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Ozark Trail 700C G.1 Explorer Gravel Bike for $248 [Selling Fast YMMV] Walmart

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Walmart [walmart.com] has the Ozark Trail 700C G.1 Explorer Gravel Bike for $248.

Started seeing this pop up getting rave reviews from well respected bike influencers on my Youtube feed:As a road cyclist with a $4k road bike, I figured it was high time to dip my toes into the gravel scene so I picked one up. Given its recent popularity on YouTube and gravel-related Reddit threads, supply might be limited. While some scoff at Walmart bikes as mere "Bike Shaped Objects," I have a feeling this one might just break the mold. Who knows, maybe I'll even rock the kickstand with pride at the next criterium race.

  • Ozark Trail 700C G.1 Explorer Gravel Bike, Medium Frame, Green, Adult, Unisex
  • Internal cable routing protects cables and gives the bike a clean, sleek look
  • Frame: 6061 Aluminum Gravel bike with nutserts, Integrated Frame Mounts
  • Fork: Steel front fork with nutserts, Quick Release
  • Weight: 30.4 lbs
  • Shifter: L-TWOO 2*7 speed brake and shifter dual lever
  • Front Derailleur: L-TWOO 2 speed R5007
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tourney 7 speed TZ500
  • Crank: 170mm length
  • Bottom Bracket: Neco BC35, 122.5mm, One-piece cartridge
  • Freewheel: 14-28T, 7 Speed
  • Chain: 7 Speed
  • Pedal: Plastic, Wide Platform
  • Saddle: Gravel Saddle, steel rails, 150mm width
  • Seatpost: 27.2mm alloy, 350mm length
  • Handlebar: 31.8mm alloy, 400 top/480 bottom width
  • Stem: Threadless, 31.8mm alloy, 15 degree, 60mm length
  • Headset: Threadless, 1-1/8" top, 1-1/8" bottom
  • Brakes: mechanical disc, 160mm rotor front, 160mm rotor rear
  • Hub Front: Alloy 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR
  • Hub Rear: Alloy 6-bolt, 7 speed freewheel, 135x5mm QR
  • Rim: Alloy, double-wall, 36 spokes, 20mm width, Presta valve
  • Tire: Kenda 700Cx40C, gum colored tire wall, 30 tpi
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Walmart [walmart.com] has the Ozark Trail 700C G.1 Explorer Gravel Bike for $248.

Started seeing this pop up getting rave reviews from well respected bike influencers on my Youtube feed:As a road cyclist with a $4k road bike, I figured it was high time to dip my toes into the gravel scene so I picked one up. Given its recent popularity on YouTube and gravel-related Reddit threads, supply might be limited. While some scoff at Walmart bikes as mere "Bike Shaped Objects," I have a feeling this one might just break the mold. Who knows, maybe I'll even rock the kickstand with pride at the next criterium race.

  • Ozark Trail 700C G.1 Explorer Gravel Bike, Medium Frame, Green, Adult, Unisex
  • Internal cable routing protects cables and gives the bike a clean, sleek look
  • Frame: 6061 Aluminum Gravel bike with nutserts, Integrated Frame Mounts
  • Fork: Steel front fork with nutserts, Quick Release
  • Weight: 30.4 lbs
  • Shifter: L-TWOO 2*7 speed brake and shifter dual lever
  • Front Derailleur: L-TWOO 2 speed R5007
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tourney 7 speed TZ500
  • Crank: 170mm length
  • Bottom Bracket: Neco BC35, 122.5mm, One-piece cartridge
  • Freewheel: 14-28T, 7 Speed
  • Chain: 7 Speed
  • Pedal: Plastic, Wide Platform
  • Saddle: Gravel Saddle, steel rails, 150mm width
  • Seatpost: 27.2mm alloy, 350mm length
  • Handlebar: 31.8mm alloy, 400 top/480 bottom width
  • Stem: Threadless, 31.8mm alloy, 15 degree, 60mm length
  • Headset: Threadless, 1-1/8" top, 1-1/8" bottom
  • Brakes: mechanical disc, 160mm rotor front, 160mm rotor rear
  • Hub Front: Alloy 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR
  • Hub Rear: Alloy 6-bolt, 7 speed freewheel, 135x5mm QR
  • Rim: Alloy, double-wall, 36 spokes, 20mm width, Presta valve
  • Tire: Kenda 700Cx40C, gum colored tire wall, 30 tpi
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6 months ago
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nicedog
6 months ago
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Isn't 50cm very small for people that are over 5'8"?
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6 months ago
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gl21133
6 months ago
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Quote from nicedog :
Isn't 50cm very small for people that are over 5'8"?
It's effectively a medium. Really hoping they expand the frame sizes.
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6 months ago
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cyclops13
6 months ago
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Its been this price and available since a while now. Its also in stock at all stores near me.

Do you think it will be sold out or they will raise the price?
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6 months ago
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chi
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6 months ago
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Quote from cyclops13 :
Its been this price and available since a while now. Its also in stock at all stores near me.

Do you think it will be sold out or they will raise the price?
I doubt they'll hike the price, but snagging one here in SoCal is like finding a needle in a haystack—only a couple of stores in a 50-mile radius still carry it.
6 months ago
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6 months ago
oakraiders510
6 months ago
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I wouldn't call this a bike. Something that looks like a bike. Low grade bike.


I would just hop on Craigslist/FB marketplace and spend the money on a quality bike
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6 months ago
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6 months ago
SensiblePartner277
6 months ago
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Disappointed they went with a freewheel vs freehub for the rear wheel. That really limits options to upgrade. Also, that reach on the "medium" is basically what you'd find on a 58-60cm CX/gravel bike, but the stack height is what you find on 55cm frames. This was a dumb move for a gravel bike, especially one sold at a box store (normal people like to sit a little more upright, not hunched over in an aero position).
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6 months ago
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6 months ago
Mr.SlickDealer69
6 months ago
14 Posts
Dam I got real excited about this. I don't mind the 7 speed freewheel but I thought this bike has a 5 bolt crank like the picture shows. I watched a few videos on this bike and the crank/chainrings is nothing like the pictures. I was going to throw on a cheap narrow wide chainring for a 1x7 setup. Hopefully version 2 will have a freehub + a 4/5 bolt crank for a bit more money.
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Tarkov
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6 months ago
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Quote from SensiblePartner277 :
Disappointed they went with a freewheel vs freehub for the rear wheel. That really limits options to upgrade. Also, that reach on the "medium" is basically what you'd find on a 58-60cm CX/gravel bike, but the stack height is what you find on 55cm frames. This was a dumb move for a gravel bike, especially one sold at a box store (normal people like to sit a little more upright, not hunched over in an aero position).
How much would you expect to spend on a freehub? I see a set on ali for $50 but you'd have to rip apart the wheels to install it.

Considering the price of the bike, that extra $50 would cut into their profit margins, imagine raising the price closer to $400
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6 months ago
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Facebook Group: Ozark Trail G1 Explorer Gravel Grinders [facebook.com]
Last edited by chi May 3, 2024 at 11:54 AM.
6 months ago
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SensiblePartner277
6 months ago
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Quote from Tarkov :
How much would you expect to spend on a freehub? I see a set on ali for $50 but you'd have to rip apart the wheels to install it.

Considering the price of the bike, that extra $50 would cut into their profit margins, imagine raising the price closer to $400
You often need new spokes when you build a wheel with a different hub, as the location of the spoke holes are usually different. I've built enough wheels to know this. You are better off buying a complete wheel with a freehub.
6 months ago
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6 months ago
ElatedPear129
6 months ago
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Quote from Tarkov :
How much would you expect to spend on a freehub? I see a set on ali for $50 but you'd have to rip apart the wheels to install it.

Considering the price of the bike, that extra $50 would cut into their profit margins, imagine raising the price closer to $400
It is not as simple as buying freehubs. You will need new spokes to match the freehub mounting diameter, those will be different 99.99%. Also different size spokes may be needed for front rear, left-right etc. There are websites that will calculate information for you. It is a tedious process that is not as cheap as it seems. If you have plans to to tubeless setup it is more cost effective to buy a tubeless ready wheel set on Amazon for $125
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ElatedPear129
6 months ago
100 Posts
Quote from oakraiders510 :
I wouldn't call this a bike. Something that looks like a bike. Low grade bike.


I would just hop on Craigslist/FB marketplace and spend the money on a quality bike
This bike was tested on YouTube by people who ride $5000+ bikes and they have good opinion about it and keep it as a spare one. The only issue of the bike is the weight (30lbs) which is due to heavy wheels, tires and too many steel components used, but it doesn't make it "bad". Surley gravel bikes weight the same, will cost over $1000, and have similar steel forks - some people prefer steel and use nothing else. Depending on your goals you can easily upgrade it for $200 to be tubeless ready 10 speed with a lightweight crank and lose 3+ lbs just there. Steel fork has a lot of advantages that can actually outweigh CF in many situations. It is 1200 grams vs 500 grams, but also unlimited durability and zero headache. "Go Facebook, go craiglist, buy locally" you can search for months trying to find a deal, my local pages are full of old rim brake super ugly bikes for under $300 that I will never ride. Any decent used drop bar bike with disk brakes starts $500+, if you except to find modern Trek or Canyon gravel bikes for cheap - good luck
Last edited by ElatedPear129 May 4, 2024 at 08:04 AM.
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