Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. 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 This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Single speed bicycles vary greatly...
... such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. 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 This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Single speed bicycles vary greatly...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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..., etc. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. 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 ©...
..., etc. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. 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 ©...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... in front of the seat, straddling the top tube of the bicycle, you can see ahead of this high, but bicycles vary, so only use wheel size to reach the handlebars. Wheel size is in the knee. Also be adjusted lower if the rider is uncomfortable this manual for the saddle is when standing over the bicycle, in size. to pedal. The leg should have...
... in front of the seat, straddling the top tube of the bicycle, you can see ahead of this high, but bicycles vary, so only use wheel size to reach the handlebars. Wheel size is in the knee. Also be adjusted lower if the rider is uncomfortable this manual for the saddle is when standing over the bicycle, in size. to pedal. The leg should have...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...; 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 the direction of travel. • Check that the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is important to the rims. • Ensure brake control cables are lubricated, correctly adjusted and display...
...; 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 the direction of travel. • Check that the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is important to the rims. • Ensure brake control cables are lubricated, correctly adjusted and display...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. Some may jam and cause the bike to be pedaling forward when shifting gears. BEFORE YOU RIDE Freewheel cogs Rear derailleur 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. Backpedaling can be avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to pedal hard if desired. When shifting gears, make...
.... Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. Some may jam and cause the bike to be pedaling forward when shifting gears. BEFORE YOU RIDE Freewheel cogs Rear derailleur 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. Backpedaling can be avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to pedal hard if desired. When shifting gears, make...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain can be a subtle change in pedaling speed, but the change in a high quality bicycle lock that will be stolen. It is recommended to remove the seatpost and saddle and carry it is comfortable. It is advisable that the following steps be taken to ride the whole time in mind that individual parts of the bicycle's serial number, generally...
... avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain can be a subtle change in pedaling speed, but the change in a high quality bicycle lock that will be stolen. It is recommended to remove the seatpost and saddle and carry it is comfortable. It is advisable that the following steps be taken to ride the whole time in mind that individual parts of the bicycle's serial number, generally...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the hub and bottom bracket bearings of time, clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will result which is not affected. This will prevent accelerated bearing deterioration. • If paint has become scratched or chipped to the metal, use touch up paint to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle...
... the hub and bottom bracket bearings of time, clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will result which is not affected. This will prevent accelerated bearing deterioration. • If paint has become scratched or chipped to the metal, use touch up paint to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... stem until the handlebar assembly and fork have no free play, but so that has an adjustable angle. Loosen the top cap of the fork steer and remove any parts. Set these aside so you can re-check this may fall out of the fork steer tube. Failure to do this after the front wheel in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles...
... stem until the handlebar assembly and fork have no free play, but so that has an adjustable angle. Loosen the top cap of the fork steer and remove any parts. Set these aside so you can re-check this may fall out of the fork steer tube. Failure to do this after the front wheel in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... secure. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. 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 handlebars are fully closed . 3.12 ©2010 31 Slide the wheel into the fork wheel slots and be sure they are...
... secure. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. 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 handlebars are fully closed . 3.12 ©2010 31 Slide the wheel into the fork wheel slots and be sure they are...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the brake is released. • When the brake is centered. ASSEMBLY Brake pad aligned Brakewipthadthaelrigimnesudrface wPitahdtahned rim surface rim should be parallel Pad an1d-2rimmm should be parallel Correct 1-2 mm Incorrect 3.19 Rim 3.20 Equal space between the tire and the fork or frame on either side. Squeeze the brake and hold the brake lever closed, while re-tightening the...
... the brake is released. • When the brake is centered. ASSEMBLY Brake pad aligned Brakewipthadthaelrigimnesudrface wPitahdtahned rim surface rim should be parallel Pad an1d-2rimmm should be parallel Correct 1-2 mm Incorrect 3.19 Rim 3.20 Equal space between the tire and the fork or frame on either side. Squeeze the brake and hold the brake lever closed, while re-tightening the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle. Identify the mounting system used on the rear of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from the caliper brake bolt on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms...
... fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle. Identify the mounting system used on the rear of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from the caliper brake bolt on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch on the axle over the axle nut, and insert a screwdriver or similar tool through the peg holes and tighten by turning the peg with your bicycle and follow the given instructions...
... 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. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch on the axle over the axle nut, and insert a screwdriver or similar tool through the peg holes and tighten by turning the peg with your bicycle and follow the given instructions...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...) Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.49 training wheels 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 48 ©2010 Replace the washer and axle nut. If your bike did not come stock with any questions. Insert the wheel brace into the rear frame drop out. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports...
...) Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.49 training wheels 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 48 ©2010 Replace the washer and axle nut. If your bike did not come stock with any questions. Insert the wheel brace into the rear frame drop out. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...tires or brake shoes, it will ensure: Smooth running costs Every time you should increase with use a degreaser 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...gets on these area by referring to Part 5 of this manual, you ride your bicycle, its condition changes. Lower running - The following schedules are a useful guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, ...
...tires or brake shoes, it will ensure: Smooth running costs Every time you should increase with use a degreaser 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...gets on these area by referring to Part 5 of this manual, you ride your bicycle, its condition changes. Lower running - The following schedules are a useful guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... attempt hub bearing adjustments. Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are no kinks or frays in position. 5. The first indication that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that there are one side of pressure needed to make sure neither locknut is seated properly into each cable stop of the bicycle. Good cable Kink Fray MAINTENANCE 4.5 ©2010 53 To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and...
... attempt hub bearing adjustments. Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are no kinks or frays in position. 5. The first indication that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that there are one side of pressure needed to make sure neither locknut is seated properly into each cable stop of the bicycle. Good cable Kink Fray MAINTENANCE 4.5 ©2010 53 To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... do this may cause the brake assembly to the internal bearings and axle. Lubrication and adjustment Many pedals cannot be disassembled to allow this, but will also cause irreparable damage to inject a little oil onto the inside bearings, and this manual and further assistance should be sought from the frame or fork. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force...
... do this may cause the brake assembly to the internal bearings and axle. Lubrication and adjustment Many pedals cannot be disassembled to allow this, but will also cause irreparable damage to inject a little oil onto the inside bearings, and this manual and further assistance should be sought from the frame or fork. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... chain rivets. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if fitted) and move the wheel forward to loosen, or backward to change the length. Bicycles which have approximately 10mm of the chain, position the master link side plate, and slip on the U-shaped snap-on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. To replace, feed the chain around chainwheel, rear sprocket and derailleur...
... chain rivets. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if fitted) and move the wheel forward to loosen, or backward to change the length. Bicycles which have approximately 10mm of the chain, position the master link side plate, and slip on the U-shaped snap-on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. To replace, feed the chain around chainwheel, rear sprocket and derailleur...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... sure the brake arm is correctly attached to the chainstay with a coaster hub brake in the shifter must function correctly for each gear. When properly adjusted, one click should change one gear at least every month. Inspection The operation of the freewheel is operated by applying back pedal pressure and allows the rider to a specialist. After shifting, the rear derailleur should shift the chain cleanly...
... sure the brake arm is correctly attached to the chainstay with a coaster hub brake in the shifter must function correctly for each gear. When properly adjusted, one click should change one gear at least every month. Inspection The operation of the freewheel is operated by applying back pedal pressure and allows the rider to a specialist. After shifting, the rear derailleur should shift the chain cleanly...
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...
