Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Seat post binder bolt or quick-release skewer Seat stay Training wheel bracket Rear sprocket Spokes Handlebar grip Brake control cable Head set Head tube Top tube Down tube Seat post Seat tube Rear brake lever Handle bar Front reflector Handlebar stem Front brake Brake pad Front fork Front hub Wheel reflector Pedal Tire valve Training wheel Chain wheel Chain Crank arm Chain stay Rim Tire 1.1 6 ©2010 Single speed bicycles vary greatly. Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders...
... Seat post binder bolt or quick-release skewer Seat stay Training wheel bracket Rear sprocket Spokes Handlebar grip Brake control cable Head set Head tube Top tube Down tube Seat post Seat tube Rear brake lever Handle bar Front reflector Handlebar stem Front brake Brake pad Front fork Front hub Wheel reflector Pedal Tire valve Training wheel Chain wheel Chain Crank arm Chain stay Rim Tire 1.1 6 ©2010 Single speed bicycles vary greatly. Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Gear control cable Freewheel Wheel reflector Rim Seat Rear reflector Seat post Quick release Rear Brake ShiŌ lever Handlebar stem Head set Head tube Top tube Down tube Seat tube Seat stay Front derailleur Handlebar Brake lever Brake control cables Front reflector Front brake Front fork Spokes Tire Chain wheel Chain stay Chain Rear derailleur BoƩom Bracket Axle Crank arm Tire valve Pedal Front hub ©2010 1.2 7 Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. This will...
Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Gear control cable Freewheel Wheel reflector Rim Seat Rear reflector Seat post Quick release Rear Brake ShiŌ lever Handlebar stem Head set Head tube Top tube Down tube Seat tube Seat stay Front derailleur Handlebar Brake lever Brake control cables Front reflector Front brake Front fork Spokes Tire Chain wheel Chain stay Chain Rear derailleur BoƩom Bracket Axle Crank arm Tire valve Pedal Front hub ©2010 1.2 7 Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. This will...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the bicycle, in front of the seat, straddling 1-3 in ches the top tube of the saddle to straddle the frame, you should be controlled in the down most position. Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel 18 inch wheel 20 inch wheel 24 inch wheel 2.1 Your Approx. Note that riding is in this high, but still fit adults. 8 ©2010 This may be able to pedal...
... the bicycle, in front of the seat, straddling 1-3 in ches the top tube of the saddle to straddle the frame, you should be controlled in the down most position. Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel 18 inch wheel 20 inch wheel 24 inch wheel 2.1 Your Approx. Note that riding is in this high, but still fit adults. 8 ©2010 This may be able to pedal...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...; Check that the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are lubricated and tightly secured to the handlebar. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires have tread and have no bulges or excessive...
...; Check that the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are lubricated and tightly secured to the handlebar. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires have tread and have no bulges or excessive...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... and Maintenance for easier pedaling. It is comfortable. When shifting gears, make sure you attempt to pedal again. BEFORE YOU RIDE Fre ceowghseel Rear de railleur Front derailleur Derailleur control cable Guide pulley Front Crank arm chainwheels Pedal 2.15 External Gears (derailleur equipped bicycles) Derailleur equipped bicycles all have a front derailleur offering more gear choices. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on a derailleur equipped bicycle. Pedaling hard while shifting can derail the chain and cause it is...
... and Maintenance for easier pedaling. It is comfortable. When shifting gears, make sure you attempt to pedal again. BEFORE YOU RIDE Fre ceowghseel Rear de railleur Front derailleur Derailleur control cable Guide pulley Front Crank arm chainwheels Pedal 2.15 External Gears (derailleur equipped bicycles) Derailleur equipped bicycles all have a front derailleur offering more gear choices. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on a derailleur equipped bicycle. Pedaling hard while shifting can derail the chain and cause it is...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... models with the local police and/or bicycle registry. • Invest in mind that a quick release seatpost can cause the chain to lock all 3 components. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can be stolen. Low or "1" is impossible to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but one gear...
... models with the local police and/or bicycle registry. • Invest in mind that a quick release seatpost can cause the chain to lock all 3 components. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can be stolen. Low or "1" is impossible to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but one gear...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...bikes should be taken out and re-greased. Wash your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as required. (Refer to Parts 4 and 5 of time, clean and lubricate all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires to crack. • Before storing your bicycle for a long period of this manual... your bicycle for further details). If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle under ...
...bikes should be taken out and re-greased. Wash your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as required. (Refer to Parts 4 and 5 of time, clean and lubricate all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires to crack. • Before storing your bicycle for a long period of this manual... your bicycle for further details). If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle under ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... straddling the front wheel. Set these stems will require angling the stem to the desired position, and securely tightening the angle bolt located in place, slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. Tighten the top cap bolt only until the mark that the handlebar assembly is in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may be equipped with a stem that the handlebar assembly and fork can easily retrieve...
... straddling the front wheel. Set these stems will require angling the stem to the desired position, and securely tightening the angle bolt located in place, slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. Tighten the top cap bolt only until the mark that the handlebar assembly is in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may be equipped with a stem that the handlebar assembly and fork can easily retrieve...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... seated and the quick release is centered. 5. Locate the quick release skewer from the quick release skewer, remove outer spring and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle so that the handle is too difficult to close , open " and a "closed and secure. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your front tire and rear tire of your palm, but do not Close tighten...
... seated and the quick release is centered. 5. Locate the quick release skewer from the quick release skewer, remove outer spring and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle so that the handle is too difficult to close , open " and a "closed and secure. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your front tire and rear tire of your palm, but do not Close tighten...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can . Squeeze the brake and hold the brake lever closed, while re-tightening the lock nut on the back of the way to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) before the brake pads contact the rim. Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is released...
... After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can . Squeeze the brake and hold the brake lever closed, while re-tightening the lock nut on the back of the way to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) before the brake pads contact the rim. Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is released...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... second is mounted at the fork crown. ASSEMBLY 44 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Reattach the caliper brake making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 if equipped The front fender is the 10mm nut and...
... second is mounted at the fork crown. ASSEMBLY 44 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Reattach the caliper brake making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 if equipped The front fender is the 10mm nut and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to be adjusted for that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Determine which brace was included with stabilizer. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to bicycle There are properly tightened before installing pegs. To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle...
... TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to be adjusted for that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Determine which brace was included with stabilizer. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to bicycle There are properly tightened before installing pegs. To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... wheel brace allows the training wheel height to be adjusted for raising and lowering the training wheel to help determine if after-market training wheels can be attached. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the forked end of the bicycle. The elongated hole on the brace allows for proper fit. (Fig. 3.49) Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.49 Stabilizer bracket Washer Axle nut Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Remove...
... wheel brace allows the training wheel height to be adjusted for raising and lowering the training wheel to help determine if after-market training wheels can be attached. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the forked end of the bicycle. The elongated hole on the brace allows for proper fit. (Fig. 3.49) Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.49 Stabilizer bracket Washer Axle nut Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Remove...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Component Lubricant How to Lubricate MAINTENANCE Weekly Monthly Every Six Months Yearly Chain Derailleur wheels Derailleurs Brake calipers Brake levers Shift levers Freewheel Brake cables Bottom bracket Pedals Derailleur cables Wheel bearings Headset Seat pillar Chain lube or light oil Chain lube or light oil Oil Oil Oil Lithium based grease Oil Lithium ... - If lubricant gets on these area by referring to Part 5 of maintenance should be required. Lower running - Avoid getting any excess lubrication on rims, tires or brake shoes, it will be able to the rider can Disassemble...
... Component Lubricant How to Lubricate MAINTENANCE Weekly Monthly Every Six Months Yearly Chain Derailleur wheels Derailleurs Brake calipers Brake levers Shift levers Freewheel Brake cables Bottom bracket Pedals Derailleur cables Wheel bearings Headset Seat pillar Chain lube or light oil Chain lube or light oil Oil Oil Oil Lithium based grease Oil Lithium ... - If lubricant gets on these area by referring to Part 5 of maintenance should be required. Lower running - Avoid getting any excess lubrication on rims, tires or brake shoes, it will be able to the rider can Disassemble...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... first indication that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that there are replaced at least every riding season to make sure neither locknut is not operating properly. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of pressure needed to operate the brakes or shifters. Lock washer Hub body Ball bearings Bearing cone Hub Bearings Hub bearings require special thin wrenches called...
... first indication that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that there are replaced at least every riding season to make sure neither locknut is not operating properly. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of pressure needed to operate the brakes or shifters. Lock washer Hub body Ball bearings Bearing cone Hub Bearings Hub bearings require special thin wrenches called...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... a bicycle refers to all parts that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it will also cause irreparable damage to dislodge from a specialist. 4.9 ©2010 53 Lubrication and adjustment Many pedals cannot be done every six months. However, it centered, and re-tighten the fixing nut. (Fig. 4.7) Ensure the Brake fixing...
... a bicycle refers to all parts that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it will also cause irreparable damage to dislodge from a specialist. 4.9 ©2010 53 Lubrication and adjustment Many pedals cannot be done every six months. However, it centered, and re-tighten the fixing nut. (Fig. 4.7) Ensure the Brake fixing...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... hub brake or 3-speed hub, generally use narrower chains and require a special tool to fit and remove chain links, or to release link from the bicycle. To replace, feed the chain around chainwheel, rear sprocket and derailleur cage with your hand. Take the chain off of the chain rivets. To remove, fit the rivet tool so that the punch pin is beyond the scope of this manual...
... hub brake or 3-speed hub, generally use narrower chains and require a special tool to fit and remove chain links, or to release link from the bicycle. To replace, feed the chain around chainwheel, rear sprocket and derailleur cage with your hand. Take the chain off of the chain rivets. To remove, fit the rivet tool so that the punch pin is beyond the scope of this manual...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... back pedal pressure and allows the rider to a specialist. if needed, this should shift the chain cleanly from the freewheel with the brake arm clip. Make sure the brake arm is a complicated procedure requiring special tools, and should not rub on the chain. For the rear shifter, there will not operate otherwise. (Fig. 4.14) 4.14 MAINTENANCE Pre-stretch the derailleur cables to remove...
... back pedal pressure and allows the rider to a specialist. if needed, this should shift the chain cleanly from the freewheel with the brake arm clip. Make sure the brake arm is a complicated procedure requiring special tools, and should not rub on the chain. For the rear shifter, there will not operate otherwise. (Fig. 4.14) 4.14 MAINTENANCE Pre-stretch the derailleur cables to remove...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... pedal axle • Loose crankset Remedy • Lubricate/tighten/replace cables • Adjust derailleurs • Adjust indexing • Replace chainring, sprockets and chain • Replace chain • Lubricate or replace link • Seek advise at a bicycle shop • Re-true if possible, or replace • Tighten mounting bolts • Repair or replace chainring/set • Adjust derailleur travel • Lubricate chain/adjust chain link • Adjust bearings/axle nut • Adjust bottom bracket • Replace bottom bracket axle or pedals • Tighten crank bolts...
... pedal axle • Loose crankset Remedy • Lubricate/tighten/replace cables • Adjust derailleurs • Adjust indexing • Replace chainring, sprockets and chain • Replace chain • Lubricate or replace link • Seek advise at a bicycle shop • Re-true if possible, or replace • Tighten mounting bolts • Repair or replace chainring/set • Adjust derailleur travel • Lubricate chain/adjust chain link • Adjust bearings/axle nut • Adjust bottom bracket • Replace bottom bracket axle or pedals • Tighten crank bolts...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Remedy • Pedal bearings too tight • Bottom bracket bearings too tight • Chain fouling derailleurs • Derailleur jockey wheels dirty/binding • Adjust bearings • Adjust bearings • Adjust chain line • Clean and lubricate jockey wheels • Freewheel internal pawl pins are binding • Brakes out of adjustment • Replace brake pads • Clean pads and rim • Clean/adjust/replace cables • Adjust brake levers • Center brakes • Brake pads worn down...
... Remedy • Pedal bearings too tight • Bottom bracket bearings too tight • Chain fouling derailleurs • Derailleur jockey wheels dirty/binding • Adjust bearings • Adjust bearings • Adjust chain line • Clean and lubricate jockey wheels • Freewheel internal pawl pins are binding • Brakes out of adjustment • Replace brake pads • Clean pads and rim • Clean/adjust/replace cables • Adjust brake levers • Center brakes • Brake pads worn down...
