The $499 Schwinn Axum Costs Less Than a Decent Fork, and Includes a Dropper Post Review

SCHWINN made their contributions to mountain biking long before the mountain bike movement of the past 25 years. Ignaz began producing his bicycles in 1895 and worked at the company he founded, Arnold, Schwinn in Chicago, until his death in 1948. Frank W., son of Ignaz, worked at Schwinn from 1918 until his death in… Continue reading The $499 Schwinn Axum Costs Less Than a Decent Fork, and Includes a Dropper Post Review

The $499 Schwinn Axum Costs Less Than a Decent Fork, and Includes a Dropper Post Review

Using the standard electro-forged cantilever frame, and fitted with five-speed derailleur gears and knobby tires, the Klunker 5 was never heavily marketed, and was not even listed in the Schwinn product catalog. Unlike its progenitors, the Klunker proved incapable of withstanding hard off-road use, and after an unsuccessful attempt to reintroduce the model as the… Continue reading The $499 Schwinn Axum Costs Less Than a Decent Fork, and Includes a Dropper Post Review

The $499 Schwinn Axum Costs Less Than a Decent Fork, and Includes a Dropper Post Review

The Shimano 21-speed EZ Fire shifters with Shimano front and rear derailleurs offer quick, precise gear changes so you can easily adapt to your terrain. Front and rear mechanical disc brakes deliver superior stopping power in all conditions. Plus, the Ider comes with alloy extra-wide double wall rims and 29″ x 2.1″ all terrain tires… Continue reading The $499 Schwinn Axum Costs Less Than a Decent Fork, and Includes a Dropper Post Review

The $499 Schwinn Axum Costs Less Than a Decent Fork, and Includes a Dropper Post Review

And if you ever need to come to a stop, rest assured knowing the bike’s linear pull brakes will help do so crisply and efficiently. The bike’s 20-speed twist shifters will allow you to nimbly navigate a range of different trails, and its all-terrain tires promise plenty of traction, no matter where you’re cycling. Since… Continue reading The $499 Schwinn Axum Costs Less Than a Decent Fork, and Includes a Dropper Post Review

The $499 Schwinn Axum Costs Less Than a Decent Fork, and Includes a Dropper Post Review

Mongoose’s line of full-suspension bikes is much more rugged than the Schwinn line of full-suspension bikes. However, the price reflects the superiority of the brand with a full-suspension model offered at nearly double the price of Schwinn’s most expensive mountain bike. To back up this off-road performance, you will need disc brakes, and the Traxion… Continue reading The $499 Schwinn Axum Costs Less Than a Decent Fork, and Includes a Dropper Post Review