I got one for work and commute. Haven't done a thing to it and after 600 miles and one tune up into it.. best buy I ever made and extends the life of my other bike. People over think it tbh.

New people to the bike and/or gravel scene aren't going to be worried about weight. I think this bike is for anyone that needs to get out and ride around on a budget. If they feel like they want to move onto bigger and better from this bike great, if not not big loss. Seems like a win/win situation for people just trying to get onto a bike for the first time or after a long while.

Just picked this bike up and absolutely love it. I'm a mountain biker and my expensive enduro is not what I want to be taking out for fitness rides around my city when I can't get to the trails. For 250$ bucks this was a great fill in bike for those times and the weight doesn't bother me, since i'm used to riding heavier mtbs any way. Had to do a bit of a tune up from the store, so maybe not the best for someone with no mechanical knowledge, but outside of that I haven't found anything wrong with it. Also cut the seat tube post in half to save a little bit of weight since it's SO long.

I was never a fan of road bikes and the super skinny tires always used fat tire mountain bike or 29ers , hell i never heard of gravel bike until 2 weeks ago then i saw this bike at walmart and fell in love with it and its put the passion back in riding again for me. So ill ride the hell out of this bike and down the road get another one or a even better one now that i know i love gravel bikes. Worth $250 to me all day

I hate working on cars, but love working on bikes so if you want to upgrade a $250 bike then have at it. I watch more bike upgrades/fixes videos than someone going down trails. I'm looking forward to watching your upgrades.

Solid video and im looking forward to the upgrades.

Great insight as always. Excited to see what upgrades you decide to make. I like the budget friendly/ bang for the buck approach too. Thanks for sharing!

I found out about this bike and immediately got the itch to make a build. I definitely can not afford to do that and i already have an aluminum cannondale topstone so i'm going to follow along and live vicariously through you

Great video and great bike

It's fun! I bought one and liked it but decided to return it because I already had projects I was working on. I bought it out of curiosity and I was not disappointed for the price. I'm 6' tall with my shoes on and the 50 fit fine. Just needed a different stem...

I'm mid 50s. I had been shopping for an urban grocery getter. The cheapest bike before this with "real parts" was about $400. For those of us getting back into biking after a long break, the sticker shock is real. I snatched one up when I saw the price and watched some review videos. You overlook that you can get it for cheap and upgrade piecemeal over time for those on a budget. I'm enjoying learning how to do my own work. I can't get used to "riding the hoods" so I'm going to swap the drop bars out for a knock-off H-bar. Eventually going to build it up to a proper bikepacking/touring machine.

I have been looking for a used bike to ride around the neighborhood with my kids or to take to the campgrounds in the summer instead of my higher end mountain bike. This bike is perfect, looks fantastic, rides fairly well. I’ll probably just take off the front derailleur and/or just make it a single speed to better fit my use and to worry less about stuff needing adjusting. Couldn’t be happier!

Laced in a Shimano M325, 7-10 speed cassette rear hub. I reused spokes, perfect length, but did put brass nipples on build.

i just ordered this bike, and i can't wait... although, i don't do mountain biking, i'm more of a BMX riding and road bike rider... but i want something that looks awesome, and can carry stuff... i've ordered a rear bike rack, a matching pannier bag, and fork racks... i'm too heavy to ride my road bikes now, and i hate loading up a huge backpack when i just want to ride to a lake, fish with a lunch bag, maybe some books... i think it's going to be awesome...

I ended up upgrading the free wheel to a SHIMANO MF-TZ50, I highly recommend it and so far is the best $26 (including the tool) i have spent on this bike. I feel like the gearing was just a little too high for a lot of the trails and streets I ride. I did have to replace my brakes because they were completely worn after 200 miles, I could have gotten away with just pads but I decided that i would go ahead and spend the money and get slightly better calipers and pads.

As a former bike mechanic I LOVE that half way decent budget options are coming out for the average person wanting to get their feet wet with whatever style of riding. Wholeheartedly agree with the point that anyone considering buying should give it a thorough looking over/torque check (Park Tool's videos are your friend if you're learning maintenance!) or swing by a bike shop and pay a bit for them to do it. I always liked when someone stopped by our shop with a bike they just bought at the Target next door for us to give it a good look - a big part of the reason big box bikes get such a bad rap is their often poor assembly at the store. Quick question for you: Is the fork steel or aluminum on this bike?

I just wanted a bike to get out and ride, get a child seat for my toddler, get out of the house on paved trails. Went to see which size i should get as I'm 5' 8", right between them. My walmart had it for $125! Just an unreal get, I don't even know why it was on sale. I had to adjust some things, the front gear shifter by the chain (sorry don't know the name) was rubbing on the chain when it was in the higher gear, but a simple adjustment. The assembly by a walmart employee wasn't top shelf, as you would expect. Already ordered the seat upgrade you recommended becasue after just 10 minutes I was already feeling it.

It's for me, a 40 year old that's trying to keep in shape and doesn't want to break the bank finding a new hobby.

I’d love to see a wheel and 40-45 tire upgrade. And if you decide on changing the drive train to something suited for climbing

Very fair review. Seems a great $250 bike. Perfect for someone that wants cheap transportation. It probably isn't the best choice to upgrade but it's cheap to buy & cheap to maintain & you don't have to worry (as much) locking it up outside. Depending on the size of the freewheel I MIGHT upgrade to a Shimano MegaRange (freewheel) with the 34t granny but even that's only like a $20 investment.

I'm loving the G1. I wouldn't have a gravel bike if it wasn't for this. I bought a fat tire bike last year, my first bike in over 10 years. A few months later I bought an xc trail bike. I didn't need a third bike but this was too much of a value and potential to pass up. And, I don't think the stock saddle is bad.

This bike was just made for Aliexpress! What this bike needs right now: - Ceramic brake pads (Soocent pads are the best - trust me, I know!) - a new rear hub with an HG body (plenty of options there - just get the cheapest one you can find with four sealed bearings and it'll be fine.) - Hollowtech II-style crankset. Just get the cheapest one (the ones with a spider will almost certainly be 130bcd; get a direct mount crankset and a separate spider if you want to use 110bcd chainrings.) - If you want to go 1x, go ahead and pick up an Ltwoo shifter and rear derailleur and a big-ass-range cassette as well.

I bought it just to ride in the road because my mtb tires that i use are about $180+ right now fot both with nee sealant. So for $250 im saving money actually because im not wearing out my fork, shock, gx cassette, chainring, dropper post on my Commencal Tempo Ohlins Edition that ive got about $6k in currently and i honestly believe was a great deal for what I got for how i ride. This gravel bike is a great deal for what it is. I did bring it to my lbs and have them adjust everything and put on some Victoria road tires to make it lighter and faster

I got this bike two days ago and I just returned it. I think it’s a truly stellar bike and great for most people but just not for me. I’m 6’1” and the bike just did not fit. I had plenty of clearance between my knees and the handlebars, however I had to raise the seat up and it ended up being that for me to look forward I had to bend my neck so far that it was uncomfortable. It was like trying to look straight up while sitting forward in a chair. If the bike were a 58cm or maybe even 56cm I’d have no problem. I also had an issue where the brakes started rubbing after I took the front wheel of the first time and I just couldn’t fix it, and I fixed the brakes on my car just fine. The assembly on my bike was just so poor. It’s a shame. I really wanted this bike but I guess I’ll try and fix my old 2019 Schwinn trailway hybrid. It doesn’t have the drop handle or disc brakes but it does have a front suspension so I think it will be ok on the trails I have nearby. I’m still looking for something that will fit but it’s just so hard to find something in my size. I’m even looking more into mountain bike (but I want a chill road ride) and road bike (but then it’s hard to go on terrain I have in my location). Just so frustrating as someone who’s really interested in a new hobby and can’t find a way in. Or maybe the answers in my face and I need to fix my schwinn. Either way great informative video, love the content on the ozark trail, glad I tried it, and I hope this comment helps others make an informed decision.

The biggest problem with upgrading is with the wheelset and fork. The freewheel rear wheel means your forced to buy another wheelset if you want more than seven speeds as well as a wide range of cassette options (it's like 27 1/4 vs 700c). And then there's the fork, which at 3.4lbs is a boat anchor. But, and this relates to the wheelset, to try and find a budget, tapered, QR fork is quite the quest as most tapered disc forks are thru.

Im strongly thinking about grabbing one of these. Color matches my commencal meta and just casual road riding is what id mostly do with it and as is it seems perfect. Id love to set it up with a 1 by setup for weight savings less moving parts. Wonder how much weigjyt savings could happen with removing some crap off of it

The frame itself isn’t bad. That’s the only thing that’s not total garbage. The move here is to buy the bike strip it down and build it back up if you got decent parts laying around then sell all the stock components to people that are stupid enough to buy this bikeand keep it stock. They are going to need them as they’re constantly breaking these cheap parts. I don’t think you guys realize how cheap the bearings are in this thing.. headset bottom bracket wheel bearings is there any chance those things are gonna last more than a year or two? You will drop the cost of the bike repairs after a couple years if you’re riding this thing hard. Especially if you’re a heavier rider, you’d be a fool to think you’re gonna go out and shred single track on this thing without destroying it quickly.

I have two high end road and MTB bikes. The Ozark gravel bike i purchased needed minimum tuning and the mechanical brakes worked fine no stopping problems. As far as the weight concerns go it is a bit heavy on the climbs, if the weight is concerning lose 30 lbs body weight....lol 😂

The gravel tires didn’t workout in my case. And I’m completely lost with what tire to get. I not just a beginner, am ignorant to this sport, please help me out. Thx for all the knowledge and tips 🙏🏾 you’ve got a subscriber ✌🏾

I started riding quite a bit just the last couple years, but it's always been the same trail system around my house (80% paved bike path, 20% dirt roads and easy dirt trails). goals are just fitness and getting outside, usually 10-15 miles at a go. had been riding the same old 18-speed trek mtb I've had for 25 years, but it started wearing out. wasn't sure what to do, didn't really want to drop a thousand bucks, also didn't want some garbage huffy bike. this walmart gravel bike has been close to perfect for me. it's significantly faster and more fun to ride than the old MTB. only thing I don't like is the 2x7 transmission, would love to replace it. I think I could get a close enough functional range even out of a more spread out 1x8 and be much happier. that's stuff I've never messed with though, so I'm not sure I want to go down that road.

I got this other day. My brakes dont have any travel at all, they bite quick but are noisey. Am not a big rider, never had proper gravel bike just hand down random bikes. This bike is perfect for me at this price range. Cant have many expensive hobbies.

I think this is a great bike to get as a gift or bonus bike to force your friends/family into riding with you. I think it's also a great bike for someone who isn't sure exactly what type of gravel bike they're looking for before spending $2000 on something imperfect.

Im a 44 year old dude, and ill be coming from BMX riding, finally just want something to sit down on lol Also on a fixed income, I found this bike last week, and will be getting one soon, the price point is hard to beat, especially for newbs like myself. Theres a ton about road/gravel bikes that seem like rocket science to me, but your videos on this bike have helped me feel better about spending the money. Now just hoping as a shorter rider (28" inseam at 5'6") that it will be comfortable in the long run. I really appreciate these videos about this bike! Also, can you by chance tell me the stem size? as Ill probably be looking for a slightly shorter one,

44cm is 28 lbs . Adding a Falcon 14-40 freewheel ($62) and a carbon fork ($114) then add 29x2.215” tires on stock wheels and tubes makes a world of difference for this bike and it still looks stock 😉

It looks nicer than my bike. I bought a used bike for $65 on the Facebook marketplace. I don’t care who makes fun of me.

i have one in a medium size, and it's 30lbs. not what you said. i have way more better bikes than this one, but i am gonna make a bus bike out of it. i really likie mine. i rode it yesterday. this bike is really smooth. i find that i like riding it all the time. this bike is set for touring and bike packing which is what i wanted. i have replaced the saddle and put an adjustable stem on it. next will be fron and rear racks. this bike is perfect for what i want. why don't you tell them about all the braze ons, and the steel front fork and the 36 spoke double wall rims made for carrying loads and touring. comes with a kickstand, and kenda tires. are you kidding me? For 250 dollars!! there should not be any complaints.

The bike is listed at 30.4 lbs stock. Side by side, the AXUM COMP is about the same weight. The big steel chaining adds a lot to the weight. Also, the AXUM COMP has a much better seat post, which is obviously a trash component on the G1.

I got that brown charge saddle in 2022. Pain. Pain discomfort and more pain. I switched to a Fizik argo r5 i think and i loved it until I cracked it in half. Now its a selle italia split saddle that says rx on the side, its pretty comfortable even when time trialing. Don't get that charge saddle. For context I've been riding no chammois since I was 14 and Im 25 now. Its a non issue until that charge saddle enters the chat.

I think for upgrades rather then replace just the pads, consider getting some cheap cable pull hydraulic calipers. I've never used them myself but heard great things about them.

Another use case is long/hilly commute. Throw a rack and maybe fenders, and it'll be doing pretty good.

I need recommendation's on saddle replacements or good padded butt pants because this things default saddle is very rough on me xD

I was looking at bikes direct, bicycles online, chain reaction cycle's, I like polygon path 4 for $950 on sale Poseidon ambition x, feel like around $1,000 is about the max, that's with selling my old jamis coda and I gotta sell it first, nothing much around $500 it seems, this for $250 is a great for anyone though I will look at one myself.

Do you mind sharing the model/price of the saddle and any other changes you've made to the contact points of the bike? Looking at this bike and wondering how much I might be spending changing out some of the stuff.

I ride a budget Wal Mart gravel bike. A Genesis Bohe that I have been upgrading over time. I am about $600 into it now and I love the bike. I probably won't be sinking anymore into it though cause it is a budget bike after all and you have to draw a line at some point. I bought it because it was something I could pick up for cheap and upgrade over time, and I don't race and I'm not out there trying to set any land speed records on gravel roads. I ride cause it's fun. My other reason for buying a budget bike is the fact that no way in hell am I spending 1500 dollars or more on a bike that I'm going to take out on rough gravel roads. Could I afford to spend that? Yes I could. Am I willing to? Not really. If did spend that then the bike would never see anything but pavement and what fun would that be? I think it's great that now someone who wants to get into gravel or mtb,but either can't afford to or doesn't want to drop a ton of cash on a bike can pick up a decent bike for an affordable price. Whether you love or hate budget bikes, the fact is it gets people out on bikes that might otherwise not get out there.

I purchased one and I’m happy with it. Of course the seat was replaced before my ride. I like the Shwinn Commute from Target. ( The Shwinn Commute from Walmart is a different seat) I purchased with the intent of swapping out the drop bars for flat bars as I’m not generally a fan of drop bars. First 6 miles just weren’t comfortable. So I flipped the stem from angled down to angled up, and adjusted the bars basically level on top. Upright and on the “hoods” is comfortable for me. I would consider a shorter stem if I could find one with the same rise. I’ve also decided that the bars are staying. Got about 50 miles on it now, mostly paved and no issues. Mine was actually put together correctly. I’ll probably get an aluminum seat post because they are cheap enough and can carry fewer tools. Any weight savings is just a bonus. Anything else will only be replaced if something breaks. It’s a budget bike. It’s not going to come with $10k worth of components.

I never seen gear shifting like this on a cheap road bike , wirh disk brakes often found, on more expensive bike and Kendra tire good deal !.

What saddle & pedals did you go with?

Usually with a budget bike you get what you pay for, when changing parts just experiment, I always like to check out Mr Walmart 😉

lets take something into consideration. the average price of adult bikes at Walmart nowadays are like 300-400$ which is insane for the Walmart market because people that buy bikes there either dont have 1-7k to spend on a bike or just simply dont want to spend 1-7k bike. with that said this bike is bellow the 300$ mark and decently put together. it exists to allow people to get on the rocks at an affordable price. so anyone complaining that its too heavy or that xyz dosent perform nearly as well as they're glorious trek bike........I just have one question for those individuals..... do u also take stock Honda Civics on test drives and expect them to perform like a lambo or mclaren? is that where your loaded pockets and microscopic appendage brought u too in life? If this is the case than I recommend u stop popping every soccer ball that lands in your yard, mabey stop asking for the manager at every establishment u go too and definetly go tell ur wife's boyfriend to take a hike. u need that experience in your life do it. its better than being 38 and acting like a 7 yearold compensating for lack of attention.

Do you know Walmart's production cycle? Will they make this bicycle for a couple years? Or is it a limited run? Once they're sold out they're gone? I'm very interested in this. Pat, it's a purchase that will have to wait a couple months

these are low cost bikes that are pretty good for the cost. But IMO they should be ridden as they come. Spending money on upgrades is a little pointless if you wanted a better bike then spend more if you want a budget bike these are pretty good but as soon as you drop a load of money on upgrades it soon stops being a budget bike.

I’ve been watching videos about road bikes, but the price scared me away. After watching this video I grabbed this bike from Walmart, ordered the saddle , pedals and sit post your recommended on Amazon, but I don’t know what tire to get. I’m new to this. Pls help me out with the road tires.

Notification squad 💪💪💪

I’m taking my Ozark Trail back to Walmart. 🙂

I have a Fuji Sportif, and am looking into doing bikepacking, but I am not sure if the frame can take the racks and etc. Would this Walmart bike work for bikepacking ??? Just starting out with weekend trips.

It's weird when people expect $1200/$1500 bikes for $250 from Walmart. Those people are out of touch with who this bike is for and what to expect and how it'll be used.

Which seat do you have and do you know if it comes in black? Thank you.

Great beater bike….don’t get hurt

How is yours 36lbs? My 44 was 29lbs out of the box? Now it's down to 27 with seat post, tires, saddle, and switched to TPU tubes.

In the area of North Carolina I live and ride in. There doesn't seem to be any flat areas of gravel, unless you go up to the New river trail in Virginia. So to market it as a gravel bike, may seem a little far fetched. I just don't think the bike is geared low enough.

I seen a video of this bike and the front wheel being pulled off from the fork just from using the front brakes heavily. Even with the QR properly tightened the recess in the forks where the QR fits into isnt deep enough to provide much of any safety.

Yeah, about a Walmart, bike about 20 years ago, the handlebars twisted around and I faced dove into the cement with my helmet. I threw it in the bushes and went to my local bike shop.

36 pounds is what 90’s era mountain bikes weighed. More proof that gravel bikes are just 90’s mountain bikes at their core.

I agree this bike is a good value, but I do not think it will have much resell value. If you get this bike, enjoy it and don't expect to recoup much of the cost. It is much easier to resell a "branded" bike, as people looking to buy a Walmart bike will either purchase new or expect to pay no more than $50 for a used bike. Of course if you upgrade a bunch of components, then you could get more from the enthusiasts in the used market , but then we're back to square one (i.e. upgrading this bike too far doesn't make sense) Anyway I'm bitter the Ozark is too small for me 😭 If they had a large I would buy it today.

You should get an aliexpress carbon fork for $55 haha

compression less housings and metal pads man, lol I think u did great 250 and upgrade guilt free not spending 2500 lol and they laugh at us lol ok just invest the savings brother

there's nothing wrong with the brakes. mine work great, What needs to be done with these bikes is taken to a bike shop and completely tuned by a certified bike mechanic. However, mine needs some adjusting on the gears!!

Put a electric motor and battery well knoe brand but lowedt price available

Mikey Day is a bikaficianado

I was never a fan of Walmart but anyone who is selling a usable out of the box bike for $250. Is moving in the right direction. (They are also selling reasonably priced Intense MTB’s.) I’m sick of opening a magazine and looking at $12-14,000 bicycles.

I put 35c tires on a vintage road bike from 1985. I spent about 250 canadian dollars all said and done and I can guarantee it will last longer and is more enjoyable to ride than this walmart bike.

Its for the poor,!

Buy it, if you don't like it, sell it for $100. Do not upgrade it, it's not worth it. If you love it, sell it for $100. Buy a "real" bike. Truly a waste of money to upgrade, one is still left with a dog of a frame and fork.