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Another very good video, with good information, and presented well. Really hope this channel takes off. Wishing you the best…!

That downhill on the drop bars is unnatural for me. Slumped over the bars seems like a guaranteed endo whether I use the brakes or not. The upright position without brakes feels like death roulette 👻 I’m enjoying the videos and the scenery. 👍😎

A $250 bike vs a $2300 bike I have the $250 G1 I currently cannot afford a $2300 bike So I get to ride now instead of just wishing I had the $2300 bike. Quality or options is irrelevant in that regard. I’ve been happy with my G1 and like it much better than I expected to. It’s been good to see that many people have been enjoying the G1 and other budget bikes and the upgrades that they may or may not make. Another RUclipsr got one, modified it a couple ways, decided it wasn’t for and returned it. Bought something else he liked better. “Gravel bike” is still a concept I have trouble wrapping my head around. Seems like a marketing term. Probably because the first time I heard it was from a salesman. Ride whatever works for you. No shade for $2300 or pricier bikes, there’s quite a few on my wish list. If I stop buying budget bikes, I could probably save up for one.🤪

Damn, we are pretty much neighbors. I've been riding the shit out of my YT szepter gravel bike. Maybe I'll see you around sometime. I'm in central park

Gravel-nator 😎 cool vid bro! You got me wanting to get a gravel bike now hahaha

We reach a point where, we ride to ride another day. 13 years ago I had a really bad accident. Since I dialed back and just make sure I can ride the next day. That accident too me out for a year. And it affected me financially and having my wife, being my nurse. Am glad I can still ride, I will never stop riding

Looks sick bro. My dream is that one day you will have a 200mm front and rear e bike. Next.🙏🙏🙏🔥

Nice bike!

This bike just needs a bigger rear casette/derailleur (11-40) and better tires (GK or Conti TS) and it's good to go. Another $150-200

The bike is good for what it is IMHO. I’ve done 40 mile rides on this bike and while yeah not the most luxurious ride, it’ll do what it needs to! I bought this bike with the intention of throwing all my spare parts at it and making it my own. So far I’ve got an ergon suspension seatpost, fizik saddle, Renee hurst 47c tires, and some other bits. And yeah the dropped chains are a bummer on this one, can’t go too hard on it 😂

Congratulations on you new bike!!! What a coincidence. 3 years ago, I purchased a $400 Walmart road bike to get some exercise. Although I was not very impressed with its performance, or comfort, it did the job. It also started to break allot after only a year of riding. Did some minor upgrades to it but I never got that "fast, in the wind" feel on it like when I was a kid. What I didn't count on was that this cheep $400 bike would pull me into riding so much. After weeks of research, this weekend I pulled the trigger on a Giant Revolt Advanced 2. I feel like that kid again on a fast bike. Irony is, I mocked people paying over a thousand $$ for a bicycle. I did not understand nor did I want to. Now I know, feel, and... I get it. I will be keeping the Walmart $400 bike not because I'm sentimental or have plans for it, but because there are dozens upon dozens of Walmart bikes like it on FB Marketplace and other for $50~$20. It is a cheap Walmart bike but its not worthless. I rather keep it as a backup then give it away for that kind of money.

Podrías hacer un video en español yo compre una G1 explorer pero no se mucho de ella! Solo se que me gusta mucho y me ha salido buena la bicicleta! Gracias

nice vid! btw what size is your ozark trail and what's your height?

Check out the Ensenada rosarito 50 mile ride. It’s a pretty cool experience. I think one is coming up in September

I take the specialized any day.

Im looking at polygon path F4 or X4 $799 to $950 on sale.

Cool bike! I had a road bike in college back in the day. You got me thinking of the awesome 40 mile rides with nothing to think about but the open road ahead of you. There is definitely a reason it's so popular.

Seems like a lot of RUclipsrs are putting the Ozark gravel against high end bikes. Maybe because of all the good things with it. But again better brand maybe better bike. But then park comes with the G1 gravel. It makes ya think. Add new parts can be a good bike. Just know some people only have 248 for a bike. I like the videos you are doing. Nice keep em going.

Steel fork aluminum frame. Ozark. Now your correct the frame you can not change but the parts yes. And yes the frame will vibrate. Just remember it rigid. And tires. Matter. Mtb 29 1.1. Can make it maybe better. Now I own the park gravel but it will make someone get into the sport at the low price. I’m gonna upgrade mine and my wife’s Ozark. Just finding parts. I don’t want to add more exspensive parts. But if I find good deals then yes. I like the bike I ride the parts on it then upgrade it.

Bro, I think it’s time to admit you have an addiction to buying bikes. 🤣

I have zero carbon frame experience really, but my road bike has a carbon fork and I'm amazed at how well it does soaking up the road. I've whacked some pretty wicked potholes and rode over some gnarly asphalt. It really does great absorbing it all and giving me a more pleasant riding experience around town. Perhaps upgrading the Ozark Trail to a carbon fork would be a cheaper option to most people, increasing ride quality and comfort.

Gravel???? Noooooooo wyyyyyyyy😅😅

In my opinion, you would probably have more fun using a full-sus or hardtail XC bike for a Gravel bike. Mount Gravel tires and cut the flatbar to around 25" wide. My Gravel bike is 110/120mm travel Specialized Epic Evo Comp (which I bought for 35% off) with 700x47 Specialized Pathfinder Pro tires and a 25" wide riser bar. I ride road, gravel, and up to blue singletrack on this bike. It rolls very fast on pavement and gravel while still being quite capable on easier singletrack and is extremely comfortable.

Almost all bicycles are on/road gravel bikes even a skinney tire bike. all in the fun!

Love my e-bike, never going back, I can do 30 mile rides and explore more than I ever have. I can start at my house and go 15 to 30 miles out(with a second battery) and never have to load up my bikes, really opens up riding. But I DiY my downhill bike with a bbshd in 2017 so I only had to invest 1300, 700 Motor and 600 for 2 batteries. Gives me up to 80 miles with 2 batteries. Name brand e-bikes are great but there so over priced and the same enjoyment can be had with a DIY bike.

I have a nice jamis coda 1x9 that I upgraded, I'm thinking of selling the jamis and getting one of these upgrading seat, seat post and pedals, I worked at a bike shop, so I do all my own tune ups upgrades, oh and maybe brakes or brake pads I think those stock ones squeak.

I finally got one. For the 248 I spent. The perks on the bike give someone a chance to ride a universal bike like. Gravel yeah. But again a Walmart brand. And that price makes people buy it because it a nice bike. Maybe update some parts as to group set and add hydraulic brakes. I seen a video one add a 29 tire 2.1. And it fit. Still not a bad buy for a bike. It ok update yes. But still a bang for the buck. I can see me updating mine and using it more n more.

I stopped riding fast on steep rocky trails like this in my 20s after I got thrown off like that but much higher, landed back first next to some sharp newly cut tree stumps..kinda like booby trap stakes, then my MTB landed on top of me. Thank God and my guardian angel. I was limping for 3 weeks, but I didn’t need hospitalization. I didn’t even go to a doctor. Gen X power! I still ride, just slower when it comes to technical rocks like this.

I dislocated my left shoulder riding on a motocross track 1999. It really hurt and it put the fear in me of why am I doing this. Well my dirtbike has been in the garage most of the time. Looking back 25 years ago. That injury still lingers and my dirtbike is still in the garage.....

Bladder pressure change the sag?

You should be wary of the front wheel retention setup, I've seen a few videos of the front wheel popping off when you apply the front brakes. The QR can pull right out of the indentation isn't deep enough and the slot where the QR fits through is too big, so the QR doesn't really get held into place by the indentation

Great video! I can very much identify with your thoughts. My strategy with crashes like yours is to take it as a warning shot, evaluate the experience and adjust. Look not only at the moment of the crash, but the entire exercise, like driving up a hill with a car, rolling down on a bike and do this all over again. After a serious crash, this whole thing can appear pretty pointless. Take a gravel bike or electric MTB on manageable terrain, enjoy the landscape, leave your car at home.

I am jealous of those trails and beautiful views. Those bike lane/shoulders sure do get narrow at times though, I wish they would consider cyclists when they design these roads.

I'm looking at one of these for basic transportation. Compared to other options in the store, this bike looks to be of the better quality. Crank, gears, handlebars, brakes. The one next to it is a "Hyper" as a 21 speed instead of a 14. However, the Hyper has an inferior crank, and brake system despite having a Schrader valve instead of a Presta. I lean a little more towards this bike.

Walmart bike but the frame is built in Taiwan which stands for quality.

Long time MTB rider. Started riding gravel a few years ago to mix it up and love it. Hard to find a better deal than the Ari Schafer if you upgrade.

I ride my manual Nomad at Bike Parks as they are not Ebike friendly....and ride by Ebike on back trails...it works great...

Sir, what dropper post did you use in your spire? how much travel?

One time in 2022, I was riding down a trail in Wisconsin that had a gravel downhill section. I crashed there and I had cuts all over my arm. I still have visible scars to this day June 30, 2024.

fear injury is a very real thing. Takes a lot of work to get passed it.

Upgrade tryes

1. Its assembled and just as well as any bike distributor will 2. It is stock with drop bar, disc brakes, and several mounting points (although the inserts may spin) 3. Its PROBABLY the absolute best value bicycle Ive seen on ANY website. It rides well, but I feel like that front brake is too good. I think Ill have to be careful using it.

Can i ask the question do higher end bikes have issues? If yes who would we blame if the issue happen. I think regardless of who makes the bikes or where you buy them from all have problems. Buy some new tires for the bike and keep enjoying your rides..

I would bet that this bike will go up $80 - $100 within the year. Yes this is a good bike. This is an awesome bike for the 💰!

the slow jazz adds a fun element to this content

Been riding about 5 years and I only had bad crashes in the first year and since then I'm doing way steeper and rougher tracks. I feel I'm qualified to give advice to 1st year riders and it could be bad advice... 1) Lean way back and make sure the seat is lowered enough to get behind it even if it is slightly bumpy. 2) Consider wearing a dick protector or some sort for when something makes you come to a sudden stop and you are behind the seat. I've hurt my johnson twice when going slowly down something 45 degree sections and the bike comes to an unexpected stop on an obstacle but the body keeps going. 3) Falling off the back of the bike is much better. 4) Wear steel cap boots because although I have uprooted a boulder at high speed with my foot and didn't break anything, I have also gently tapped a rock/root and broken my toe. I still haven't gotten steel capped boots. 3) Wear gloves and brake using only index fingers because all other fingers are required to hold on firmly. I have 1 short lever and 1 long lever currently and I much prefer the short one because it's easier to finese. 4) Probably the most important thing no-one told me to begin with is that the front brake can be applied much harder than I thought. Practice just how hard you can pull the front brake 5) Always stand up on anything rough or at high speed on relatively level smooth ground, to lower the centre of gravity. 6). Put emphasis on leaning the bike when cornering. Not sure on proportions but it made a difference.

That bike is so sick

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Friend of mine picked up one of these. Blown away with the value. I adjusted some things for him today and it's a nice bike.

I know this was 2 years back but just watching this now. About 6 months back I had a pretty bad fall coming out of a double tabletop followed by a hard left berm, I was carrying too much speed for my skill level and I instinctively braked way too hard while cornering, front wheel snapped sharply to the left breaking my right wrist and then on the fall I hit my head hard on a rock. I was unconscious for a few minutes and the rest was blurry until I got to the hospital. I've been riding again for a couple of months now but I have a much higher level of fear than I've ever had before, also my wrist is still pretty weak so taking it easy. Much respect for the message you've put out in your video, as you can imagine I have had similar thoughts recently.