Crushing Black Diamond Trails at Big Bear | Ozark Trail Ridge Upgraded for Bike Bash

How far can an upgraded Ozark Trail Ridge be pushed? I hit Big Bear's black diamond trails during Bike Bash 2025, putting this custom hardtail through the wringer on steep, technical terrain like Crack Trail and Sweet and Short.

This isn’t your stock box-store bike — the Ridge has been built to shred. From tight switchbacks to chunky rock drops, I put it to the test against trails built for enduro rigs and full-sus beasts. Can a modded hardtail keep up?

🔥 Upgraded Build Highlights
📍 Trails: Big Bear Lake Trail Center
🎉 Event: Bike Bash 2025

If you're into budget MTB upgrades, hardtail trail riding, or pushing bikes beyond their limits, this is for you.

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