Thank you for the reviews! I am looking to transition partially into biking from mainly trail running. As I get older, I wonder if some rolling cardio might not be kinder to my joints. Based on your ending comment, I'm going to stop shopping around and just go get this one. I'll try to ride the wheels off it and decide if gravel bikes are my thing. I may look at a fancy one later if I can wear this one out first. That should be a worthwhile experiment for only $250.
Fellow trail runner here - I love them both! Your cardio should be good from trail running, and your legs should be good too but cycling is more hamstrings than quads, unless you're standing and pedaling. And yeah, I've had sore legs after a hard ride, but never the same kind of "thrashed and my legs are so sore that it's hard to walk down the stairs kind of sore" that I've gotten running. As long as you can spin at a good cadence you're saving your joints. I'm working on the next video right now - a gravel ride. Spoiler, my recommendation still stands. Just get it! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Picked one of these up for my daughter and she's absolutely loving it. Had to adjust basically everything on the bike including truing up the wheels but once that was all said and done the thing is a beast. Shifts like a dream, trims out well enough that basically every gear is usable without noise, and the mechanical disc brakes stop on a dime. You can't possibly do better for the money. I'm considering down the road swapping to TPU tubes, better tires, and changing out the front fork and seat post to save some weight. The plan is to pass this bike on to my son when my daughter outgrows it and he gets a little bigger.
There are bike parts that cost as much as however much money you have in your pockets!!!!! Lots of fools out there!! lol. Classic stuff!!! Great video man!!
I am between buying this and the Poseidon Redwood or X ambition. I am brand new to biking, but really want to get into it so I can get active again and commute to work (around 10 miles each way). My only concern is the bike size. I’m 6’0 and around 310 lbs, and I think the medium size frame would be too small for me. I’ve heard I can do a few things like buying a handlebar stem and adjusting the seat post, but I’m still concerned about it a bit. On the other hand, I could get a Poseidon, but I’m not sure if I want to spend $700+ on my first bike ever and it turns out that I’m not really into it. Any advice here?
I have my parents old 90's mongoose mountain bike. Have been riding a lot and thinking about upgrading it. But after research this would be far less expensive to just purchase and I can still bring those bikes back to life down the road when I have time to hunt for cheap good used parts. I really hate Walmart and never shop with them, but this is a undeniable deal.
Ha! I have a 90s mountain bike sitting in the basement waiting to be brought back to life too. I'll get to it eventually but for now, buying the G.1 was much cheaper. And yeah, totally get what you say about Walmart. I never shop there. But this bike deserves a fare shake and hopefully if it succeeds its DNA will trickle down to other Walmart bikes (and products) Thanks for watching.
Depending on the components on that Mongoose mountain bike, you might be better off fixing it up than to get this Ozark Trail gravel bike. There's no denying that $248 is a steal for a gravel bike but if you seriously look at the components, they are junk.......Shimano Tourney, L-Twoo shifters, derailleurs and crankset. While they may be "brand name," they are on the lower end of the product lines. L-Twoo does have an extensive product line on bike groupsets similar to Microshift and Shimano so it's not a knock on the company as a whole. The freewheel sound got annoying in store. Can't imagine having to listen to it on the road for hours. Good bike for those on a budget wanting to try out gravel riding or ride around the block on short distances. It's just not an everyday bike and definitely not long commute without modifications.
I haven't done it myself but I'm sure a set of slicks would work great. 30-32mm sounds good; I think people put the larger one on back if they stagger them. The stock tires do seem to roll pretty well on the road, so I'll likely just run them until they need replacements. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
Yeah, I've seen that "Megarange" freewheel. It has a big step between the next lowest and next lowest gear. There is another 14-34 7 speed freewheel with more evenly spaced steps.
The stock Kendas are rated 50-85 PSI so I'm well within range and the bike rode really nice. As I said in the video, maybe a touch harsher than my steel touring bike, but it still felt all day comfortable. I'm admittedly a little old school about tire pressures - must come from my 21c, 120psi days lol. Thanks for the kind words.
Good question. I have my eye on a 14-34T but haven't ordered it yet. So I don't know yet whether or not the chain is long enough. If it's too short, you don't need to get a whole new chain; you can just add a couple of links. I have a good relationship with my local bike shop - I'll buy parts and stuff from them from time to time and they do some maintenance of things that are above my skill level. In the past, when I've needed a couple of links for a chain, they just handed me links that they had lying around. If you try the 14-34, let us know how it turns out. Thanks for watching!
Yeah, the problem may "fix" itself after some miles as the pad "bed in" to the disc. I'm going to give it a couple more rides. If it persists, I'll adjust them. In other words, it's not a deal breaker. Thanks for watching!
Some people have changed the pads and improved the acoustics of the disk breaks. Others have also just upgraded the brake rotor as well to upgrade the stopping power and eliminate the break "squeal" that the G.1 is known for.
Yeah, hopefully other makers will see the buzz that the G.1 has and introduce their own affordable bikes. Just imagine a $500 Trek or Specialized with a 1x10 drivetrain...
Getting one of these today, will be my step into bicycling. Loving the reviews I’m seeing of it so I’m excited to get it.
Thanks for watching. Hope you are enjoying your new bike!
Thank you for the reviews! I am looking to transition partially into biking from mainly trail running. As I get older, I wonder if some rolling cardio might not be kinder to my joints. Based on your ending comment, I'm going to stop shopping around and just go get this one. I'll try to ride the wheels off it and decide if gravel bikes are my thing. I may look at a fancy one later if I can wear this one out first. That should be a worthwhile experiment for only $250.
Fellow trail runner here - I love them both! Your cardio should be good from trail running, and your legs should be good too but cycling is more hamstrings than quads, unless you're standing and pedaling.
And yeah, I've had sore legs after a hard ride, but never the same kind of "thrashed and my legs are so sore that it's hard to walk down the stairs kind of sore" that I've gotten running. As long as you can spin at a good cadence you're saving your joints.
I'm working on the next video right now - a gravel ride. Spoiler, my recommendation still stands. Just get it!
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Picked one of these up for my daughter and she's absolutely loving it. Had to adjust basically everything on the bike including truing up the wheels but once that was all said and done the thing is a beast. Shifts like a dream, trims out well enough that basically every gear is usable without noise, and the mechanical disc brakes stop on a dime. You can't possibly do better for the money. I'm considering down the road swapping to TPU tubes, better tires, and changing out the front fork and seat post to save some weight. The plan is to pass this bike on to my son when my daughter outgrows it and he gets a little bigger.
That sounds like a good plan. It certainly is helpful to be able to do the maintenance and adjustments yourself. Thanks for watching and commenting.
There are bike parts that cost as much as however much money you have in your pockets!!!!! Lots of fools out there!! lol. Classic stuff!!! Great video man!!
Thanks for watching. Yeah, some people buy rear derailleurs more expensive than this bike! Buy as I always say, #2wheelsgood !
Picking my bike up today, very excited to get out on trails and gravel!!
Went 20 miles last night and loved the experience but the front brake rotors were rubbing alot with disc brakes so it needs to be adjusted.
That's a nice inaugural ride! There is a good Park Tool video on bedding in brakes.
I am between buying this and the Poseidon Redwood or X ambition. I am brand new to biking, but really want to get into it so I can get active again and commute to work (around 10 miles each way). My only concern is the bike size. I’m 6’0 and around 310 lbs, and I think the medium size frame would be too small for me. I’ve heard I can do a few things like buying a handlebar stem and adjusting the seat post, but I’m still concerned about it a bit. On the other hand, I could get a Poseidon, but I’m not sure if I want to spend $700+ on my first bike ever and it turns out that I’m not really into it.
Any advice here?
They now have a large size with flat bars. That may be perfect for you, especially as a new rider.
I have my parents old 90's mongoose mountain bike. Have been riding a lot and thinking about upgrading it. But after research this would be far less expensive to just purchase and I can still bring those bikes back to life down the road when I have time to hunt for cheap good used parts. I really hate Walmart and never shop with them, but this is a undeniable deal.
Ha! I have a 90s mountain bike sitting in the basement waiting to be brought back to life too. I'll get to it eventually but for now, buying the G.1 was much cheaper.
And yeah, totally get what you say about Walmart. I never shop there. But this bike deserves a fare shake and hopefully if it succeeds its DNA will trickle down to other Walmart bikes (and products)
Thanks for watching.
Depending on the components on that Mongoose mountain bike, you might be better off fixing it up than to get this Ozark Trail gravel bike. There's no denying that $248 is a steal for a gravel bike but if you seriously look at the components, they are junk.......Shimano Tourney, L-Twoo shifters, derailleurs and crankset. While they may be "brand name," they are on the lower end of the product lines. L-Twoo does have an extensive product line on bike groupsets similar to Microshift and Shimano so it's not a knock on the company as a whole. The freewheel sound got annoying in store. Can't imagine having to listen to it on the road for hours. Good bike for those on a budget wanting to try out gravel riding or ride around the block on short distances. It's just not an everyday bike and definitely not long commute without modifications.
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great video.
what do you think about if you were to replace those tires with road slicks like a set of 30 or 32 or a combination of 30 and 32
I haven't done it myself but I'm sure a set of slicks would work great. 30-32mm sounds good; I think people put the larger one on back if they stagger them. The stock tires do seem to roll pretty well on the road, so I'll likely just run them until they need replacements. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
Weird that we can't get this bike in Canada
Yeah that kind of sucks. Hope they change that.
Thanks for the video....very informative to me.
You're welcome!
Nice paved streets in your area
They've been working on the roads - much better than before!
Shimano has a 14-34, 7 speed freewheel. You may want to try that on if you have some steep grades.
Yeah, I've seen that "Megarange" freewheel. It has a big step between the next lowest and next lowest gear. There is another 14-34 7 speed freewheel with more evenly spaced steps.
@@JohnMFlores I wasn't aware of that one who makes that ? Do you know the part number for it ?
Is it an Ali express special ?
@@Not_Sure_ no Ali Express. Look for Sun Race. I think Modern Bike has it. I got one but haven't put it on yet.
This video helped me make the decision to buy this bike. Didn't need another bike but you know..............................
LOL I didn't need another bike either but here we are 🤣 Enjoy your new G.1!
70 psi, isn’t this a little high? What is the max allowed pressure?
Nice video, by the way!
The stock Kendas are rated 50-85 PSI so I'm well within range and the bike rode really nice. As I said in the video, maybe a touch harsher than my steel touring bike, but it still felt all day comfortable. I'm admittedly a little old school about tire pressures - must come from my 21c, 120psi days lol. Thanks for the kind words.
@@JohnMFlores thank you for the explanation!
Could it take a 14-34T freewheel ring? Would you also have to change the chain with that jump?
Good question. I have my eye on a 14-34T but haven't ordered it yet. So I don't know yet whether or not the chain is long enough. If it's too short, you don't need to get a whole new chain; you can just add a couple of links.
I have a good relationship with my local bike shop - I'll buy parts and stuff from them from time to time and they do some maintenance of things that are above my skill level. In the past, when I've needed a couple of links for a chain, they just handed me links that they had lying around.
If you try the 14-34, let us know how it turns out. Thanks for watching!
Could you easily fix that breaking noise?
Yeah, the problem may "fix" itself after some miles as the pad "bed in" to the disc. I'm going to give it a couple more rides. If it persists, I'll adjust them.
In other words, it's not a deal breaker.
Thanks for watching!
Some people have changed the pads and improved the acoustics of the disk breaks. Others have also just upgraded the brake rotor as well to upgrade the stopping power and eliminate the break "squeal" that the G.1 is known for.
great bike
Yup. Lots of bike for the money!
I’m still sleeping on this Walmart bike.
I can deal with everyone mocking me.
We can’t all waste 2 grand on a bicycle.
Yeah, hopefully other makers will see the buzz that the G.1 has and introduce their own affordable bikes. Just imagine a $500 Trek or Specialized with a 1x10 drivetrain...