike? Worth the upgrade?
I’ve got a front wheel so far that is a thru axle! The rear is QR so would have to stick with that. But this bike with a few tweaks will be solid! Thanks for watching!!!
just picked up this bike last week, to start commuting to work, hoping to get into biking again for extended bike packing trips in the fall, thanks for the review I remember seeing this video and helped me decide to go for it
I would put a used shimano 105 group set and call it a day. It would also need a decent set of wheels. So if you spend about $700 you would have a decent bike
@@ainteasya you’re going to wind up upgrading those components anyway. The real issue is whether or not the frame is durable enough to be e we worthy of those upgrades. And if you can get a cheaper, used wheel set you could spend under $500
@@ainteasya Not really if you think about it. For someone who doesn’t have a lot to spend initially, they can slowly upgrade it to their liking and safety ofcourse. Also depending on where they ride
OK. I'm not one to rush out on anyone's say so. Do I trust you or are you just jumping on the bandwagon? But the fact that so many people are uploading vids on this bike I had to give it a look. Also, I like the fact that your comments were on the actual riding. Thanks. I went to wallyworld today to take a look. Everyone says the color is great but I'm neither for or against it. Pulled it off the shelf to give it a quick look. Frame looks very well designed and tires are decent but everything says cheap. Well that's what I went to see it for. Walking out the door the guy checking receipts first says he likes the color. Guess my taste in color is off. Chain fell off the front sprocket rolling it to the door and I hoped it wasn't a sign it was giving me. The guy looks it over and said it looks like a really nice bike then I told him it's only $248. It kinda took him back. I have to say the guy who put the bike together did a really good job. Rear derailer needs adjustment and handlebar needs aligned with the fork. All nuts and bolts were tight. Pretty good job. First ride and I have to say the cockpit is really comfortable and the ride pretty good. Steers true, shifts clumsy, and brakes fair. I'm glad I got it thanks to your riding and comments. By the way, I'm 77, overweight, outta shape. I have an old specialized fsrs xc mountain and schwinn road bike both in great shape. I also have an electric bike that I used to get my old cranky knees moving. I'll be getting ride of the electric bike asap. Thanks for sharing your vid and comments. I hope everyone who gets one has many miles of fun on this bike. Sub'd
@@ventureall-terrain2297 Looking into getting flat MB shoes. Any ideas on these? I don't see may PPL talking about these. I have always used clip-on mb/road shoes but I think I'll transition to flat shoes only. You don't have to get brand/model specific but what do you look for and where do you buy your shoes from. Thanks.
@@wm973 That’s all we wear over here! Road biking specifically I would do clips but anything else unless you’re racing a lot. I’d do flats forsure. I have the 5.10 shoes, super comfortable and sticky bottoms 👌🏽
What size was the chainrings and the cassette? Did you like the gear range? How wide of a tire do you think will fit the bike? How wide is the rear hub spacing? My guess is 135 mm for the standard big box 7 speed cassette but hope that they went to 142 mm like regular bikes. Great introduction of the new project bike and will follow as I'm eyeing the potential you unlock from this bike.
I can’t believe they don’t make this in a size large. They don’t care about us tall folks. I’m 6’4 so I know I won’t fit on this esp if you’re 6’1 and feeling cramped. Maybe they’ll release more sizes. Walmart website is already showing them sold out.
After like a year of comments, a large sized frame was made for the Kent Trouvaille (which was / still is a best budget MTB). Keep them fingers crossed 🤞and thanks for the good video 🖖
I keep seeing where this is really a several hundred dollar bike because everyone wants to modify it. I get that tweaking and modding can be fun. But If instead want to ride, where are the bikes that arrive already built? Thanks.
So you said you have the Ridge also... I just got the Ridge but thinking of exchanging for the G1. In your opinion... which is better? I might do some trails in the future, who knows but riding more on roads n some dirt or gravel roads. I mean, should I just keep the Ridge or exchange? Which do you think will last longer?
I bought mine already together. If you don’t have any experience putting it together take it to a local bike shop and they will assemble it, Walmart assemblers aren’t the greatest unfortunately
I have seen other videos where someone was wanting to spend a thousand plus to upgrade the bike and it would be better to get an All-City urban apex 1x11 bike
Components of this bike are absolute bottom barrel, that LTWOO 2x7 is around $20, it uses $5 freewheel and cheap riveted crank. The wheels came from cheap Kent bikes. The weight of this bike is 30 lbs, which is crazy heavy for a modern non-steel bike. However, the frame of the bike is outstanding, it is on pair with $600+ bikes, except for the heavy steel fork that is easy to upgrade with CF. All and all you pay for a ready to ride bike that you can make better later on by replacing shifters and wheels. With that comes the biggest caviat. Tubeless ready wheels, tires and a decent 11 speed groupset plus better brakes will push the total into $600+ which is the price of a Poseidon or Triban bike, or a used name brand
Yeah i got a poseidon X and put on carbon bars, seatpost, carbon seat, TPU inner tubes. The bike is well under $1000 all in and is plenty light. This is without even getting new wheels.
Ozark Trail G1 (M) Eff TT - 565 Stack - 572 Reach - 395 Act ST - 50 cm Est Eff ST - 54* cm Giant Revolt 2 (M) Eff TT - 550 Stack - 572 Reach - 381 It runs a bit longer than most 54 cm bikes. I think the reason people perceive it as short is it has something like a 70 cm stem. A decent name brand stem will run you $10-20 new on ebay. 90 mm or so just as a guess, but it depends on your biomechanics.
Should try out a suspension seat post and carbon printed 3d saddle. I got a Suntour NCX and Ryet on Ali for a little over $110. Great cause they can easily be swapped to other bikes they made an awesome difference when I ride on gravel!
OMG, 30 pounds? My Canyon Grail AL came in at around 24 pounds. I changed the drivetrain and wheels and got the bike to about 20 pounds. I will keep my Grail.
It’s really 29 lbs, I weighed it again. Once I change the fork it will change the game! For the price.. still can’t beat it for an average rider than is willing to throw a few bucks into it
Walmart on the island NEVER brings any of the cool stuff that the Walmart of the states have (Even though the island stores are the ones that provide better revenues to the chain than many others in the states) What they bring here is the crap that they can't sell over there! 😡
I bought a Walmart Schwinn AL Comp Mountain Bike. in 2 months time around 650 miles the entire drivetrain was shot. chain stretched out, both crankset and cassette teeth completely worn down. I will never again trust any Wal-Mart bike. IMO they are all garbage made with the cheapest parts. if you are only gonna ride a couple blocks then let your bike collect dust then buy a Wal-Mart bike otherwise go to a bike shop and buy an entry level bike or better.
Everyone has their opinions, we typically get these and upgrade them, make them our own. It’s a good starting price point for someone novice rider or likes to build bikes. The frames are better than they’ve ever been, so we just go off that
@@ventureall-terrain2297 it is really not an opinion. it is proven fact. I have had many non Wal-Mart bikes and never had an issue. many department stores have proprietary parts and are made not to be upgraded. you can upgrade this bike and some others but by time you do it would have been cheaper to buy a better bike.. check out berm peek video on this bike. most bike chains last 2,000 to 3,000 miles and if you maintained your bike you just replace the chain 2-3 x before having to replace the rest of the drivetrain. I bought a 300.00 Walmart and before 650 miles the entire drivetrain is shot. that is not an opinion it is fact. I just thought the bike would last until I could save up to buy a 2k bike. I was wrong.
Just bought one without even knowing one thing about it. Rode it 17 miles back home on both street & gravel. And man I was not disappointed at all. After doing the research & seeing videos like this. Perfect purchase.
Light, gears change quick, turns on a dime.
Good stuff! Enjoy it 🤙🏽
Definitely a perfect purchase. I found one at a wholesale outlet this week of facebook marketplace. Sold my old Schwinn ranger MTB and put that towards my ozark. Walked out only paying 85 dollars for it and brand new. Definitely throwing some sweet upgrades on later on.
@@brittanyw3526 Nice!!
@@brittanyw3526You found yourself a great deal! I've added a seat back rack from Walmart to hold small to medium bags & also a 2-child seat bike trailer. This bike pulls 120 lbs great. Only things I would change like other have is the brakes cause they do squeak really loud, brake levers for longer reach, tires to solid black, front fork maybe to carbon and a phone mount or a small Garmin GPS
I bought mine last week, been waiting 4 months for this bike. I own a S-Works SL6, Giant Propel Advanced, Trek Emonda SLR, etc....This one for the $$$ is my BEST Purchase by far!!!
@@CyclingwithVovo Nice! Good stuff, such a great buy!
This bike is the real deal. After watching a lot of videos on it last week, i went to my local Walmart this past Tuesday, and they had one medium sized frame in stock! I did three mods..... new pedals, a comfy seat, and handlebar riser. I think the riser REALLY improves it for us older riders. Just went out today and did 25 miles, i loved it! Can't recommend it enough, best $250 I've spent in a long time. I expect a lot of enjoyment from it.
Niiice! That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching 🤙🏽
Can you provide a link to the riser? I am about to grab one of these and would like to have the riser on day one!
@@djmd808 You’ll have to get measured so you can get what works for your actual height/reach. 👌🏽
More than $250, if you "upgraded" the bike. If you ever decide to upgrade the wheels, good luck getting quick release wheels.
@MauriSky2437 Only the rear you’d have to keep qr, front you can switch over!
I bought it. Made adjustments, changed the saddle. I ride 12 miles a day 6 days a week. Gas mileage is phenomenal.
I can confirm, the hype around this thing is real. I went and bought one yesterday, and it is a very nice piece of equipment.
Yes it is!
Because of your review, I’m in the car as I type, Shooting over to Walmart here in Los Angeles right now to grab one.
Be sure to post vids of your upgrades. I’ll follow along.
Good to see a brutha doing bike videos. ✊🏾
Haha yes sirr! Happy trails brotha! Thanks for watching 🤙🏽
How is the bike?
Best bang for your bike I’ve rode in a long time!
My brakes were set up good..front not great but back wheel is GREAT!!
Yea sometimes they just need adjustments but overall not bad at all for the price
I found one at a garage sale, changed the fork (which was broken) to an aluminum one and so far it's been great, a great choice for a first gravel bike.
Oh that’s awesome! Good stuff 👌🏽👌🏽
wider handle bars upgrade to a bigger group set would help
My wife bought me this bike as a budget/ insane upgrade project. It is a good bike for the price. Moderately upgradable. Great, entry level, bike. At this point mine is a Tiagra 1x10 mod with new seat and post, pedals and Tannus Armour inserts. Only 27lbs now.
Good stuff!!!
Got the ‘medium’. I’m 6’1” and it’s good enough. Only issue I have is placement of shifter ‘button’ on the hoods. My thumb can’t reach it in normal riding position. The bike is great for the bucks and looks cool.
Nice!! I had to adjust the bars alittle, loosen up the stem and adjust them front to back
I walked around walmart 2 days ago....the moment I saw this thing from a FAR FAR DISTANCE, I KNEW it was special. I walked over to confirm my suspicions. FOr a moment, I had a feeling of surrealness...like WTH IS this BIKE DOING IN WALMART? I couldn't even believe what I was seeing. I had never heard of this bike before so seeing it for the first time without any background information was just pure mind blowing.
I've owned bikes of multiple price ranges from microshift to Claris and Sora groupset road bikes. So I thought this bike sit in with the $600+ range of bikes I"m used to when I cycled a lot in 2017.
The $250 is PURE INSANITY. That's
Couldn’t have said it better myself! Lol it’s insane how nice this bike is for 250! Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽
Mine arrives tomorrow; I'm 6'3 and was suspicious of sizing. literally no other reviewer has stated their height or how the bike fits them, so thanks for that!
Absolutely!
Matty Active reviewed it, he said he was 5’7 (just like me) and said the small was the right size for him. My local Walmart has both sizes in stock. I am going to check it out next week if still in stock.
They announced 3 sizes. Small, Medium and Large.
The Large disappeared off the website. At 6' 3" you are going to need an XL or XXL. The range was for all 3 sizes. Odd way to do a hang tag.
I know it's way out of the budget likely, but the Poseidon X Ambition in XXL is a MONSTER for the Big Boys.
Eff Top Tube - 610
Reach - 408
Stack - 638
My 6' 4" buddy said it was the best $650 he ever spent. (If you put one in the cart they will send you a $100 discount code to seal the deal).
@@gk5891 Oh nice! Yea the medium states it goes up to 6ft 3. It’s not to far off honestly.
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On a road bike 6' is usually about 685 mm top tube + stem. My 6' 4" buddy is running that 610 top tube with the 110 stem it came with. He tried a 90 (When it was new and his first experience with a bike that fit). He later tried a 130, but his back wasn't ready for that. I suspect he might like a 120 now, but they are uncommon. They sound like a big stem for a gravel bike but the thing 106 cm long. 120 ain't nothin' on that train.
There hasn't been any of the larger models (med) available anywhere close to northern Indiana for months, can't even order it.
Really disappointed in Walmart inventory levels or their lack of...I want one now not next year😢
How tall are you?
Great video! I took mine out for the first ride today (40mi) and I’ll have to say I’m impressed! I did have to do a lot of fine tuning when I first got it. But, it shifts great, the gear range could be better but was very manageable on the climbs I did. The brakes aren’t great but they slow me down just fine, some ceramic brake pads probably make a big difference. Looking forward to your upgrades. As this is a great platform to build off of.
Nice!
Thanks for watching
I’m gonna pick one up tomorrow. I have a hardtail (Poseidon Norton), and full sus (Giant Trance Advanced).
This is perfect for when I just want to cruise flats for exercise.
Absolutely! You can’t beat the value
@@ventureall-terrain2297 I did pick one up and the day after put a new saddle on it 😂
I went looking for this bike at Walmart up here in Canada, I didn't find this one but i found another one at Walmart, the "Snafu Hyper", snafu is on the seat and hyper is on the frame. Its a 700 c by 38 mm tire gravel bike, regular $498 marked down to clear at $198 Canadian. Its baby poop brown. For a beginner and a senior like me this is a good way to start out with a gravel bike. I hadn't even heard of gravel bike until a month ago, I just knew about road bikes and mountain bikes, this bike is a perfect cross between the two. I just did a one hour ride over the road, hard pack dirt, gravel and mud. The mud stopped me dead, but otherwise it performed well. I added a rear fender as I hate the dirt streak up my back. I need to get a softer seat too that one is hard as rock. Look it up in the US it may be cheaper than the Ozark.
Oh nice! Good stuff
The stem looks like a cartoon dog. I can't unsee it now XD Great review!
🤣 thanks
Or maybe an alligator lol unsee that! Yo you are funny. Inner kid like me
Should try out a suspension seat post and carbon printed 3d saddle. I got a Suntour NCX and Ryet on Ali for a little over $110. Great cause they can easily be swapped to other bikes they made an awesome difference when I ride on gravel!
@@J-cz7yv I’ll look into it! Thanks
I have the same bike and had the same problem with the rear brakes, I adjusted them and they are more sharper, betting stopping power.
Yea I need to tweak a few things! Thanks for the tip
Wish they jad a flat bar model . Not sure why they did not use a lighter aluminum fork
All in budget, an aluminum fork would be more expensive, I’m looking to change it, so we will see! Thanks for watching
I just got this medium size ozark bike today and I like the steal forks, but what I will get rid of is those cheap cranks with there heavy metal sprockets. 😁
Nice those gotta go! Haha
If only they hadn't canceled the Large.
At least the Medium has a 56.5 cm eff TT, but that 50 cm ST is going to man guys much over a 33" measured inseam are going to max it out with the included seat post if it's 350 mm. As well as a pretty low stack for a Gravel Bike if you are over 5' 10" or so.
The website always shows sold out. The stores have standing orders so no excess coming in. Search the local stores near your zip code. Medium (50 cm) and Small (44 cm) are both in stock near me. The label them by actual ST instead of eff Seat Tube so don't panic when you see the sizes.
If only they had a large lol I’d be getting that one. Sometimes the website will say it’s not in stock but they’ll have 6 🤣
@@ventureall-terrain2297so it does come in a Large? I tried the medium in store and does feel a bit cramped and im 6’1 as well.
While I do agree it is a solid bike that is underpriced, it still weights over 30 lbs and is only a 2 x 7. I doubt the derailleurs or brakes will last that long.
100% definitely I bike your want to upgrade! I plan to change a few things
I’m so glad I saw this video! I’ve been using my 2012 Caadx cyclocross bike as a gravel bike and it’s not been the best lol. How are the wheel sets on this bike? Worth the upgrade?
I’ve got a front wheel so far that is a thru axle! The rear is QR so would have to stick with that. But this bike with a few tweaks will be solid! Thanks for watching!!!
just picked up this bike last week, to start commuting to work, hoping to get into biking again for extended bike packing trips in the fall, thanks for the review I remember seeing this video and helped me decide to go for it
That’s awesome!! Thanks for sharing and I hope you enjoy it 🤙🏽🤙🏽
The bike is not bad some upgrades make it better to comfort your fit maybe grab the top of bars. You went low it made ya uncomfortable
@@Wannaridebikes Yea initially I rode like that but I eventually rode on the upper bars which does feel better! Thanks for watching
@@ventureall-terrain2297 yeah. I was just letting ya know.
@@Wannaridebikes I appreciate it 💪🏽
I would put a used shimano 105 group set and call it a day. It would also need a decent set of wheels. So if you spend about $700 you would have a decent bike
Yea definitely gonna make some upgrades forsure!
700$ into such a cheap bike kinda defeats the purpose.
@@ainteasya you’re going to wind up upgrading those components anyway. The real issue is whether or not the frame is durable enough to be e we worthy of those upgrades. And if you can get a cheaper, used wheel set you could spend under $500
@@ainteasya Not really if you think about it. For someone who doesn’t have a lot to spend initially, they can slowly upgrade it to their liking and safety ofcourse.
Also depending on where they ride
Just picked one up. Looking forward to your videos on it!
Nice! Thanks for watching 🤙🏽
@@ventureall-terrain2297 Wouldn't longer 10 degree stem be better to stretch you out and bring the bars up ?
@@tmayberry7559 Yea i gotta see what’s comfortable!
OK. I'm not one to rush out on anyone's say so. Do I trust you or are you just jumping on the bandwagon? But the fact that so many people are uploading vids on this bike I had to give it a look. Also, I like the fact that your comments were on the actual riding. Thanks.
I went to wallyworld today to take a look. Everyone says the color is great but I'm neither for or against it. Pulled it off the shelf to give it a quick look. Frame looks very well designed and tires are decent but everything says cheap. Well that's what I went to see it for.
Walking out the door the guy checking receipts first says he likes the color. Guess my taste in color is off. Chain fell off the front sprocket rolling it to the door and I hoped it wasn't a sign it was giving me. The guy looks it over and said it looks like a really nice bike then I told him it's only $248. It kinda took him back.
I have to say the guy who put the bike together did a really good job. Rear derailer needs adjustment and handlebar needs aligned with the fork. All nuts and bolts were tight. Pretty good job.
First ride and I have to say the cockpit is really comfortable and the ride pretty good. Steers true, shifts clumsy, and brakes fair.
I'm glad I got it thanks to your riding and comments.
By the way, I'm 77, overweight, outta shape. I have an old specialized fsrs xc mountain and schwinn road bike both in great shape. I also have an electric bike that I used to get my old cranky knees moving. I'll be getting ride of the electric bike asap.
Thanks for sharing your vid and comments. I hope everyone who gets one has many miles of fun on this bike.
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Wow! That’s awesome!! Thank you so much for checking out the video and subbing!
@@ventureall-terrain2297 Looking into getting flat MB shoes. Any ideas on these? I don't see may PPL talking about these. I have always used clip-on mb/road shoes but I think I'll transition to flat shoes only.
You don't have to get brand/model specific but what do you look for and where do you buy your shoes from.
Thanks.
@@wm973 That’s all we wear over here! Road biking specifically I would do clips but anything else unless you’re racing a lot. I’d do flats forsure. I have the 5.10 shoes, super comfortable and sticky bottoms 👌🏽
Replace brake pads, rotors, seat post and seat, make it tubeless and it should be much better for very little.
Yea there’s a few things brewing I’m gonna be upgrading!
Those glasses are dope!
Thanks!
They are a brand called Far Out!
I got mine, yesterday!
I saw it, and had to have it!
What are people talking about when they say, turn the bars upside-down?
Not the bars, the stem you can put it upside down and it will rise the bars up a bit
@@ventureall-terrain2297
Thank you so very much. I'm not afraid to try to do it myself, but is there a video?
@Bullitt419 I didn’t make a video on changing it but you can definitely find a video on the tube!
The breaks are only terrible in the sense they are loud, otherwise work great!
Yea that’s the first thing I said when I got it! Definitely changing a few things!
What size was the chainrings and the cassette? Did you like the gear range? How wide of a tire do you think will fit the bike? How wide is the rear hub spacing? My guess is 135 mm for the standard big box 7 speed cassette but hope that they went to 142 mm like regular bikes. Great introduction of the new project bike and will follow as I'm eyeing the potential you unlock from this bike.
Thank you for this informtative video! I am going to buy this bike now. I am 5'5. Should i get the 44cm small frame or 50cm medium frame?
Absolutely! You can do the small frame forsure!
Thanks for watching! 👌🏽
I can’t believe they don’t make this in a size large. They don’t care about us tall folks. I’m 6’4 so I know I won’t fit on this esp if you’re 6’1 and feeling cramped. Maybe they’ll release more sizes. Walmart website is already showing them sold out.
I think after people complain, they will release a large at some point! I’m 6ft 1 and I’m pushing it lol but it works!
@@ventureall-terrain2297 they make the mountain bike in 3 sizes. I wonder why they skipped that option for this. Maybe a beta testing thing ?
After like a year of comments, a large sized frame was made for the Kent Trouvaille (which was / still is a best budget MTB). Keep them fingers crossed 🤞and thanks for the good video 🖖
@@RyanWirth Thanks for watching!
Great review, hoping to get same bike soon.
Thanks! Yea it’s awesome
I keep seeing where this is really a several hundred dollar bike because everyone wants to modify it.
I get that tweaking and modding can be fun. But If instead want to ride, where are the bikes that arrive already built? Thanks.
It’s just to show people that you can get out there at a low cost and build it up. Not downing more expensive bikes at all
U can spend 1200$ for an entry level big brand if u want 😅😅
I love a good shock absorbing fork. How does this bike handle potholes and curbs
The rigid fork does really well, it’s never gonna really compare to a suspension fork. But it does good for overall gravel riding and single track!
So you said you have the Ridge also... I just got the Ridge but thinking of exchanging for the G1. In your opinion... which is better? I might do some trails in the future, who knows but riding more on roads n some dirt or gravel roads. I mean, should I just keep the Ridge or exchange? Which do you think will last longer?
If you can swing it, own both! Unless you’re just a city, gravel road commuter then I’d go with the G.1. We mountain bike so that’s why I own both!
so wider tires and better brakes not so bad for upgrades
Forsure! Definitely needs slightly wider tires!
Killing it bro keep it up! 💪🏾🔥
Thanks bro!
I was looking to see how it shifts. Isnt that important friend? A video without shifting or did i miss it?
It shifts good for the type of shifter it came with from the factory. It just talked about it
Last question! Is it easy to assemble or would you recommend I add an assemble service?
I bought mine already together. If you don’t have any experience putting it together take it to a local bike shop and they will assemble it, Walmart assemblers aren’t the greatest unfortunately
The brakes don't need to be broken in?
Yea they did forsure, gonna upgrade the pads and rotors
You old goat 🐐
I’m not old 😝 lol
If they had a large or xl size i would get one to upgrade .
I know lol maybe after these videos go viral they will make one!
Nice MIC bro, what the model ?
It’s a Rode Wireless GO 2! I love these mics 👌🏽
Honest price. It is even cheaper to produce it
Yup!
How was the feeling using the dropped handle bars? Awkward at all? Tempted to get one for some gravel routes nearby but wasn't sure how it would feel.
Definitely gonna take some getting used to but it feels pretty good actually!
good stuff man, just subbed
Thanks for watching!
I got to say it’s pretty good. You will not buy a better bike at this price.
100%! Best bang for a cheap buck!
I have seen other videos where someone was wanting to spend a thousand plus to upgrade the bike and it would be better to get an All-City urban apex 1x11 bike
Yea, you don’t need to spend a ton to get this thing dialed!
I like 👍 that bike
Components of this bike are absolute bottom barrel, that LTWOO 2x7 is around $20, it uses $5 freewheel and cheap riveted crank. The wheels came from cheap Kent bikes. The weight of this bike is 30 lbs, which is crazy heavy for a modern non-steel bike. However, the frame of the bike is outstanding, it is on pair with $600+ bikes, except for the heavy steel fork that is easy to upgrade with CF. All and all you pay for a ready to ride bike that you can make better later on by replacing shifters and wheels. With that comes the biggest caviat. Tubeless ready wheels, tires and a decent 11 speed groupset plus better brakes will push the total into $600+ which is the price of a Poseidon or Triban bike, or a used name brand
Yea I plan to change a few things!
Yeah i got a poseidon X and put on carbon bars, seatpost, carbon seat, TPU inner tubes. The bike is well under $1000 all in and is plenty light. This is without even getting new wheels.
I have one in my garage sitting in a box as we speak or as I type not sure if I should just return it I'm 591 with the medium
How tall are you? 5ft 9?
I'm 5'9 and I have the small it's a little weird it feels even snug for me but either way I think 5'9 is the limit for a small frame
@@walkingnote1090 yea it’s also the bars as well. Get a riser stem.
Ozark Trail G1 (M)
Eff TT - 565
Stack - 572
Reach - 395
Act ST - 50 cm
Est Eff ST - 54* cm
Giant Revolt 2 (M)
Eff TT - 550
Stack - 572
Reach - 381
It runs a bit longer than most 54 cm bikes. I think the reason people perceive it as short is it has something like a 70 cm stem. A decent name brand stem will run you $10-20 new on ebay. 90 mm or so just as a guess, but it depends on your biomechanics.
@@ventureall-terrain2297 yes
Going to buy one right now lol 😎
I bought one for my mom
I haven't been on a bike in 40 years - I got the bike but can't figure out how to shift the gears
Wow, you’ll get it
@@ventureall-terrain2297 Got it - now I'm doing 15 mile rides and have done some 25. Great bike - thanks for the recommendation.
I wish it had an hg freehub body instead of a freewheel
Yea that would be nice
I bought one before... Deal with it.
Can this bike ride on regular road and non gravel trails?
Absolutely it can!
You didn't wave at the people
What break upgrades do you recommend?
Honestly still trying to figure that one out myself! Stay tuned!!
Should try out a suspension seat post and carbon printed 3d saddle. I got a Suntour NCX and Ryet on Ali for a little over $110. Great cause they can easily be swapped to other bikes they made an awesome difference when I ride on gravel!
What's your opinion on this guys?
$348 in Florida
I wonder if they are upping the price 🤔
Are those actual shades you're wearing or are they one of those AI filters? 🤔😁
Haha actual shades 😎
OMG, 30 pounds? My Canyon Grail AL came in at around 24 pounds. I changed the drivetrain and wheels and got the bike to about 20 pounds. I will keep my Grail.
It’s really 29 lbs, I weighed it again. Once I change the fork it will change the game! For the price.. still can’t beat it for an average rider than is willing to throw a few bucks into it
At what price point? x 10?!
take it to your local shop for check, slap on some carbon forks-Its all you need
Definitely upgrading the fork!
All we have in Canada are crappy Hyper bikes.
Dang! You’re gonna have to come here and bring it on over!
Walmart on the island NEVER brings any of the cool stuff that the Walmart of the states have (Even though the island stores are the ones that provide better revenues to the chain than many others in the states) What they bring here is the crap that they can't sell over there! 😡
Dang ☹️
It's a Walmart bike it's a piece of sh**
I bought a Walmart Schwinn AL Comp Mountain Bike. in 2 months time around 650 miles the entire drivetrain was shot. chain stretched out, both crankset and cassette teeth completely worn down. I will never again trust any Wal-Mart bike. IMO they are all garbage made with the cheapest parts. if you are only gonna ride a couple blocks then let your bike collect dust then buy a Wal-Mart bike otherwise go to a bike shop and buy an entry level bike or better.
Everyone has their opinions, we typically get these and upgrade them, make them our own. It’s a good starting price point for someone novice rider or likes to build bikes. The frames are better than they’ve ever been, so we just go off that
@@ventureall-terrain2297 it is really not an opinion. it is proven fact. I have had many non Wal-Mart bikes and never had an issue. many department stores have proprietary parts and are made not to be upgraded. you can upgrade this bike and some others but by time you do it would have been cheaper to buy a better bike.. check out berm peek video on this bike.
most bike chains last 2,000 to 3,000 miles and if you maintained your bike you just replace the chain 2-3 x before having to replace the rest of the drivetrain. I bought a 300.00 Walmart and before 650 miles the entire drivetrain is shot. that is not an opinion it is fact. I just thought the bike would last until I could save up to buy a 2k bike. I was wrong.