Axiom Review

Axiom are a Canadian manufacturer of bicycle accessories and components based on the Pacific Coast in British Columbia. They are an ethically minded company that has been environmentally friendly long before it became fashionable. They say they have never used toxic dyes, heavy metals and have built sustainability into their products from the very beginning. This positive attitude is also recognized in the esteem the brand is held for the build quality of all its products. This is further borne out by the fact that Axiom offer a lifetime guarantee for all their products. The Axiom product range spans four distinct categories, Trail, Road, Urban and Touring. All the products span or specialize in these categories, and each contains a wide array of items. Axiom seem most notable for their unique bamboo fender, the Phoenix DLX Bamboo, which is proving a hit with commuter cyclists around the world. The pumps seem the most popular with mountain bikers, especially the Axiom Kompress Air Pro, which is regarded as a more than competent bike pump.Tourers and adventure riders will find plenty to see in the rack, pannier and apparel section as Axiom seem to lean heavily in that direction. There is a dizzying array of bags, panniers, racks, baskets and touring apparel in the product range, making up the bulk of what the company offers. Everything they make has spares available, and can be repaired or rebuilt, increasing their longevity. This is why Axiom products are rated highly among riders. If something breaks, it’s relatively easy to source spares and repair it, rather than having to replace.

Models

• Bags: Gatherer Shopper, Dutch Shopper, Typhoon, Monsoon, Champlain, Mackenzie and others.
• Racks: Streamliner, Odyssee, Journey, Transit and others.
• Pumps: Kompress Air Pro Carbon, Propel Air Gauge, Enforce Air DLX, Dominate Air Pro Carbon and others.
• Fenders: Fastback LX and DLX, Phoenix DLX Bamboo, Mudrunner, Aplina and others.
• Apparel: Jackets, Pants, Gloves and Warmers.

Pricing

Prices vary widely depending on the category and product range. As a guide, an Axiom 40 liter Lasalle pannier costs $87, Odyssee rack $35, Gatherer Shopper bag $35, Fastback DLX fender $30, and the Axiom Phoenix DLX Bamboo fender costs $129.