Tag: gravel
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My Ozark Trail “G.2” Explorer
I upgraded my Ozark Trail G.1 over the winter. Made some budget-conscious decisions (2×9 vs 1x, $15 rear derailleur, use stock front derailleur and rear brake and bars, sub $300 650b wheels, parts bin seatpost, saddle, bottom/crank, budget carbon fork, etc…) and some splurge decisions (RedShift stem mainly, but man those reflective hexagons better last!)…
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Getting Ready to Bikepack with Walmart’s $248 Ozark Trail G.1 Explorer Gravel Bike
I received a great comment/question about Walmart’s $248 Ozark Trail G.1 Explorer (that name’s a mouthful!) on YouTube the other day: And it got me thinking. I don’t have any experience with the other Walmart bikes mentioned, so I can’t really say how they ride. KevCentral did ride them, and was pretty complimentary of the…
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Will Walmart’s $248 Gravel Bike…Gravel? Third Ride/Review of the Ozark Trail G.1 Explorer
The G.1 Explorer has impressed so far. It’s a surprisingly solidly built bike at its price point. And, unlike many other bikes sold at Walmart, it uses industry-standard parts and thus can be repaired and upgraded quite easily. The G.1 Explorer impressed on its first local ride with its general competence. And it impressed on…