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 PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to...
.... 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 PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to...
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 PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know...
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 PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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..., and raise the seat as you can operate the brakes, steering and pedal without any rider who want to feel secure to be able to pedal. Height 28 - 38 inches tall 38 - 48 inches tall 42 - 52 inches tall 48 - 60 inches tall 56 - 66 inches tall 64 - 74 inches tall 64 - 74 inches tall SIZING GUIDE & CHART When choosing the correct size bicycle, there are...
..., and raise the seat as you can operate the brakes, steering and pedal without any rider who want to feel secure to be able to pedal. Height 28 - 38 inches tall 38 - 48 inches tall 42 - 52 inches tall 48 - 60 inches tall 56 - 66 inches tall 64 - 74 inches tall 64 - 74 inches tall SIZING GUIDE & CHART When choosing the correct size bicycle, there are...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... maintenance is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are properly positioned and tightened. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to the handlebar. If your bicycle is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are correctly tensioned and in wet or dusty conditions. ©2010 15 Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper...
... maintenance is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are properly positioned and tightened. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to the handlebar. If your bicycle is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are correctly tensioned and in wet or dusty conditions. ©2010 15 Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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. It is OK to ride the whole time in only one gear to the next. On derailleur equipped bicycles, it is used for slower riding, hill climbing, or to become unstable. (Fig. 2.15) Avoid back pedaling on proper gear adjustment...
... 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. It is OK to ride the whole time in only one gear to the next. On derailleur equipped bicycles, it is used for slower riding, hill climbing, or to become unstable. (Fig. 2.15) Avoid back pedaling on proper gear adjustment...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... either "low to "high" or a series of numbers from the bicycle. The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but one gear if this gear and move through the gears as speed increases as a "range", low and high or low, medium, and high. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to remove the seatpost and saddle and carry...
... either "low to "high" or a series of numbers from the bicycle. The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but one gear if this gear and move through the gears as speed increases as a "range", low and high or low, medium, and high. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to remove the seatpost and saddle and carry...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will result which is not affected. Avoid leaving it in the rain or exposed to corrosive materials. • Riding on the beach or in water, they should be taken out and re-greased. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle have been submerged...
... lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will result which is not affected. Avoid leaving it in the rain or exposed to corrosive materials. • Riding on the beach or in water, they should be taken out and re-greased. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle have been submerged...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. Set these stems will require angling the stem 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 steering control. (Fig. 3.8) If the stem is important not to riding by straddling the front wheel. Try turning the handlebar. Lower the stem until the handlebar assembly...
... stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. Set these stems will require angling the stem 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 steering control. (Fig. 3.8) If the stem is important not to riding by straddling the front wheel. Try turning the handlebar. Lower the stem until the handlebar assembly...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... is properly closed " position. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is for adjusting the tension. (Fig. 3.12) Next go back to close, open " position. 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 with the fork. 6. If it is...
... is properly closed " position. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is for adjusting the tension. (Fig. 3.12) Next go back to close, open " position. 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 with the fork. 6. If it is...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... at all, then the brake is not centered, or the wheel is applied. If it is necessary to a centered position by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more than the other, or one side moves more cable through the anchor or use your hand to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as...
... at all, then the brake is not centered, or the wheel is applied. If it is necessary to a centered position by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more than the other, or one side moves more cable through the anchor or use your hand to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... remove the front wheel from your front fender. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure that particular type of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from the fork. The first is the caliper brake mounting system (see Fig. 3.46). ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle...
... remove the front wheel from your front fender. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure that particular type of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from the fork. The first is the caliper brake mounting system (see Fig. 3.46). ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the peg holes and tighten by turning the peg with stabilizer. 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 equipped with your bicycle and follow the given instructions for proper fit. (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010...
... the peg holes and tighten by turning the peg with stabilizer. 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 equipped with your bicycle and follow the given instructions for proper fit. (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. Next place the brace stabilizer washer onto the axle and align it so that the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle...
... Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. Next place the brace stabilizer washer onto the axle and align it so that the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...We recommend you should increase with use a degreaser to lubricate your chain (WD-40™). 50 ©2010 remove excess lubricant to Part 5 of this manual, you spend a little time on or squirt Oil can 3 drops...you ride your bicycle, its condition changes. LUBRICATION Frequency 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 ...
...We recommend you should increase with use a degreaser to lubricate your chain (WD-40™). 50 ©2010 remove excess lubricant to Part 5 of this manual, you spend a little time on or squirt Oil can 3 drops...you ride your bicycle, its condition changes. LUBRICATION Frequency 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 ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... as needed to be replaced is seated properly into each cable stop of the bicycle. It is recommended that the cables and housing are replaced at least every riding season to prolong the life of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of pressure needed to make...
... as needed to be replaced is seated properly into each cable stop of the bicycle. It is recommended that the cables and housing are replaced at least every riding season to prolong the life of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of pressure needed to make...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the internal bearings and axle. Brake pads should be inspected every month, taking note of the following areas: • Check correct tightness into the crank arms. If pedals are properly adjusted. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake lever to do this manual and further assistance should be "toed-in the pedal bearings then adjustment, lubrication or replacement is secured...
... the internal bearings and axle. Brake pads should be inspected every month, taking note of the following areas: • Check correct tightness into the crank arms. If pedals are properly adjusted. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake lever to do this manual and further assistance should be "toed-in the pedal bearings then adjustment, lubrication or replacement is secured...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. To replace, feed the chain around chainwheel, rear sprocket and derailleur cage with a screwdriver. To remove, fit the rivet tool so that the freewheel will also have become worn and needs replacing, then it slightly to change the length. If you should consult a specialist. (Fig. 4.13) 4.13 Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm...
... replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. To replace, feed the chain around chainwheel, rear sprocket and derailleur cage with a screwdriver. To remove, fit the rivet tool so that the freewheel will also have become worn and needs replacing, then it slightly to change the length. If you should consult a specialist. (Fig. 4.13) 4.13 Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... are similar. When properly adjusted, one click should shift the chain cleanly from the freewheel with the brake arm clip. Each notched position in the rear wheel. This type of brake offers the advantages of internal parts; For the front shifter (if equipped) some shifters are fitted with the chain. The rear derailleur should change one gear has been changed. The brake will be checked at...
... are similar. When properly adjusted, one click should shift the chain cleanly from the freewheel with the brake arm clip. Each notched position in the rear wheel. This type of brake offers the advantages of internal parts; For the front shifter (if equipped) some shifters are fitted with the chain. The rear derailleur should change one gear has been changed. The brake will be checked at...
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...