29" Schwinn Axum Mountain Bike, Adult, 19" Frame, 8 Speeds, Black

I like the bike, just the way it is. However if you are going to ride trails, changing the mechanical brakes for hydraulic brakes is a absolute must. I saw a pair for $45, but I went with a $67 pair. If you are older, I recommend changing the handle bar. I bought a bar with a 30mm rise. Fork is ok, but they are coil not air. Not a biggie, I may swap them one day. Online videos complain about the rear derailer not having a clutch, which might cause the chain to come off. As my name says, I am a novice, and I rode a bumpy, rocky, hilly trail this morning, and I didn’t have a issue with the chain. “Although I never went airborne”.

This bike has some great components for the price. It is the bridge between a much more capable bike and a cheaper bike. With a tapered head tube, you have the future options to put on just about any new front suspension fork you want if you want to upgrade. It comes with double walled rims which are much stronger than the cheaper single walled ones. The geometry is more modern. The big is large, so you need to be a tall person, but I am 6'2". It has disc brakes and that may be where you want to upgrade to hydraulic brakes, but that is only about $80 more for Shimano mt200 set. I put a dropper post on mine for $80, which is the same dropper that the Axum DP uses. Overall, the bike has decent components for a mild trail bike if you arent doing big heavy stuff. If you want a hardtail that is a clear notch up from most low priced bikes, this one really has the base things you need.