The Cheapest "good" Mountain Bike out there. Ozark Trail Ridge MTB

Im out of control. Only two weeks after buying a new Trek Roscoe 8 I was already searching Facebook Marketplace for the next bike I needed. So between that, and watching videos from ‪@SethsBikeHacks‬ (Berm Peak) and ‪@MattyActive‬ I decided that I should give this inexpensive Walmart bike a try. Follow along as I get it ready for a ride, and immediately tackle trails that it was most likely not designed for. This is a fun one. Hope you dig.
Link to the bike:
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[@DarksideDGM]

It’s awesome to see you review an inexpensive bike in a non-snobbish way and I don’t even ride. Exactly why Dirt Every Day is still my favorite MT show. You can still have fun even if you don’t have a lot of bucks to throw at a hobby. Super fun video!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks so much for the support

[@MattyActive]

Nice! The Roscoe 8 is an awesome bike! Also glad you gave the Walmart bike a chance, they have really come along way!

[@thedirtheadshed]

They have. It’s not in the trek level.. but it doesn’t have to be for 1/5 the price

[@helidude3502]

I really enjoy mine. I swapped the seat and grips out for personal preference. Otherwise mine is stock. I plan to upgrade to an air fork, but the factory one has been mostly sufficient for my weight and how I ride. Seems you are a little harder on this one than I am on mine. At about 35psi the tires have been fine for me. I’ve noticed a couple times that they’ve started to slip where my maxxis tires on my other bike don’t. It’s definitely not a $10k bike, but I’ve no complaints and have put over 500 miles on mine. Once I got it dialed in, it felt like the geometry of the bike was designed for me personally.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’m having fun with this one. I really think I’ll keep it pretty stick and see what it’s good at. Seems not totally necessary to modify everything

[@johntotten4872]

Dave thanks for the last 2 MTB videos and nerding out. I also began to nerd out and wound up buying a Trek Merlin 8 Gen 2 bike (It was on sale, new shipped from Trek). I am 53 and got into MTB in the early 90's. Bought a Cannondale M800 Beast of the East in 92, wife wanted to ride with me so I gave her the M800 and I grabbed a 93 Specialized Stumpjumper M2. I still have the M2, not the wife lol. The M2 still works but I wanted a newer bike with the 29 inch wheels. I am way way out of shape and you inspired me to get off my butt and get back to riding, so Thank You. I plan to start with riding paved trails and such to build cardio and get my biking legs back then maybe hit some dirt trails.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Right on!! I really wanted a Marlin 6 for the wife and kids to share, but this bike was too good of deal to pass up. The Marlin is still on my radar though

[@johntotten4872]

@@thedirtheadshed Awesome man. Keep making great content.

[@WrechP]

I think you are getting the hang of this videography thing. Your audio was on point the entire time and your framing is getting a lot better. I am really digging the mountain bike content. I can't wait to hear what your upgrades are on that bike.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks so much. I just bought a new camera today . Curious if it helps or hurts me

[@squid_fish]

All here for Dave ripping single track and getting good exercise like we all need! Yewwww❤love to see it

[@thedirtheadshed]

So fun!

[@matrixracing8268]

I just came across your channel a few minutes ago by clicking on this video, I also had the Ozark Trail also I ride Beacon Hill Trails! I don't live too far from the area so this is quite the coincidence

[@thedirtheadshed]

Right on. Maybe I’ll see ya out there

[@aguyinnc2865]

Another groovy video, Dave, I enjoy the mountain bike content. I also believe this is a good bike for the money. But with a 36" inseam, I think I would need at least a XXL frame. With all the seat post I could get lol. Looking forward to seeing what mods you come up with.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yeah. You would definitely want to try the large frame

[@abstraddic0442]

Great video. I'm considering getting one for fun.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Definitely worth a look

[@mikepoint4717]

Excellent video Dave , it’s a breath of fresh air to take 5 from the car projects, I just sold my Sonoma and it’s given me extra time to enjoy bike riding with my dog . Love your channel and your content. Keep these videos coming please. Cheers 🇨🇦

[@thedirtheadshed]

Right on! Got to ride while the weather is good

[@MeHoffMotorsports]

Thanks for putting this out there. I've been wanting to get to mountain biking and have no clue where to start. This seems like a solid option I'm going to do more research on.

[@jasonbilby1488]

You can buy a chain bar guard. It's a neoprene material with Velcro and it'll quiet down your video. You won't hear that chain slapping around.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yep! I’ll probably swap to a clutched derailer here soon

[@gatoreye2000]

😀Dirthead Dave being Bikehead Dave being Just Dave......gotta love it. TOTALLY RAD😀

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks!! It’s all good

[@CasperRc81]

There cheap and durable but I bet you’ll find yourself liking off Amazon the “wake” stem. It will bring your arms in elbows bent and torso upright It’s specific 50mm long with a 31* rise. All my 3 have them I’ve bombed hard with it at hawes mesa Az and south mtn Az cool rig fun stuff. Love the underdog items hanging

[@madmikemtb105]

What a great trail! Looks super fun!

[@thedirtheadshed]

It is a great trail system

[@_Justinriceism_]

I have dream builds and budget builds. It's good to have both. Not every ride needs all the luxuries of high end bikes and just runs up the maintenance schedule and cost.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yep! Variety is good

[@johngeorge5285]

Late '60's, we MotoX stingrays, early '70's we put dirt bike bars on them, mid '70's went to Beach Cruisers & did "Urban" street MotoX. Now just cruise the old Beach Cruiser. lol Great to see ya out there riding the trails.

[@thedirtheadshed]

All great memories I’m sure!

[@johngeorge5285]

@@thedirtheadshed Oh Yeah......a few scars to match too. lol

[@brackeng1294]

Digging the Dirthead SHRED content. I’m also in my 40’s, into Nissans and mountain bikes.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Twins

[@joshnash2822]

I can hear that chain slap from western WA

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yeah.. it’s slappy

[@Bananahammock88]

I did the same thing last year and bought a trek roscoe hardtail. So fun

[@thedirtheadshed]

Right on. Such a fun bike

[@travr6]

The hanger and front chainring are made out of playdoh. Beware. I swapped out the crankset but kept the BB. Put the MT200 brakes on it. Everything else is stock and works well enough.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Right on. That’s all in the plans here too

[@travr6]

@@thedirtheadshed Replaced the bottom bracket, grips, handlebar, seat post, seat, tires, and front fork. This has become my second favorite bike. It's great to have around if a buddy needs a bike or to go somewhere you might be worried about your expensive bike being stolen.

[@steeldawg8021]

How much better can it get now were talking mountain bikes great job!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’m all in. Been riding a lot

[@Stuka87]

I know these videos don't do as well as vehicle content, but I still like 'em :)

[@thedirtheadshed]

I do too. It’ll all work out in the end

[@NeverLetOff]

Bonus video!!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yeah ! Trying to crank them out

[@NeverLetOff]

@@thedirtheadshed another great one. I am digging the cycling

[@beanie0026]

Great video. Like you’re down to earth style. Keep up the bike stuff if you want to.

[@richheider8455]

Bought my aluminum frame mongoose mountain bike at Walmart XR 200 with Disc brakes & Fat tire single speed

[@thedirtheadshed]

Right on. Is it treating you well?

[@richheider8455]

Haven't rowed in a couple years because I'm Visually challenged right now currently and I moved from Washington to Montana

[@hillrodfilms5262]

Their gravel bike by Ozark Trail is bad ass

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’ve watched all the videos. Seems really cool

[@MasterKyle1131]

got mine today large frame 29 inch wheels on clearance for $199 came out to $218 after taxes couldn't pass up the opportunity.

[@thedirtheadshed]

That was a bargain

[@stanknugget]

Where?

[@hillrodfilms5262]

I bought one as soon as it came out and I’ve enjoyed it

[@thedirtheadshed]

Right on!

[@Will_my65gmc]

Making me want to go buy one.

[@thedirtheadshed]

At least with a look

[@chipculver2175]

I have no interest in bikes but Dave makes it still interesting

[@thedirtheadshed]

I appreciate that

[@gatoreye2000]

Are you going to put a 4 link suspension on that bike? LOL

[@thedirtheadshed]

3 link and bags

[@19Mark88]

Now we need a diy bike rack build

[@thedirtheadshed]

Coming soon

[@iceman11787]

Braaaap!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Bmx kid

[@iceman11787]

@@thedirtheadshed 4 Life!

[@daledubose3032]

Needs a market place fork

[@thedirtheadshed]

On the hunt

[@lesjones5684]

Downhill y’all 😂😂❤

[@thedirtheadshed]

You want one

[@howardfletcher4353]

Do you want a 50 mm race face stem for your new mountain bike ? You can have it for free I can send it to your PO Box if you want it

[@thedirtheadshed]

Rad. I would take it, I’ll trade you for a shirt. PO Box 1025 Mead,Wa. 99021 Make sure to put your name, address, and shirt size in with the stem. Thanks!

[@plokmko0]

$200-300 Air Fork ASAP !!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Already on the hunt… or I may go the other direction

[@briannichols1586]

For us uneducated old farts, how about some info on the who, what, and how of drop posts?

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s a lever actuated seat post . You can raise or lower it on the fly. Arguably the best advancement in bikes recently. Pop it up and you can climb trails while sitting down. Drop it down and it’s out of the way for downhill riding and jumps.

[@tenncutt]

No hydraulic brakes I assume?

[@thedirtheadshed]

No. Cable

[@thedirtheadshed]

No. These are cable disc

[@GummeeH3]

1x9? That's so a decade ago. If you're going to be 'a cyclist' you definitely need the tools. In your EDC bring tire levers, a tube (even with tubeless), patch kit, chain tool and/or multitool with a few Torx wrenches, and an extra chain master link. Check your limit screws before you shift your derailleur into the spokes. All the WM bikes I've worked on haven't had the limit screws set right

[@squid_fish]

I think he is referring to the 1x drivetrain in general on a budget bike. Not everyone needs XTR.

[@thedirtheadshed]

For what it is, it did pretty darn well

[@Geoff240ti]

Walmart actually released a revised version of this bike in 2024. 180mm front brakes, new clutched derailer, narrow wide chain ring and some new frame tabs.

[@derekminor7741]

Can you expand on this? I just got mine yesterday, and compared to a different video I watched on it, there’s no gear selector display and couple of other things. Is this a better revision or worse since first release?

[@bromont69]

I love the direction this cnhanel is going in! MTB and 4X4 are my fav!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Stoked people are enjoying it

[@rediron44]

This is great. Love the budget stuff. Your vids are for the everyman. Fab your own stuff. Buying used bikes. Excellent. I just bought a used Craftsman tool box today..lol. awesome.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I couldn’t pass this one up!

[@tommyvan4609]

This was a super fun video to watch! I think there is a lot of us that want to get into mountain biking bit dont wanna break the bank. I spend too much money on bike upgrades but i do really love it! It becomes an addiction. This was a rad video that gave an honest review. Ive heard so much good about these bikes. Keep kickin butt dirthead Dave! Love it!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Glad you enjoyed. It was fun to make

[@AdventureAwaits4u]

Love seeing the MTB and off road content. Excited to see what you do next to the bike.

[@thedirtheadshed]

So much room for improvement

[@aaronbehindbars]

This is so f'n rad! I'm not a big off-roader, but I subscribed back when Dirt Every Day came to an untimely end because I enjoyed Dave as a host. I've been mountain biking for 22 years, so I've gone from 26er hardtail to 26er full suspension and then jumped to 29er hardtail in 2006 which I stuck with all the way until 2015. I went 29er full suspension that year and have ridden the wave of more "progressive" trail bike geometry. I've also gotten into a couple of eMTBs: a 160/150mm mullet wheel and a 110mm 29er hardtail. As I've worked my bike stable up into the tens of thousands of dollars, I've noticed the rise of the big-box bikes and other budget level bikes and have become borderline obsessed with them. I bought an Ozark Trail Ridge new in the box and had it pretty much assembked and dialed when I went to install the pedals...and the drive side crank arm threads were missing. I was so miffed since I drove across town to get the bike and then spent over and hour assembling and videoing the process. I never published the video. Recently, I've been playing around with Decathlon brand bikes because they've been super cheap to buy new. I had a $150 hardtail and a $216 full suspension. I found a $160 SR Suntour air fork for it, cheap rear air shock. Tranz-X 31.6 dropper posts are $50 on Amazon, so I grabbed on of those. Found some decent tires on marketplace for $15. Grabbed a few goodies out of my own parts bin.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Sounds like I need to look up Decathlon Bikes! Thanks

[@Spokaneexploration]

Right on I've been waiting for you to post a video on this bike can't wait to see your review!

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s definitely worthy of looking at

[@brandonbaldwin6845]

Some of us will watch anything you post! We just love Dirthead Shed content!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks!! I appreciate it

[@hedrives]

Great video Dave. I love how you actually bought a WalMart bike and tested it. Looks like it just needs a gear change, maybe different tires and a decent fork to be solid.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’m on the hunt for a used fork upgrade first

[@toddzachary4891]

Love all the MTB content Dave! Keep it comin!! - 12 year bike mechanic who latched onto the Dirthead Shed from DED

[@thedirtheadshed]

Right on. Thanks for the support!

[@benjones3329]

Dave I’ve been watching your bike videos thinking it’s something I should do, I’m 42 dealing with stress and anxiety from running a business and life in general, a few beers every night probably not helping with that🤣I just looked at this bike at a chance trip to Walmart, can’t wait to watch the video, I’ll probably go get one based on your thoughts about it . Thanks Buddy.

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s a good way to get away from the stress. And getting better is kind of addicting.. which makes you want to eat better and drink less.. pretty cool all around

[@PSmitty364]

Dave isn’t kidding with his reply Ben; and I’m also 42. Go have fun while getting exercise and relieving stress

[@maitaioe9455]

You get what you pay for. If it’s cheap the components are crap. Low quality hubs, bottom bracket, brakes and derailleur. Keep riding it for a year and you’ll see. You got what you paid for.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Oh I know that. This isn’t my go to bike for riding hard. This is a spare bike for wife and kids to ride. Or if a friend comes to town

[@JDMJDK]

Awesome MTB coverage Dave! I too was into MTB (Cannondale) and Trials/technical riding in the 90s then by 96 Minitruckin had my full attention. I finally got myself a GT Avalanche from Dick’s to ride with my boys. There is definitely a difference between a Bike Shop GT and a box store GT but I’m happy to be shreddin again. So I bought a budget eBay bike mechanic’s stand as I never had one back in the day. You should test some budget bike stands. 🤙🏼

[@thedirtheadshed]

I want to make a legit bike storage and wrenching corner in the shop

[@JDMJDK]

@@thedirtheadshed Heck yeah! And some classic Yakima Racks for the Mustang II. lol I had Racks and jaw clamps w/ trays + OG fairing on my 84 Yota mini back in the day.

[@danielcarroll5667]

Dave , just saw a news article from KSL in Utah about a mountain biker in Draper having a confrontation with an aggressive Badger Family ! Reminded me of your "honey badger" story on Dirt Daily , hope it ain't foreshadowing for you ?!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Oh man!! I’ll make sure to stay away from there

[@peterbedford2610]

Great value..just reassemble it when you first buy it. Wal-Mart Assembly is notoriously poor.

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s so bad

[@JonStein-mu5eb]

I'd bet you wouldn't have had to cut the seat post you could have just backed out the screws and mounted a pump or water bottle. The screws would back out far enough to drop the seat down further.

[@thedirtheadshed]

There are threaded inserts (nutcerts) in the frame. I would have to drill them out

[@johnpawicz292]

I found a used Nishiki Pueblo for $100 at a play it again sports store. It’s a good bike, but definitely need some upgrades!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Not a bad price!

[@userer4579]

How about a side-by-side comparison with your new Trek and the Ozark Trail?

[@thedirtheadshed]

That will happen

[@bengibson8874]

Walmart bikes won't last very long if you ride them off road, if you upgrade everything on the bike that fails you'll wind up spending more than you would if you went to a bike shop bike, in the first place

[@thedirtheadshed]

That is typically very true. This one in particular is way better than the majority of Walmart bikes. Worth looking into

[@keithcieplinski]

The problem with cheap bikes is that they cost a lot to upgrade. Youve already diacovered the fork is junk, and a good one will cost more than the whole bike. But like youve said, getting used stuff is the way to go. Thats the only way it makes sense.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yeah.. if you think of it from a kids perspective though…. Kinda makes sense to get out and enjoy it , then upgrade as you can afford

[@dbsranchr]

This video caused me to go buy one as well. Loving it so far. Mods are in the future, of course.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Have fun with it

[@andrewbetrosian2784]

I got the Vibe at the first of the years for $325 and now it's a $675 bike. Love it.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Nice!

[@jdshaw2751]

With the exception of the back tire, it seemed like it did better at a lower pressure. I'd say a better back tire and you should be pretty good. I have a killer back tire on my mountain bike, but I don't remember what it's called. The lugs are shorter in the tread, but it has some deep gnarly side lugs on the sides of the tread. I wouldn't run a riad race with them, but they bite good in the dirt!

[@thedirtheadshed]

So many good options out there

[@siTTinLo]

That frame is made in the same factory as some big name brands. If you keep your eye on market place, try to find a good deal on a Fox fork for the front. I upgraded all my budget bikes with Fox Rhythm forks that I got for cheap and they work just fine as good as the more expensive fork, just slightly heavier. And also try and find a decent wheel set for cheap. Just like a BMX, a decent wheelset will make a huge difference. The MTB world is full of people with more money than brains that will sometimes sell their brand new takeoff parts for Cheap because they think that spending $1000 on an gold stanchion fork will make them look cool. 🤷‍♂️ those people are great actually and I’ve build some pretty sick bikes for dirt cheap.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’m on the hunt already

[@MugOfPaul]

Hey maybe Harbor Freight will start selling MTBs!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I wouldn’t be opposed to that

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

I got my very first new bike back when I was in the 4th grade in the mid 60's. It came from the Thrifty Drug store on the corner of Westminster Ave. and Golden West St. It was a Huffy and it cost $15.00 and it was really hard to pedal. I would have liked to have had a Schwinn but they just cost to much. But it always got me where I needed go. I still have the last bike that I bought new in 1983. It's a 26 inch Beach Cruisier that I was riding the two miles to work.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Right on. They all do the job !

[@omargonzalez-uw5ow]

I got one of these today at my local Walmart.....$199!!!!!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Dang! Thats some rollback pricing!

[@jdrods1519]

I just mine and I’m very happy with it!!! 😎

[@thedirtheadshed]

Right on

[@mxfreek09]

I picked up one of these about a year ago to get back into mountain biking on the cheap. Unfortunately it didn't stay cheap long, every part of it has been upgraded but damn is it a fun bike to ride.

[@thedirtheadshed]

That will happen! It’s a fine line between upgrading and replacing

[@mxfreek09]

When you are searching for that new fork, 120mm of front travel really wakes the bike up. Also, if you end up with any tire rub after upgrading its going to be the skewer. You can solve that flexing by grabbing a Shimano XT skewer ($23ish).

[@mikebrady7501]

Thanks Dave for the MTB videos! Like what you are doing with the channel. Keep up the great work!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks! I’m actually on the hunt for Another bike , they are just too much fun

[@aaronwaderides7209]

lol be careful it will get out of control if your not watching next thing you know you got 5 extra bikes

[@thedirtheadshed]

I have 5 now!

[@jxroc91]

Just bought this bike at Walmart for 200.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Good score

[@carbern9019]

This guy knows how to review a bike...awesome

[@thedirtheadshed]

Glad you liked it. So many reviews are just boring in the garage stats

[@exshenanigan2333]

I purchased the same bike. I have a question; I'm 5'8" and I got the medium size but you're the second person mentioning medium size being on the large size. I don't know how to judge a bike by sitting on it if it's the right size for me. Should I go back and try the small frame (if they still have it in stock). Sizing guide suggests small would be too small for 5'8". What would you say?

[@thedirtheadshed]

I bought a little shorter (50 mm /30 degree rise) stem for mine and it helped. I would like to sit on one of the Small frames though. Seems like it could be perfect

[@exshenanigan2333]

​@@thedirtheadshed Thank you, tried my medium today again and it felt good but I'm also gonna go ahead and try the small one just to make sure.

[@lizardears4861]

I’ve also been geeking out on KZbin mountain bikes as I’m getting keen again. Im 56 and have always loved a hard tail. Still have a 26 inch giant atx from 95 plus a giant 29er Want to try out a dual suspension and looking at the good valued Polygon SISKIU T8

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’m also looking at that t8

[@lizardears4861]

@@thedirtheadshed yeah the T8 it stands up pretty well against the major brands. Do a few minor upgrades like replacement on chain and a tubeless setup and it’s the business.

[@darkm4g1c]

Dude you are already an awesome welder, I'm just waiting for the day you get a hold of a frame jig and start making your own!

[@thedirtheadshed]

It would be pretty fun

[@drew7767]

great video, i am trying to get my son into riding with me and i dont want to drop $$ if he doesn’t get into it. But yet i want it to be decent so he can get a chance to enjoy it to give it a chance.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I know the struggle

[@jeffpless5036]

"Throw the catalog at it", what an awesome quote!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I often wonder if anyone else gets some of those lines

[@adrianw3985]

The Walmart family has built some killer parks in Bentonville, I think? I've been wanting to check it out for a long time and ride those trails.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’ve heard a lot about bike trails in bentonville. Didn’t put 2 and 2 together

[@leedunbar2991]

“Space is at an all time premium.” Goes out and buys another bike. I feel your pain.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Hey…. Actually sold some stuff recently

[@yjmechanic]

The biggest issue for me is the price at 400 bucks someone new can get into an entry level bike store bike and have real parts and a shop to back it. Or better solution to me is spend that money on an older used higher end bike. Used bikes drop value like crazy so you can easy have a 5 year old descent bike for thr same money. I appreciate what you're doing though, just think there are better ways to spend the money getting into it

[@thedirtheadshed]

It’s good for the money. I’ll stick by that. It’s not Great though

[@yjmechanic]

@@thedirtheadshed agreed if you have to have a new bike its not the worst option

[@3wbasie]

It comes with bike lights?!!?!?!

[@thedirtheadshed]

The previous owner put them on

[@tonyfourpaws4511]

the new model is on sale at my local store for 178.00!! I'm thinking about getting one. thoughts??

[@OSXMan]

A youtuber called bike farmer would not approve removal of the dork disc. Reason being, if you overshift with it on, it will save the spokes and wheel. If you overshift without the disc it will trash the wheel and spokes. Otherwise, good stuff.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I’m ok with not being approved of by a few

[@OSXMan]

@@thedirtheadshed Fair enough. I love the addition of bikes to the channel. I do think I'd rather fix up a 90's MTB than spend $400 on the Ozark though.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Yeah. I may get back around to one. But it would likely be for gravel road use

[@virginiascurti5036]

What's the geometry like?

[@thedirtheadshed]

You can find all that on the Walmart site

[@brianb6969]

Brand New Sub here in Missouri.. I work at Walmart, in Fulton,MO. This is crazy... I've been Fixing all of the bikes, that the contracted bike builders put on the floor at walmart. I literally Built a lot of Bikes today, because the contracted ones wouldn't answer the phone. So, as the "Bike Guy/Lawn&Garden/Seasonal/Toys Guy"....I stepped in. I built 12, with 4 tools. Our walmart only has the Truvaille. I've been Wanting to get a Ridge, since I heard of them! (I've watched so many vids over the last 8months or so) BermPeak's vids were cool. I want to try to Buy one, and put an Electric Hub Motor in the rear. But I'm Broke. Any thoughts?

[@thedirtheadshed]

Wait for the rollback pricing or a return. Don’t mess with the electric assist. The exercise is good

[@brianb6969]

@@thedirtheadshed I Specifically want a 29"Large Frame Ridge. I'll try to Build it Up...

[@brianb6969]

The Walmart i work at, doesn't carry Ozark Trail Models... Only the Kent, Trouvailles.. and they suck.

[@thedirtheadshed]

I legitimately think the ozark trail is a good starting point. You will find one cheap. Be patient. And if you are patient long enough you may accidentally save up enough for a Polygon Extrada X7. (That’s the one I want next)

[@Fixingeverthingwithaengine567]

I have a trek marlin 7 2 tone 2022 and it is the everything bike. I've been thinking about buying a Ozark trail mtb since I do work for Walmart.

[@Turtle11086]

your brake levers are backwards...HAHA

[@thedirtheadshed]

Oh yeah?

[@Turtle11086]

Apparently the US runs the front brake lever on the left on bicycles, everywhere else I’m aware of is on the right like a motorbike. I didn’t even know until I saw the Seths (berm creek) video with Ali Clarkson. Now I have a chuckle to myself every-time I see it, it’s just one of those little regional differences.

[@br549200]

LS swap it Dave!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Might be the first onr

[@mikespringer9343]

Jump It !!!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I did! Sorta

[@Fixingeverthingwithaengine567]

You could get a rear derailleur to solve that problem with a derailleur with clutch built into the derailleur

[@GotchaGotcha-l8i]

I just purchased the vibe how do you raise the handlebars

[@chrismarostica1177]

Yep.

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks

[@brandonbennett6708]

Mom’s Spaghetti’s front bumper is the greatest ever. You can do anything off-road and we’ll watch. 😂 “Film it and they will watch it” keep it coming Dave.

[@thedirtheadshed]

That truck is just too cool

[@brandonbennett6708]

@@thedirtheadshed This channel is just too cool.

[@emeryprickett7818]

Really enjoyed this one, Dave! I work overnight freight at Wal-Mart. Ive seen this bike in passing, and was surprised by the price. Very cool to see it in action. Came back to this after the upgrade vid this morning. Keep up the great content! Ride on!

[@thedirtheadshed]

Thanks so much! It’s been pretty fun

[@koolkeith8908]

You're crazy man. Don't die lol

[@robwilson1140]

It even has a bolt on derailleur hanger. Nice.

[@leskobrandon538]

I broke the chain and folded the back wheel in 10 minutes on a Walmart MTB.... Wasn't worth the money.. so I bought a Specialized Hard Rock, then Bought a Camber...

[@thedirtheadshed]

That’s good! My trek is way better than this bike, but this is a good starting point for someone uncertain about the hobby

[@itsm00t17]

I pimped out a Huffy MTB in college. Loved to ride but I didn’t have Gary Fisher money…..so I scrounged up good cheap parts and threw the catalogue at the thing…..Pretty sure the Rox Shox Judy fork was worth more than the bike. That was fun!

[@thedirtheadshed]

I dig it. That stuff makes for the most fun