Schwinn Al Comp Budget Upgrades Update

[@chrishorbatt3504]

Anything i buy i wind up using just the frame. I enjoy building stuff, picking my own, unique parts.

[@NonLegitNation2]

same, lol. I bought a GT Aggressor Pro and the only things stock on it are the frame, rims, and seat post. Everything else has been upgraded. And I'm currently looking to change out the frame with something that has a tapered headtube. I'm looking at possibly getting a Brand-X HT-01 frame, it's only $179 and has great reviews.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Man thats why we love ya!!

[@ladev91]

@@NonLegitNation2 how is the new frame better than the GT?

[@TheCaptainsCog]

I thought that pink stuff was for project gummy worm? Either way the Compzerker is a beast just like mine! Thanx Berserker!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

😉😉 Well B asked for the comp to get a little pink action too!! Just wait till this weeks gummy worm vid!! You are gonna Freakout Man💪💪💪🤘

[@hitary1]

Wolf man hit it right on the head! I would have never been into MTB if I didn't upgrade my comp. Was about 1100 into it all said and done. Very similar spec to the comp zerker. It was a perfect gateway to teach and improve my riding. I recently sold it 😭. Was a really tough sale built so I returned it close to "budget" and sold it. Once learning bikes and the riding improves, you can learn and justify cost of higher end parts. I now dream built a '22 San Quentin 3 ,it was 3x the cost of my comp build, but again not for my comp that bike wouldn't exist

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Nice Brother, love that you did exactly that and now have a Dream Build!! WELL DONE!! [e-mail] Be sure to add a little backstory!

[@williampage5033]

Spot on! I did the same thing building a ‘22 Commencal HT. It all started from a GT AP budget build.

[@isaachodges6856]

I’ve recently just got into MTBing and I came across your channel and I have to say this channel is a favorite one!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Well brother, thank you so much for saying that!! Welcome to the #wolfticknation and we are glad to have you. Hope to see you around more often. 🙏

[@guambra2001]

Thanks to your videos, I upgraded an older designed E-bike with better forks, tires, etc. Your focus on budget parts is what makes this channel amazing. Thank you and keep it up.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Yes Sir, thank you for the compliment and we are happy you found us!! Much Love man

[@saltyspokes8278]

The comp zerker is such an awesome bike a 27.5 Schwinn is hard to come by especially with a tapered head tube. I think it’s the second most important bike of the channel behind the GT and it’s definitely a staple of the channel. Love seeing the upgrade videos!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Wow man, thank you for that comment. Very cool for you to say that!! Much Love brother

[@MAGICCIGAM68]

Hello Wolftick from TEXAS! Long time no see. Hope all is well. Still rocking the AL Comp myself. It gets noticed on the trails. They say..."Hey you have one of those Schwinn Al Comps with upgrades". Couldn't recommend it enough. Thanks for sharing your building adventure with the AL Comp zerker. Keep up the good work 👍🤟🤙

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Yes Sir and happy to see you here again!!! Much Love and thanks for stopping by brother.

[@NowItsOn530]

Hey guys just wanted to show some love. I think your KZbin channel is great got my dad to start watching your videos. I recently purchased a 2021 29 schwinn axum dp large frame in the red/orange with blue due to watching your budget friendly videos. I have a lot of upgrades in store for it and I'm glad I have all your videos to use as a guide. Keep up the fantastic work been watching and liking all the videos now for about 6 months.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Well man that's awesome, thank you so much for being apart of the #wolfticknation and helping us out!! We appreciate that very much and man is the Axum a beast!! Please send some pics of you can think of it, we would love to see it man, [e-mail] thanks again and glad to know there's another father son team out there 🙏

[@gregnowak2492]

Awesome dudes. Love the upgrade updates. Keep up the good fight! Thank you for all that you do.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Thank you buddy🥰👍

[@pewpewbbqs]

Wolftick Videos make my day better.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

🤣🤣🤣🙏 Glad we get it done for you!!

[@williampage5033]

Lookin good guys! I still love the L-Twoo groupset and the gold chain!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Haha that gold chain just pops....don't it😎 Thanks buddy🥰

[@onewheeldrive2645]

I have Clarks rotors on my xc bike and they have been great for years of riding.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Good to hear your experience with them as well. They are my FAVORITES!!

[@SmallADVentures1973]

Great update on this one, guys, I was wondering about it myself 👍Sorry I haven't been commenting much lately (still watching, enjoying, Liking,and Sharing every video), finally re-entered the workforce this year and been pretty busy 🤦‍♂️🤣 Happy weekend! 😊✌

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Well congrats on the work aspect and man, thank you for always doing all you do. 👏 Have a great Sunday

[@iancarney7729]

ODI longneck grips are all I’ve used on all my motorcycles Dirtbikes and bicycles

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

😯 Motorcycles?? That's crazy, never thought of that!!

[@BMOutdoorz]

I agree with wolf man on his strategy with cheaper bikes, I followed a similar path with a $500 Marlin 5, upgraded it, then got a nice full suspension, the hard tail taught me how to mountain bike and take the right lines better than a full sus would have I think

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Well said!👍

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Glad to hear that man, very cool. Thanks for watching it all BM

[@oneGINGANINJA]

Just bought an AL comp. So excited to get it on this thursday! I'm 5'11" but didn't see any other bikes in my price range thatll fit my size. I used to ride bmx so I'm sure I'll manage with it!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Dude CONGRATS!!! Hope it goes well for ya, you should be able to throw that thing around!! Get a 1x and that will lighten it up tremendously!!

[@timpeterson7821]

There are a load of these at my Walmart, this color and the blue.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Really!! Man now we're do you live🤣🤣🙏

[@jackanddan]

Great idea with any hobby guys…..upgrade as you go👍👍

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Absolutely! We always try to start small and then gradually invest more time and money based on our continued interest.👍👍

[@johnnydoe66]

Totally agree with the Wolfman about high dollar bikes, no matter how much you spend they're never quite the way you want.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

💪💪💪🙏

[@ken23434]

I have the same dropper on my GT Aggressor, happy w it too. I think I got it based on your review on here

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Cool man, I am happy with it and glad you are too👍👍👍

[@grimaceg1253]

Oh boy a Saturday episode!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

🙏🙏🙏 Much love Wes, always showing that Texas Love!!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Trying to find a new home for those Friday Videos.

[@kevinhodgins9071]

Gotta love Jessica headsets! She can handle whatever girth you throw at her! Compzerker 🤘

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 BEST COMMENT YET!! Grease no grease she's always good to go😉 SORRY JASON

[@danboyes7477]

Forgot how good the compzerker looks, it's a great looking thing. I remember you first getting it, it's coming along way since then! I love buying something, researching and building it into my own, bikes and cars in particular. It's great to have something unique that you've built yourself. Really enjoying these bike round up videos guys, keep them coming. Might take you a while to get through the whole fleet! Take care chaps 😎🍺👍

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Will do Dan, we both enjoy them and love watching the older footage as well. Thanks and Happy Sunday!! 🙏🍻🍻🍻

[@timpeterson7821]

I live in Sandpoint N.Idaho and I actually work at the Walmart here that has a load of Al comps in both colors

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

💪💪💪 Told Ya Tim!! LOL

[@clive1248]

Great video again love watching them like the chat keep up the great work

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Thanks Clive!🥰

[@rcmikeman_5858]

Have this bike and transformed to a ebike Mid drive system. Also, made it a one speed. Just gotta get decent shocks and better derailer and bikes great.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Nice, e bike builder said he did exactly that!! Looking at getting some pics to show!!

[@43dukedog]

I love my upgraded 1x comp and my daughter loves her stock blue version . The price has gone from 224 to 298 now at my wallyworld glad we got them when we did

[@farwoodfarm9296]

I'm 6' and comfortable on this frame. I have a 2022 model with the microshift derailleur and shifters.

[@MrJack9108]

How about an update on your Malus . . . I've changed Fork, Handlebars, Crank, Freewheel, Chain, seat, pedals and derailer. Brakes are next.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Man it just might be the next ride!!Send us some pics!! [e-mail]

[@willardbuchanan9122]

What’s happening in Wolftick Nice day for a ride

[@travisknott5711]

Couldn't have said it better Wolfman. Any parts I buy from this point on are going to adaptable to a newer bike in the future. I just want a thru axle rear wheel and full squish if I'm lucky. I'm going to keep my Aggressor and maybe convert it to a gravel bike!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Thay sounds like an awesome idea man, now don't get a thru axle rear!! There are only a handful of bikes you can carry those parts with you to!! LOL

[@sillywillie6484]

My aluminum comp is all silver in the back triangle, kinda wild

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

That's strange!!! Maybe a collectors oneday!! LOL 😉

[@Biking_with_Akiva]

It's everyone favorite hardtail shout out to berserker Nick great choice🤙🏾 #wolfticknation hope everyone is having a fantastic weekend

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

💪💪💪😎😎😎AS BERSERKER WOULD SAY .....SHRED THAT 💩

[@purplegarage05]

I see plenty of al comp in store around here aswell! Both the regular and womens version

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

It is definitely one of the better "big box store" bikes. We are glad they are becoming available again.

[@paulmichaud1246]

Nice bike, for a wally bike ! I have the straight head tube ! I like the frame style ,with new 2.4 rear tire ,rock hawk CST,and front being a kenda hellcat pro at 2.6" , Manitou fork ,race face bars! And vex stem and pedals ! It,s not the same bike !

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Man sounds like a beast! Super fun to upgrade your own stuff!!!

[@robertwolfe2971]

I would like a to see a better high-tech spring or shock absorber seat.with a softer seat

[@danman1809]

Have an AL comp. Pedals need replaced as they crack within 200 miles. Crank needs replaced within 3 months of daily use. Upgrades are a must.

[@Geezah1]

I have a 2017 Comp AL, and started riding it everyday during the apocalypse, and my bottom bracket just went out. Replaced it with a Shimano, and gave it new pedals. Ordered a Spank Spoon handlebar, Fabric Magic Grips and just ordered a RaceFace Ride MTB Stem. I'd like to replace the bearings in the rear wheel, but Schwinn told me to pound sand, buy a new wheel, and the local bike shop suggested I come back when I want to purchase a real bike. It's near impossible to find out if this is doable, and if it is, could you point me in the right direction, as far as which bearings/size I should get? Love the video by the way......

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hey brother, I hate that the responses you get are like that. Now you should just grease the bearings, then I would save up about $80 and purchase a new rear wheel and a groupset for right around $125. Thay way you can have more gearing options.

[@PHFishingBiking]

Looking good! nice upgrades!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Thanks man🥰

[@samfisher930]

When is the GT getting a real upgrade your best hard tail you have don’t skip the gym 💪🏻🦊👽

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Won't skip leg day, 🤣🤣🤣🙏

[@samfisher930]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS leg day is Tuesday for me I hate leg day

[@oshagnificent314]

What’s going on gentlemen. Just started watching you guys a few weeks ago grabbing my first bike since my teen years. 2009 novara ponderosa. It has a rockshox dart3 fork that pretty much sucks on the rebound. Would that bucklos shock be an upgrade or what would be a good 120mm budget shock upgrade? I’ve watched your budget fork video but what would you recommend as the cheapest upgrade and then best for under say $250

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hey brother, thank you so much for watching and the comment. Now when it comes to forks it is a very slippery slope, not too sure what your headset is, but if it's a straight then these forks are a must and really are a steal at this price. 120 travel but are not tapered. Which is a good thing if you have the right straight steerer tube and it's a 27.5. Here's an affiliate link amzn.to/3d7RqP4

[@themortgageminute6382]

Just saw a bunch for sale in mesa Arizona

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Dude pick you up one!

[@LuisAvina-co4zl]

Is it possible to put a drop out handlebar on the Schwann Al comp??

[@eMikeBike]

My Schwinn AL Comp is a pre-taper and has a 750w BAFANG mid mount motor with a 29er up front Mullet style...lol

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

What!! Dude you gotta send some pics into [e-mail]!!!

[@BrandonOutside]

I just got an Al Comp, and I'm excited to upgrade it over the course of the year. As a beginner, would you suggest I get a 100mm fork or 120? I'm assuming 120 would be best as it will be able to handle more difficult stuff as I progress as a rider. Just curious if there would be any argument against it tho, as a beginner?

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hey brother, now if it were me...I would buy a 100mm fork. Not because the slack but because the cockpit is so small. 100mm is way better and it won't feel like you are gonna wheelie all the time lol.

[@BrandonOutside]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS Awesome, thanks for the input! As a newbie, there’s a lot of info out there to sort through, but channels like yours help to at least narrow it down a bit!

[@samfisher930]

It’s a cheap bike 🚴 with good upgrades great job 👏

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

👍👍👍

[@samfisher930]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS when is the GT getting a upgrade

[@Tommy-pg9tl]

Hi Guys do you know if the Suntour Epixon Fork 140mm: is made for a 29er Tapered?

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Sure is not brother.... I wish it could fit a 29er sorry for the bad news...

[@mkgearhead5151]

Hey, guys! Where can I send a bike pic? I found one on FB Marketplace that Jason needs to see. ;)

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

[e-mail] looking forward to it😆👍

[@FORTE-VIDEOS]

What would you give the overall comfort of the bike?

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Not very comfy, it's a riders bike. I can throw it around but out of 10 I would give it a......Now the GT is comfy.......Comp......Comp .....Comp.......6.75

[@jasonlong3048]

I'm wondering what the fattest tire you can fit on the suntour epixon fork.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

We can run up to a 2.6 Goodyear Escape, no bigger though lol

[@joepadua]

I've been wanting to get this bike for my brother, It looks solid and definitely has good bones for upgrades. Does it come with cassette or rear hub? What do you think is the maximum rider height for this bike? Good video bros.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Thanks brother, it's a freewheel so no cassette upgrades until you get a new rear wheel and I mentioned the heighth in the video, a max of 5'8"

[@eugene44569]

would you guys buy seth's orange p7 for 2k which is located in Bentonville at the moment? I know its not budget but it may be cool to own

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Unfortunately, no. We wouldn't buy any bike for 2K right now. Thanks for thinking of us though🥰👍👍

[@WeOutside.liveaf]

cant wait to see what the 30k buy bike is!!!

[@KeoOutdoors]

Totally agree, it's better to start with something cheap and upgrade. Also what if you get something expensive and then get out of the sport? That's more $$ down the drain.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

That's a great point as well man. Also filmed Veronica Corningstone tonight!! LOL

[@KeoOutdoors]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS is that what you named her? lol that's cool!! I just found the QR axle if you still need it

[@garymcfarland8492]

Yea I'm about the look of seat lol 36 an still ride trails with 20" BMX about to redo a woman's alcomp 27.5

[@eMikeBike]

Better bike for you would be the 9 Speed hyper explorer ht--I returned the red one ...lol

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Dude I cannot wait to start on that build!!

[@mtbboy1993]

For some reason the Weinmann rims seem to mostly be on horrible wheel sets, or on some cheap Dirt jump bikes, I saw wide Weinnman rims on some Dj bikes years ago. with cheap Shimano hubs. I had a older Weinnman Zac rim, it was 38 spoke, so way overkill, cheese spoke nipples and junk hub, but rim did well, but I did not do anything crazy on it, but rim did well.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

👍

[@willardbuchanan9122]

❤️

[@vmoutsop]

Comp-Zercker "Good-n-Plenty" color scheme.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

🤣🤣🤣 How old are you man, like 80!!! LOL

[@vmoutsop]

Ha ha, very funny!

[@jpiowens]

What’s the size of the bottom bracket?

[@mudkayak6305]

Did I miss it? Where was the WTV intro cut ?!!!!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Nope. You are the only one who mentioned it though. We actually have the on going tradition of leaving out an opener and intro on our Budget Upgrades Update episodes. We usually include some sort of a "state of the #wolfticknation" so we add the table and loose the opener and intro. Good catch though. Thanks for looking out👍👍

[@andrewcannon2468]

How was it having a 140 mm of travel on that Al comp

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Man it was not bad at all, it is a little tight in the cockpit but climbing was just fine.

[@andrewcannon2468]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS tight how so?

[@johannespfeiffer7575]

Hey Team Wolftick :D I eventually want to buy a "ELYON 36" Fork with 160mm travel...I wish you could review and test this fork...should be interesting and cool video-content. Regards from germany! :)

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hey brother thank you for the comment! They look interesring and if we decide to buy thru Aliexpress, we will def film all of it. Thanks for the idea🙏🙏👍💪

[@mtbboy1993]

if you build from scratch it's always best to go for frame only, unless you already get a new good base to build on, but that frame is a cheap XC frame, head angle is steep, geo is not optimal, so if you want a trail or enduro frame this is a bad choice. but as can clearly be seen you have beaten it up really badly and it withstood it. The frame construction seems decent. I hope for more low budget hardtail frames, with enduro geometry, so slack head angle, long chain stay, but I want chain stay to grow with the size.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Well its fun and you can learn alot if you buy a complete budget bike then go from there. But we can see what you mean...

[@stevebarnett155]

More pink?

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Nah just right!! LOL

[@eMikeBike]

BUCK L O S (Line Of Sight)

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

HA ha!! That's not bad, love it.

[@eMikeBike]

I guessed 5000!!! Yeah me...lol

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

YOU NAILED IT!!🥇

[@dadlife8289]

I love your guy's stuff, but man those thumbnails need some work!

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

That's The Tick's call. I will admit he is always hitting me up for thumbnail software and I shoot it down since I handle the budget.🤷‍♂️ We really cater to our regulars and aren't concerned enough about picking up new subscribers. We probably need to change the thumbnails soon, but that will be up to him. He will probably email you to pick your brain. Thanks man

[@eMikeBike]

I read the manual...lol

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

BOOOOOOOOO!!! LOL

[@JB-tz9pi]

A lot of your ebay links are broken.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Yeah, we need to spend time going back to all of the old episodes and updating the links. Hopefully, we can find a way to start doing that soon. I will try to update the links for that episode this weekend. Thanks for trying to use the links and letting us know.

[@robertwolfe2971]

I guess you covered that sorry.

[@marathonrunner715]

They want used car money for some of these bikes who wouldn't pick the 90s LT1 corvette over a Cannondale Lefty from Canada for 8k. Then the LBS has better financing programs than the local Dentist's office and trade up programs so they can sell your used bike to some other poor soul. I'm probably going to get my next frame from allieexpress, a no brand no sticker special because I'm willing to bet the same worker in the same factory is making all the frames for a majority of brands, might try a carbon gravel style.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

💪💪 Love you telling it the way it is brother, PREACH!!! LOL

[@davegravitt210]

Buy only a new frame and the transfer from your build to the new frame. Not sell off parts. And buy a bike shop bike. It doesn't make sense.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

I mentioned that you can use some of your parts on a new bike.

[@oshagnificent314]

5k

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

😁😁😁

[@user-vz9ft9wm8s]

Wolf needs to chill out and not be such a pill. Its a good thing Tick has good energy to spare cuz Wolf is kind of a drag

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Sorry man. Good or bad, we started this channel based on or relationship and everything is secondary too that. Sometimes we are clicking and sometimes we are tired, but we are us all of the time. Watch the newest episode and you might like it better. Thanks for watching man.👍

[@user-vz9ft9wm8s]

@@WOLFTICKVIDEOS my bad i didnt mean to wolf bash and sound like a hater. You guys are awesome and i love your content. If you guys keep it up ill always be fan. Cheers brothas 🤙🏻

[@slothsquatch5023]

I remember the good old days with the microshift surprise lol. 5k subscribers seems like a lifetime ago. Are we going to see a return to the new bikes at subscriber milestones? 🦥🦥

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

Hey brother!! Yes 5000k LOL Was a lifetime ago!! 🤣 Also maybe we will when there are some more options. Later SLOTHSQUATCH