*IMPORTANT OZARK TRAIL RIDGE INFO | Coming Soon: New Frame Size - Phone & Email Support - Parts
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
- The popular Ozark Trail Ridge mountain bike sold at Walmart will soon get even better. How can it get better? Dedicated phone and email support, parts for sale.....AND the option of a SMALL frame size!
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Thanks Kev! Glad to hear that support and parts are on the way. Don’t worry about haters. This channel is for those of us who love to find a diamond in the rough and polish it. Looking forward to more upgrade videos for this bike.
Yes definitely ignore the haters there are a lot of bike lovers out here and to be honest I like to watch just about everything including big box videos all the way up to the Mongoose switchback expert which is becoming a reality
Had mine 2 weeks now. Im new to this taking off and upgrading parts. Im learns fast thanks to channels like this. So far Ixf cranks , air fork ,MAXXIS tires and hydraulic brakes. It’s fun and addictive.
Do you think you are coming out ahead upgrading piece by piece? I suppose if the parts are used, then you can get ahead. But if you buy new parts, would you pay the same in total as you would just buying a more expensive bike?
Spare parts will be huge. Hopefully the derailer hanger will be more affordable and available than what I have found online so far.
I want to see these bikes force brands like Trek to make their entry level bikes better and cheaper. There’s no reason for a Marlin to not have a tapered head tube, and there’s no reason for any Marlin models to be over $500 without being fully upgradable to modern specs. There’s no reason for any bike shop brands to be selling bikes with a cheap 3x drive train. And if you can turn a Mongoose XR Pro into a more than passable full squish for $1000 then the bike shop brands can do the same.
Don’t underestimate the costs that bike shop brands incur with promotion and advertising. They spend hundreds of millions on ads, race and rider sponsorship. The local bike shop doesn’t make much on entry level bikes, their profits are on accessories and service.
I personally have been fixing up bikes since I was a kid, I enjoy it very much. But most people really don’t have the time or interest in collecting tools and getting their hands dirty. The LBS is very important to keep rider on their bike and riding safe, and the price of the bike is a reflection of what they have to charge to be profitable.
Having said that, I have owned a number of bikes that were bought used or direct from the manufacturer, I don’t really get much value from a LBS as a rule, but recognize how important they are to the bicycling community.
I've had a Ridge since it appeared on Berm Peak and the Vibe even before then, excellent news on the Ridge, still curious about support and parts for the Vibe. Thanks for bringing these updates, of all channels you always answer important fundamentals others may miss.
Just got mine.
Probably have about 60 miles or so between moderate trails, light trails, gravel hike/bike paths, and pavement.
Had to adjust the front brakes, tweak the handlebar installation, something weird with the derailleur, and of course air the tires before I rode it.
I chose to put a fat butt, gel seat on.
After fixing the assembly mistakes and adjusting it to fit me, I’ve had zero issues.
The spring fork does suck, but not as much as I expected it to.
Unless something breaks, the only mod I plan to do is upgrade to an air fork.
I’ve only ridden it for 3 days, so that’s not a true review, but it’s been fun to ride.
I’m not making Redbull videos, so it will likely handle my skill level.
So far, pleased with my purchase.
👍😎
Hi Kevin. This OT ridge is way better and cheaper than my trek 3500 was new. And that one is way back from 2013. These new walmart bikes are awesome and better than entry level LBS bikes. Thank you for your channel and videos. Not sorry for the haters.
picked one of these up marked down to $288 from my local Walmart with a flat tire, loose seat, and "missing kickstand" literally just had to adjust the presta valve, pump it up and straighten the seat. I've been riding a pair of 2003 specialized hotrocks and I've gotta say, this modern budget derailuer shifts so much smoother than my aging shimano altus. The brakes however are absolutely awful, the V brakes on my hotrock with old pads are better, and the fresh pads on my other hotrock make the radius brakes look laughably bad.
That said, after swapping my preferred grips, pedals and seat on the bike I'm thoroughly impressed, with the rest of the bike, the frame feels great, the 29" tires make a huge difference in the rooty loose soil on my trails, and I had no clue what kind of difference larger handlebars would make
Looking forward to seeing how you upgrade this bike! Thanks for the info!
I always thought you were ahead of the curve Mr Central. Press on in the good work sir 👍
All great news. I have a friend who's going to buy the OT Ridge soon. My plan is to pick one up later this year as well. It will be my second MTB along side my upgraded Taff Comp.
Kev thanks for the vid! I bought the same pedals from the last vid. Your vid’s are great I am all about a budget big box bikes and upgrading them!
Love the content, anyone with common sense watching this understands exactly what you are saying
I got the 27.5 Ozark Trail Vibe and i love this bike. Also I'm fixing to turn it into a mullet mtb and tubeless
I build ebikes. I've converted Mongoose fat bikes mostly, but the Trail Ridge seems like a great donor. I imagine I'd only have to upgrade brakes, chain & derailleur to support a Bafang BBSHD motor. Looks good.
I need to see if you have reviewed the ozark vibe. I'd prefer a 27.5 wheel.
This is awesome, Kev! Thanx!
Ok, ok, ok....I was on the fence about buying one (because since 2021 I've bought a GT Aggressor Pro, Kent Trouvaille, I won a Giordano Intrepid from Kent Bicycles on an Instagram giveaway, and because due to work and a couple health issues I haven't been riding much this year)....but I think I lost my balance and fell over to the "yeah, I'ma get one" side of tge fence. I feel the need to support them on this one, and that just means there's another decent bike in my quiver 😊✌️
Wish they had something in XL because with just a couple of mods it would be an incredible bike. Hey Kev remember when we were all enamored with the Hyper Hydroform. Seems like decades ago.
Yep. It’s been a quick ascent from that bike
Their large frame is HUGE. The sizing they provide (what he shows from the website and the wheel placard don't match) are off. It is like they are missing a size. Their medium frame is identical in size to a Trek Marlin M/L Gen 3 (which is what I would ride). Their large frame is closer to most companies XL. I feel like they are missing a true large.
Vibe not so hot. My buddy has one. Even size for size, the frame doesn't fit the same as the Ridge. It's smaller. He's had some issues with his so far, to the point he took it back and got another. I'm sitting pretty on my Ridge though. Good to hear about the spare parts too, especially since we'll need the hangers at some point. If it's anything like my experience with Kent, parts will be quite affordable and arrive quickly.
The Canyon Grand Canyon 5 was on sale for $500 not long ago. With clutched derailleur and hydralic brakes that was the better buy. But considering its normally a $700 bike...$400 for the Ozark trail is a steal.
Been looking at it as a e bike platform. Checks the boxes. Love the big open triangle area. Plenty of room for batteries and controllers
I'm looking to throw a bbshd on it. 26inch tires are better for ebikes but if you put a large cassette on it it should completely fine
I think I may buy one when they come out with the small size!
Hey Kev, was wondering if you heard anything new about getting replacement parts? I bent my rear wheel quite badly and while I do plan to try to straighten it out myself, I am new to this and was trying to determine my options for replacing the wheel.
It's the 3rd photo on Walmarts website that shows the update Ozark Trail Vibe
Hey BYU! Provo’s my hometown, always fun to see BYU stuff show up unexpectedly lol
Great news🎉
hey Kev, for some reason I always imagine you having a beard, don't know why, thanks man Ozark is a great name
I'm going to get this bike today and start a "FrankenBike" build. The lettering "Ozark Trail" is not a sticker but do you have any suggestions on how to get it off without damaging the paint underneath? I have a vinyl cutter and want to put my own graphics/lettering there.
So would you happen to know what the max fork travel would be for this bike? Thinking about getting it but not 100% sure if i will.
Does anyone know if replacement hangers are available thru the company or thru a secondary source?
Luv your channel.
Hey Kev I have a question! Do you know when they are going to make the Ozark Trail available in Canada? I've been checking but nothing.
Hopefully Schwinn is working on a slacker Axum with a lower stand over height and boost spacing.....Axum DH maybe???
Has there been any update on this?
Do you know if the Trouvaille is 6061 grade aluminum?
Whats better, this or the kent trouvaille?
Walmart will become the new Trek in time. I'm considering selling the Trek Marlin 6 I bought for only $100 to buy the Ozark Trail Ridge. Would you make that move? I just feel like it might be more upgradable.
No keep it and buy the Ozark Trail Ridge
@@bulletproof4716 I would but I'm married
No sale - N+1 !!
When you can get a descent bike and parts for it for a good price that's solid then it just may be worth adding a electric motor and save a lot of money building your own ebike.
Maybe, they can do that. They have the economy of scale on their side. They can buy in quantity for less than you can and make them fast on an assembly line. Then they can price it affordably. I am sure e-bike demand is way up there and they would sell like hotcakes.
Not in the immediate need of a bike, but this channel is so different, I watch it. This bike thing reminds me of history. Around the turn of the 20th century cars were expensive. They were hard to repair. There were no parts. They were for the rich. It was a little like those fancy carbon fiber bikes at the bike shop. Then Henry Ford came out with the every-man car, the model T. He sold millions. All those other cars are mostly forgotten. So - if Walmart keeps coming out with a few good bikes AND they provide parts and service, then they will have the Model-T of bikes. The bikes will do what people want. They may sell millions. However, I think they should have Schwinn build it as the Schwinn name has recognition in US like the Model T.
Any updates on the support phone number and email address? I still don’t see them on Walmart’s web page for this bike. I need to get a replacement hanger.
Steel hubs or aluminum? These Walmart bikes need aluminum hubs now.
Hey kev do you have any front fork shocks you could send me ?
I hope the make a full suspension one in the ridge
Good afternoon kevin❤
Numerous Ozark trail 27.5 at my local Walmart. No 29ers yet though
Is that hydroform frame up for grabs kev?
Hey, Kev. Have you noticed how different the sizing chart is from the wheel placard? It makes it confusing for a buyer. I replied in one of your other videos that I think there is a missing size or two. The size difference between the medium and large is huge. I think that they are missing an actual large or, like Trek, a medium large. I normally ride a large, but I had to move down to a medium. The Ridge medium is almost identical in size to the Trek Marlin M/L, which is my size.
I noticed the same thing how the sizing chart for OT Ridge is different from the wheel placard. The chart reads medium frame for people 5-3 to 5-8, and large frame for 5-9 to 6-2. In the local Walmart all they have are mediums and the wheel placards read something like "up to 6-0." I am 5-11 and looking for a MTB to ride mainly down desert dirt roads and not any hot-dogging down hills. Kev is 5-10 and says the medium fits him perfectly. Do you think a medium would fit me for mild riding? Thank you for any advice you can offer.
Is it just me or dose Walmart love you 😂
I'm 5'8...should I wait for the small? I have been saving up for the intrepid...then I saw the E11even bikes go on sale...but that seems a bit more like cross country geometry...and I've kinda got used to a slackerish front. I'm kinda torn and I get caught up in the pay now to ride good... or pay later to ride later as I can't afford to get all the upgrades at once....
No, get the medium
I'm 5ft 7 and medium is good
Intrepid njas better seat tube angle and head tube angle and fork.. but time you upgrade this bike, you'll still have the better $ to performance ratio
I wish I could buy the Ozark Trail Ridge frame in Large by itself. I have all the parts needed just waiting for a frame.
In the island😮 everybody love Walmart bikes😮.
I need a small frame mtb. Thank you. I'm 5'4"
Where is the link to parts and direct support? Or phone ? I have been searching recently and calling Walmart… no luck yet. Just need a brake lever, now it’s a challenge to understand why it’s not easy
Something I'm wondering, not sure if it's too big of a project but what if you try to turn that Ozark into an ebike?
Good idea
Saw one of these at Walmart yesterday in a 27.5
that's the vibe. not a ridge
I'm almost 5'11 205lbs. Do you think there would be a significant difference between the medium and large frame? Or would I be fine either or?
That depends on how you like your frame sizing. I prefer a smaller frame than many people my height
i’m 5’”11. i prefer large size bikes. but everyone is different
What about an extra large or an extra extra large what are people like me and my husband. Our only options or Trek Giant and specialized in my area
I have been looking for this bike for a month now and cannot find it anywhere near me at all. I wonder if I have to wait till spring next year for a replenishment of stock or something. I really want to get into MTB but dont want to pay an arm or a leg for something to start off on.
Have you tried looking on the Walmart website. They can also be ordered for shipping
Yup. I’ve been looking for a large and no luck where I’m at. Maybe I should go the Trouvaille route even tho the OT looks like the bike for me.
@@KevCentral Found one in box at a Walmart 30 minutes away, it must have just come in. So I get to put it together myself. I am beyond ecstatic to finally have one in my possession.
Did anyone ever find out who makes the ridge, as it's not Kent like the vibe or giordanos
Go Cougs!
Maybe Schwinn will go back to their prior glory
Kev's day job .... Stormtrooper.
Some haters do us a service as skeptics, but most seem pretty toxic
As long as they don't feel as if they are the gatekeepers of the sport, which is the vibe most encountered.
The haters always saying the same thing..." why buy a Walmart bike just to upgrade it??"
There are a lot of bike snobs out there.
Kent makes the 27.5" Ozark Trail Vibe.
QUESTION: Who makes the 29" Ozark Trail Ridge?
That has not been disclosed. Only that it is made in Taiwan 🇹🇼
You never know with Wal-Mart since they own the Ozark Trail brand name
Kev Dont put static in your opening logo. Put your bike riding video clips. It will look way better
Thanks for the feedback. Some people seem to like the static intro. It’s good to hear all opinions
@@KevCentralThe static is fine. I like video intros that are short and sweet.
It seems by the photos on Walmarts website that the Ozark Trail Vibe is getting and update too. Can you please talk about it
I still see an integrated hanger
so it's a fall once throw frame away kind of bike@@KevCentral
@@KevCentralThird photo on the bike shows an updated version
You can get a 27.5 version and save 100 dollars if the size fits you.
That’s the vibe. It’s a lesser bike, IMO
I confirmed that the Vibe has an 8 speed freewheel. Also, the Vibe has an integral hanger on an aluminum frame/ probably not a good idea.
Freewheel
The vibe is kinda junk from what I’ve heard
@@gulfcoaster210I got the Vibe and it's a pretty good bike
Why is Kev wearing his Halloween costume? Thank you for acknowledging the Haters. They have no love for Walmart.
I'm pissed that it's still months away for a small. If you're advertising 3 sizes then get 3 sizes to market at same time.
hi for people you said want a small but dont fit on medium or large or extra large and desperate they sell pills online that suppose to help with growing in height.
My experience with Ozark Trail is good and bad. Ozark Trail isn't really a brand. It's a font and a logo. Their stuff is seasonal. Anything you get this season with "Ozark Trail" on it, you can't get it next season. I bought a double walled water bottle with Ozark Trails on it. The lid to the bottle broke the locking mechanism. You cannot buy a new lid or a whole new bottle.+ When I bought it in 2021, that's the deal they had in 2021. In 2022 when I wanted to replace it or buy a new lid for it, Walmart had completely dropped it.
That is the fundamental problem when you buy a generic product with a stylized font and logo from a big corporation like Walmart. It's not really a brand, it's "branding." It's like going to store and buying a GE radio. GE hasn't made a radio in like 35 years. No parts. No service. Model no longer available. Total luck of the draw whether the new "GE radio" is any good because it has absolutely nothing to do with GE.
This bike has absolutely nothing to do with Ozark Trail and absolutely nothing to do with Walmart. It's a generic bike (even if it's good) with the Ozark Trail branding on it.
Noooooooooo ........What happened to your beard?
The Taiwan vs China direction this channel is taking is naive at best. 6061? seriously? Everybody has 6061, and strictly mainland China bikes use 7000 series aluminum on many occasions. There is something else going on beside bike products when that debate comes up.
Exposure to products will show that Taiwan products are usually (but not always) superior to mainland China products. The reason is simple. Brands choose China to save money. And many more Chinese Mfgs are willing to go as low as the price will dictate. Taiwan has to meet a quality expectation to justify the increased cost.
Typically, 7075 aluminum is only on more expensive bikes - at least that I’ve seen. And I can assure you that 6061 isn’t on every unlabeled bike. Further, I’ve said it many times that China is capable of making a quality product. I’m not sure why you tube that out
just get a full sus if you want to do any amount of real mtbing
I’ve ridden hardtails for years, so have countless others
@@KevCentral the bike is supposed to take the stress, not your body. health is priceless
Define 'real mtbing' you sound like ..... meh nah let's give it a chance to explain..
I’ve been riding hard tails for over 20 years, had no idea I wasn’t doing real mountain biking
@@MarvinWestmaas activate your brain first and then write a sentence