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expiredebazaare posted Sep 14, 2022 7:46 PM

19" Schwinn Axum Men's 8-Speed Mountain Bike w/ 29" Wheels (Black)

$228

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Walmart has 19" Schwinn Axum Men's 8-Speed Mountain Bike w/ 29" Wheels (Black) for $228. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • Mountain bike featuring a light Schwinn aluminum frame with suspension fork, great for rugged trails and casual rides.
  • 100 mm travel front suspension fork with lockout absorbs bumps on the trail for a more comfortable ride.
  • 8 speeds with trigger shifters make it easy to adapt to your terrain.
  • Front and rear mechanical disc brakes deliver superior stopping power.
  • Alloy double wall rims provide lightweight durability while 2.6 inch wide mountain tires let you roll over just about anything.
  • Designed with 29-inch wheels, this bike fits riders 64 to 74 inches tall.

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  • About this deal:
    • This price is $220 lower (49% savings) than the list price of $448.
  • About this product:
    • Limited lifetime warranty on frame and one year warranty on parts
  • About this store:
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Update: This popular deal is still available

Walmart has 19" Schwinn Axum Men's 8-Speed Mountain Bike w/ 29" Wheels (Black) for $228. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member ebazaare for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Mountain bike featuring a light Schwinn aluminum frame with suspension fork, great for rugged trails and casual rides.
  • 100 mm travel front suspension fork with lockout absorbs bumps on the trail for a more comfortable ride.
  • 8 speeds with trigger shifters make it easy to adapt to your terrain.
  • Front and rear mechanical disc brakes deliver superior stopping power.
  • Alloy double wall rims provide lightweight durability while 2.6 inch wide mountain tires let you roll over just about anything.
  • Designed with 29-inch wheels, this bike fits riders 64 to 74 inches tall.

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $220 lower (49% savings) than the list price of $448.
  • About this product:
    • Limited lifetime warranty on frame and one year warranty on parts
  • About this store:
    • Details of Walmart's return policy (here)

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Sep 19, 2022 3:04 PM
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Dr. JSep 19, 2022 3:04 PM
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Got one. Not sure about only 8 speeds though, although I don't intend this for trail riding but mostly surface stuff with the kids. Have an old (~1997) GT bike that I've tried nursing along for years but it doesn't have any of the bells and whistles that the new bikes have these days.
Sep 19, 2022 3:49 PM
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JimBanvilleSep 19, 2022 3:49 PM
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Quote from mattygee :
I ordered a new bike and expected it to not be damaged.

If I damaged the rotors while riding on the trail then I would happily spend money fixing it (or do it myself), but I didn't even ride it.

Why would it be ridiculous to return a brand new product that was damaged?
I agree with you. With Walmart's easy/generous return policy, you can throw the old bike in the car/truck and return it the next time you need toilet paper, etc. Doesn't cost you a dime. Just order a new one. When it comes in and has no issues that need fixing, return the old one and get refunded 100%. I've ordered several bikes from Walmart. One had a motor sensor disc that was loose that would've required me pulling a crank arm and somehow repairing it (it's designed to spin when force is applied so it doesn't break, but should remain fixed in its position under normal use). Another one had a really notchy front fork suspension. I guess I could've taken it apart to find out what the issue was, but why? Order a replacement and when it arrives with no issues, return the old bike the next time you have to go to Walmart.
Where are people getting the idea this process costs money?
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Sep 19, 2022 3:54 PM
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JimBanvilleSep 19, 2022 3:54 PM
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Quote from KevinO2208 :
Stand over height isn't related to optimal pedal position. I have no stand over on the medium Axum. I guess I'm experienced though, haven't crashed with it either but I tend to intentionally drop the bike sideways on my other bikes when I'm about to eat it. Actually nm I did crash once but yeah I did lean the bike

I don't think he was talking about pedal position. The seat height determines that. He doesn't want a crotch injury if he needs to plant both feet on the ground when he's off the seat, standing over the top bar in an emergency. It could happen on a paved parking lot where falling off the bike or trying to catch yourself and bike with one foot could cause a devastating injury, especially for an older or not-fit person.


https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-...e-fit.html

"Bike Frame Standover Height

First, make sure you can straddle your bike with your feet flat on the floor. Be sure to wear your cycling shoes when evaluating standover height, since they add to your overall leg length.

Road bikes: If the bike has a traditional straight top tube that is parallel to the ground, you should have approximately 1" of clearance between the ground and tires when you lift the bike as you're straddling it.

If the bike has a sloping top tube (semi-compact or compact design) expect to have clearance of 2" or more. Both men's and women's bikes can have compact frames.

Mountain bikes: When you lift the bike, you want 2" minimum clearance between the tires and the ground. If your bike has full suspension, it's okay to have less initial clearance (1"–2") because the suspension compresses under your weight once you sit on the bike. That said, the amount of clearance is largely affected by the slope of the top tube down toward the rear wheel. For example, if the slope is dramatic, you'll likely have ample clearance no matter what size the frame is. Because of this, you can't rely solely on standover clearance to determine if a bike fits.

Hybrid bikes: If your hybrid bike is a city commuter, use the road bike guidelines. If it's a beach cruiser or a step-through style, you don't really have to worry about standover height. Most of these have steeply sloping top tubes that let you step over easily and put your feet flat on the ground when seated."
Last edited by JimBanville September 19, 2022 at 09:18 AM.
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Sep 19, 2022 4:34 PM
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gggplayaSep 19, 2022 4:34 PM
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Quote from JimBanville :
Easier (and cheaper due to the high cost of surgeries and slower healing as we get older) solution is to buy a bike you can put both feet on the ground in a hurry if need be. Lol.
Just buy the female versions. You'll never have a problem. In Europe, low step bikes are far more popular than NA, for both men and women.
Sep 19, 2022 5:24 PM
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ZeeDuckSep 19, 2022 5:24 PM
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Quote from Dr. J :
Got one. Not sure about only 8 speeds though, although I don't intend this for trail riding but mostly surface stuff with the kids. Have an old (~1997) GT bike that I've tried nursing along for years but it doesn't have any of the bells and whistles that the new bikes have these days.
It is limiting compared to your older bike. That GT is likely a 21 speed. Yes many of those speeds are redundant but the total range is also likely greater. I did the calculation for my 1998 mountain bike and this one. It was something like 550% vs 350% range. That is the top gear was 5.5x faster than the slowest. With this bike you are likely to lose the super low gear that was nice for really steep hills or pulling a bike trailer. You also lose the fastest gears which were best when you are trying to go fast down a hill. But for a lot of trails this range is probably fine. It's likely a wider overall range than your current middle range gear
Sep 19, 2022 5:35 PM
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xmongerSep 19, 2022 5:35 PM
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Quote from mattygee :
I ordered a new bike and expected it to not be damaged.

If I damaged the rotors while riding on the trail then I would happily spend money fixing it (or do it myself), but I didn't even ride it.

Why would it be ridiculous to return a brand new product that was damaged?
It's your perogative to return or not. Personally I wouldn't. It costs more in time and gas money to return to Wally world than true rotors with some needle nose pliers.
Sep 19, 2022 5:42 PM
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KevinO2208Sep 19, 2022 5:42 PM
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Quote from JimBanville :
I don't think he was talking about pedal position. The seat height determines that. He doesn't want a crotch injury if he needs to plant both feet on the ground when he's off the seat, standing over the top bar in an emergency. It could happen on a paved parking lot where falling off the bike or trying to catch yourself and bike with one foot could cause a devastating injury, especially for an older or not-fit person.


https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-...e-fit.html

"Bike Frame Standover Height

First, make sure you can straddle your bike with your feet flat on the floor. Be sure to wear your cycling shoes when evaluating standover height, since they add to your overall leg length.

Road bikes: If the bike has a traditional straight top tube that is parallel to the ground, you should have approximately 1" of clearance between the ground and tires when you lift the bike as you're straddling it.

If the bike has a sloping top tube (semi-compact or compact design) expect to have clearance of 2" or more. Both men's and women's bikes can have compact frames.

Mountain bikes: When you lift the bike, you want 2" minimum clearance between the tires and the ground. If your bike has full suspension, it's okay to have less initial clearance (1"–2") because the suspension compresses under your weight once you sit on the bike. That said, the amount of clearance is largely affected by the slope of the top tube down toward the rear wheel. For example, if the slope is dramatic, you'll likely have ample clearance no matter what size the frame is. Because of this, you can't rely solely on standover clearance to determine if a bike fits.

Hybrid bikes: If your hybrid bike is a city commuter, use the road bike guidelines. If it's a beach cruiser or a step-through style, you don't really have to worry about standover height. Most of these have steeply sloping top tubes that let you step over easily and put your feet flat on the ground when seated."
Yeah those are conservative recommendations, a lot of cyclists like me dont have standover. I dont have any on any of my bikes and ride black trails and bike park - took the Axum too a bike park without issues, that's where I crashed.
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Sep 19, 2022 5:44 PM
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KevinO2208Sep 19, 2022 5:44 PM
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Quote from ZeeDuck :
It is limiting compared to your older bike. That GT is likely a 21 speed. Yes many of those speeds are redundant but the total range is also likely greater. I did the calculation for my 1998 mountain bike and this one. It was something like 550% vs 350% range. That is the top gear was 5.5x faster than the slowest. With this bike you are likely to lose the super low gear that was nice for really steep hills or pulling a bike trailer. You also lose the fastest gears which were best when you are trying to go fast down a hill. But for a lot of trails this range is probably fine. It's likely a wider overall range than your current middle range gear
1x is the current trend but higher drivetrains do use 11 and 12 speed casettes. For MTB trails though, 1x8 is enough for most.
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Sep 19, 2022 5:48 PM
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KevinO2208Sep 19, 2022 5:48 PM
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Quote from Dr. J :
Got one. Not sure about only 8 speeds though, although I don't intend this for trail riding but mostly surface stuff with the kids. Have an old (~1997) GT bike that I've tried nursing along for years but it doesn't have any of the bells and whistles that the new bikes have these days.
Unless your trying to get maximum speed all the time you dont need 21 speeds. The big plus of a 1x is simplicity - tuning derailleurs is a pain and another point of potential failure which is why the trend for mountain bikes is 1x.
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Sep 19, 2022 5:52 PM
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Dr. JSep 19, 2022 5:52 PM
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Quote from ZeeDuck :
It is limiting compared to your older bike. That GT is likely a 21 speed. Yes many of those speeds are redundant but the total range is also likely greater. I did the calculation for my 1998 mountain bike and this one. It was something like 550% vs 350% range. That is the top gear was 5.5x faster than the slowest. With this bike you are likely to lose the super low gear that was nice for really steep hills or pulling a bike trailer. You also lose the fastest gears which were best when you are trying to go fast down a hill. But for a lot of trails this range is probably fine. It's likely a wider overall range than your current middle range gear
Quote from KevinO2208 :
Unless your trying to get maximum speed all the time you dont need 21 speeds. The big plus of a 1x is simplicity - tuning derailleurs is a pain and another point of potential failure which is why the trend for mountain bikes is 1x.

Yes the GT is a 21 speed, and yes it's very likely there's overlap in the speed range (e.g. it's not really 21 net gear ratios, or that some of them are so close they're basically the same GR). You're right though, more moving parts = more shit to hassle with.

As I mentioned though, that GT was from the pre-suspension era (if anyone can recall that), and brakes are rim, not disc. Also, the bike is likely solid cast iron bars, or at least it feels like it laugh out loud
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Sep 19, 2022 5:57 PM
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JimBanvilleSep 19, 2022 5:57 PM
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Quote from gggplaya :
Just buy the female versions. You'll never have a problem. In Europe, low step bikes are far more popular than NA, for both men and women.
It's kind of odd they even have female and male versions of bikes anymore. Seems antiquated.
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Sep 19, 2022 5:58 PM
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KevinO2208Sep 19, 2022 5:58 PM
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Quote from Dr. J :
Yes the GT is a 21 speed, and yes it's very likely there's overlap in the speed range (e.g. it's not really 21 net gear ratios, or that some of them are so close they're basically the same GR). You're right though, more moving parts = more shit to hassle with.

As I mentioned though, that GT was from the pre-suspension era (if anyone can recall that), and brakes are rim, not disc. Also, the bike is likely solid cast iron bars, or at least it feels like it laugh out loud
yeah tuning derailleurs is probably the most time consuming thing in bike repair outside of installing a new fork.
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Sep 19, 2022 6:01 PM
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KevinO2208Sep 19, 2022 6:01 PM
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Quote from JimBanville :
It's kind of odd they even have female and male versions of bikes anymore. Seems antiquated.
They are easier to ride, I bet a lot of people with short legs get them for that reason. Female bikes come in "girly" colors also but yeah most female MTBers Ive seen on the trail ride mens bikes.
Sep 19, 2022 6:05 PM
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JimBanvilleSep 19, 2022 6:05 PM
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Quote from KevinO2208 :
They are easier to ride, I bet a lot of people with short legs get them for that reason. Female bikes come in "girly" colors also but yeah most female MTBers Ive seen on the trail ride mens bikes.
"They are easier to ride"
Interesting. Why is that?

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Sep 19, 2022 6:07 PM
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KevinO2208Sep 19, 2022 6:07 PM
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Quote from JimBanville :
"They are easier to ride"
Interesting. Why is that?
Mounting and dismounting, thats like a major issue for beginners. I used to not ride bikes at all without any standover clearance but now literally none of my bikes have standover clearance lol.
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