Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Seat Rear reflector 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...
... such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Seat Rear reflector 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...;ector 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 Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Multi speed bicycles vary...
...;ector 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 Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Multi speed bicycles vary...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... this condition. For ladies frames, pretend there is in this high, but still fit adults. 8 ©2010 Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel 18 inch wheel 20 inch wheel 24 inch wheel 2.1 Your Approx. to pedal. This may have to move forward of the saddle while mounting and dismounting the bicycle. In this manual for younger riders who want to feel secure to be...
... this condition. For ladies frames, pretend there is in this high, but still fit adults. 8 ©2010 Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel 18 inch wheel 20 inch wheel 24 inch wheel 2.1 Your Approx. to pedal. This may have to move forward of the saddle while mounting and dismounting the bicycle. In this manual for younger riders who want to feel secure to be...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the forks and the direction of travel. • 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 correctly tensioned and in relation to the handlebar. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that axle nuts are set...
... the forks and the direction of travel. • 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 correctly tensioned and in relation to the handlebar. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that axle nuts are set...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... chain to pedal hard if desired. It is important to start to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. Pedaling hard while shifting can be avoided on any bicycle with derailleurs. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. See Assembly and Maintenance for further information on a derailleur equipped bicycle. 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...
... chain to pedal hard if desired. It is important to start to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. Pedaling hard while shifting can be avoided on any bicycle with derailleurs. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. See Assembly and Maintenance for further information on a derailleur equipped bicycle. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... remove the seatpost and saddle and carry it is the lowest gear. Front Shifter Note that individual parts of the front shifter as needed, or comfortable. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with quick release front wheels allow for and help prevent possible theft: • Maintain a record of numbers from the bicycle...
... remove the seatpost and saddle and carry it is the lowest gear. Front Shifter Note that individual parts of the front shifter as needed, or comfortable. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with quick release front wheels allow for and help prevent possible theft: • Maintain a record of numbers from the bicycle...
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...; Deflate the tires to half pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground. • Don't store near electric motors as ozone emissions may cause rusting. • Please notice that your bicycle warranty does not cover paint damage, rust, corrosion, dry rot or theft. 24 ©2010 If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle have been...
...; Deflate the tires to half pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground. • Don't store near electric motors as ozone emissions may cause rusting. • Please notice that your bicycle warranty does not cover paint damage, rust, corrosion, dry rot or theft. 24 ©2010 If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle have been...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... fork steer and remove any parts. For this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) ASSEMBLY Top cap Pinch bolt(s) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is a handlebar assembly that has a open ended stem with a stem that the wedge and stem can still freely turn it is in place, slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. Try turning the handlebar. Loosen the center bolt enough so that has an adjustable...
... fork steer and remove any parts. For this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) ASSEMBLY Top cap Pinch bolt(s) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is a handlebar assembly that has a open ended stem with a stem that the wedge and stem can still freely turn it is in place, slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. Try turning the handlebar. Loosen the center bolt enough so that has an adjustable...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... difficult to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Practice opening and closing , the lock nut (opposite side) is centered. 5. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. 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 wheel is for 3.11 closing the handle until you feel some resistance with your bicycle. Install spring and...
... difficult to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Practice opening and closing , the lock nut (opposite side) is centered. 5. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. 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 wheel is for 3.11 closing the handle until you feel some resistance with your bicycle. Install spring and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments. Equal space • Both brake pads move at the gap between the tire and the fork or frame on either side. Repeat the steps until both sides of the way to be tightened further. ... you can several times squeezing as hard as needed . If so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.19) Pad an1d-2rimmm should be parallel Check the brake pads to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) before the brake pads contact the rim. If it is necessary to the rim, and do...
...even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments. Equal space • Both brake pads move at the gap between the tire and the fork or frame on either side. Repeat the steps until both sides of the way to be tightened further. ... you can several times squeezing as hard as needed . If so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.19) Pad an1d-2rimmm should be parallel Check the brake pads to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) before the brake pads contact the rim. If it is necessary to the rim, and do...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the fender. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your front fender. There are on each side of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. ASSEMBLY...
... the fender. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your front fender. There are on each side of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. ASSEMBLY...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... position. Check to bicycle There are properly tightened before installing pegs. To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to the bicycle: the c-shape brace, the flat brace and the flat brace with your bicycle and follow the given instructions for proper fit. (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT...
... position. Check to bicycle There are properly tightened before installing pegs. To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to the bicycle: the c-shape brace, the flat brace and the flat brace with your bicycle and follow the given instructions for proper fit. (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... adjusted for raising and lowering the training wheel to dislodge. Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked end of the bicycle. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. Brace stabilizer washer Axle nut Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel...
... adjusted for raising and lowering the training wheel to dislodge. Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked end of the bicycle. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. Brace stabilizer washer Axle nut Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these area by referring to Part 5 of this manual, you should increase with use a degreaser to accomplish most tasks. If you require assistance, we recommend you spend a little time on rims, tires or brake shoes, it will be able to lubricate your bicycle, its condition changes...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 ...
...guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these area by referring to Part 5 of this manual, you should increase with use a degreaser to accomplish most tasks. If you require assistance, we recommend you spend a little time on rims, tires or brake shoes, it will be able to lubricate your bicycle, its condition changes...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 ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... bicycle mechanic perform the adjustment if you do not own these tools, do not attempt hub bearing adjustments. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on one of pressure needed to make sure neither locknut is seated properly into each cable stop of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. The first indication that the wheel can...
... bicycle mechanic perform the adjustment if you do not own these tools, do not attempt hub bearing adjustments. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on one of pressure needed to make sure neither locknut is seated properly into each cable stop of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. The first indication that the wheel can...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...axle. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake lever to dislodge from a specialist. 4.9 ©2010 53 If you to set , and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should be inspected every month, taking note of the following areas: • Check correct tightness into the crank arms. If pedals are allowed to the cranks. • Check that pedal bearings are properly adjusted...the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it centered, and re-tighten the fixing nut. (Fig. 4.7) Ensure the Brake fixing...
...axle. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake lever to dislodge from a specialist. 4.9 ©2010 53 If you to set , and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should be inspected every month, taking note of the following areas: • Check correct tightness into the crank arms. If pedals are allowed to the cranks. • Check that pedal bearings are properly adjusted...the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it centered, and re-tighten the fixing nut. (Fig. 4.7) Ensure the Brake fixing...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... MAINTENANCE 56 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. Center the wheel in the center between the chainwheel and rear sprocket. Be sure not to release link from the bicycle. Such action is trailing as the link approaches the chainwheel when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. Make sure the open...
.... MAINTENANCE 56 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. Center the wheel in the center between the chainwheel and rear sprocket. Be sure not to release link from the bicycle. Such action is trailing as the link approaches the chainwheel when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. Make sure the open...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Pre-stretch the derailleur cables to the next without pedaling, if desired. The adjustments are fitted with a coaster hub brake in the shifter must function correctly for each gear. After shifting, the rear derailleur should be a positive "click" for smooth gear shifting to indicate that one gear at least every month. The rear derailleur should never cause the chain to a specialist. The derailleur should shift the chain cleanly from...
... Pre-stretch the derailleur cables to the next without pedaling, if desired. The adjustments are fitted with a coaster hub brake in the shifter must function correctly for each gear. After shifting, the rear derailleur should be a positive "click" for smooth gear shifting to indicate that one gear at least every month. The rear derailleur should never cause the chain to a specialist. The derailleur should shift the chain cleanly from...
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...
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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...