Ozark Trail Bikes
Ozark Trail bikes are Walmart’s own line, first launched in 2023. They run from a 12 in balance bike to 29 in full-suspension trail bikes and Class 1 electric gravel bikes. Every listing gives a rider height range, so start with your height, then pick the kind of riding.
Ozark Trail bike size by height
Pick your height to see every Ozark Trail bike and frame size Walmart lists for it. If you sit on the line between two sizes, short legs or a short torso point to the smaller frame.
Height ranges are copied from Walmart listing titles. Sizes marked 6 ft 2 in+ or 6 ft 3 in+ are the largest frame made.
The Ozark Trail bike lineup by riding
One bike from each family, with the parts that decide how it rides. Each family has its own page with every size.
G.1 Explorer
Gravel and commuting, in drop bar or flat bar.
- Wheels
- 700c x 40 mm
- Brakes
- Mechanical disc
- Sizes
- 5 ft 1 in to 6 ft 3 in
G.2 Rebel
The lighter gravel bike, with a carbon fork.
- Gears
- 1x10 MicroShift
- Axles
- Thru-axle
- Rider limit
- 220 lb
M.2 Ridge Pro
Trail hardtail with an air fork and dropper.
- Wheels
- 29 in
- Brakes
- Hydraulic, 180 mm
- Fork
- 120 mm air
FS.2 Slalom
Full suspension on coil fork and coil shock.
- Wheels
- 29 in
- Gears
- 1x9 Shimano CUES
- Rider limit
- 300 lb
Rebel+ electric
Class 1 mid-drive gravel bike, assist to 20 mph.
- Motor
- 350 W mid-drive
- Battery
- 374 Wh
- Brakes
- Cable hydraulic
M.1 24 in
The teen step up from 20 in wheels.
- Gears
- 8-speed
- Brakes
- Mechanical disc
- Fits
- 4 ft 6 in to 5 ft 6 in
20 in mountain bike
A real geared bike for younger riders.
- Gears
- 7-speed MicroShift
- Brakes
- Mechanical disc
- Fits
- 3 ft 11 in to 4 ft 4 in
M.1 Timber 12 in balance
No pedals, for learning balance first.
- Frame
- Steel
- Tires
- Air-filled
- Ages
- 2 and up
Specs: Walmart listings, Mountain Bike Action, GearJunkie, Ebike Escape and owners’ spec posts.
Every Ozark Trail bike, side by side
The letter is the riding style, the number is the step up within it, and a plus sign means a motor. Walmart does not publish the code meanings; this is how the names read across the lineup.
| Model | Built for | Wheels | Suspension | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.1 Explorer | Gravel, commuting | 700c | Rigid steel fork | Mechanical disc |
| G.2 Rebel | Gravel | 700c | Rigid carbon fork | Mechanical disc |
| G.2 Rebel+ | Electric gravel, Class 1 | 700c | Rigid fork | Cable hydraulic |
| M.1 Timber, Vibe | Kids and entry trail | 12, 16, 24, 27.5 in | Front fork on geared sizes | Mechanical disc on geared sizes |
| M.2 Ridge | Trail hardtail | 27.5 or 29 in | Front suspension fork | Mechanical disc |
| M.2 Ridge Pro | Trail hardtail | 29 in | 120 mm air fork | Hydraulic |
| M.2 Ridge+ | Electric trail, Class 1 | 27.5 or 29 in | Front suspension fork | See listing |
| M.3 Ranger | Fat tire, sand and snow | 26 x 4 in | See listing | See listing |
| FS.1 Epictrail | Youth full suspension | 24 in | Front and rear | See listing |
| FS.2 Slalom | Trail, full suspension | 29 in | Coil fork, coil shock | Mechanical disc |
| FS.3 Fastflow | Trail, full suspension | 29 in | 120 mm air fork, 130 mm rear | Hydraulic, 180 mm |
| DJ.1 Airtime | Dirt jump, pump track | 26 in | See listing | See listing |
Sources: Walmart listings, Mountain Bike Action reviews of the Ridge (August 2024) and FS.3 (June 2026), and owners’ spec posts. “See listing” means we have not confirmed it.
Are Ozark Trail bikes good?
For the money, owners and reviewers say yes, with one condition: the bike has to be set up right. The same three points come up across every model.
Ozark Trail bike first-ride check
Whether it came built from the store or in a box, run through this before the first real ride. It takes about 20 minutes with the tools in the box and a pump.
- Stem and bars
Hold the front wheel between your knees and twist the bars. If they turn on their own, tighten the stem bolts evenly.
- Headset
Squeeze the front brake and rock the bike. A knock at the front means the headset needs adjusting.
- Wheels
Check each wheel sits fully in its dropouts and the quick release or thru-axle is properly closed. Spin it and watch for wobble or rotor rub.
- Brakes
Each lever should stop well short of the bar. Bed in new pads with a dozen firm stops from walking pace.
- Gears
Shift through every gear on a stand or upside down. Skipping or noise usually needs a quarter turn of the barrel adjuster.
- Tires and fork
Pump the tires to the pressure on the sidewall. On air forks, set the pressure for your weight from the chart on the fork leg.
Based on the store-built bike problems reported by Mountain Bike Action (August 2024) and owners in r/Budgetbikeriders and r/cycling.
What Ozark Trail bike owners say
One G.1 Explorer owner listed the faults they see on store-built bikes, from wrong headset preload to wheels not seated in the dropouts, and suggests asking for a boxed bike and building it yourself.
Cloud668 on r/cycling, July 2024A 6 ft 3 in owner on a large Ridge Pro found clean welds and a fork set nearly right out of the box, then swapped the 34T chainring for a 30T to make climbs easier.
Gobbelcoque on r/MTB, March 2026A 6 ft 4 in rider says the large FS.2 Slalom fits fine and took about 45 minutes to build from the mostly assembled box.
Charleslorenz0 on r/Budgetbikeriders, November 2025Ozark Trail bike questions
Buying
Who makes Ozark Trail bikes?
Ozark Trail is a Walmart private brand, and outside manufacturers build the bikes. Kent International sells the 24 in Ozark Trail Vibe on its own site with its own frame warranty, so at least some models come from Kent.
When did Ozark Trail start making bikes?
Walmart announced its first Ozark Trail mountain bikes on March 30, 2023. The name had been on Walmart’s camping gear for decades before that.
Do Ozark Trail bikes come assembled?
Bikes on the store floor are built by Walmart. Bikes ordered online arrive mostly assembled in a box, usually needing the bars, front wheel, pedals and seat fitted. Either way, run the first-ride check above.
Are there Ozark Trail electric bikes?
Yes. The Rebel+ gravel bike and the M.2 Ridge+ mountain bike are Class 1 mid-drives with pedal assist to 20 mph, and the M.3 Ranger+ is an electric fat tire bike. See the electric bike page.
Fit and limits
What size Ozark Trail bike do I need?
Use the height chart above. It lists every frame size Walmart gives a rider range for. A 5 ft 6 in rider, for example, fits a small 27.5 in or a medium Ridge Pro.
What is the weight limit on Ozark Trail bikes?
It changes by model. Reports put the FS.2 Slalom and original Ridge at 300 lb, the G.1 Explorer and 24 in Vibe at 250 lb, and the G.2 Rebel and FS.3 Fastflow at 220 lb. Check the limit on your listing before you buy.
Can I return an Ozark Trail bike?
Walmart takes most bikes back within 90 days. Electric bikes have a shorter 30 day window.