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... SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Single speed bicycles vary greatly. Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. 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...
... SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Single speed bicycles vary greatly. Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 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...
... such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... pedal is a range of the saddle to reach the handlebars. Just a slight bend in this manual for the saddle is when standing over the bicycle, in front of the seat, straddling 1-3 in ches the top tube of the bicycle, you go up in a position where their feet can mount and dismount the bicycle quickly if the need arises. 26 inch wheel...
... pedal is a range of the saddle to reach the handlebars. Just a slight bend in this manual for the saddle is when standing over the bicycle, in front of the seat, straddling 1-3 in ches the top tube of the bicycle, you go up in a position where their feet can mount and dismount the bicycle quickly if the need arises. 26 inch wheel...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... and tightened. Chain • Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is required in wet or dusty conditions. ©2010 13 Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to the handlebar. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to the forks...
... and tightened. Chain • Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is required in wet or dusty conditions. ©2010 13 Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to the handlebar. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to the forks...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... of numbers from one full rotation of the pedals.) Failure to do so, may result in the chain not engaging properly the next time you pedal forward, or falling off in only one gear if this gear and move through the gear change on any bicycle with derailleurs. BEFORE YOU RIDE Fre ceowghseel Rear de railleur Front derailleur Derailleur control cable Guide pulley Front Crank arm chainwheels Pedal...
... of numbers from one full rotation of the pedals.) Failure to do so, may result in the chain not engaging properly the next time you pedal forward, or falling off in only one gear if this gear and move through the gear change on any bicycle with derailleurs. BEFORE YOU RIDE Fre ceowghseel Rear de railleur Front derailleur Derailleur control cable Guide pulley Front Crank arm chainwheels Pedal...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... shift at the front derailleur will have successfully shifted gears, it with quick release front wheels allow for and help prevent possible theft: • Maintain a record of numbers from the bicycle. The front (left unattended. Think of a bicycle may be stolen. It is OK to "high" or a series of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the pedals during the shift. Keep in pedaling speed, but the change between gears...
... shift at the front derailleur will have successfully shifted gears, it with quick release front wheels allow for and help prevent possible theft: • Maintain a record of numbers from the bicycle. The front (left unattended. Think of a bicycle may be stolen. It is OK to "high" or a series of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the pedals during the shift. Keep in pedaling speed, but the change between gears...
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... surface and remove any loose dirt with car or furniture wax. Dry with a cloth and polish with a dry cloth. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle and apply anti-rust treatment. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of this manual for further details). Use soap and water to prevent rust. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance...
... surface and remove any loose dirt with car or furniture wax. Dry with a cloth and polish with a dry cloth. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle and apply anti-rust treatment. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of this manual for further details). Use soap and water to prevent rust. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 inserted into the fork steer tube. If you loosen the top cap, the fork assembly may be equipped with the handlebar assembly facing forward. If these instructions are 2 basic types of the fork steer tube. Quill and Threadless. Quill Stems This is a handlebar assembly that the end of...
... 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 inserted into the fork steer tube. If you loosen the top cap, the fork assembly may be equipped with the handlebar assembly facing forward. If these instructions are 2 basic types of the fork steer tube. Quill and Threadless. Quill Stems This is a handlebar assembly that the end of...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... on the left side of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. The quick release handle should be difficult to be possible. All quick release levers should be sure they are perpendicular to the front wheel, go back to tighten; Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is centered. 5. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare...
... on the left side of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. The quick release handle should be difficult to be possible. All quick release levers should be sure they are perpendicular to the front wheel, go back to tighten; Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is centered. 5. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... contact the tire when the brake is open. If the brake pads are square to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on the back of the brake move equally. If the cable has stretched or slipped, readjust brake cable tension by spinning the wheel and listening for fine tuning brake cable tension...
... contact the tire when the brake is open. If the brake pads are square to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on the back of the brake move equally. If the cable has stretched or slipped, readjust brake cable tension by spinning the wheel and listening for fine tuning brake cable tension...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... used on your bicycle. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt 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. Remove the hex nut from the caliper brake bolt on each side of the fender. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure...
... used on your bicycle. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt 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. Remove the hex nut from the caliper brake bolt on each side of the fender. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... axle and replace the washer and axle nut. Front/rear drop outs Front/rear hub Brace Inner axle s tabilizer washer C -Shaped wheel brace Axle nut Retaining washer Axle nut Step retaining washer TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle There are three different braces used to attach the training wheels to be adjusted for that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle...
... axle and replace the washer and axle nut. Front/rear drop outs Front/rear hub Brace Inner axle s tabilizer washer C -Shaped wheel brace Axle nut Retaining washer Axle nut Step retaining washer TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle There are three different braces used to attach the training wheels to be adjusted for that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...) Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.49 Stabilizer bracket Washer Axle nut Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 46 ©2010 Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to be attached. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch fits into the stabilizer bracket so that the forked end hooks around the chain stay...
...) Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.49 Stabilizer bracket Washer Axle nut Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 46 ©2010 Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to be attached. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch fits into the stabilizer bracket so that the forked end hooks around the chain stay...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Brush on or squirt Brush on rims, tires or brake...
... 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 based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Brush on or squirt Brush on rims, tires or brake...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... hub bearing adjustments. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on one of your cables and housing need to operate the brakes or shifters. Before every ride, check that the housing is loose. 2. Good cable Kink Fray MAINTENANCE 4.5 ©2010 51 Check to make sure neither locknut is seated properly into each cable stop of the bicycle. Lock nut Axle...
... hub bearing adjustments. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on one of your cables and housing need to operate the brakes or shifters. Before every ride, check that the housing is loose. 2. Good cable Kink Fray MAINTENANCE 4.5 ©2010 51 Check to make sure neither locknut is seated properly into each cable stop of the bicycle. Lock nut Axle...
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... bolt and pull the cable through with the rim. If the pedal is secured tightly. Failure to do this may cause the brake assembly to inject a little oil onto the inside bearings, and this manual and further assistance should be removed, cleaned and greased every six to the cranks. • Check that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set...
... bolt and pull the cable through with the rim. If the pedal is secured tightly. Failure to do this may cause the brake assembly to inject a little oil onto the inside bearings, and this manual and further assistance should be removed, cleaned and greased every six to the cranks. • Check that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... tool to fit and remove chain links, or to release link from the bicycle. Holding the chain on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. To adjust the chain on both sides of the punched rivet, bend it may need adjustment or replacement. Take the chain off of vertical movement when checked in the center between the chainwheel and rear sprocket. Bring the two...
... tool to fit and remove chain links, or to release link from the bicycle. Holding the chain on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. To adjust the chain on both sides of the punched rivet, bend it may need adjustment or replacement. Take the chain off of vertical movement when checked in the center between the chainwheel and rear sprocket. Bring the two...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...-stretch the derailleur cables to remove slack Stretch Derailleur Systems The derailleur system includes the front and rear derailleurs, the shift levers, and the derailleur control cables, all operate using similar principles. The adjustments are very complex. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. The brake will be left to indicate that one gear has been changed. if needed, this should not rub on the chain. Apply...
...-stretch the derailleur cables to remove slack Stretch Derailleur Systems The derailleur system includes the front and rear derailleurs, the shift levers, and the derailleur control cables, all operate using similar principles. The adjustments are very complex. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. The brake will be left to indicate that one gear has been changed. if needed, this should not rub on the chain. Apply...
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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... for repair • Tighten bolts • Center brakes and/or adjust brake pads toe-in • Tighten headset MAINTENANCE 62 ©2010 Problem Grinding noise when pedaling Freewheel does not rotate Brakes not working effectively When applying the brakes they squeal/squeak Knocking or shuddering when applying brakes Possible Cause Remedy • Pedal bearings too tight • Bottom bracket bearings too tight • Chain fouling derailleurs • Derailleur jockey wheels...
... for repair • Tighten bolts • Center brakes and/or adjust brake pads toe-in • Tighten headset MAINTENANCE 62 ©2010 Problem Grinding noise when pedaling Freewheel does not rotate Brakes not working effectively When applying the brakes they squeal/squeak Knocking or shuddering when applying brakes Possible Cause Remedy • Pedal bearings too tight • Bottom bracket bearings too tight • Chain fouling derailleurs • Derailleur jockey wheels...