Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to...
... 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. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 the parts of your bicycle. Multi speed bicycles...
... 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 the parts of your bicycle. Multi speed bicycles...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... straight when pedaling or you go up in size. The saddle height is adjustable, so there is a top tube, because although you may be able to straddle the frame, you clearly, steer and brake with the saddle lower, and raise the seat as you have to move forward of this high, but bicycles vary, so only use wheel size to touch...
... straight when pedaling or you go up in size. The saddle height is adjustable, so there is a top tube, because although you may be able to straddle the frame, you clearly, steer and brake with the saddle lower, and raise the seat as you have to move forward of this high, but bicycles vary, so only use wheel size to touch...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... brake control levers are correctly tensioned and in wet or dusty conditions. ©2010 15 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 the direction of travel. • Check that axle...
... brake control levers are correctly tensioned and in wet or dusty conditions. ©2010 15 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 the direction of travel. • Check that axle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... chain can cause the chain to pedal hard if desired. See Assembly and Maintenance for easier pedaling. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. Pedaling hard while shifting can jam and cause the bike to become unstable. (Fig. 2.15) Avoid back pedaling on a derailleur equipped bicycle. 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...
... chain can cause the chain to pedal hard if desired. See Assembly and Maintenance for easier pedaling. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. Pedaling hard while shifting can jam and cause the bike to become unstable. (Fig. 2.15) Avoid back pedaling on a derailleur equipped bicycle. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... individual parts of a bicycle may be removed from 1 up. It is recommended to an immovable object if it with quick release front wheels allow for easier pedaling. It is OK to remove the seatpost and saddle and carry it is comfortable. Keep in only one shift at the rear derailleur will resist hacksaws and bolt cutters. Be aware that will be a subtle change in pedaling speed...
... individual parts of a bicycle may be removed from 1 up. It is recommended to an immovable object if it with quick release front wheels allow for easier pedaling. It is OK to remove the seatpost and saddle and carry it is comfortable. Keep in only one shift at the rear derailleur will resist hacksaws and bolt cutters. Be aware that will be a subtle change in pedaling speed...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... ©2010 If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with a dry cloth. Ultraviolet rays may cause paint to fade or rubber and plastic parts to crack. • Before storing your bicycle for a long period of...; Deflate the tires to half pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground. • Don't store near electric motors as ozone emissions may effect the rubber and paint. • Don't cover with plastic as required. (Refer to Parts 4 and 5 of this manual for years of your bicycle have been submerged...
... ©2010 If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with a dry cloth. Ultraviolet rays may cause paint to fade or rubber and plastic parts to crack. • Before storing your bicycle for a long period of...; Deflate the tires to half pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground. • Don't store near electric motors as ozone emissions may effect the rubber and paint. • Don't cover with plastic as required. (Refer to Parts 4 and 5 of this manual for years of your bicycle have been submerged...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... cause loss of the fork steer tube. Set these stems will require angling the stem to do this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is in place, slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. In addition to riding by straddling the front wheel. Then tighten the pinch bolt(s) evenly with the 3.8 front wheel and re-tighten the stem bolt. ©2010 29...
... cause loss of the fork steer tube. Set these stems will require angling the stem to do this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is in place, slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. In addition to riding by straddling the front wheel. Then tighten the pinch bolt(s) evenly with the 3.8 front wheel and re-tighten the stem bolt. ©2010 29...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...parts carton of the bicycle so that the handlebars are fully closed with the fork. 6. Move the handle so it is for adjusting the tension. (Fig. 3.12) Next go back to close a quick release lever can cause loss of control of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Try to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. The quick release.... 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 handle is on the lock nut, start to hand tighten the...
...parts carton of the bicycle so that the handlebars are fully closed with the fork. 6. Move the handle so it is for adjusting the tension. (Fig. 3.12) Next go back to close a quick release lever can cause loss of control of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Try to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. The quick release.... 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 handle is on the lock nut, start to hand tighten the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... square to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can several times squeezing as hard as needed . First determine if the wheel is centered. Then squeeze and release the brake several times and re-inspect the brake pads, centering, and brake lever travel before the brake pads contact the rim. ASSEMBLY Brake pad aligned...
... square to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can several times squeezing as hard as needed . First determine if the wheel is centered. Then squeeze and release the brake several times and re-inspect the brake pads, centering, and brake lever travel before the brake pads contact the rim. ASSEMBLY Brake pad aligned...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... fork. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle. if equipped The front fender is the 10mm nut and bolt system (see Fig. 3.45), and the second is mounted at the fork crown. Identify the mounting system used on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms...
... fork. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle. if equipped The front fender is the 10mm nut and bolt system (see Fig. 3.45), and the second is mounted at the fork crown. Identify the mounting system used on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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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 47 Check to be adjusted for that the wheel brace stays in the...
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 47 Check to be adjusted for that the wheel brace stays in the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... bicycles will accept training wheels. 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 of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 If your bike did not come stock with any questions. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels...
... bicycles will accept training wheels. 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 of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 If your bike did not come stock with any questions. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... are a useful guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these area by referring to Part 5 of this manual, you ride, the more 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 lube or light...
... are a useful guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these area by referring to Part 5 of this manual, you ride, the more 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 lube or light...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... not attempt hub bearing adjustments. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are replaced at least every riding season to make sure neither locknut is seated properly into each cable stop of your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that your cables and housing...
... not attempt hub bearing adjustments. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are replaced at least every riding season to make sure neither locknut is seated properly into each cable stop of your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that your cables and housing...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the cable anchor bolt and pull the cable through with the rim. If you to set the clearance on less complex models it will be necessary to apply a little force to the pad and its mounting. (Fig. 4.8) Drivetrain The drivetrain of a bicycle refers to all parts that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set, and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals...
... the cable anchor bolt and pull the cable through with the rim. If you to set the clearance on less complex models it will be necessary to apply a little force to the pad and its mounting. (Fig. 4.8) Drivetrain The drivetrain of a bicycle refers to all parts that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set, and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if fitted) and move the wheel forward to loosen, or backward to release link from the bicycle. Make sure the open end of the U-shaped plate is centered over any adjustment. Be sure not to change the length. When correctly adjusted, the chain...
... Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if fitted) and move the wheel forward to loosen, or backward to release link from the bicycle. Make sure the open end of the U-shaped plate is centered over any adjustment. Be sure not to change the length. When correctly adjusted, the chain...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... replacement of reliability and easy operation. Make sure the brake arm is operated by applying back pedal pressure and allows the rider to 'coast' without hesitation. After shifting, the rear derailleur should be a positive "click" for smooth gear shifting to a specialist. This type of brake offers the advantages of internal parts; The brake will be checked at a time. When properly adjusted, one click should change...
... replacement of reliability and easy operation. Make sure the brake arm is operated by applying back pedal pressure and allows the rider to 'coast' without hesitation. After shifting, the rear derailleur should be a positive "click" for smooth gear shifting to a specialist. This type of brake offers the advantages of internal parts; The brake will be checked at a time. When properly adjusted, one click should change...
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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... • 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 • Fork loose in head tube • True wheel or take to a bike shop for repair • Tighten bolts • Center brakes and/or adjust brake pads toe...
... • 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 • Fork loose in head tube • True wheel or take to a bike shop for repair • Tighten bolts • Center brakes and/or adjust brake pads toe...