Did I add too much sealant, or not enough? 🤔

Thank you for reviewing entry level bikes. I believe there is an underserved market for people who want to ride bikes, but don’t want to break the bank. I also appreciate your professional approach, rather than dismissing this bike as a BSO.

i wish they could sell the "frame only options". i would love to have it custom built.

Junk for some people, but treasure for me. Saving money for 1 year and now I get my $400 bike and I really enjoyed it. 20 Km cycling everyday made my day.

I'm a first-timer and I bought a 2020 Schwinn Boundary (I liked KevCentral's reviews) $248.00 at Walmart. I don't see much difference except for the lock-out option on the shocks. I am learning a LOT because of the 2020 Boundary, both in riding and watching these videos. Believe me, there is a good reason for these 'beginner bikes'. Thanks for the video, good job!

I was looking at this bike as an option when I was thinking about getting back into riding after a 20 year hiatus, but instead I hunted around on eBay, Facebook Marketplace, and Craigslist until I finally saw a bike that suited me in that budget. What finally caught my eye was an early 2000s Trek 8500 with nearly every upgrade that was available at the time. It's got a 27 speed Shimano Deore XT indexed drive train and hydraulic disc brakes, 26" quick release tubeless rims, a Rockshox Reba Dual Air fork with remote adjustable damping and poploc. The bike was well taken care of by an elderly gentleman (now in his mid 70s) who had custom ordered it new. I figured that even if I have to tear it down completely to grease and or replace bearings, worn gears or cables, that I'm still coming out ahead of what I would have had I purchased this Schwin for the same amount of money.

I feel like channels like kev central (and yours) are making these companys realize they have a large segment of enthusiasts that want more than just a cheap bike. I feel like things are going to get interesting... Especially after seeing them put tapered headset capabilities on the bikes. Now we just need a company willing to make some decent quality budget upgrades.

Awesome teardown! Looks like a good starter complete! 1. Remove kick stand 2. Get a pair of Tubolitos to reduce rotational weight 3. Change out brake/shifter cables with teflon coated ones for smoother controls That's all you'd probably want to do with this bike. Forks appear to continue to be the component barrier to getting into the next level of riding experience, and you might as well get a new hardtail at that point. Lack of grease is a sad reality with even the reputable brands. :(

I Like The Way That You Did This Because Daily MTB Rider Was Complaining A lot About This Bike When Riding It. Then You are chill, becuase Your Happy Because You are On a Bike!

Joe: Let's Take a break to see how it's warming up outside" Me: 🤣🤣🤣 P.s. That's one sick shirt you are rockin! :P

Really like the uh.. breakdown of the bike build haha. I wish all bike reviews were this thorough!

Thanks for the video! Bought an Axum based on your first video a month ago to get into the sport. I've upgraded the pedals and brakes (MT200) and it's made the bike a lot more fun and safe. This video will help a lot when I upgrade the rest of the bike as parts wear out, and I get better at riding. Much Appreciation!

I've found that the WalMart or other cheap bikes are actually pretty good, but you have to completely take them apart first and build them correctly. Once they are set up and adjusted, they aren't so bad.

Clearance at $230. Got one. I think for that price it's a crazy deal.

Best upgrade I made was a sealed Bottom bracket. One ball bearing not there from factory and little grease. Also, after looking at video I may check headset grease level.

I would rather have a reliable tubed setup than a questionable tubeless setup. Nice video!

I bought a Redline Zander summer of 18 from walmart for $147. Frame is basically a GT. Since then I've upgraded the cheap spring fork to a Manitou Markor air fork, raceface pedals and grips, racing Ralph tires, 40mm riser spoon bars and a 40mm stem. 2yrs later and it hasn't let me down on any trail, hitting it hard on the rocks or just tooling down the gravel. Love these videos on budget builds. Keep them coming cause this kind of content is what got me into mine. 👍👍🚴

It's a great budget option to get on the trail and the dropper post edition is really nice. A budget Rockshock or even a cheap Chinese air fork plus hydraulic brakes and nicer derailer should be all that is needed to really make it worthy. Those items will add up to another 4-500 bucks so it does start to become a toss up whether to just pay a little more from buyer direct stores or go to the local bike shop. The frame is really nice, but so are most of them these days. If all you have is 500 bucks and want to ride something now, then this is awesome!

its always a challenge to decide whether to upgrade or go for a whole new bike. Owning this bike, it would be a tough choice for sure.

Two ideas: 1) it would be great to do an ‘upscale’ video on this to test the potential of the frame. 2) Schwinn might to better to offer better spec and a rigid fork (I know - five years ago that would be anathema, but in the era of the gravel bike...)

10 years ago, got a schwinn 700c road bike. Broke. Got it fixed, upgraded at a bike shop. Rides like a champ.

That frame is identical to look at to my Trinx. Trinx are a Chinese company that also make frames for other companies (one million per annum). Their own bikes are designed in Italy. My L size 21" framed X1-P was $300, delivered 29" wheels, 27 speed, hydraulic brakes, mag forks, remote lock out, Shimano everything. Very happy with the product. Subscribed, great channel for 60 y/o newbies like myself, although have ridden motorcycles all my adult life. Regards from NE Thailand.

Really liked the outside temperature check clip. I thought it was funny. Good job putting forth the humorous editing effort.

I bought a Walmart bike branded as NEXT about 19yrs ago just over a $100 At the time I was racing mtb bikes and didn’t want to leave my expensive full suspension sitting around while I was in a store So I use the next to train on As I upgraded my race mtb I put those Parts on the next Now I’m almost 71 and still have the next and still ride it as my primary bike it just works for me Have a blessed day

🙋‍♂️ Short man here. I'm all in on a S/M frame. I'll even take a pink bike.

"Why don't we take a "brake" from all this excitement..." nicely done👍

Excellent job on the video, I especially liked the audio. It was clear and at a pace that was easy to follow.

The sealant amount cracked me up! Nice job, as always

It might come down to tire selection but I didn't have an issue with seating mine tubeless that I haven't had with other tubeless ready rims and tires. My rear Aggressor seated with my little tire inflator that plugs into my cigarette lighter. I had to use a compressor for the front Minion but both seated with the satisfying pops. Neither lost seal when I let the air out either. I have one ride on them so far without issue but hopefully I'll get out this weekend and push them a littler harder and see. Testing these things is half the fun :) Edited to add: Goes without saying but great video as always.

I have a number of bikes. Some of them are Kmart or BigW specials. They cost a LOT less than $400. More like $150 Australian or about $110 US. The tyres were terrible. But the rest of the bike was fundamentally sound. HOWEVER it was not assembled or adjusted properly. So dismantling the bike, cleaning, greasing and adjusting everything made each of them into a much better bike. Replacing the tyres with good tyres has made them into a very useful bike that has covered large distances without fuss, wear or breakage.

The best part is that there's no bizzare/nonstandard components or frame construction. You can replace individual components as they break rather or you get sick of them with standard modern components. No threaded stem conversions or finding the nicest NOS freewheel you can dig up. My only concern is those kickstand holes. Seems like they create an opportunity to create a standing puddle in your frame if you don't plug them up.

These bikes are so fun to modify and they taught me a lot about bicycle maintenance.

Walmart bikes can either be a gold mine, or complete trash.

Man great review. Lot knowledge to pick up from your video. So much to absorbe my head was spinning! I'm a newb. This my first year riding so yea bro.....I really don't know up from down. I'm 50 years old and I'm getting started. I loved being on a bike since I was ,little kid. I picked up a Schwinn Boundry based on the fact that it was free and i thought it looked cool. So your videos on the Schwinn line got my attention. The Boundary frame seemed usable to me also. I'm a rebuild and upgrade junkie. So I'm thrilled to start out with it. Thanks for really great video. I subscribed.

Bought that bike 2 weeks ago! Amazing 🤩 just lined up the chain tonight. It can take a beating!!! Very good mountain bike

Hey man! Just saw three of your recent videos (GT Avalanche review through this one) and I got so much out of them as a beginner who’s looking to learn more about bikes. Your videos are very well constructed. Just subscribed!

This is some good content. Great editing and your presentation style is really relaxing and watchable

Your editing is getting better every video

I bought this and love it I upgraded the brakes and out of necessity changed to a hallowtech bottom bracket other than that I absolutely love this bike

The problem with this bike is I CANT FIND IT ANYWHERE

Really wise move to offer S/M size, but I agree. Make it unisex with a neutral color.

My Axum is (still) better than yours 😝

Schwinns only mistake was not making multiple sizes. More parents are out looking for starter bikes for their young shredders to learn on. This may have been a decent starting point for them. But most 13y/o kids will not fit a large.

Mine has lasted its first season, looking forward to a lot more!!

I'm really surprised that the marketing folks at Schwinn would think it makes more sense to market the smaller bike as a "women's" model. Perhaps they're thinking the average shopper at WalMart would prefer it that way. I agree with your comment, it makes far more sense to market it as just a "medium" frame like all the "upscale" bikes do, paint it an awesome color, and sell it to both men and women. Pretty paint costs about the same as ugly paint, I've never understood that one. Women will ride a bike that's designated for "men" but men won't ride a "women's" bike. They'll sell a lot more of them that way. I kind of feel like they're not aware of how much cred they're getting in the mountain biking circles...you can't buy one of these anywhere (sold out) right now largely due to folks like you and KevCentral. I hope they figure it out! And no, WalMart bikes aren't junk, they're bikes. You wouldn't call a Jeep CJ7 junk because it's slower, doesn't stop and it doesn't corner as well as a normal car. You need to use it differently, understand what it's good at and what it isn't and use it accordingly. I think this thing is awesome for no other reason than it will bring legitimate mountain bikes to the masses and increase the sport. More riders means more nice trails in parks and rec areas, more bike lanes in cities, etc. Good for everyone!

it should be noted this bike is more designed as a project bike, and a beginner bike, so the frame has to be nice.

My friend has a Schwinn too, and it does ride pretty well. Not as good as my Megatower, but its not bad at all.

Thanks for this video. I found one used (guy bought it during lock-down & rode it maybe 5 times) and looked at the bearings. Unlike the one you got, all the bearings had sufficient grease, but the head bearings had a couple of small aluminum shavings left from machining. The bike is fun to ride. Thanks for making me aware of this bike.

Honestly (just answering the title) Walmart bikes are useable, you need to make sure that things are tightened and not to be too crazy... But everything that I do is on a Walmart bike... It can handle my 10-12 foot jumps and 5-foot drops as well as blue and black downhill tech :D. Nonetheless, I hope to upgrade soon...

Great vid! I own a "Walmart bike" and love it. I give it light use and for this, it's been great.

Those gloves are probably worth more than the bike right now lol. Great video stay safe!

I would like to say that I bought this bike a month ago and so far stock had been amazing, I had to tighten some things and adjust the brakes. 4.5/5 would recommend for someone with not much money and starting out Edit: I brought it back a month later and returned it because the rear detailer broke after no trail ride just a few jumps and around 10 miles on road, then bought a Cannondale trail 7. I belive I made the right choice

This is the binging with babbish of bike channels. I love it.

I would love for Schwinn to bring back the Moab in its former glory 😍❤

I am really hoping this bike is still available in another 6 months. I am saving for it and as a result of family medical emergencies it might be longer than that. This is a great review and thank you for taking the time to make it.

Well I'm 57 years old, I bought a few Walmart bikes and they've done whatever I put him through. Also you can build them up. I remember back in the day you just bought a regular store-bought bicycle and we abuse those bikes. I mean from going over the ramps. Riding in the woods you name it.

The Al Comp looks like a really good bike for the $250 asking price.

Let’s all appreciate the small “YEET’” in this video. Also great review yeet on friend!

Good stuff man!! looking forward to see how it holds up 👌

I would like to see this bike ridden for about 700 are 800 miles on mountain bike trails an see how all the parts hold up

I bent the back rim of their 98 buck mountain bike the first week getting groceries ... I turned it into a "walking wheel" also called "the great wheel" for spinning cotton.

Excellent presentation, much higher level than anybody else without naming them. However one would wonder, wouldn’t buying a Chinese modern frame ( aluminum or carbon) cost you much less than 400$ ? since the other components of the bike are being changed anyway.

Being 6'2", most if not all department bikes are way too small for me. As well as having the ability to kick start a seized engine (yes, I tried, it turned but didnt start) I need a sturdy frame. Most department bikes feel like they're going to shatter when I ride them.

i bought the younger brother to the Axum, called the Boundary. i have sent it down a black diamond trail before and its held up pretty good.

Best thing you can do with a Walmart bike. After you put it back together yourself you know it's set up correctly. I think it's a surprisingly good bike and the fact that you can upgrade it makes it worth buying.

The Walmart where I live in Wenatchee Washington is selling carbon fiber mountain bikes for 650 bucks and they’re actually good looking bikes. But I was beyond surprised to see that it had a carbon fiber frame

Frame is very nice.

Schwinn bicycles have been around for decades and were once the biggest name in bicycles. More competition has brought them down but they are still making bikes today. I believe they have always had decent quality bikes for the average riders. Schwinn deserve credit for being around for many years.

Reminds me a lot of my first mountain bike from 6 years ago. It was heavy. The components were cheap and of questionable durability. But, it got me out and cycling again. That fork in particular will be the biggest limiter, or at least it was for me. I didn't watch the linked video, but I bet the "lock-out" and adjustment don't have any real effect on the fork. My starter bike was fine as a grocery getter, commuter, and mild trail bike, but nothing beyond that because of that front fork.

I just recommended this bike for a friend's husband who's trying out mtb. Upgraded the pedals and he's ready to go.

Got mine for $218 on sale for a second bike when I have guests. I ride it too…rides solid!💯✔️

The Axum is like an upgraded Schwinn Santis, the upgrade being the tapered head tube and another bottle cage mount. The drivetrain is different too. I bought a Santis last year and put a Deore drivetrain on it and a nice air fork (that had a straight steerer). With about $800 total into it, the Santis is a darn good trail bike now. With the Axum, I think the parts on it are good enough to ride until they break and then you can upgrade to better. Ride now...upgrade later. A pretty good plan for the broke folk.

According to Google, Walmart is the largest retailer of bicycles in the US. They must be doing something right. Unfortunately I need an XL frameset. Walmart doesn't work for me. Dicks Sporting Goods is my choice. Disassemble every new bike. Inspect, re-grease and adjust properly... and don't try to kill it, any retailers bike will last. Even a Walmart bike. But If you really need a performance bike, shop elsewhere.

Next challenge is to upgrade this with spare parts to see what it can handle. Only thing you can't modify would be the frame.

I bought a $200 mtb since this is all I can afford. Did some few upgrades and now its serving its purpose. My bike never fails me.

Great review man! I thought the production quality was fantastic! This bike looks like a pretty good value and a good bike for fist time riders.

These entry level mtb are perfect for their demographics, Schwinn, Hyper, and GT are all targeting the 1st time mtb rider that races in the NICA series. (National Interscholastic Cycling Association.) Young kids who may not want to sit on the bench on a team sport and have parents who don't want to spend $1500 on 1st time bike. They can participate in mtb races, and this get more kids involved in this awesome sport. I applaud these product managers!

That warming up on the outside scene made me to give this guy a sub hahaha

I think this one aksum's a pretty impressive bike for something that's sold at Walmart the only two corners I don't like the cut is with the headset bearings in the bottom bracket bearings they should have put a steel bottom bracket even though a square taper and sealed bearings in the headset but you can put a better tapered Fork into the headset I'll be Aksum and you can put like a king Creek headset with sealed bearings in it so it's a good frame was a lot of potential and being out light weight of aluminum that's pretty impressive so the swin axons made with high grade aluminum probably better than 6061

Great review. There aren’t ANY adult mountain bikes in ANY Walmart’s within 50 miles of me. I think people are wanting to get out of the house with this pandemic craziness going on, and buying bikes is a way to get outdoors. I got a Hyper Shocker( yeah I know😂) just to have something to ride. It needs a front fork to be trail ridden SAFELY!!! I replaced the seat, pedals, grips, and fine tuned the shock, and shifters/derailer, and to be honest, it’s not that bad!!! Can it do double black diamond trails? Only if you have titanium go-nads, or a death wish!!! But for basic trail/road riding, it’s fine. I plan on upgrading to a more intermediate bike once were aloud out!!! Maybe this, a GT Aggressor Pro, Giant ATX, or a Diamondback Hook.

My bike was built from a Schwinn boundary. I love the square tube frame. And it's big enough for my giant body.

I have had the Axum DP for about a month. It’s my first mountain bike as an adult. I got it knowing that I would want to do upgrades, but I enjoy the wrenching. I’m a field service technician, so I already have a lot of tools and general technical knowledge. Could I have gotten something comparable at a bike shop for the same price after upgrades? Maybe, but where’s the fun and personalization in that? Wouldn’t I want to personalize that too? Also, I’m able to appreciate and better understand each component and its function, so if I ever upgrade to a bike store bike, I will know exactly what I want/need. So far, I’m running Shimano MT200 brakes for $55, Box Four Shifter and Derailleur for ~$90, Raceface Atlas Bars for ~$80, and an Ergon SMC saddle for $90. Also, I’m 5’8 and I don’t feel like the size is an issue. The bars definitely helped with that. I’m trying to decide what’s next, or if I just want to ride it like this for a while. If you buy this bike with a learning/project mentality, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Also, I enjoy the dropper WAY more than I thought I would. It’s worth the investment. I had the money for a nice bike shop bike, but I just couldn’t bring myself to drop that kind of cash not knowing if I’d stick with the hobby. So far, the Axum has been a hell of a gateway drug.

This would be a nice commuter bike after putting slick tires and a rigid fork, maybe a swept back handlebar. And of course add some grease to the bottom bracket and headset. I actually like the standard square taper bb

I wish Canadian Walmarts had bike like this. We have horrible hunky steel things with crappy suspension. Walmart bikes are great to start out on because they are super heavy and keep breaking. The rider would learn how to maintain bikes quickly and will also have much better endurance when they finally switch to a proper mountain bike!

Always work on bikes under doggo supervision. 🐶

i had a large frame Axum DP in red. the color grew on me. her name was Big Red. after two seasons and 400 ish in upgrades, i tapped out and bought a polygon xtrada 7

I would like to buy old style BB for my bike, but it was not available. Old style BB gives you control to grease and to adjust as often as you want. When you buy a cartridge, you have no idea if grease is in bearing or not and how much. Usually not enough.

Thanks for getting the weight of the frame. I am impressed. I am thinking it might be worth the price and upgrade if the stock wheels are half decent. Only downfall is the rear QR dropouts. :(

my only issue with cheap bikes is the "whipped butter" they use as grease at factory.& the sloppyness of assembly.i find if you tear them down completely & reassemble them with precision & a good synthetic grease,they are surprisingly better & long lasting.the factories just throw them togather enough to barely function to save time.i have an old cheap aluminum kent 21 speed that still rides perfect.precice adjustments & maintenence is the key when working with lower end bikes.

"Whoevers buying this is not gonna be hitting double black diamond trails" My friend who hits the downhills on his dad's old full rigid giant from the 80's. Actually this would be a good bike for him since he's sick of crashing

Thank you for remembering us shorter men!

Schwinn makes great frames. It’s just the components need to be upgraded. I have a full suspension Schwinn that I made into a 4000w E bike rides great! Schwinn protocol 2.7

May I suggest that when you buy a big box store bike, take it to a bike shop and have them give it a once over. Too many times some "unqualified dude" is building these in a rush and with no training on bikes in the back of the store. I've came across several that needed work before hitting the trail just for safety reasons alone I suggest you have a qualified person tighten it up and adjust the derailers.

also, i did convert my wheels to tubeless on this bike, and it does have a tapered headset, which is missing from most bike shop entry level bikes.

I've been riding a Walmart bike for 18 years. Needed some cheap repairs periodically but hey it's on its third set of tires.

Estas bicicletas, pese a ser de baja gama, son confiables, adquirí un modelo híbrido, he recorrido más de 3000km, recorrido ciudad, ruta, montaña y senderos ligeros pese a ser rígida y con llantas 700x40c (unas maxxis que le coloque), las únicas piezas que le actualice fueron los cambios delanteros y traseros de la marca Shimano Acera, un asiento más adecuado y las ya mencionadas llantas.

My favorite scene is when you check the weather. 😂😂😂 Otherwise, great video!

Everything is entry level, but its proper for upgrades. The fact from the BB to the Stem everything in between can be swapped. This is also important because it means it's not a throwaway...massive advancement for an "entry level". Realistically, this bike is a Fork and BB away from no longer being a beginner beginner.

I have one fully upgraded and it’s amazing

Keep in mind that a $400 bike a year ago was actually a $350 bike before that but the import tariff on bikes made in China (almost all bikes) added about $50. For entry level I would steer clear of disk brakes. I feel they don't add that much in performance but do add about $100 to the sales price and replacement pad cost is pretty high. Pads need to be replaced every year or two, depending on how much you use it. Traditional rim type pads are quite cheap at about $7/wheel. If you are going to spend more than $250 I would look closely at a name brand like Giant. Try to buy in fall when there are closeout deals. You can get $50-100 off list but selection is limited.