I will say this now. If you want to spend money at a bike shop for a bike shop bike, good for you. If you want to upgrade a bike like this, Good for you. There is no right or wrong in this hobby. I love my project Trailhawk (Walmart bike) and I love how this one turned out with it's coloration.
More about available initial funds imo. Nothing wrong with starting on the cheep. But if you have the funds to start better it’s a much better experience initially.
I agree. Just like my bike i bought already completed but it has some entry level parts on it so i upgrade all of the parts in a span of 7 months actually there is this joy i felt when upgrading the bike that a complete bike doesn't have
I work at a bike shop and a GT came in. It came with a big box from amazon, filled with a bunch of parts i had seen recommended by you, super fun to build.
If Wal mart had offered these bikes back when I bought my Trek Marlin 6 last October I would have gotten this instead. This would easily fit my type of riding- no jumping/x-games type stuff. Just pedal around town and light trail use green and blue flow trails. I did get a deal on my Trek Marlin 6 though, I got it for $550 instead of the $650 because it was on sale.
I recently saw a Gira Terreno by Ozone at Academy Sports for $350 and honestly it runs circles around the Al Comp. I had a Taff before and it was nice but the quality of the components was lacking.
Most bikes under 1k kinda just suck for anything aside from light trail riding, they aren't designed to be ridden off any trail features or serious technical riding.
voler_1 I bought a 2010 Gary Fisher Marlin for my fiftieth birthday, about $750ish, I think. I raced it in the beginner class until I medaled and had to move up to category 3. I ran about three or four cat 3 races before an injury (unrelated to racing) forced me to quit. Could I have been faster with a more expensive bike? Probably, but I already had the Marlin, and it held up very well in spite of the fact that I weighed about 220 pounds at the time. I broke a chain and had to replace the cassette about five years ago, after approximately 1000 mile of aggressive off-road riding. As a matter of fact, I tested out a new section of trail with it yesterday. You are right about one thing though; it sucks on downhill rock gardens.
@@carljohnson4691 I raced sea otter Ontario on a 2017 trek marlin 6, came 3rd overall in my age category (I was 15 at the time) but the whole time it rattled me to death, and it was overall just a really unpleasant riding experience, it's possible but it's just not pleasant. I now have a Yt Capra and I'm easily taking podium in Enduro races, the rider matters more then the bike, but the bike can make a huge difference.
Preach brother haha. We have such a huge smile on our faces when you address the viewers "why not just buy a more expensive bike" comments. Nice build man. Thanks for the video.
You two should do a collab project one of these days... that'd be pretty cool. Do part of the build on one channel and the other part on the other channel or something. IDK, but I think it would be cool
@@pewpewbbqs Hey thanks man, but we don't bring enough to the table yet. Maybe one of these days. Besides nobody wants to clean up the mess we make haha.
Thanks Kev for the much needed perspective. People often don't realise how big an inhibitor cost is to go into mountain biking. If people understand that they can get into the sport within a budget, the sport can be enjoyed by more.
I always tell people when buying a bike, Geo and fit are king. Don't buy a bike for the spec sheet because everything on a bike could be considered a consumable, but the frame is the heart of the bike.
Mike R. || On paper, sure. Cool is pointless. In reality though, someone would be more likely to ride their bike often if they enjoy it, and cool factor is a pretty big part for a lot of people. Even if it's objectively worse, the enjoyment is the main focus.
I’ve watched every budget bike video you’ve put out and have been patiently waiting for any of them to come available again. Finally today I purchased the Al Comp for my gf and I. I plan on my own project with this bike. Thanks for putting these videos out for us who aren’t ready to spend bike shop money, but want to get out and ride something competent.
I bought an Al Comp after seeing your videos back in May! I’ve put on an Epixon air fork, IXF crankset, an XT rear hub, and a Box 3 Prime 9 11-50t drivetrain. I’m glad you finally finished yours! I waited all summer to see what you’d come up with!
I just finished my 1x upgrade on my santis just in time for a race this weekend. Thanks Kev your videos helped inspire me to upgrade my schwinn and get out there more.
So I bought this bike a few weeks ago to upgrade over the next year instead of buying a Trek or Specialized. After my son helped me assembled it I noticed an added benefit of taking the upgrade approach. Four things actually: 1.) my son wanted to help me do something 2.) he actually put his phone down 3.) learned some mechanical skills 4.) had fun the whole time...this is worth any amount of savings or frustration ahead. Keep doing what you're doing Kev...it's having more impact than you may think.
This is NOW my favorite Kev video! Really fantastic stuff here. Thank you for continuing to create such AWESOME content! We really appreciate you, sir.
I'm having fun learning trail riding. I have learned a lot by watching your efforts: THANK YOU for that. I studied components for months and almost bought a Walmart mountain style to learn trail cycling. Lucky for me the available store bikes (Schwinn Al Comp) were so poorly assembled that I went to a real bike shop called Berts and test drove a few Trek bikes. The Berts effort taught me a bit about frame size, hydraulic braking, fork shocks and derailleur quality. Before I committed to purchase I then discovered Polygon from bikesonline and decided on 2021 Polygon Xtrada 6 2x11 (Size: L- 27.5inch Wheel). The shipment packing was exceptional and I'm very happy with the component performance. I'd say the only detraction of ordering from Bikesonline is that there is no test drive before purchase, however their return policy is generous so I felt it was worth the risk. I enjoy learning the sport and maintenance of the bike but I wouldn't be comfortable spending money on upgrades like you do. It appears to me that the components costs, tools, labor and risks contradict the rewards; I'd rather search for the completed product. Bike mechanics can be fun but also unreasonably expensive.
I followed almost exactly the same formula with the 2020 AL,Comp I lucked out and picked up in March. Except I found a new unsold Fox 32 Evolution Kashima air fork from 2015! Tapered but also QR. This is an awesome awesome bike now.
Great project. You forgot to say; to those that tell you you could have bought this bike or that bike for the same money ....that the thrill and joy of the project process is priceless.....👍
The challenge of finding the parts (and finding them cheap) is part of the fun. I bought a rusted GT Palomar for $50, sanded it, primed and ready for paint. Assembling parts from other donor bikes and ebay along the way. Did it cost me more than 4x the cost of the rust bucket I bought? It sure did. But the finished bike will be something I laid hands on and kept out of the dumps.
I now ride single speed bikes, as I live in a hill-less major city, but I still have my old beater Schwinn 'MTB' from when I was a kid. This channel has inspired me to update it with some modern 1x cranks and gizmos, thanks Kev! Should be a fun around-town snow bike.
Thank you for the videos you do. I just turned 49 a few weeks ago. I bought this bike and have thoroughly learned a lot. I have not ridden a bike in 30 years so I am new to the mtb thing. I've done some small upgrades so far. Really appreciate the links to parts you provide.
I don't know why the dislikes. KEV does a great job at narrating and explaining the rational behind the build. Gosh I betcha the haters are elitist that want to pay 5G for a bike.
I want one of your gorgeous builds so bad it's like lust. They beautifully evolve to the level of being art, like a canoe, a revolver, or the Bowie knife. If I ever hit the lottery I'll want to get a Jeep or a Hummer, and one of your Bikes.
The finishing touches to my trek marlin was a set of nukeproof neutron v2 36t. They are loud. I had to buy the rear first,then the front. The rear was 240 with free shipping. Then I ordered the front for 150 with shipping cost about 2 weeks later. The rim set is wide to help with traction of the tire. It get rid of the bulb shape to the tire. They are 29mm inner and 33mm outer.
Good to see u back Kev... i own this bike thanks to you .. i went with a lil higher o. Upgrades than the $50 that u mentioned prior ... im happy with my purchase , so thanx again
Best part of a bike shop bike is you get to support a bike shop, not box stores and online Chinese retailers. I love the customization, but give your local shop some love and money and start with one of their budget bikes. It’s not about the brand, it’s about helping a small business in your community.
Been upgrading my Walmart hyper e bike . Grips , seat , peddles, hydraulic brakes , custom wrap job , manitou forks, tires , now I’m just waiting for all the parts to get here to start putting it all back together.
Kev! This is crazy nice! Crazy!. Make photos and send to the GMBN England. Put the specs a costs and you will still be more praised for the style and performance! Neat!
Good to see you getting back to your roots! This is the kind of content I subscribed for but I understand the difficulty you must have had with securing the right components.
Looking good! My Al Comp is coming along as well, got the same XCR fork, and just finished installing the IXF crankset and an 32T oval chainring. Other mods done and more still to come! This thing rides awesome!! Thanks for your vids! Keep em coming!
I've become a big fan of the IXF Crankset thanks to you. I have them on two bikes now. I've also been happy with the Wake and Acekit cockpit upgrades on 3 bikes now.
Great build! I'd be happy riding this on my local trails. Hopefully Walmart sees your videos so they get inspired to use some of these components in future bikes.
I wish I would have found this channel sooner 😂. I would have bought one of these and upgraded as I go. Now I'm stuck not riding waiting for the Rockhopper sport I ordered to come in lol. I'm super mechanically inclined and nothing I own is stock. This would have been a great starting point. I will be using the IXF crank set on my Rockhopper.
I've been waiting for any Schwinn bike to come back to restock, finally local walmart had it, placed order! Now its waiting for box to arrive! Oh the anticipation is killing me! Super excited for alcomp!
I’m gonna copy this build. I just want to thank you. Thanks for everything in this video in your other videos. I’m going to try and remake this build right here except I’ll be doing it on a huffy Walmart mountain bike. I’ll have to get a different fork because the huffy has a straight fork shaft. I may even make a video of all my upgrades. But thanks for everything. great videos keep going strong
I have a mongoose 29’er that I’ve done a few similar things to. After tuning up a Schwinn comfort bike, though, I see why you’d pick them to use for a project. Even for a “budget bike” they do have much better quality.
Looks good man! I searched high and low for one of these to do a similar build so I could have a 27.5 to complement my Taff. Finally gave up and bought a frame to build ground up. Missing just a couple parts now. I like the red you did but my plan was blue as well. I did a light blue with the taff that I think looks good.
The wait was worth it for this video. Now if they could get the Schwinn Comp back in stock as I have been trying for months to buy one! Luckily I was able to pick up a Schwinn Boundary and have been riding it but still waiting on the Comp.
KevCentral, recently I evacuated from a hurricane down here in Louisiana, and I was surveying the local Walmart, and I saw a Schwinn Copeland for only 148?? I love the appearance, and looks and was trying to do some research on this bike, and I can’t find any information on it!! As far as I remember, you’ve never made a video on it. Have you seen this bike before? I’ve seen the same identical bike posted for anywhere between $148-310.
what routing length did you get for the brake lines? also is the 1-by gearset you have better than the old 3x7 in terms of hill climbing? I'm not familiar with the stock ratio versus the upgrade
I'm planning to upgrade my Schwinn Taff 29er this year. I've already made a list of parts and accessories to put in it and it totals to roughly around $800 (excluding the price of the bike). I mean, you're right that people will really tell you to buy a decent bike around that price range but upgrading a budget bike to me is like projecting your character and personality into the bike without breaking the bank. I mean, I'll be happy with it and my savings will be happy too. Lol!
Excellent video @KevCentral, I do have a question that I hope you can help. I was given this bike, because my son found it ready to go out with the trash, which is horrible to do to any bike. Anyway, I noticed that the rear hanger derailleur was busted and I have been looking high and low for a replacement hanger. Do you know or maybe can find out which # hanger this would be compatible with? I'm slowly upgrading it, but need to start with the hanger derailleur. Thanks and hope you can help me!
Been trying to snag this bike since March.. No luck so far. Great vid, been looking forward to this one. Might be my new fav beating out your XR pro.. Keep up the fantastic work! Edit: checked Walmart website after watching this video last night. The local store actually had one IN STOCK for store purchase only. Woke up and waited for the doors to open. SCORE!!!! Can't wait to start riding/upgrading!
I have a new project in the stand. It's an old Trek 7.4 hybrid (a bike I never really liked) which is becoming a gravel bike. Unlike previous projects, I am doing this cheaply -- really to see what I can do with spares and modestly-priced parts. Fortunately, I have a drivetrain made of leftovers from previous upgrades. But I picked up an IXF crankset (in blue). I must say that I'm impressed. It has one little burr that I filed off to help the chainring sit flush, but that's easy. I have a Deore BB sitting about; but maybe I should try the generic one that came with the crank. You ain't kiddin' about brakes. If you want hydros, you are paying full price. Since my shifters are Sora R3000 that got orphaned in an upgrade, I have to go mechanical. Finding Spyre calipers was not easy. And, have you noticed the price of integrated shifters lately? I am glad that I did not need to buy those. Crazy expensive. Derailleurs are available and not crazy. But the 7.4 has a 9-speed Deore derailleur. That should work fine with Sora shifters and can handle a wide range cassette.
Nice job . I wonder what Schwinn would charge for this bike with your build . Maybe a grand . I have had problems with continental tires developing wobbles over time . I also have seen my wtb rims breaking spoke nipples but living in the high desert with rock and chunk it can be hard on discount wheel sets . Its also possible the wobble of the tire put strain on the rim affecting the spoke nipples . I did upgrade my cassette to a 11 /46 budget from an 11/ 42 Shimano cassette. I have a shimano m6000 sgs derailleur and shifts good to the 46 cog but it has some chain noise . I have a 28 tooth ring so my chain line has an angle that appears to put more pull on that largest cog . The 42 cog is quiet . I go up some fairly steep technical climbs so the 46 cog and 28 tooth ring has really helped with that making it up things I could not do before with a 30 tooth ring and 11/42 cassette . I haven't lost much top end speed on the flats and can get up to 22mph which is plenty fast . Schwinn should take a look on how its done . A dropper would be nice but budget droppers are heavy . I got a 100mm dropper which isnt a big range but helpful going down hill . It is heavy and could have went 125mm but I got it for $75 a couple years ago and still works good so money well spent but finding that price now is not going to happen and closer to a $ 100
One of the best budget seats is the EC90. It is amazingly comfortable and light. I have put is 300 miles on it and it’s still going strong. It’s a steal for $30 on Amazon.
@KevCentral do you have any insights as to what Schwinn is planning to do with their Boundary, Taff, and Axum models for 2021? I have been trying to find a Boundary with the 1x drivetrain but I came up empty at all Walmarts that claimed to have one. I am ok with the Taff except the wheels, they're too skinny for the price. The Axum I really like but at $400 I just can't bite. At 6'7" tall these models all fit me perfectly. I am just concerned that I may miss out since Schwinns web page for the Boundary is dead.
Nice video as always. I got the wake stem to add with my wake handle bar. Did you use any spacers with yours and if so what were they? Much appreciated.
That is a really solid wheel set. Reinforced eyelets, sealed bearings, and pretty good engagement. Did yours come with the parts so you can convert to thru axle? The set I got about 2 years ago did and it was nice to be able to use them when I got a different frame and fork for a build.
@@KevCentral what is the rear cassette for this bike? I'm trying to convert mine to a 1x and have the IXF and snail ring but dont know what else I need. Please help!
The cassette I used is the Advent X cassette. The bike ships with a freewheel, so the cassette requires a different wheelset (technically possible to swap out the hub, but in most cases it is cheaper to just get a new wheelset)
I just finally snagged an Al Comp from Walmart, and I’m looking to upgrade different parts like the wheelset, but the ones you used for the project are sold out- could you recommend another brand that has worked well for you? Also, I’m mostly going to use the bike for light trails and in-town riding, so should I get rid of the 3x and go 1x, or just keep it a 3x and just upgrade it to a better cassette, and crankset etc.?
Saw a couple today myself. Nearly missed them. They were still boxed up and not setup on display. Hopefully this buys me a couple days to scrounge up the cash to go grab one. So glad I found this channel.
I will say this now. If you want to spend money at a bike shop for a bike shop bike, good for you. If you want to upgrade a bike like this, Good for you. There is no right or wrong in this hobby. I love my project Trailhawk (Walmart bike) and I love how this one turned out with it's coloration.
Well said.
100% thank you.
More about available initial funds imo. Nothing wrong with starting on the cheep. But if you have the funds to start better it’s a much better experience initially.
@@kyleslater5245 Good way to look at it.
I agree. Just like my bike i bought already completed but it has some entry level parts on it so i upgrade all of the parts in a span of 7 months actually there is this joy i felt when upgrading the bike that a complete bike doesn't have
I work at a bike shop and a GT came in. It came with a big box from amazon, filled with a bunch of parts i had seen recommended by you, super fun to build.
If Wal mart had offered these bikes back when I bought my Trek Marlin 6 last October I would have gotten this instead. This would easily fit my type of riding- no jumping/x-games type stuff. Just pedal around town and light trail use green and blue flow trails. I did get a deal on my Trek Marlin 6 though, I got it for $550 instead of the $650 because it was on sale.
I recently saw a Gira Terreno by Ozone at Academy Sports for $350 and honestly it runs circles around the Al Comp. I had a Taff before and it was nice but the quality of the components was lacking.
@@TonyHob Wow. That is an impressive looking bike. It looks to have some decent components.
Most bikes under 1k kinda just suck for anything aside from light trail riding, they aren't designed to be ridden off any trail features or serious technical riding.
voler_1 I bought a 2010 Gary Fisher Marlin for my fiftieth birthday, about $750ish, I think. I raced it in the beginner class until I medaled and had to move up to category 3. I ran about three or four cat 3 races before an injury (unrelated to racing) forced me to quit. Could I have been faster with a more expensive bike? Probably, but I already had the Marlin, and it held up very well in spite of the fact that I weighed about 220 pounds at the time. I broke a chain and had to replace the cassette about five years ago, after approximately 1000 mile of aggressive off-road riding. As a matter of fact, I tested out a new section of trail with it yesterday. You are right about one thing though; it sucks on downhill rock gardens.
@@carljohnson4691 I raced sea otter Ontario on a 2017 trek marlin 6, came 3rd overall in my age category (I was 15 at the time) but the whole time it rattled me to death, and it was overall just a really unpleasant riding experience, it's possible but it's just not pleasant. I now have a Yt Capra and I'm easily taking podium in Enduro races, the rider matters more then the bike, but the bike can make a huge difference.
Preach brother haha. We have such a huge smile on our faces when you address the viewers "why not just buy a more expensive bike" comments. Nice build man. Thanks for the video.
You two should do a collab project one of these days... that'd be pretty cool. Do part of the build on one channel and the other part on the other channel or something. IDK, but I think it would be cool
@@pewpewbbqs Hey thanks man, but we don't bring enough to the table yet. Maybe one of these days. Besides nobody wants to clean up the mess we make haha.
Wolftick. Love your channel
@@jasonudovich8880 Thanks man!
That’s not what he said, clean out your ears.
Thanks Kev for the much needed perspective. People often don't realise how big an inhibitor cost is to go into mountain biking. If people understand that they can get into the sport within a budget, the sport can be enjoyed by more.
I always tell people when buying a bike, Geo and fit are king. Don't buy a bike for the spec sheet because everything on a bike could be considered a consumable, but the frame is the heart of the bike.
The best part is the box bike snobs that have to admit this is a cool bike... 😎 👍
Cool means nothing.
@@MichaelRei99 says you.. the Fonze says different
@@MichaelRei99 You're not cool, are you?
Mike R. It means a lot id ride a slightly “worse” bike if it was much cooler
Mike R. || On paper, sure. Cool is pointless. In reality though, someone would be more likely to ride their bike often if they enjoy it, and cool factor is a pretty big part for a lot of people. Even if it's objectively worse, the enjoyment is the main focus.
I’ve watched every budget bike video you’ve put out and have been patiently waiting for any of them to come available again. Finally today I purchased the Al Comp for my gf and I. I plan on my own project with this bike. Thanks for putting these videos out for us who aren’t ready to spend bike shop money, but want to get out and ride something competent.
I bought an Al Comp after seeing your videos back in May! I’ve put on an Epixon air fork, IXF crankset, an XT rear hub, and a Box 3 Prime 9 11-50t drivetrain. I’m glad you finally finished yours! I waited all summer to see what you’d come up with!
I just finished my 1x upgrade on my santis just in time for a race this weekend. Thanks Kev your videos helped inspire me to upgrade my schwinn and get out there more.
So I bought this bike a few weeks ago to upgrade over the next year instead of buying a Trek or Specialized. After my son helped me assembled it I noticed an added benefit of taking the upgrade approach. Four things actually: 1.) my son wanted to help me do something 2.) he actually put his phone down 3.) learned some mechanical skills 4.) had fun the whole time...this is worth any amount of savings or frustration ahead. Keep doing what you're doing Kev...it's having more impact than you may think.
I cant find this bike anywhere for sale. Where would I get one?(Where did you get yours)
Man such videos are so satisfying to watch. A moment of silence for people on 5000$ bikes
This is NOW my favorite Kev video! Really fantastic stuff here. Thank you for continuing to create such AWESOME content! We really appreciate you, sir.
A whole 8 lbs! That crankset def was worth the upgrade. Love the color match!
Congrats on almost 100k subscribers. All this bike needs is a dropper post and it will be a legit trail shredder.
Woah kev, when i last saw you you were on 30k subscribers... almost at 100k now good job 👍👍
I was @ 3k followers
I'm having fun learning trail riding. I have learned a lot by watching your efforts: THANK YOU for that.
I studied components for months and almost bought a Walmart mountain style to learn trail cycling. Lucky for me the available store bikes (Schwinn Al Comp) were so poorly assembled that I went to a real bike shop called Berts and test drove a few Trek bikes. The Berts effort taught me a bit about frame size, hydraulic braking, fork shocks and derailleur quality. Before I committed to purchase I then discovered Polygon from bikesonline and decided on 2021 Polygon Xtrada 6 2x11 (Size: L- 27.5inch Wheel). The shipment packing was exceptional and I'm very happy with the component performance.
I'd say the only detraction of ordering from Bikesonline is that there is no test drive before purchase, however their return policy is generous so I felt it was worth the risk.
I enjoy learning the sport and maintenance of the bike but I wouldn't be comfortable spending money on upgrades like you do. It appears to me that the components costs, tools, labor and risks contradict the rewards; I'd rather search for the completed product. Bike mechanics can be fun but also unreasonably expensive.
The grips are VERY similar to dmr deathgrips
I was thinking that! Been running the DMR for a bit and love em
And those peadals are raceface Chester's
Thank god I wasn't the only one who noticed that! I've been running deathgrips for a couple months with no plans of ever changing to other grips
most of these parts are cheaper knock offs of good parts
Well done video.
I followed almost exactly the same formula with the 2020 AL,Comp I lucked out and picked up in March. Except I found a new unsold Fox 32 Evolution Kashima air fork from 2015! Tapered but also QR. This is an awesome awesome bike now.
What’s the widest tire you can fit?
@@mr.jackson8603 not sure. 2.25 or even a 2.50 maybe.
Well done... Looks amazing Kev! I'd love to see what you could do with 2020 Boundary!
Great project. You forgot to say; to those that tell you you could have bought this bike or that bike for the same money ....that the thrill and joy of the project process is priceless.....👍
Comp is looking good, but I gotta say, I was hoping you'll do a Project Boundary.
Coming
@@KevCentral Yes! Can't wait. Thanks for sharing!
My bottom bracket making noise alreadyy. And headset lost a bearing as well. So bearings the first to be upgraded on the Boundary id say.
I'd like to see someone buy cheap hubs and upgrade the stock wheels to a cassette. Mind sharing your input on this?
@@ejimenez365 yeah my bottom bracket started clunking and creaking after about 20 miles. Replaced it with the IXF crank today
The challenge of finding the parts (and finding them cheap) is part of the fun. I bought a rusted GT Palomar for $50, sanded it, primed and ready for paint. Assembling parts from other donor bikes and ebay along the way. Did it cost me more than 4x the cost of the rust bucket I bought? It sure did. But the finished bike will be something I laid hands on and kept out of the dumps.
I now ride single speed bikes, as I live in a hill-less major city, but I still have my old beater Schwinn 'MTB' from when I was a kid. This channel has inspired me to update it with some modern 1x cranks and gizmos, thanks Kev! Should be a fun around-town snow bike.
Love the perspective and inclusion of "box bikes"
Thank you for the videos you do. I just turned 49 a few weeks ago. I bought this bike and have thoroughly learned a lot. I have not ridden a bike in 30 years so I am new to the mtb thing. I've done some small upgrades so far. Really appreciate the links to parts you provide.
Nothing more satisfying than upgrades.
I don't know why the dislikes. KEV does a great job at narrating and explaining the rational behind the build. Gosh I betcha the haters are elitist that want to pay 5G for a bike.
I've had a al comp since June of last year and I've been slowly modifying it it's coming out nice
I want one of your gorgeous builds so bad it's like lust. They beautifully evolve to the level of being art, like a canoe, a revolver, or the Bowie knife. If I ever hit the lottery I'll want to get a Jeep or a Hummer, and one of your Bikes.
The finishing touches to my trek marlin was a set of nukeproof neutron v2 36t. They are loud. I had to buy the rear first,then the front. The rear was 240 with free shipping. Then I ordered the front for 150 with shipping cost about 2 weeks later. The rim set is wide to help with traction of the tire. It get rid of the bulb shape to the tire. They are 29mm inner and 33mm outer.
Good to see u back Kev... i own this bike thanks to you .. i went with a lil higher o. Upgrades than the $50 that u mentioned prior ... im happy with my purchase , so thanx again
Best part of a bike shop bike is you get to support a bike shop, not box stores and online Chinese retailers. I love the customization, but give your local shop some love and money and start with one of their budget bikes. It’s not about the brand, it’s about helping a small business in your community.
Lol a $700 budget bike.
Been upgrading my Walmart hyper e bike . Grips , seat , peddles, hydraulic brakes , custom wrap job , manitou forks, tires , now I’m just waiting for all the parts to get here to start putting it all back together.
Keep up the good work. I find your videos to be a treasure trove of information.
Advent X is so good. Threw one on my wife's Specialized Pitch, and it is so smooth, and climbs like a rocket. Great sound and feel on the shift too.
Kev! This is crazy nice! Crazy!. Make photos and send to the GMBN England. Put the specs a costs and you will still be more praised for the style and performance! Neat!
lovely filming.👌 nice close-ups, smooth, well done.
Good to see you getting back to your roots! This is the kind of content I subscribed for but I understand the difficulty you must have had with securing the right components.
Looking good! My Al Comp is coming along as well, got the same XCR fork, and just finished installing the IXF crankset and an 32T oval chainring. Other mods done and more still to come! This thing rides awesome!! Thanks for your vids! Keep em coming!
What size headset did you use? Both upper and lower if you don’t mind. Thank you
Just subbed as I just purchased a used al comp. Nice to know its a decent platform for a novice. Now on to more....
I've become a big fan of the IXF Crankset thanks to you. I have them on two bikes now. I've also been happy with the Wake and Acekit cockpit upgrades on 3 bikes now.
Awesome video, the bike looks sweet! I really dig all the red
Great build! I'd be happy riding this on my local trails. Hopefully Walmart sees your videos so they get inspired to use some of these components in future bikes.
Nice project! Would love alerts on when these and other models are available.
Great project! Losing 7lbs on the bike is more fun than losing it off my body.
I wish I would have found this channel sooner 😂. I would have bought one of these and upgraded as I go. Now I'm stuck not riding waiting for the Rockhopper sport I ordered to come in lol. I'm super mechanically inclined and nothing I own is stock. This would have been a great starting point. I will be using the IXF crank set on my Rockhopper.
I also like how you got the red blend in with the frame that is really cool awesome
I've been waiting for any Schwinn bike to come back to restock, finally local walmart had it, placed order! Now its waiting for box to arrive! Oh the anticipation is killing me! Super excited for alcomp!
Get one of these bad boys tomorrow, can't wait to start riding again and upgrade as I go love you videos keep up the amazing work 👍
looks slick Kev. Not bad at all. That 10x is a life saver i bet. and you shed a LOT of weight too. nice!
This is awesome. I wish the stores in my part of the world sold something like this. Looking forward to future videos. Keep up the good work.
I’m gonna copy this build. I just want to thank you. Thanks for everything in this video in your other videos. I’m going to try and remake this build right here except I’ll be doing it on a huffy Walmart mountain bike. I’ll have to get a different fork because the huffy has a straight fork shaft. I may even make a video of all my upgrades. But thanks for everything. great videos keep going strong
not even done watching but so stoked for this!
I have a mongoose 29’er that I’ve done a few similar things to. After tuning up a Schwinn comfort bike, though, I see why you’d pick them to use for a project. Even for a “budget bike” they do have much better quality.
Loving watching these videos. And I’m loving the bikes looks, it’s a nice touch to really make the bike your own.
I am in love with the australian Reid but after the Reid , this one is my favorite .
Yes , this bike is simply gorgeous .
Looks good man! I searched high and low for one of these to do a similar build so I could have a 27.5 to complement my Taff. Finally gave up and bought a frame to build ground up. Missing just a couple parts now. I like the red you did but my plan was blue as well. I did a light blue with the taff that I think looks good.
Aluminum Comp V2 looks great. Wonderful upgrades, can’t wait to see it with the air fork in its final form.
I love those marquee grips as well, I’ve been riding those for about four months and they have really held up well
I just took my bike to get upgrade I’m excited to see what it does. New forks hydro brakes and new cassette and making it a one by
The wait was worth it for this video. Now if they could get the Schwinn Comp back in stock as I have been trying for months to buy one! Luckily I was able to pick up a Schwinn Boundary and have been riding it but still waiting on the Comp.
KevCentral, recently I evacuated from a hurricane down here in Louisiana, and I was surveying the local Walmart, and I saw a Schwinn Copeland for only 148?? I love the appearance, and looks and was trying to do some research on this bike, and I can’t find any information on it!! As far as I remember, you’ve never made a video on it. Have you seen this bike before? I’ve seen the same identical bike posted for anywhere between $148-310.
Nice bike build 👌, love that this channel is growing
Thanks Kev. Bike is looking very nice.
1:52 that's a new one, Funn Funnduro stem copy with a Fuunn stem cap.
what routing length did you get for the brake lines?
also is the 1-by gearset you have better than the old 3x7 in terms of hill climbing? I'm not familiar with the stock ratio versus the upgrade
Greatly done...hoping to purchase my first bike here soon
I'm planning to upgrade my Schwinn Taff 29er this year. I've already made a list of parts and accessories to put in it and it totals to roughly around $800 (excluding the price of the bike). I mean, you're right that people will really tell you to buy a decent bike around that price range but upgrading a budget bike to me is like projecting your character and personality into the bike without breaking the bank. I mean, I'll be happy with it and my savings will be happy too. Lol!
Awesome looking bike, I still love this channel and all the content you put out Kev
Excellent video @KevCentral, I do have a question that I hope you can help. I was given this bike, because my son found it ready to go out with the trash, which is horrible to do to any bike. Anyway, I noticed that the rear hanger derailleur was busted and I have been looking high and low for a replacement hanger. Do you know or maybe can find out which # hanger this would be compatible with? I'm slowly upgrading it, but need to start with the hanger derailleur. Thanks and hope you can help me!
I have a al comp I got used for 75 bucks put a sr suntour fork on the front with a 29er to make a mullet bike I love it
I have my 2019 marlin 5 down to 28lbs. But I've spent $1600+ cad on the bike and upgrades. Rides like a dream.
Closing in on 100k subscribers. Congrats to you.
Weight savings is impressive.
Been waiting for this update forever! Looks great and hope to build something similar on day
The silver on red and black looks sick.
Been trying to snag this bike since March.. No luck so far. Great vid, been looking forward to this one. Might be my new fav beating out your XR pro.. Keep up the fantastic work!
Edit: checked Walmart website after watching this video last night. The local store actually had one IN STOCK for store purchase only. Woke up and waited for the doors to open. SCORE!!!! Can't wait to start riding/upgrading!
i wonder if they have stopped making them and will have a 2021 edition early next year. I have been looking for this bike for months as well.
@@dskillzhtown currently they are still making them. Demand is just so high, they're basically impossible to find. Keep searching, I know I will be..
You were right. I got a notification that the bike was back in stock at Walmart this morning.
I have a new project in the stand. It's an old Trek 7.4 hybrid (a bike I never really liked) which is becoming a gravel bike. Unlike previous projects, I am doing this cheaply -- really to see what I can do with spares and modestly-priced parts. Fortunately, I have a drivetrain made of leftovers from previous upgrades. But I picked up an IXF crankset (in blue). I must say that I'm impressed. It has one little burr that I filed off to help the chainring sit flush, but that's easy. I have a Deore BB sitting about; but maybe I should try the generic one that came with the crank.
You ain't kiddin' about brakes. If you want hydros, you are paying full price. Since my shifters are Sora R3000 that got orphaned in an upgrade, I have to go mechanical. Finding Spyre calipers was not easy. And, have you noticed the price of integrated shifters lately? I am glad that I did not need to buy those. Crazy expensive.
Derailleurs are available and not crazy. But the 7.4 has a 9-speed Deore derailleur. That should work fine with Sora shifters and can handle a wide range cassette.
I'm excited for the microshift acolyte, it's 8speed groupset but it actually has a clutch!
Love it! Wish I could find those wheels. I knew you would end up with the X setup.
Looks really great. One of your best Projects !
Nice ride. Gotta say if anyone does a complete bike build they will do so in a way that functions they they want ... And looks the way they want.
Nice job . I wonder what Schwinn would charge for this bike with your build . Maybe a grand . I have had problems with continental tires developing wobbles over time . I also have seen my wtb rims breaking spoke nipples but living in the high desert with rock and chunk it can be hard on discount wheel sets . Its also possible the wobble of the tire put strain on the rim affecting the spoke nipples . I did upgrade my cassette to a 11 /46 budget from an 11/ 42 Shimano cassette. I have a shimano m6000 sgs derailleur and shifts good to the 46 cog but it has some chain noise . I have a 28 tooth ring so my chain line has an angle that appears to put more pull on that largest cog . The 42 cog is quiet . I go up some fairly steep technical climbs so the 46 cog and 28 tooth ring has really helped with that making it up things I could not do before with a 30 tooth ring and 11/42 cassette . I haven't lost much top end speed on the flats and can get up to 22mph which is plenty fast . Schwinn should take a look on how its done . A dropper would be nice but budget droppers are heavy . I got a 100mm dropper which isnt a big range but helpful going down hill . It is heavy and could have went 125mm but I got it for $75 a couple years ago and still works good so money well spent but finding that price now is not going to happen and closer to a $ 100
One of the best budget seats is the EC90. It is amazingly comfortable and light. I have put is 300 miles on it and it’s still going strong. It’s a steal for $30 on Amazon.
Great build and video Kev!
@KevCentral do you have any insights as to what Schwinn is planning to do with their Boundary, Taff, and Axum models for 2021? I have been trying to find a Boundary with the 1x drivetrain but I came up empty at all Walmarts that claimed to have one. I am ok with the Taff except the wheels, they're too skinny for the price. The Axum I really like but at $400 I just can't bite. At 6'7" tall these models all fit me perfectly. I am just concerned that I may miss out since Schwinns web page for the Boundary is dead.
Another thing you should add to the description is if you made the tires tubeless and have you on all your project bikes
Silver black and red are always a winning combination...........Would love to see what you could do with the new Boundary.
Nice video as always. I got the wake stem to add with my wake handle bar. Did you use any spacers with yours and if so what were they? Much appreciated.
Definitely need an update on the front fork performance please
Looks like capable entry level trail bike to me! Nice vid and even better build!
You should check out the SlackerR headset. Would be great with this bike.
Why? It’s a XC bike
Kev i was lucky , yesterday I picked up my al
Comp 2020 and came with all shimanos shifters!!
That is a really solid wheel set. Reinforced eyelets, sealed bearings, and pretty good engagement. Did yours come with the parts so you can convert to thru axle? The set I got about 2 years ago did and it was nice to be able to use them when I got a different frame and fork for a build.
No extra parts
@@KevCentral what is the rear cassette for this bike? I'm trying to convert mine to a 1x and have the IXF and snail ring but dont know what else I need. Please help!
The cassette I used is the Advent X cassette. The bike ships with a freewheel, so the cassette requires a different wheelset (technically possible to swap out the hub, but in most cases it is cheaper to just get a new wheelset)
@@KevCentral thanks man
@@KevCentral Hi there, Kevin. Can you please tell me what the OEM/stock spindle length is for the 2020 Schwinn Al Comp bottom bracket?
Awesome build in the process of doing the same one
Will you ever revisit this bike with new part suggestions? I got this bike late last year and would like to add parts around the ones you have listed.
It’s still doing quite well with the parts it has. I’ll replace them/upgrade more as needed….hopefully that will be later than sooner 😁
@@KevCentral Alright, good to know, I'll start with a few, thanks!
I just finally snagged an Al Comp from Walmart, and I’m looking to upgrade different parts like the wheelset, but the ones you used for the project are sold out- could you recommend another brand that has worked well for you? Also, I’m mostly going to use the bike for light trails and in-town riding, so should I get rid of the 3x and go 1x, or just keep it a 3x and just upgrade it to a better cassette, and crankset etc.?
Another great video! I have an entry level XC bike and you have given me some ideas!
AL Comp finally back in stock at my local Walmart. Scooped it up without hesitation. Let the mods began.
Saw a couple today myself. Nearly missed them. They were still boxed up and not setup on display. Hopefully this buys me a couple days to scrounge up the cash to go grab one. So glad I found this channel.
Does yours have the Shimano or the subbed out stuff?
@@RealDocJames Shimano