Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Groupset Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Aluminum, 16", mountain
Suspension Fork
Schwinn, alloy/steel, suspension
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
Shimano, REVOSHIFT
Pedals
Resin platform w/ reflector
Wheels
Rims
Alloy double wall, alloy
Tires
26 in.
Brakes
Brakes
Mechanical disc brakes
Cockpit
Stem
Threadless, alloy
Headset
Steel, threadless
Seat
Saddle
Schwinn, vinyl, mountain
Model Overview
High Timber ALX is part of the Schwinn High model. There are 23 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2022 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Schwinn High Timber 27.5 2022 has a starting price of 399$. Schwinn High Timber ALX 26 2022 on the other hand is the most expensive at 469$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Mountain bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Mountain bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 616$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Mountain bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2022 for 469$. If we compare this with the average Mountain bike cost we notice that the price is 31.34% lower.
High Timber ALX components
Fork material
High Timber ALX has an aluminum fork, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the High Timber ALX model has 26″ aluminum wheels. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The High Timber ALX has Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.