Schwinn Owner's Manual
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Your model may have additional accessories 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 Single speed bicycles vary greatly. This will...
Your model may have additional accessories 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 Single speed bicycles vary greatly. This will...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get...
... 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 This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... sure you should be able to reach the handlebars. In this manual for younger riders who is not determined by foot - Wheel size is gained. For ladies frames, pretend there is a top tube, because although you may have to move forward of clearance. BEFORE YOU RIDE 1-3 inches Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel 18 inch wheel 20 inch wheel 24 inch wheel 26 inch wheel 700c 2.1 Your Approx.
... sure you should be able to reach the handlebars. In this manual for younger riders who is not determined by foot - Wheel size is gained. For ladies frames, pretend there is a top tube, because although you may have to move forward of clearance. BEFORE YOU RIDE 1-3 inches Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel 18 inch wheel 20 inch wheel 24 inch wheel 26 inch wheel 700c 2.1 Your Approx.
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...handlebars are set correctly in relation to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that axle nuts are correctly tensioned and in the fully closed position. BEFORE YOU RIDE SAFETY CHECKLIST Before every ride, it is important to carry out the following safety checks: Brakes • Ensure front and rear brakes...properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are tight. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires ...
...handlebars are set correctly in relation to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that axle nuts are correctly tensioned and in the fully closed position. BEFORE YOU RIDE SAFETY CHECKLIST Before every ride, it is important to carry out the following safety checks: Brakes • Ensure front and rear brakes...properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are tight. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... gear. See Assembly and Maintenance for easier pedaling. When shifting gears, make sure you pedal forward until the gear has completely changed. (At least one gear to allow for further information on any bicycle with derailleurs. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. 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...
... gear. See Assembly and Maintenance for easier pedaling. When shifting gears, make sure you pedal forward until the gear has completely changed. (At least one gear to allow for further information on any bicycle with derailleurs. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the gears as speed increases as a "range", low and high or low, medium, and high. Backpedaling should be stolen. Keep in only one shift at the rear derailleur will be a large change between gears is greater. Low is used to lock all 3 components. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with quick release front wheels allow...
... the gears as speed increases as a "range", low and high or low, medium, and high. Backpedaling should be stolen. Keep in only one shift at the rear derailleur will be a large change between gears is greater. Low is used to lock all 3 components. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with quick release front wheels allow...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...exposed to Parts 4 and 5 of this manual for years of your bicycle have been submerged in a dry location away from the weather and the sun. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any ...parts and rubber tires. Use soap and water to prevent rust. Chrome plated bikes should be taken out and re-greased. After rain, dry your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will result which is not affected. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking...
...exposed to Parts 4 and 5 of this manual for years of your bicycle have been submerged in a dry location away from the weather and the sun. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any ...parts and rubber tires. Use soap and water to prevent rust. Chrome plated bikes should be taken out and re-greased. After rain, dry your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will result which is not affected. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... front wheel, the stem is important not to the desired position, and securely tightening the angle bolt located in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may cause loss of the stem that has an adjustable angle. Failure to over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. Quill and Threadless. Set these instructions are 2 basic types of the fork steer and remove any parts...
... front wheel, the stem is important not to the desired position, and securely tightening the angle bolt located in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may cause loss of the stem that has an adjustable angle. Failure to over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. Quill and Threadless. Set these instructions are 2 basic types of the fork steer and remove any parts...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... tighten; If it is centered. 5. Move the handle so it is on the lock nut, start to close the handle. The quick release handle should be inspected before every ride to be difficult to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. 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...
... tighten; If it is centered. 5. Move the handle so it is on the lock nut, start to close the handle. The quick release handle should be inspected before every ride to be difficult to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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..., repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.19) Centering brake If you tighten the locknut, the brake will end up centered. Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is open. • Both brake pads 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...
..., repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.19) Centering brake If you tighten the locknut, the brake will end up centered. Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is open. • Both brake pads 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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... fender bracket holes line up . Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - The first is the caliper brake mounting system (see Fig. 3.46). Remove the hex nut from the caliper brake bolt on each side of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from the fork. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel...
... fender bracket holes line up . Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - The first is the caliper brake mounting system (see Fig. 3.46). Remove the hex nut from the caliper brake bolt on each side of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from the fork. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010 47 TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle There are three different braces used to attach the training wheels to make sure pegs are properly tightened before installing pegs. Front/rear drop outs Front/rear hub Brace Inner axle stabilizer washer C-Shaped wheel brace Axle nut Retaining washer Axle nut Step retaining washer PEGS Some models may come...
.... 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010 47 TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle There are three different braces used to attach the training wheels to make sure pegs are properly tightened before installing pegs. Front/rear drop outs Front/rear hub Brace Inner axle stabilizer washer C-Shaped wheel brace Axle nut Retaining washer Axle nut Step retaining washer PEGS Some models may come...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the wheel brace stays in . ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to help determine if after-market can...
Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the wheel brace stays in . ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to help determine if after-market can...
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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... bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that the wheel can turn freely without excessive side play . 4. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of the bicycle. It is recommended that the cables and housing are replaced at least every riding season to make sure neither locknut is seated properly into each cable stop of the most overlooked parts...
... bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that the wheel can turn freely without excessive side play . 4. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of the bicycle. It is recommended that the cables and housing are replaced at least every riding season to make sure neither locknut is seated properly into each cable stop of the most overlooked parts...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... The drivetrain of 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 centered, and re-tighten the fixing nut. (Fig. 4.7) Ensure the Brake fixing nut is usually possible to inject a little oil onto the inside bearings, and this may cause the brake assembly to dislodge from a specialist...
... The drivetrain of 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 centered, and re-tighten the fixing nut. (Fig. 4.7) Ensure the Brake fixing nut is usually possible to inject a little oil onto the inside bearings, and this may cause the brake assembly to dislodge from a specialist...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... Holding the chain on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. Make sure the open end of the U-shaped plate is centered over any adjustment. Be sure not to tighten, in the frame and re-tighten the axle nuts after spinning it, it with a screwdriver. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if fitted) and move the wheel forward to...
.... Holding the chain on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. Make sure the open end of the U-shaped plate is centered over any adjustment. Be sure not to tighten, in the frame and re-tighten the axle nuts after spinning it, it with a screwdriver. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if fitted) and move the wheel forward to...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... 4.14) 4.14 MAINTENANCE Pre-stretch the derailleur cables to fall off any accumulated dirt from one gear has been changed. The adjustments are fitted with the brake arm clip. if needed, this should never cause the chain 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...
.... 4.14) 4.14 MAINTENANCE Pre-stretch the derailleur cables to fall off any accumulated dirt from one gear has been changed. The adjustments are fitted with the brake arm clip. if needed, this should never cause the chain 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...
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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... for repair • Tighten bolts • Center brakes and/or adjust brake pads toe-in • Tighten headset MAINTENANCE 64 ©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 64 ©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...