2021 - 2023 Schwinn Axum DP Dropper Post MTB | Best Walmart Bike | Sized Frames - Medium frame

[@RomansDowntime]

What I like about Wal-mart bikes getting better, is that this’ll make Major brands rethink their entry level bikes.

[@RobertWilliams-ox4hz]

Seriously. This is a better option in my opinion than a marlin 5

[@meancheeto]

@@RobertWilliams-ox4hz agreed probably costs less too

[@ns671fr]

I dont think so. Id never buy a 400 schwinn over a 400 to 700 trek. Are you nuts? Schwinn doesn't carry a name at all.

[@ns671fr]

@@RobertWilliams-ox4hz wrong. Id respect your low end trek over this schwinn any day. And if you upgrade the trek it gets better and more respect. Schwinn will never get the respect cus the rep is just a lost cause.

[@MaplePanda04]

@@ns671fr I don’t think the Marlin 5 has better components or more aggressive geometry than this bike.

[@davesimmons8640]

"If it works for you, it's a good bike." Truer words were never spoken. Good job, Kev!!

[@trailrider3625]

They’re definitely listening haha

[@shigjetar]

Sized. Frame. This is so awesome! Great to see Schwinn continuing to push the envelope on affordable bikes that are actual mountain bikes, and not bike shaped objects! I genuinely think this is in no small part to your channel showing that there really is a market for these bikes. Keep up the great work Kev!

[@JasonParham83]

Been clicking refresh for a week waiting on this.. left us with a cliffhanger last time.

[@KevCentral]

I had the Covid vaccine and had to lay around for a day or two

[@camhenning27]

BAR RAISED!!!! Schwinn is killing it!!!!

[@oldkicker8958]

Schwinn is doing a fantastic job of making it possible for more riders to get out on the trail with a bike that has a lot of potential. Guys like you have done a good deal of information that seems to have the attention of Schwinn executives that apparently listen.👍

[@brv002]

What an exciting time to be into mountain biking! There's no need to spend thousands on a hardtail. The geometry is great and any entry rider can grow with this bike and make upgrades as they progress. Great video!

[@purplegarage05]

"Stand over isnt important" oh yeah just wait till you slip off both pedals and your life flashes before your eyes LOL

[@benjamintrahan6745]

RIP family jewels

[@dangerous8333]

Your life? Or your future kids life?

[@purplegarage05]

@@dangerous8333 Both! Haha

[@jimstevetom]

I’ve slipped off my bike and had my balls flash before my eyes... followed by intense lower abdominal pain.

[@SonjaTheDork]

I'm glad I held off on picking up the aluminum comp at my local wal-mart, this is such a huge leap forward for the bikes yet again. Schwinn is killing it!

[@garycallahan7867]

They had the Al Comp in stock early in the week. I was going to order online when I noticed it said I could pickup local. After 3 trips I found someone who would go in the back and hunt it for me. I have it together and hope to ride tomorrow. Already ordering upgrades. Your Al Comp videos are great. Thanks for them. Just wish I could find reasonable priced upgrade parts. Keep the videos coming on the Al Comp.

[@KevCentral]

Congrats on the new bike

[@CrazeTheSlime]

As a person who had to save of for an entire year just to get a Hardtail, i am so happy to see Schwinn absolutely KILLING IT, keep em coming Schwinn!

[@DavidHBurkart]

Nothing but good can come from these videos. They get folks like me riding

[@frankducett9]

Your reviews are terrific. You are trusted, what more can I say. Thanks for your hard work and bravery. Brave because you are basically a test pilot. And in my years in the Air Force, the test pilots had the biggest scarfs.

[@a.watson9521]

Just finished my my Axum DP (med) build and would like to say thanks so much for all your interesting, informative and entertaining videos! You really helped me make a sound purchase that I'm very satisfied with. Ended up staying with tubes and installed a rear Tannus insert, wheels, seat and dropper are OEM. Followed most of your upgrades from to phase one so I feel it's capable, trail worthy steed that I can progress my skills on feeling confident and safe. They rebranded a local bike store to a Trek shop with tons of inventory (now) so it was interesting to compare the build to their line-up. The Schwinn seems positioned somewhere between the Rossco 6 ($1199.99) and 7 ($1899.99 - 2023 prices) respectively. My build was a bit pricey since I had most of the work done by professionals but I did source the parts myself. In comparison I still feel I was able to achieve good value for money, it was a really fun and a great way to learn about the bike and components. Thanks again Kev and Happy Holiday!

[@asg1277]

Just ordered the medium using your link. Will take two weeks for delivery. Thanks!

[@thebriangroves]

With the GT aggressor "regressing" to tourney derailleur and a straight head tube you'd have to be crazy to buy a GT Aggressor over a Axum

[@purplegarage05]

To be fair when they stopped the 300$ sale price it wasn't really worth the 400-600 price especially with polygon making it's way into the U.S.

[@kodakomp]

I got my aggressor gt for 375 but I would not have paid a penny more

[@zereko8638]

Axum bikes are out of stock near me. Should I still buy the GT Aggressor?

[@kodakomp]

@@zereko8638 I like it but I did tires, stem, bars, grips, tires and pedals lol, so either bike is good enough until you know exactly what you want or if you enjoy mtb-ing in the first place, then go buy a nice $2k bike

[@kodakomp]

@@zereko8638 I like it but I did tires, stem, bars, grips, tires and pedals lol, so either bike is good enough until you know exactly what you want or if you enjoy mtb-ing in the first place, then go buy a nice $2k bike

[@kyleslater5245]

Glad to see your feedback is improving things.

[@TrailFeatures]

I had a lot of shorter riders ask me if they could fit the 2020 Axum, now they have a solid option!

[@BuBuBDunk]

I got a fully loaded (other than the fork) 2020 Axum thanks to you man. So happy with it so far as I’m just getting into it and I figure with a new fork I’d be able to do intermediate stuff as well. Thanks Kev.

[@thinmints5375]

Yes! Been waiting for this one. Great video! First Axum DP really caught my eye, but really like the subtlety of the changes for 2021 and sized frames.

[@upstatecre8]

I bought the Aluminum Comp “men’s style” for my son out of an absence of supply. I have been looking across various states for anything from the boundary to the Axum and ....nada. The Walmart app will indicate “In Stock” and they never have it. I’m super excited about this new version of the Axum Medium. I rarely buy new bikes, because there is a lot of riding that can be accomplished with what is available on the used market, but that will change when these appear in stock.

[@LeaveNoTrashBehind]

Love my big box bikes, I have 2 of them. Heavily modified, and they perform like one of those thousand dollar bikes perfectly.

[@rangerguy196]

It would be interesting to speak to their marketing and design teams to see how much your KZbin channel and your reviews have influenced the design of these bikes year to year.

[@mikehawk8961]

Really not that happiest seeing this video, ordered me the 2021 Axum, without a a dropper post. No frame size option, and I got the blue one, this red is absolutely KILLERRR!! Love the video thanks for the review!! Might have to order this axum.

[@JillyBean860]

As a short person, I think that bike seat is the coolest thing ever!!

[@Kaspurr84]

While yes, that’s not exactly what a dropper post is designed for. It’s idea is to drop the saddle out of the way for technical down hill riding so you can shift your weight around over the back tire off saddle without it getting in the way. Generally you won’t even see droppers on hardtails outside of 140+mm hardcore enduro models or full suspension bikes over 115-120mm. While this Schwinn is leaning into modern geometry a near 68 deg 100mm bike is not gonna be a down hill champ to even need a dropper

[@austinbergen2409]

@@Kaspurr84 While the first half is correct, dropper posts are becoming more and more prevalent on all Mountain bikes including Low-suspension travel Trail and even XC bikes. (They're very useful on those bikes as well)

[@dangerous8333]

@@austinbergen2409 Huh? What he said is a statistical fact. Whether YOU (anecdotal) use it for no reason is irrelevant.

[@austinbergen2409]

@@dangerous8333 I was responding to this "not going to be a downhill champ" Schwinn not having a use for a dropper post. It doesn't have to be a downhill or Enduro bike to have a valid use (or even need) for a dropper.

[@MichaelRei99]

Kev you are the force behind this big box bike revolution. Two things. Price? Air fork? Definitely a formidable entry level bike.

[@KevCentral]

Price not released yet, but I expect it to be similar to the 2020 (likely adjusted for 2021)

[@chrisbalser3808]

Schwinn is really innovative. Nice to see such nice features on a big box bike. Looks like it should handle local singletrack as is. I might have to sell my Boundary and upgrade to the Axum.

[@TyrannoKoenigsegg]

HEELLLL YEAAAHHH I literally bought the black and blue version because I was too ancy to get at least one axum in my hands

[@allenncrystalking8517]

I like that color more. I'd love this version of the Axum in that color

[@TyrannoKoenigsegg]

@@allenncrystalking8517 true. The matte dark navy blue is amazing

[@scottdavies844]

I like your comment " if it works for you, its a good bike" I have Subscribe to that theory through all of my hobbies, pistol shooting, field/target archery. Ham radio. Paintball and now bikes. The wife got hers and our daughters from Target Cruisers single speeds. Target had no mens so I looked at Dicks a bought a nishiki pueblo 20". And it works. Not many (any) mountains in Florida.

[@Scottslookingabout]

Wow! it's a Schwinn? Crazy. I recently bought a 2006 Schwinn Fastback cyclocross CX on craigslist, the spec's are just as crazy. One could upgrade that bike to a air fork a year later and have an incredible bike for a great price!

[@lowlytarnis]

I haven't been mountain biking in a couple of years. But these Schwinn auxum bikes are catching my full attention

[@briang2853]

Finally! I'm so excited. I plan to buy one asap. Thank you for the great content!

[@armandopay8921]

Great video. Last week the TAFF was available for 3 days

[@spliffcrabby4318]

Wish this was there a few years ago when I started riding, impressive

[@ImTotallyLogan]

1:50 wow lol,when I bought my bike from the bikeshop, they refused to sell me a kickstand

[@bigguyfilms]

YES! Sign me up, I want one, and I will buy one. Schwinn, as soon as this is posted to Walmart's site I'm getting it. Last years model was a little to tall for me, so the medium size PLUS all the other improvements makes this a no brainer for me.

[@MudBucketGaming]

Keep up the good work. There listening and it’s helping biking in general ! Awesome

[@JustAPersonAndYou]

As a beginner, this looks like a perfect bike for me, without spending lots of money.

[@martinthefisherman]

I just picked up the 2020 Schwinn Axum in black!! Its finally coming tomorrow! Can't wait!

[@nomad-ridesmtb270]

That is a great entry level mountain bike. An affordable way for people to test the waters and see if riding off road is for them without breaking the bank. Kudos to Schwinn

[@HanSolo__]

This is crazy!!! I just placed Schwinn and Mongoose back into the MTB Hall of Fame where they used to belong. :)

[@Filzkiiz]

YesSiRr!! This one I like!! Lol!! Thankz for the review Mate! Awesome stuff Kev! Appreciate yahh!! Hehe! Stay Bless and Stay Safe!!

[@layol692k7]

omg that color is amazing

[@sheldonh200981]

Another amazing bike from Schwinn I'm glad they're making these changes this bike is a beast

[@TCAPRecipes]

I'll be considering this bike when the time comes.

[@jnb756]

It all started with the silver and black aluminum comp. The Boundary was so/so and maybe rightfully the actual start of Schwinn bringing a lot of bike to the table for a good price - If this keeps up within the next two years you will have Schwinn models that compare with the local bike shop mid-range groups - I would love to see that - this is a NICE looking bike!

[@shellypalumbo5297]

Just ordered one. $448 with the dropper post and shipping. I’m a avid road/gravel rider. This is my first foray into MTB.

[@kennygraves489]

Really loving the sized frame. Makes be glad I didn't buy a 2020 model of anything already. I'll have to keep an eye out for these in store as it as hold actually fit me.

[@mw4518]

That paint is gorgeous!

[@ForEverMTB]

I watched this video like 10 times to visualize my next big box bike.

[@Sandriell]

It is a great start and I am excited to see sized frames. As someone that needs a small or x-small though, I hope they will expand their offered sizes in the future.

[@Dragon1165]

Love the red, can't find them online yet.. was looking for the price

[@KevCentral]

I’ll post details on actual availability and pricing once I have them

[@magnusonline3552]

I stopped by Walmart on Sat. and I think this was the bike I saw, quite frankly I was impressed. I'm not ready to give up my Trek yet though.

[@chairmanmeow8388]

Well done kev. You are moving them forward on your own. Good work. I've got several top end bikes but I often do peoples bikes up for them. These cheap bikes are looking like they could be used without upgrades.

[@rickbelieves7652]

Just received a new blue Medium Axum DP. The way they pack these for shipping is messing up the front stem bearings and seals. My lowers were bent up. Also the dropper seat cable insert fell off. OK now for the good. Great looking bike, will have to stay calm and get some new bits and pieces and go forward before riding.

[@NexxuSix]

Kev, I know you do a lot of bike reviews, but I was wondering if you had a video that shows options for any bike, and why or why not the option is good. For instance, you mention things like lever shifters as apposed to twist shifters, hydraulic vs mechanical brakes, and cassettes in the rear gears. Having a video of the component break down and advantages or disadvantages would be a good for someone new to mountain biking, or someone rediscovering the hobby.

[@wooly4569]

I was sold on this bike and then I watched this video and now I'm double sold

[@pengyblue]

Just ordered the non dropper post model. Can't wait to start riding!

[@dustingilbert4882]

I love your videos!!! I almost got the new schwinn ascension 29 yesterdayfrom target, it’s black frame with yellow fading in to orange stickers. But I love this red one.

[@nigelbrownwellington6514]

Yep. My Ragley rocks an aftermarket kickstand: the Rock Bros one from Amazon.

[@Michael-dj4vq]

I've got a 21 inch extra large frame and I love it... I can whoop corners like a champion

[@KevCentral]

That’s a big bike

[@Michael-dj4vq]

@@KevCentral yep... I don't like to ride a small bike..it fits me nicely tho.. and handles really well too

[@keithywhips9525]

I’ve been waiting for them to come out with smaller frame sizes, as a shorter guy I’ll be picking up one now

[@kedelbach]

Nice Vid. Just ordered a size M red for my wife last night. Looking forward to her joining me (Giant Trance) and our son (Vitus Nucleus 24) on the trails!

[@JSantiago_716]

Impatiently waiting on an update... 😆 I just got a red large frame, can't wait to ride!

[@solitaryrefinement6787]

Schwinn just jumped the shark here. For $600, you can get a Trek Marlin 5. No drop seat post is going to make up the difference. They're attractive at $400, but for $600, I'd definitely go for the Marlin.

[@fgtrfdsw32d90]

Lol it’s 499 bro

[@asg1277]

Trying to get back into mountain biking after 20 years, ordered this one last week. Next problem: I have no gear whatsoever. Can you do a quick rundown on essentials needed? good quality but low cost basics. Thnx!

[@CJNG5903]

Awesome Bike! I admit I haven't been that into mountain bikes and their flat handlebars bars but this one got my attention. Colors scheme works well. Sum it up as *WOW*

[@chrisoverbey7232]

Bike looks great. Color is sweet. Internal cable routing would look a lot better than those black cables on the frame.

[@mikebain2790]

Great looking and great features well done schwinn.

[@The_RC_Dude]

Even with the "Go Pro effect", the paint job looks sick! Schwinn is really making it hard for having era to come,aim, like you said. I think down the line, we might see 9 speed drivetrains. Maybe a Shimano Altus 9 speed drivetrain?

[@916timmmay]

Awesome bike!! Need a full squish version now!

[@ForEverMTB]

I will try to get one of those for me. Like the red color, nice bike to upgrade

[@allan9095]

This is game changing

[@Dallasguy1972]

I honestly want this bike but can we please have it back in that first paint job color? It was awesome in that Java Black Pearl metallic color.

[@jacklo325]

YES!!!! Finally!!! Getting this for sure...sorry, carbon x 29, you are going to the corner of the basement once this axum is the house...

[@guitarrocker0991]

I always thought it was odd that Walmart spends all this money on their trails in Northwest Arkansas, but didn't really sell a bike you could actually use on them. Maybe they're catching on.

[@pogveteranar9415]

They’re trying to attract yankees to work in the offices. They realize that demographic probably isn’t shopping at Walmart.

[@christophersmay4508]

I have a cheapskate friend who IS buying this bike, and plans to beat it up on all our local NWA trails. I cant wait to see it in action.

[@matthewsierra314]

This bike is a steal!

[@donnovicki9771]

Good looking bike with some smartly upgraded geometry. A couple of upgrades and it will be a great bike for those wanting a hard tail.

[@tomward8057]

Wow! Very impressive! Seems like Schwinn is definently staying in the game! How much is this?

[@KevCentral]

No pricing received yet. I’ll post when I know. I expect it to be close to the previous model

[@meancheeto]

@@KevCentral Kev do you have geometry specs on this bike

[@KevCentral]

Mentioned in the video

[@meancheeto]

@@KevCentral lol i realized this halfway through the video. Thanks

[@lamonttucker2842]

Good evening Mr Kev I'm just about out of the door in the morning to possibly pick up that ax um I'm 97.1 in favor holding out for that last bit of boundary ready to ride

[@KevCentral]

Congrats if you found an Axum. Nice score

[@BN99239]

Yes, but the price for this is now on par with bikes from local bike shops, maybe $50-$100 cheaper but you pretty much should take bikes purchased from big box stores to a bike shop to get it looked over anyhow, so there goes your savings. Not all bikes at all Walmarts are assembled well. Heck, not even bikes at the same Walmarts are assembled similarly. Also, something like a Norco Storm 4 has better parts as well for roughly the same price from a local bike shop. If it's a cruiser or a cheap bike then fine, no need to really be careful with the assembly and quality control, but a mountain bike that consumers will actually take on trails...it's worth it to pay $50-$100 more for proper assembly and quality control.

[@sorenandersen2159]

Thankyou great vid. Love that bike too

[@TheRealGOTdurrrred]

Can't wait to see the 2021 Aluminum Comp

[@KevCentral]

The men’s isn’t changing from what I’ve heard

[@TheRealGOTdurrrred]

@@KevCentral so there's a new woman's aluminum comp?? I just bought my wife the 2019 version for only $109 and then the price went up to $380 an hour after I bought it.

[@abadatha]

This is a seriously solid bike. I paid $1300 for my Diamondback and it didn't even come with a dropper post. Also, stand-over would be huge, but even on my size small bike I am barely able to stand-over the frame.

[@harrygrimley4352]

Nice review. Thanks Kev

[@practacticaloutdoorsandthi6962]

As a critic of big box bikes saying there are a few hidden jems here and there... This looks like change, going change for the bike industry

[@MegaMilesteg]

One hell of a bike, impressive!

[@crtcarlson]

I have an old schwinn hurricane (no suspension with gravel bike tread) that I take on hard pack trails and asphalt bike trails. Other than the occasional root and rock … it does fine. Now I purchased this dp Axum and going try it. I hope it’s front fork and extra weight doesn’t wear me down. Also concerned about the less nimble 29rs compared to the 27s. It will be interesting. Questioning if I should lighten the weight of the Axum dp as a project or look into the mongoose xr and try to lighten it up as a project. To have a full suspension bike for once might be interesting compared to the hard tail Axum. Too many choices. Which one (the moo goose or the Axum) would be lighter weight if I made them a project bike following your videos?

[@danielvalverdeortiz2216]

I just sorta finished upgrading my Axum DP. I found that I after a while I was able to get used to the oversized frame, but I am always afraid I'm gonna hit the family jewels on that top tube

[@timecost]

Lol. What is your height? 5'10?

[@danielvalverdeortiz2216]

@@timecost 5'7"

[@pauls106]

@@danielvalverdeortiz2216 which size dp do you have? I’m similar height and just ordered the M size one hoping it’ll fit well

[@ForEverMTB]

When it's going to be available? How much is it? It looks amazing, hope can get one of those

[@KevCentral]

May-ish. I don’t have pricing yet

[@corymcmanues7905]

The Schwinn's are definitely on my short list now for a hardtail. Quite impressive really, especially for the money.

[@Not_Sure_]

This bike's colors are amazing. I love that color combination. The letters look reflective. I already have more than 5 bikes, 2 of them are Schwinn.

[@xoloitsquintli]

It looks a lot like my 2018GT Verb Elite, very similar color scheme.

[@Stolas1777]

I got the black and blue one and just my luck it’s the third Schwinn I got that came damaged! To an unrideable state the derailleur/ hanger is bent to being down under the chainstay I.was so upset but they have great customer service and I just am moving upgrading the derailleur up on the list can’t wait to get it out in the trail

[@amerritt124]

This is so awesome! I love my 2020 Boundary but a medium size frame would have made it perfect for me. I am curious if the Schwinn women’s mountain bikes will get this treatment?? We got myself the new upgraded boundary and my wife an Al Comp. The women’s Al Comp, while decent with disc brakes, trigger shifters, and 27.5” wheels, could use a 1x8 and a tapered fork tube too!

[@timecost]

How tall are you? Its just to have some reference of what size to buy . I am 5' 11

[@LawrenceMacMacster]

Im reassured this isnt a walmart adult movie. In 2001 I was hired at a local ISP since parking was an issue lots of us came to work pedaling on Walmart or Canadian tire mountain bikes (in Canada it's the other cheapo option) they always got stolen, I had a hand painted jamis ht with a RS sid and full xtr groupset, never got stolen. Yes, i had a kickstand on it. 😂

[@markwexy1621]

Can you please share the reach measurement of the medium frame, as well as last year's large frame?this is arguably the most important measurement concerning modern geometry. A modern trail bike with a medium frame typically has at least 430 mm of reach, and the large, 445 mm. It's quite easy to accurately figure out if you simply stand the bike with the front tire touching a wall, keep the bike plumb, and have a 4 ft level or a smaller level attached to a straight piece of wood, and a tape measure. Thanks, I'm sure a lot of us are wanting to know that figure.

[@chefboyarleezyrides9855]

I’m ready to sell all My other bikes and just get this bike. It looks like 🔥🔥🔥 and now that I’ve been riding for a while I’ve noticed most people on mtb be over doing for the trails there on.

[@deathbyzergling]

Man, Schwinn is doing a great job.