Three More Upgrades on my Ozark Trail G.1 Explorer- Less IS More Healthy 198
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
- I discuss 3 more upgrades I've made to my G.1 Explorer.
some links to some parts: Affiliate through Amazon:
29 MTB Wheel Set: amzn.to/3VKLq1c
Rear Cassette 12 sp: amzn.to/3VWkRHH
New Brake Pads: amzn.to/4chkHk5
TPU tubes in tires: amzn.to/3W1Dk5U
YBN 10sp chain: amzn.to/4clcH1e
New brake Rotor: amzn.to/3VJUm6T
New Seat cheap: amzn.to/3L3AdnA
Carbon seat post: amzn.to/3XCLXFb (you WILL need fiber paste to use this.)
Satori Firebird Bar: amzn.to/3VI4Fsr
Meroca Suspension Stem: amzn.to/3L8qV9H
Nonaffiliate links to AliExpress that I could not find on amazon:
L-Twoo 12s set www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
meroca suspension stem: www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
Thus far I'm about $550 in on various items added to the bike, double what I paid for the bike. I'm not counting stuff like the rack, bags or lights that I already owned. I had a lot of this stuff on hand already for various ongoing projects. The wheels, stem, cassette, and drivetrain seat and seat post were the things I purchased specifically for this project.
I plan to upgrade the cranks and BB as well as the front fork. I will probably also upgrade to a touring seat made for women by Terry. I obviously need new bar tape.
Affiliate links for incidental items I generally carry with me and are on the bike:
pair of water bottles: amzn.to/3zkcBsp
rear brake light smartish: amzn.to/3XFgMJa
front bag: amzn.to/3L565s1
Feed bag: amzn.to/3VE1Qsl
rockbros kids feedbag, remove cartoon face: amzn.to/4eE4Ld7
I bought a 3rd pair of Antora 2s. They fit me so well and feel really good.
This is a referral code- you get $20 off and I get $20 off. Anyone can get this code from Merrell, they offer it to anyone who orders from their website. refer.merrell.com/leslie.herger
Walking is good!
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Another great video.
All the personal touches and upgrades are totally making that bike yours.
That will establish a bond between you and the bicycle and onto making special memories .
Have fun riding.
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Thank you! Thank you! That's the plan! I'm really loving this bike. Despite having a vintage kona that I built up last year I keep reaching for this one!
I’ve never regretted money sunk into saddles. Finding the right one is super subjective, can vary with the bike it’s used on, and be hit and miss. It’s definitely a project!
I'm with you. The other saddle I bought, a Serfas women's saddle, is great for a commuter bike, really really comfortable but it's not great over 20 miles. I won't regret the saddle I'm planning to order, a Terry touring saddle, but it's a big hit to the wallet!
I read about a guy who Brompton with 4 gears 3 hub gears 4th for steep hills get off and walk .he did end to end he was 80.
Someday I'll get the time off to do an end to end tour. Brompton tourers are legit.
This is a great posting on upgrades with all the links to compatible parts. Thankyou.
Glad it was helpful!
Looks good! It takes a while to see how each upgrade performs. I do a little at a time too. I like the handle bar choice. It always seems there is not enough room for accessories and hand positions. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks 👍I've put about 100 miles on the bars and I really like them a lot!
Sick bike! In my experience with saddles, it can sometimes be surprising which ones are actually comfortable. My favorite saddle right now is an old, all plastic one I took off of a cheap yard sale bike. I would recommend checking out a local bike shop and seeing if they'll let you try a few saddles before spending money, or maybe a bike co-op if there's one near you
I've got a couple of local shops I know and trust. I've been planning to head into one of them to test out a couple of saddles. That said I adjusted the velmia forward a bit, and it's been really good since then. Still too long but very comfortable.
@@LessISMoreHealthy That's another thing I've noticed. It seems like pushing the saddle forward and tilting the nose upward can put your sit bones more toward the wider part in the rear, rather than making you slide onto the nose. My most comfortable bike looks like it would really hurt to sit on.
awesome, great job. I do my upgrade incrementally too. It's easy to get overboard in one shot. I have learned that there is gonna be trial, test and see what works. I always gauge my upgrades based on my needs. That is the best thing you can do. One new product that I'm doing a test is suspension seat post for gravel bikes. I love it. highly recommended. thank you and keep up the great stuff!
Thank you! A suspension seat post is on my list of things to consider. I REALLY like the suspension stem. It just smooths out the ride a little bit and makes everything a little more comfy.
Your configuration of your G1 looks extremely comfortable. Thanks for sharing, I have been considering the RedShift Kitchen sink for one of my other bikes, but I will give the satori a shot on the G1.
I have grown to really love it. I think I'd like the redshift KS, but I wonder if it comes narrow enough. I gotta look into it. I know they have one with a bit of a rise, and I think I'd like this even more with a bit more of a rise. It's a solid bar with just the right amount of flair for me.
Who cares how it looks 😊 As long as it looks good to you 😊
Yes yes yes. I still think I might get my paint markers out and draw on it, just for funsies.
I changed my 7 speed 14t-28t to 11t-32t and found it more than adequate for undulating gravel trails.
I've been pushing myself to do some elevation. The included freewheel was fine for riding around the city and the rail trails, but riding longer miles and loaded I wanted more. Have fun riding!
Hell yeah! I love me some affordable bikes!
You and me both!
Try the Brooks Cambium in the size that matches your sit bones.
It's like you are seeing in my brain. I was just researching that exact saddle. It's rated well for women. Though I have to say, I just did another 30 miles on this cheap ass velmia and it's actually okay in longer miles now that I've moved it forward. Also the logo is quickly wearing off. It is still way too long for me.
It's definitely an investment, but you can transfer it to your next bike.
Wish this wasn't just in green
Same. The mountain bikes all come in just the same flat grey. I wonder if they are color coding their line up. Next up a road bike in.... blue?
Dang you pack a lot of stuff on your bicycle. I stick everything in my backpack. Sometimes it hurts really bad but I’m trying to stay tuff. I just have lights and a bottle cage on my ride.
I put 2 water bottles into the frame bag. The pannier has stuff for making coffee and camera and art supplies. The front bag has batteries for my osmo action, my glasses, sun block, and keys. I try not to have anything on my body since it stresses my back out. The feed bags have my phone with gps directions and the other is the water bottle I'm using. The pannier is pretty lightweight the water is the heaviest thing. Sometimes I have a camp chair strapped on there. But lately I've been carrying a little thing waterproof mat for sitting on.
Ozark trail g1 is perfect price for me. But I need medium size. All Walmarts near my location have the small frame. Beginner rider.
It's a great starter bike for sure, especially if you want to learn how to maintain and upgrade. The frame is solid and can handle a lot. I'm doing mostly smooth gravel and some green trails with minimal technical stuff and it's great. Keep an eye on your walmarts! One will pop up eventually. Also FB market place, some people have posted that they've seen these for around $100 on there. The 3 walmarts in a short ride had the small and medium in stock for a VERY short period of time. They've been out of stock for ages now. And there are NONE on the sales floor ever.
Make sure you know how the amazon program affects your taxes!!
Word. We planned for it and had extra taken out of my day job check to cover it.it can hit hard if you aren't paying attention.
Awesome videos! What diameter is the seat post on this bike?
It's 27.2. thank you.
I have the same bike and was wanting the rear rack like you have. Do you have a link to it?
I have an older version (over 10 years old and going strong) of this Ibera touring rack. IT's rated up to 55lbs and carries all my stuff and then some. I have carted home loads of groceries on it. link is here: amzn.to/45TBmb4
@@LessISMoreHealthy thank you so much!! I am on my own fitness journey. You really inspire and I will keep track of your progress in the videos!!
Wait, so you mean to tell me, in stead of racking up all this credit card debt, I can just buy one up grade per paycheck???
Aint no way...
Mysteries never cease!!!
I find your video interesting, but it’s kind of wasteful to upgrade the $250 Ozark. You could’ve got a lighter used bike and upgraded that,it would’ve been a better choice.
Thank you for the video
I disagree. When I buy another bike I'll still have all the parts on the G.1. I can swap them onto any bike where they'll fit which is a lot of the bikes out there. Further if I want to sell the g.1 or give it to my nephew, I have all the original parts, I can put them back on. The G.1 frame is sturdy and stable and I don't care if I beat it up, and I am riding it all the time, as much as I can. Upgrading anything means you can upgrade the next big thing. It is an excellent bike to learn or hone skills on and those always transfer.
Why did you put a 12 speed on your bike @ got rid of a 2by drive train. I am up grading my drive train on my g-1;gravel bike. I'll keep my 2 x drive train and install a nice climbing gear. So I'll have all the gears I need for any occasion. And guess what. All for 50 bucks. Sounds like you don't know bike's really good. That was a down grade you did, for what.
It's still 2x. I wanted 12x.
@@LessISMoreHealthy why, i mean go from 14 to 12. i really like your handle bar. what brand is it and how much was it? i am putting a 34 free wheel on mine. this will be 2 more climbing gears. right now i am having a popping sound when i pedal. we think it is the bottom braket causing it.
It's 2x12, so 24 gears. There are links in the description for everything. Bottom bracket can make popping sounds so can a whole variety of loose thing. Check out Park Tools channel on bottom brackets for better diagnosis of BB issues.
Sounds like she knows what she wants from her setup. Sure looked like a 2x crank to me.