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

This may be the best value cheap mountain bike ever for under $500 with dropper post.

[mikehawk]

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.

[thebriangroves]

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

[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.

[Paper]

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

[HectorMunoz]

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.

[thim]

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.

[joeymalin]

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

[JD-cohx]

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.

[FantaMann]

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

[Samacama]

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

[mellissanash]

doesn't the 2021 model have a better derailleur?

[JerryHeughins-osos]

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

[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.

[hectorhector]

just add microshift acolyte and your good to go:)

[ForEverMTB]

I have this bike and it is a good bike

[kgwhiplash]

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

[ericvandamme]

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

[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.

[thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal]

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.