Schwinn Mesa 2 Review 2023
Quick Jump Links: Full List of Specs | What’s good | What’s not so good | Our Verdict
Where to buy 💵
$629.99 Schwinnbikes.com
Type: Mountain bike | Frame Material: Aluminum | Brakes: Mechanical Discs | Best for: Gravel trails and single tracks
YesCycling Score – 8.1/10
Full List of Specs 🔧
| Frame: | 6061 aluminum, 27.5″ mountain tuned geometry, Epicenter seat stays, 10 mm x 135 mm dropout, replaceable hanger, 1 1/8 in headtube |
| Fork: | Zoom HL565, 27.5″, steel steerer, 9 mm x 100 mm QR, 80 mm travel |
| Headset: | Threadless, EC34, loose ball bearing” |
| Rear Derailleur: | Shimano RD-TY500 |
| Front Derailleur: | Shimano FD-TY500, 31.8 mm clamp |
| Shifters: | Shimano EF41 EZ-FIRE, 21-speed |
| Rims: | Alex DC26, aluminum, double wall, 32H |
| Spokes: | 14G, stainless steel |
| Pedals: | Schwinn mountain, nylon |
| Stem: | Schwinn, aluminum, threadless, 10° rise, 25.4 mm clamp |
| Seat Post: | Aluminum, 300 mm, 15 mm offset, 27.2 mm |
| Tires: | Schwinn mountain, 27.5 in x 2.1 in, wire bead |
| Brakes: | Radius BR-CX7, mechanical disc, aluminum, 160 mm rotor |
| Saddle: | Schwinn mountain, steel rails |
| Chain: | KMC Z7 |
What’s good 👍
- Beautiful head-turning design
- Comfortable on trails and singletracks
- Hydraulic brakes are impossible to find on an entry-level bike
- Wide range of gears for every situation
- Good overall build quality
- Schwinn proprietary mountain tires are suitable for most people
- A lightweight and agile ride
What’s not so good 👎
- Vague assembly instructions
- The seat is ridged and hard for most riders
- Uncomfortable grips
Our Verdict 🎗
Should you buy it, avoid it or shortlist it?
We think that you should shortlist it.
Schwinn Mesa 2 is an excellent entry-level mountain bike with some serious parts that other bikes lack. You usually don’t expect a pair of mechanical disc brakes in this price range, but this Schwinn is equipped with those. If you want an affordable but still capable mountain bike – buy the Mesa 2.
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