$248 Ozark Trail 700C G.1 Explorer Gravel bike from Walmart

Walmart has a new Gravel Bike. The G.1 Explorer is the Ozark Trail Gravel Bike and it's currently priced amazingly low at $248. In this video I give a close up look at all the components, give it a first ride, and give my opinions on the bike.
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Bike Specs (from Walmart website):
Frame: 6061 Aluminum frame with Integrated Frame Mounts
Fork: Steel front fork with, Quick Release
Weight: 30.4 lbs
Shifter: L-TWOO 2*7 speed brake and shifter dual lever
Front Derailleur: L-TWOO 2 speed R5007
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tourney 7 speed TZ500
Crank: 170mm length
Bottom Bracket: Neco BC35, 122.5mm, One-piece cartridge
Freewheel: 14-28T, 7 Speed
Chain: 7 Speed
Seatpost: 27.2mm alloy, 350mm length
Handlebar: 31.8mm alloy, 400 top/480 bottom width
Stem: Threadless, 31.8mm alloy, 15 degree, 60mm length
Headset: Threadless, 1-1/8" top, 1-1/8" bottom
Brakes: mechanical disc, 160mm rotor front, 160mm rotor rear
Hub Front: Alloy 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR
Hub Rear: Alloy 6-bolt, 7 speed freewheel, 135x5mm QR
Rim: Alloy, double-wall, 36 spokes, 20mm width, Presta valve
Tire: Kenda 700Cx40C, gum colored tire wall, 30 tpi
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[@maplestory1099]

I got this bike last week! It's the first bike I ever bought. As a person who is trying to get into casual biking, I love this bike a lot.

[@crazyjoedavola9002]

I would personaly just swap fork for carbon one...

[@KarlosEPM]

I would leave that fork but add mudguards to protect the lower headtube bearings and frame.

[@seraph4581]

@@crazyjoedavola9002 I wouldn't. This is a straight headtube, not tapered - carbon forks should be tapered for safety. Furthermore, this bike is quick release, not thru-axle, so even more concern for a carbon fork

[@crazyjoedavola9002]

@@seraph4581 bolocks. QR and non-tapered forks was here 30 years before tapered ones and tru axels, thats just some new tech for pro's that was passed down to amateurs, average joes can't or will never experience differencies between the old and new tech.

[@bindingcurve]

@@seraph4581 No road or gravel bike has a tapered headtube.

[@tri-in2Btru3]

Just bought my Ozark G.1 Explorer Today, my 5 month sobriety gift to myself. Gonna get out and see some things, thanks for your review, made purchasing this bike on clearance that much easier, only $77.00

[@scottroder5516]

Congratulations on your sobriety. Enjoy the bike. I use riding bike to keep my PTSD and depression at bay.

[@lilelbee423]

Congrats on your sobriety milestone! And great deal for $77. Was it a Walmart clearance sale or an open box discount?

[@dmbrownphotography2449]

I picked mine up about a week ago. Changed the pedals, removed kickstand, reflectors and added a carbon seat post. Best of all I got my money back due to a program at my job. I like it so far.

[@jostafro4967]

That program sounds awesome!

[@HOSTILEMGTOW]

Ozark trail actually makes great budget products.

[@Tightt88]

Their fishing gear is also great.

[@Brother_Pugz]

I'm actually excited to walk into Wal-Mart to see what they have in the bike section these days....

[@sofloflow]

Some of their camping gear has held up almost as well as my high end gear.

[@joshread3740]

Yup, it's Walmart's strongest brand for sure. They compete extremely well with competitors. Every Ozark Trail product I've bought over the years I've been happy with. The Ridge mountain bike being my latest. Replaced the pedals and the seat and am super happy with it.

[@toxicsnail4197]

Every Ozark trail product I've ended up with has been hot garbage. Camp chair ripped in a week...

[@williamdejeffrio9701]

I bought mine exactly a week ago. Saw some reviews on KZbin, liked the price, found it in the next town. Walked right up to the rack, took it down, rolled it to the self-serve register, completed the purchase and was out of the store in 10 minutes! Agree with all your observations. Shifts smooth as silk - quality of build is amazing. It's exactly what I needed. So far, I love it!

[@Lucas-vz3ix]

Saw this the other day in store and haven't been able to stop thinking about it. Glad to hear it handles as well as it looks!

[@Rickmac22]

Just saw a guy with an old road bike at a coffee shop and recommended this bike, and your video! Great job!

[@molybdnum]

Been waiting for you to cover this! IMHO it's a great value and represents a new high-water mark for entry-level drop-bar bikes, road OR gravel. Nobody's even close on price, not even Polygon, and we're even in better price territory than pre-panda bike industry. I only see a couple drawbacks. Freewheel is a bit of a disappointment and will limit upgrades; mechanical discs should work okay but will be fussy, those single-piston budget ones always un-align themselves and squeak. In 2017 I bought a very similarly equipped Diamondback through Amazon Warehouse for $350 (2x8 claris, mechanical discs, steel fork) and we've finally got something I can wholeheartedly tell friends and family is an even better "get one and get out there" bike - at Walmart, no less.

[@GotDamBoi]

budget bikes are so much better than they were when I first started riding. exciting for new riders!

[@daniellarson3068]

Second video review I have seen on this bike. Both said it was a good deal. It looks like a practical bike. It looks like a bike that could give great longevity. Thanks for the review.

[@01FozzyS]

Looking forward to the upgrades,Kev!

[@TheRealGOTdurrrred]

After buying the Ridge I had my eyes on this bike right after. It looks like a great gravel bike. I never had a gravel bike. Now that OT made one I want it!

[@alexs.5295]

Just got one yesterday actually haha. I gotta adjust the brakes but excited to ride it!

[@MHoff-wm4jk]

I saw this bike at my local Walmart 3 weeks ago and was looking for your video!

[@fire7side]

I've never been disappointed with an Ozark Trail product. They just seem to hit that perfect spot between quality and price. I have to admit most of my riding is gravel and pavement where a mountain bike is overkill and a street bike is a bit flimsy.

[@noahdehavilland2562]

I was waiting for this video, think I made it half way through before buying one? Thanks for making some great content 👍👍

[@itseemstobeadog]

This budget gravel bike is really good! The upgradability is insaneeee! I had the similar drive train(ltwoo) and with the threaded freewheel on my budget gravel bike, it lasted me for about 3 years and clocked in about thousands of kms of riding on mostly road terrain. Slowly I upgraded starting form small parts(saddles, clipless peddals, dual piston breaks etc..) until eventually upgraded my whole drive train. Id say with the right upgrade it will become a capable bike to ride ANYHERE! Its a steal!

[@drewsenthused6079]

Looks like a fantastic value! I don't live right next to a mountain, so being able to grab my gravel grinder and just go ride is one of my favorite parts about it.

[@bobk381]

Glad to see you reviewing a gravel bike. As I get older I find that I ride more and more on bike trails rather than paved roads or mtb trails. I’ve considered buying a bike with down bars but don’t want to spend $1K or more in case I don’t like the layout. So, this might be the perfect bike to try a new biking experience.

[@jefferylegere]

I am headed to the store. thank you for the rundown.

[@dragonflygenetics420]

Awesome job bro 👏 good-looking bike!

[@J35TR93]

G'day Kev, Thank you for uploading another video. I swear I've seen this bike on your channel before. I am more than happy to be corrected. I'm keen to see the new bikes in the shorts teaser video. The Schwinn's?

[@hpalmer14]

Great video review. I always enjoy the content. Any chance you could compare this side by side with the Mongoose Grit from last year? Significant price difference but the Grit was another great entry level bike that was an intro to gravel biking. I bought that bike purely off your review and haven’t regretted that purchase one bit.

[@backroadbikes3778]

I picked this bike up two days ago from the local Walmart. Within 30min I swapped to Fooker pedals, a shorter stem and an aluminum seat post. I have a sunrace 34t freewheel on the way as well as a Acera derailleur for the rear. I'm super happy so far.

[@joshck93]

Just got this bike yesterday. Love it so far. I'm planning on doing a few upgrades, just simple stuff.

[@DanJanucik]

How tall are you? 50 cm frame seems small for an adult male, I'm 5'10" and 56 cm seems right for me on road bikes.

[@joshck93]

I'm about 5'10" and the bike feels good to me at 50cm

[@smalltownjunkies]

thanks for reviewing this bike, nice work, i'm into mtb and looking to venture into gravel. i think i'm going to buy this bike now.

[@william.darrigo]

I bought one and I love it!! Been using it daily

[@Mr.PhatsVarietyVibesShow]

you think since you own this bike it's worth it to turn it into an E bike ?

[@Jan-bf2ht]

I didn't know this existed and I'm pretty amazed. I also think it makes a great bike to start with. Of course it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of a gravel bike from the "big names" which sell upwards of 4 digits but with a few tweaks it could be even better. IMHO change the back wheel to fit HG cassettes and you can change to a 7-speed 11-34 which makes the range pretty nice and doesn't need more changing parts (I wouldn't change to 8 or 9-speeds as you you would need to replace the shifters as well, stick with 2x7 and you're long happy with it). And I'd eventually change the brakes to semi-hydraulic calipers. Again, easy change and a huge difference. The cheaper ones are about $40 a pair and can just replace the full mechanical ones. Thanks for the video :)!

[@SurlyriderBilly]

I think you’re going to enjoy that bike. Might have to give bike packing a shot. That color kinda reminds me of the old forest service trucks

[@nommchompsky]

If they ditched the 7 speed freehub and gave it an 8 speed freewheel this bike would be close enough to a Canyon Grizl 5 to be a competitor. A Grizl 5 is around $1250. For the price this bike is absolutely incredible

[@OjStudios]

Feel bad for correction but the otherway round, ditched freewheel for a freehub. But you're correct there, this wheel doesn't give upgrade options.

[@dragonflygenetics420]

Thats what you are supposed to do to it that's why its so cheap....this is how bikes should be sold... to upgrade it to your liking not everyone have the same upgrades and then if you want more.... Some's gonna light the cookie cutter and that's where the bike industry went to. It used to be you bike the one model that was different colors and upgradable... oh well they lost site of what it ment to be on a bike 🚲

[@nommchompsky]

@@dragonflygenetics420 I agree, but a freehub* rear wheel would make upgrades way more simple

[@PRH123]

I'm not sure that it is a freewheel, I'm looking at l-twoo on Google, and their 7-speeds are cassettes. This is the same as Microshift who also make 7 speed cassettes. This is good news for upgrades, as an 8 speed cassette will slide right onto the same freehub body, same size. You could keep the same derailleur and just upgrade to an 8 speed shifter.

[@AK-oz4ew]

Grizl 5 is 24 lbs with carbon fork, nice quality FSA alloy crank, true axles, 9 speed Sora and tubeless ready rims. Unfortunately it takes much more than just a 8 speed cassette to make a $250 bike a $1250 bike even if they look similar. LTwoo 7 speed groupset is $30, and the wheels are bottom of the barrel. Sora is $150 and FSA crank is over $100 just to start. Bikesdirect level - yeah, maybe. I don't suggest going an upgrade route in a $250 bike with a steel fork unless you are willing to go 100% Aliexpress and know about bikes. Just enjoy it the way it is for the money, it is a good bike for what it is

[@ThePsychodo]

Ltwoo is a Chinese brand, they recently released an electronic gravel group set and it’s very affordable. Certainly worth looking into if you’re upgrading the bike. Nice review!

[@davidcrowson4745]

Nice bike great interview thank you Mr Central

[@Brother_Pugz]

I got one of these last week. Very solid. It was actually put together very well. I got it home, added grease to the bottom bracket bearings, wheel hub bearings, (cuz mobil 1 grease takes this bike from OZT Explorer G1 to OZT Explorer Formula one don't ya know) ..and cleaned the rotors. 😁 Digging the quite camo looking olive drab color.. In the Kentucky woods, at a distance, it completely disappears from under you, and people think your air pedaling on your butt through the forest. This is the bike bigfoot would buy if he had a walmart near him....I put about 50 miles on it last week, absolutely a blast. Alls I can say is that It's corn.🌽

[@PRH123]

So is it a cassette freehub, or a freewheel...? I'm looking at l-twoo on Google, and their 7-speeds are cassettes. This is the same as Microshift who also make 7 speed cassettes.

[@harrygrimley4352]

Nice review. Good looking bike. Thanks for getting out and riding it. A pet peave of mine is reviewing a bike you haven't even ridden 😠. Several guys out there that do that.

[@BenderBladez]

Got this bike about two weeks and I love it really, I’ll more than likely install more gears

[@BellowsB]

I’ve seen this at Walmart I’m glad you did this video about to pick one up

[@marcinstyle85]

Better welding then "smart welding " on specialized allez sprint 3k bike ....well done great job!

[@marcopaganotto9125]

The L-Twoo Shifters and Mechs are really excellent quality items.

[@SonjaTheDork]

Kevin's on drop bars again and he's not hating it, what is this world coming to? Great bike for the price, huge upgrade over the previous few drop bar bikes you looked at.

[@SonjaTheDork]

Side note, if you do want to try singletrack on these, I'd recommend swapping the tires for a pair of Gravelking EXTs. They're sluggish on road but they have so much grip on loose stuff, it's what I run on my gravel fixie.

[@scottrule480]

I got the small frame version (44cm) a few weeks ago. The rider height for the small size says 5'1-5'9". Planning to use for urban use. Only downside is that it's taking a while to get used to the drop bar hand positions. Also had to get an adapter for my air pump and air gauge for the presta valves. But can't beat the price.

[@ToeKneeBee725]

It sounds like your test route was a true gravel ride.. 😊👍

[@ffwast]

Looks like a replacement for the Bohe in their product stack from the in-house brand, with an equivalent drivetrain but most of the basic steel-to-aluminum improvements we make to the Bohe already done out of the box, currently at the same price. Somebody at Walmart has been paying attention to reviews. (Granted my Bohe being on sale for half the price makes the comparison less fair but at the same price it's a better buy)

[@waktosha7378]

I bought one in small. My only major gripe is it needs routing for a dropper! After having a dropper on my mtb, I want them on everything.

[@thomasmarlow1254]

Bought one just to try, have put about 300 miles on, feels better than my Kona rove that cost $1600, no surprise Kona just went out of business

[@cheesesandwich1236]

This would be a good bike for a young teenager. Its affordable for the parents, its practical to be used to get to school, the part time job, the summer job and whatever teens do. Its sturdy enough for the general abuse that it will be put through but not overbuilt like so many mountain bikes, and its not so cheap that it will fall apart. Its a simple machine to maintain and mom and dad can take it for a spin once in a while.

[@FowlerAskew]

Yeah, if I was going to college now, this is the bike I would want to pick up

[@lastchanceihave]

I'm a bicycle mechanic. This will definitely fall apart. I can't speak for the frame.

[@jimsonjohnson3761]

Yea. Especially better than a cheap MTB that people seem to think is better than a road style bike. In reality this is much better and more useful

[@abatall]

@@lastchanceihavewhy?

[@lastchanceihave]

@abatall No-name bicycle parts do not work well, and they don't last. For the money, you're much better off buying a used bike from a real bike shop.

[@yoohoo909]

Kenda is a standard bike industry quality brand name tire. The front drivetrain looks like it's made of cheaper stamped steel instead of the integrated crank/star and alloy rings of better bikes. Might still do the job tough. No water bottle bosses on the inner triangle to possibly put a frame bag in there. The bosses on the fork can be used for carrying cages for drybags, waterbottle cages or a front rack. 7 Speed FW (cassette?) is low end. Name brand is usually 8-10 speed cassette. The replaceable derailleur hanger is a well thought out design element. Only thing i wonder if the two eyelets down by the rear stays are both threaded (so you can install both a fender and rear rack). Still looks like a decent bike and upgradeable. Thank you Walmart for making an affordable, decent bike for common folk! Almost glad you beat Decathlon to the punch (they have very affordable bikes in Europe)😊🚲😊

[@RetiredTSgtUSAF]

I have a $2000 dollar Specialized gravel bicycle. I thinking of getting this one to try out and compare seems like a great bicycle for the price tag.

[@RazzFazz-Race]

If you want to change to more gears, you also have to exchange the rearwheel, because it comes with a (old fashioned) screw-on sprocket.

[@sofloflow]

Not bad at all! Wow, im impressed.

[@Matt-ty6pq]

Perfect budget upgrade candidate.

[@wilsontroche5888]

Just purchased this bike a few weeks ago. What potential upgrades to the drive train do you see. I’m new to riding and wanted a little more range.

[@sxl4205]

Wow.. shifters/brake combos with cable routing.. impressive for a $250 Walmart bike

[@helidude3502]

I drank the kool aide and purchased one. Took me a few miles to adjust it to my fit. But it’s been an enjoyable and comfortable ride since, no issues. I’m pleased with my purchase. 👍😎

[@helidude3502]

Kick stands Back in the 80’s we couldn’t get them off fast enough. A few years back I purchased a bicycle to replace a repossessed car. Left the kickstand on because it’s inconvenient for everyone else to be laying or leaning a bicycle in the way. My recent bicycles, some have them and some don’t. Since I mix my riding between trails and paved, I’ve left them on if they don’t bounce about and cause problems..

[@jonc8074]

the only thing more handy than the kickstand is the two leg kickstand

[@chipskylark8869]

Most being kick down able if I hit a good jump or curb and it goes down on its own it breaks. Everytime.

[@jonc8074]

@@chipskylark8869 i wouldnt use one for mountain biking but I drop curbs and offroad w my Pletscher. no prob. The free walmart ones might break

[@TimothyFish]

They're pretty much the indication that you have a low quality bike. The exception is on cargo bikes.

[@ulfrinn8783]

Trying to decide between this and the Kent Nazz for the same price, basically same configuration, but the Nazz is a steel frame. This one looks like it has more and better paths to upgrade though.

[@dknight211]

Interestingly, the bike I saw at my Walmart yesterday did have the G.1 Explorer branding printed on the top of the top tube near the seat. Wonder if future bikes will have that branding now.

[@larryfj]

Mine had it! Got it about a week ago.

[@forkproblem8054]

Wow. Thanks for this overview. I think I found my next bike! I don't /need/ 3 bottle mounts but its definitely strange to see bare metal there.

[@donhouser3373]

The Walmart an hour from me has this in store, I'm going tomorrow after my wife gets home from work

[@IowaNinersFan]

I saw it's available on their website in 2 sizes - 44 and 50 cm. Seems a bit smallish?!?!

[@franktarant3947]

​@IowaNinersFan good thing people come in different shapes and sizes es.

[@franktarant3947]

​@IowaNinersFan good thi people come in differen s apes and size

[@franktarant3947]

​@IowaNinersFan good thing people come in all different shapes and size.

[@franktarant3947]

​@IowaNinersFan good thing people come in all different shapes and size.

[@Spacemonkeymojo]

Reminds me of the Triban RC 120 GRVL which is sold by Decathlon. The derailleur hanger is great!

[@JaredUnashamed]

Looks great. It's a great price considering I bought a Mongoose Grit a couple of years ago. I see that the cables are internal and the Grit doesn't. Upgrade it!! Along with the Grit too;)

[@EditioCastigata]

Very nice review, thanks! I’ll get one for my sister, for commuting. With some frame tape to avoid chips - you should invest in a hardness tester. ;-) At that price I’d upgrade whatever breaks.

[@Mclovinthedank]

Just like the ozark Mtb this is just good enough. And able to upgrade.

[@riggseroni]

Super interested to see a geometry chart for this bike. Can't seem to find one anywhere online. Also, that's the longest "60 mm" stem I've ever seen. Might want to double check that (center of handlebar clamp to center of steerer tube clamp). Thanks for the great review!

[@larryfj]

It’s on the listing on WM website. In the photos.

[@sjanzeir]

You're actually brifting the shifters. 😁

[@specialforcesoffaith8585]

I literally saw this bike today at Walmart. It looks really neat, especially the color. If I got this bike I'd put some hybrid tires on it because I'm not exactly sure how much gravel we have in my area. One question though: Do you happen to know if they have this in the Large frame?

[@KevCentral]

Currently a small and medium

[@AJGotGames]

Had no idea Hank Hill had a KZbin channel! 😂 Thanks for the review!

[@KevCentral]

Had to take on a second job since propane sales started dropping

[@Vaasmios]

That's swing that you're referring to about the bars sticking out some is called a flare

[@comfortableshoesstudio]

I picked up my small frame and the hang tags said it is for 5'1" to 5'9". The cranks on the small are 165mm. Stand over is okay for me (I'm 5'2"). Mine has G.1 Explorer on the top tube. Some of the other videos I've seen of this bike the logo looks like it's a dark gray, mine is definitely black. I swapped out the seat post and that seat... ooph, gonna be swapping that out ASAP. The gearing needs a bit more range for my use. Overall I like the look and it's not bad to ride so far but I've only done 1.25 miles. We'll see how it does when I do 30+ miles on the trails.

[@joshuabrown5057]

Do you think the only difference is the crank length between sizes?

[@comfortableshoesstudio]

@@joshuabrown5057 the seat tube length is different the small is a 44cm not sure about the medium. Other videos show that the bars, pedals, and seat are the same. Reach is probably different.

[@NonEuclideanTacoCannon]

I think I have that exact frame but un-branded. I'm planning to build a heavy duty commuter with it. Got parts for belt drive with a 5-speed hub. Just need to get the wheels built and decide on a saddle.

[@SmallADVentures1973]

Awe man, crap...I'm (very quickly) running out of room for more bikes 🤦 Translation: for the $ this looks really good to me 🤔, I've been hankering for a gravel bike, and was even considering building either my Aggressor Pro or Trouvaille into one...but dang I've got no room for another 🤦🤣 Excellent review Kev, and really good to get a new one from you, brother, it'd been a minute. Hope you're well, my friend ✌️😊

[@pedalingpastor]

That looks amazing for the price.

[@jacklo325]

Yellow, black, and green, hey, you got the Jamaica colors going there!

[@marklenarc]

I've been an avid cyclist since 1995 and now work at Walmart. I noticed one of these the other day and was impressed with the three bolts on each side of the fork. I've already talked one customer into purchasing the 650B (27.5") mountain bike and tried to get another customer to buy one of these. I already have a 2021 Jamis Renegade C1 converted to a 1X and added a Redshift stem so I won't be buying one of these but hey, not bad for Walmart!

[@golightlypro]

This is a great bike, especially for the price! I am really liking mine. The brakes are the only real compliant I have. They work, but are very loud, I think because they're single piston. I got some zoom brakes that are dual piston, which I'm hopeful will solve that issue.

[@PRH123]

Lower part of the bar is called "drops." The "horns" are called "hoods." :) Awesome bike for the money, when i was working in a bike shop 30 years ago, a bike like this would have been the top most advanced bike in the shop and cost a few thousand dollars. It’s great to see proper useful bikes being sold to regular people, instead of seeing people riding thru the park or around the neighborhood on fat tire suspension mountain bikes…. You could take this touring across the country with some fenders or racks, go exploring gravel roads all day, commute to work, go on group rides…. Great to see how they don’t “punish” the customer by not giving them braze-ons for rack and fender mounting, not only that but it even has them on the fork and down tube, that is very nice…!

[@bindingcurve]

Please, it's a OK bike, but NOT anything like a good midrange bike, much less a proper cyclocross bike, even from 30 years ago.

[@PRH123]

@@bindingcurve 30 years ago a cyclocross bike wouldn’t have had all those braze-ons, it wouldn’t have had disc brakes, and if it was aluminum it would have been very, very expensive (there were aluminum Kleins and Cannondales at the time, but I don’t remember any aluminum cyclocross bikes).

[@martinkrautter8325]

thirty years ago.... wait thats 1994. 8-speed cassette drivetrains were the thing then, and I would admire one of these on this bike, too. 7-speed freewheels were outdated even then.

[@PRH123]

@@martinkrautter8325 could be a 7 speed cassette as opposed to a freewheel, Microshift make them now, and they are appearing on a lot of budget bikes. Like the Decthlon RC100 I got for my son last year. Good thing is an 8 speed cassette mounts on the same freehub body, so it’s an easy upgrade,

[@thezonemtb]

This would be a good bike to buy if you're on vacation without your bike but could ride a few days. It would be cheaper than renting a bike and you could donate it somewhere when you leave.

[@newttella1043]

This is the perfect first bike. Affordable and won't make someone hate riding. I'd even say it's a gateway drug 😂.

[@wertacus]

you can pick up an 11-28 freewheel for these which helps a ton with top speed, but I do wish they came with a regular modern cassette.

[@world_still_spins]

Nice to see a hard-tail with a hard-fork (solid front and back frame connections). (Instead of the fake bouncy springs "shock absorbers" which are too common everywhere. The springs wreck my arms worse than any solid frame could.)

[@kipcc3918]

Hi, Mr. Kevcentral, Do you have plans for an indepth look on this bike? BB shell width, Headtube diameter od and id, wheel ID and OD, Hub spacing and possible future upgrades for this bike. Please and thank you 🫶🏻❤️

[@DFX2KX]

Honestly, Ozark's quality really suprised me. My Ridge 29 was perfect, only damage was due to Fedex dropping the box. needed a new derailleur hanger. It rides fantastic.

[@KevCentral]

I’m convinced FedEx is anti-derailleur hanger

[@DFX2KX]

@KevCentral certainly, if not anti-bicycle in general lik.

[@CeDubble]

Have you done any reviews on budget bike computers?

[@waktosha7378]

I have a very hard time finding good comfortable saddles. The stock saddle is very comfortable to me, at least on this G1 Explorer. I will keep it as long as it stays comfortable.

[@tonygrim8921]

been looking for this exact style bike since last summer, sold out :/, too bad have to wait

[@gfxman14]

I'm on the waiting list at my local Wally's for this bike, seems like a steal for the price

[@gfxman14]

I was able to grab a Medium G1 a few days ago, took it out for a short ride yesterday on pavement. Can't wait to get some dust on it though, it's a sharp looking ride.

[@markowsley4954]

This bike would be perfect to upgrade to the Microshift Sword 2x10 groupset. Much better gearing and I'm sure less weight. I will be curious to see how wide of tires the frame will accommodate. It has the look of an inexpensive backpacking bike.

[@joshuaandress3666]

Unfortunately I think the rear wheel has a freewheel instead of a cassette so I don't think that there are too many upgrade options for more range

[@Paddyhudson]

@@joshuaandress3666easy fix; just get some new wheels too!

[@markowsley4954]

@@joshuaandress3666 even if it is a freewheel I can swap out the rear hub to a Shimano Deore for less than $40.

[@IowaNinersFan]

It's a decent bike for casual riders that hit the gravel section 1-2 times/month but for serious riders, there are too many upgrades needed to make this bike gravel-worthy. I've owned a few Schwinn bikes purchased at Walmart. They are decent since I was a casual rider then but nowadays, Shimano Tourney isn't worth it. Never used Microshift groupset so I can't comment on its performance vs. Shimano. Just curious what it would cost to get the most out of this bike with the frame.

[@oldtwinsna8347]

@@joshuaandress3666 Just upgrade the wheel and you'll solve that. Even 1k bikes have crap heavy wheels that come with it that are no better than this. Easy way to take off major weight and make you accelerate noticeably better.

[@tumbleweed1976]

Worth having just to sit in the garage! Thank you for sharing this video and all the comments 🎈

[@FL-PHILLIP]

Definitely see using this as a rail trail tourer. Would Definitely upgrade seat and pedals immediately. Then upgrade as parts wear out.

[@tylerlee7711]

The fork looks cool

[@chrisp9859]

Waiting for thr XL size to get back into stock. I might just get this because hey, my other bike is a crappy Walmart confort bike I got at the local thrift store that is still going after all these years...and gravel biking.

[@ryanscott1989]

I live on a dirt road here in Michigan. We still have a lot of gravel roads. I see a gravel bike about once a week. And I live in the middle of nowhere

[@gamby16a]

Ot would lose a pound from ditching the kickstand. While it's still heavy, i think it's amazing tgat the gravel segment has reached Walmart. They nailed the cosmetics, too! Frame color and gumwall tires look great Just as cool, someone looking to get into cyclocross could buy one of these and get into that discipline on the cheap.

[@AK-oz4ew]

Ken, it is a great review, tnaks! If you have plans to upgrade it, maybe you want to try cheap carbon fiber parts from Ali? It will make a nice video. I did something similar, the budget will be around $140 - $60 fork, $15 seatpost, $30 handlebars, $35 3D seat. Wheelset, cassette and Sensah groupset will be around $200 so it may not be worth it, but CF upgrade may be fun :)

[@wilsontroche5888]

Please make this video. Just bought this bike and want to know its upgrade capabilities!!!

[@onis1969]

love the look of this bike..walmart has a all black schwinn thats a 29 in..please do a review on this.not sure of name

[@peterplanz2310]

Upgrade video coming?

[@Macaroni2552]

Haven't been able to find it at local Walmarts or online. I guess it's pretty popular!

[@larryfj]

Hit or miss. One had one, another 5, another none. Someone on FaceBook group found two unassembled in boxes in the back. I think they are trickling in!

[@sethmcfarland1083]

I gotta see an upgrade video for this bike!

[@milkman2591]

The only think it needs is an 11-34 cassette and pedals, that’s a steal considering the tires are probably 50$ if you went and bought them

[@abatall]

i got the small today, it says 5'1 to 5'9 fyi, and it had one scratch and the build wasn't great, taking it to a bike shop if i can cancel the backup online order, and if i can't i will wait for that to see if something is broken on that if not i will use that

[@robertopang4240]

I saw this today at Walmart and it was a beauty! I sized the small frame one and it felt good. I already have the Kent Bohe, so it is hard to convinced myself to have another very similar bike to the Bohe. (The Bohe felt a bit too big, but I already got it "dialed" in for me)

[@Aka.Aka.]

How tall are you? Cuz I wanna know the range of small size.

[@robertopang4240]

@@Aka.Aka. 5'8 The Bohe felt a bit too big but I changed the stem (to the shortest possible, looks like it is only the two perpendicular tube brackets. Then I pushed the seat forward as much as possible and changed to a compact handlebar. When I tried the small frame G.1 it felt just like my "dialed in" Bohe. There was definitely more space between my crotch and the top tube with my feet flat with the G.1.

[@Aka.Aka.]

@@robertopang4240 oh thank you! I'm 5'7 so I'm glad that the small size is pretty close to my size!

[@IowaNinersFan]

I saw it's available online in sizes 44 and 50 cm. I'm 5'9" and 50 cm seems small.