Schwinn Axum DP Review - mountain bike with dropper post under $500

[@mikehawk8961]

Whoa, tripped me out, completely forgot you did Bike reviews, Like..i didn't click on another Crawler vid did i? Hahah, love my Axum.

[@rogerserafin]

As always Francis, another great review and information for those that want to get into mountain biking without the high cost in today's market.

[@thebriangroves]

I run tubless on 2 different Axums, it absolutely works.

[@Samacama1982]

Yes me to, I run tubeless maxxis aggressor 29x2.50 on my Axum dp and ride like a madman all the time! The only thing that is stock on mine is the frame and the dropper post. Paid 500, bought 1000 in upgrades and it’s my fav hardtail I own!!!

[@Paper452]

Great review, awesome this bike exists to get more people out there.

[@MtbrVideos]

Couldn't agree more! Gateway bike!

[@dangerous8333]

Right, cause that's always what we need. To get more and more people out there crowding up the trails. I never understood this mindset.

[@ngo2950]

​@@dangerous8333 Must be going to easy trails then if you see a lot of people. Maybe try going to harder trails next time lol.

[@YdocD]

Gotta ride in the right areas. Galbraith, Wa is what have me the passion. If you're not a weekend warrior you don't run into a lot of riders.

[@Hector55Munoz]

Can get it to 28 pounds upgrading and using parts other competitive bikes use so it's not a big problem. Like upgrade forks, lightweighted steel or aluminum cassette & clutch derailleur with shifter, 1-10 11-46T great option, going tubeless tires. Aluminum handlebars stem and mounts. New crankset, raceface pedals, possibly even hubs and there, bike is lighter and preforms like a boss. Oh yes and no unnecessary stand lol, maybe upgrade to hydronic brakes too. Ends up being about $1200 in the end with everything but that's on top of the old parts taken out and it definitely performs like it. More like a $900 priced bike. I've been looking at allot of info on these and have mine on order. Maybe if I ever become very good and competitive will I need a new bike.

[@JD-co4hx]

Agree with everything you’ve mentioned but wrenching on a bike just to get it to be rideable isn’t as attractive to everyone. I’ve picked up one of these and if I include the time it takes to order parts, wait and install and learning curve I’d say I’m well above $1200.

[@Hector55Munoz]

@@JD-co4hx Oh I didn't even think about that. Being my own mechanic/modding on my cars and always having a hand on DIY tasks, it never crossed my mind that some people might find it frustrating, daunting, confusing, or tiring figuring out the work to move things around on a bike. For some peeps, it might even be fun :) but your right, maybe it is UGH having to do all these things to get the bike at the next level. I also agree 👍

[@JD-co4hx]

@@Hector55Munoz I’d like to think that people enjoy learning new things but I feel like when people talk about cost they don’t consider time as currency. I spent more time than I had planned building and installing upgrades on this Axum but took it to a LBS to get the head tube cups installed for $30. I figure it would’ve taken me at least 2 hours plus cost of DIY parts to build a cup installer plus gas and misc. tasks to install them myself and then I’d had a cup installed I’ll probably never ever use again.

[@dangerous8333]

Why race face pedals? Why pay double for their stuff when it's made in China like all the other pedals? I never understood undeserved brand loyalty. I got fookers and they're identical. Probably from the same factory in China. That's $30 more that you could have spent on a better derailleur or hubs or whatever. I disagree with you that a 1200 upgraded axum performs like a $900 store-bought bike. Store bought bikes come with crappy forks almost always, and other things that will need to be upgraded as well. So you're starting off at a higher price point and then still need to make upgrades. My 1300 dollar Axum as it stands right now blows the doors off anything $1,000 will buy you from the store. It has a bomber Z2 140mm fork on it I got for $420 new. $1,000 store-bought bikes stock forks won't even come close.

[@Hector55Munoz]

Sounds awesome. You're right about brand loyalty, I also don't give 0 rat's flying ass about that, but why not get them? To me, money is not an obstacle when upgrading. I mean when you think about it really isn't that much money. I heard a couple things about cheap pedals breaking though. But I suppose any pedal can break in trail. Hey your upgraded bike was a good example of what this bike can do, people like to talk trash about the Axum when in reality it's a great frame like any other high performance trail bike, when set up correctly. My bike finally shipped so I'll be getting it soon and upgrading the hell out of it.

[@joeymalin]

Best under $500? What about something like the diamondback XC? Normally about $750 but are often on sale for under $500.

[@JD-co4hx]

Throw another $500 in it and you have a trail ready bike but in my experience upgrading to hydraulic brakes and an air fork is great for beginners.

[@TCAPRecipes]

I'm seriously considering this bike. That's a lot of bike for under 500 bucks.

[@JerryHeughins-os2os]

Shwinn axum is an improvement on the last model i like it alot

[@thim8009]

Looking for an extra bike to let one of kids or a friend use. My bikes are a xl levo and levo sl, I really don't like lending them out. Would lend out polygon siskiu n9 , but if they are shorter than me at 6'-1" they won't fit.

[@LuisCasstle]

Aww, poor you, whatever could you do.

[@RCNCoffee]

Great review!

[@MtbrVideos]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Samacama1982]

You should give tubeless a try because it works just fine when riding the mountains of Montana 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ronnerup14]

Excellent review👍👌

[@shoeonhead]

Actually, I very easily converted the rims to tubeless. No idea what your issue was. I bought some tubeless Schrader valves for 9 dollars on Amazon, gorilla taped the rims, threw on some Maxxis tires and they sealed just fine with a compressor. Not effortlessly, but well enough that I can and have fixed them with CO2 on the trail. That’s well good enough for me. People act like tubeless is some crazy technology. It’s not, any double walled rim is tubeless. Don’t let anyone lie to you and tell you it’s impossible. They’re full of shit.

[@jerrypeevey]

Other you tubers concur . The stock rims are thinner in width but double wall. A bitch to set .

[@dangerous8333]

The words "good enough" don't enter my vocabulary when it comes to doing anything where it can strand me.

[@oklahotb3217]

Have had mine set up for a year now, no issues

[@ForEverMTB]

I have this bike and it is a good bike

[@mellissanash7517]

doesn't the 2021 model have a better derailleur?

[@hectorhector737]

just add microshift acolyte and your good to go:)

[@JD-co4hx]

Link?

[@hectorhector737]

@@JD-co4hx www.microshift.com/news/introducing-acolyte/

[@LakayRicky]

👍 because of the fork review

[@FantaMann42]

Obviously it is slated for beginners, most folks are intimidated to spend way above 1k dollars per bike.

[@MtbrVideos]

Yep, it will make a lot of folks willing to try the sport. And the nature of mountain biking is folks likely get hooked once they try a good trail on a decent bike.

[@FantaMann42]

@@MtbrVideos I agree with you, my 1st bike was a simple hard tail by Cannondale, it cost me around 700 bucks..... I was totally hooked and 5 months later I bought a 4k dollars Scott genius, on sale

[@dangerous8333]

It's not necessarily slated for beginners. Lots of people are buying these and putting $700 into them and making a pretty badass hardtail for 1200. Most bikes that start out at $800 to $1,000 I'd have to upgrade the same exact parts anyway. Most forks that come on 800-$1,000 bikes suck. So why would it be wise to start off at a higher initial price just for the frame, then add another $700? In my opinion you'd have to spend two grand and above to get a bike that comes with the same parts as my Axum dp does now.

[@dangerous8333]

@@FantaMann42 Ah 4k on a bike. Now I understand where your perspective comes from... Yeah man, some of us don't fall for marketing. I'm a mechanic welder and metal fabricator. Custom cars, custom bikes, that's the name of the game if you have skills. I'd only pay thousands of dollars for a mountain bike if I didn't have any skills to put one together that's just as good, for less.

[@pac1la]

Thanks!

[@JD-co4hx]

Great video.

[@jaskilla785]

awesome bike for the money.

[@kgwhiplash]

just clicked on link. Says it's $788. not under $500

[@fgtrfdsw32d90]

It’s on sale right now for 449

[@davidthom279]

Got mine for 498$ plus kryptonite 8mm chain bike lock for 20$. Not to shabby

[@lijath]

the non dp is $229 right now

[@liquidSpin]

I have to respectfully disagree with Francis here. 2.6 tires are not the ideal tire size. Sure it will make it easier for a beginner to corner but 2.6 is just too heavy for a lot of local trails. I still believe 2.25 - 4 is ideal for XC, Trail, Aggressive trail. I think 2.4 - 2.6 is more ideal for Enduro and DH.

[@ericvandamme6913]

Never seen the Axum under $700 for that price a big name bike would be better option

[@dangerous8333]

Weird...that's exactly what they sell them for. That's the only price I've seen. I think mine was 500 after taxes.

[@fgtrfdsw32d90]

It’s on sale right now for 449

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

This has literally got to stop. This is a 500 6061 mid bike hardtail that weighs 38lbs. This is not a good deal in ANY country. 550 puts a T800 carbon framed bike with better components on your doorstep from Alibaba. The Axum frame isnt worth 100 bucks, and the XR PRO sold by Walmart is ten times a BETTER BIKE stock. Trying to feed the American public a COOL starter MTB that NOBODY is going to ride for long is ridiculous. The dropper post is less than 60 bucks when i order 10 or more. You tube is pushing bikes that are technically rip offs. This bike is on so many channels, and its a horrible deal in 2021 with a profit ratio simply off the charts.

[@PoliticusRex632]

Someday you guys will learn that it's the rider not the bike. Just ride.

[@JD-co4hx]

“When I buy 10 or more” lol 😂

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

@@JD-co4hx One is born everyday. This bike is worth 200 bucks if that.

[@JD-co4hx]

@@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921 how many complete bikes would you have to buy to get it to $200? Maybe setup a group buy.

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

@@JD-co4hx Twitter or Shenzen first is selling higher tier bikes. Look for Sunspeed or Joykie for decent packages below 200 bucks.

[@ВикторВеликий-м3д]

Wow, 500$ very nice price in this bike

[@davidcrowson4745]

Great review 👍