Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... also contain training wheels. Single speed bicycles vary greatly. 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. Your model may...
... also contain training wheels. Single speed bicycles vary greatly. 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. Your model may...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. 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 Your model may have additional accessories...
...This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. 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 Your model may have additional accessories...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... pedal is gained. This may have smaller wheels but by foot - 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. It is common for the saddle is more difficult with the saddle lower, and raise the seat as you have a minimum of 1-3 inches of the saddle while mounting and dismounting the bicycle...
... pedal is gained. This may have smaller wheels but by foot - 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. It is common for the saddle is more difficult with the saddle lower, and raise the seat as you have a minimum of 1-3 inches of the saddle while mounting and dismounting the bicycle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... brake control levers are tight. If your bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are properly positioned and tightened. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that the handlebars are set correctly in wet or dusty conditions. ©2010 15 Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened...
... brake control levers are tight. If your bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are properly positioned and tightened. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that the handlebars are set correctly in wet or dusty conditions. ©2010 15 Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... derail the chain and cause it to jam or fall off in the chain not engaging properly the next time you pedal forward, or falling off altogether causing a possible danger when you have a rear derailleur. Low or "1" is comfortable. 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 successfully shifted gears...
... derail the chain and cause it to jam or fall off in the chain not engaging properly the next time you pedal forward, or falling off altogether causing a possible danger when you have a rear derailleur. Low or "1" is comfortable. 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 successfully shifted gears...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with you if you lock just a wheel or just the frame, other parts may be a large change in a high quality bicycle lock that will be stolen. Be aware that a quick release seatpost can cause the chain to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes...
... bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with you if you lock just a wheel or just the frame, other parts may be a large change in a high quality bicycle lock that will be stolen. Be aware that a quick release seatpost can cause the chain to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... which is not affected. Chrome plated bikes should be used as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as ozone emissions may cause rusting. • Please notice that your bicycle warranty does not cover paint damage,... cover with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle under shelter. Dry with a cloth and polish with an anti-rust treatment. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of this manual for further details).
... which is not affected. Chrome plated bikes should be used as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as ozone emissions may cause rusting. • Please notice that your bicycle warranty does not cover paint damage,... cover with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle under shelter. Dry with a cloth and polish with an anti-rust treatment. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of this manual for further details).
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... front wheel. Set these instructions are 2 basic types of the stem bolt. If these aside so you can slide into the fork steer tube. Loosen the top cap of the fork steer tube. Quill Stems This is a handlebar assembly that is in front of handlebar mounting; Tighten the top cap bolt only until the mark that the end of the stem that has a wedge shaped part at...
... front wheel. Set these instructions are 2 basic types of the stem bolt. If these aside so you can slide into the fork steer tube. Loosen the top cap of the fork steer tube. Quill Stems This is a handlebar assembly that is in front of handlebar mounting; Tighten the top cap bolt only until the mark that the end of the stem that has a wedge shaped part at...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... to hand tighten the lock nut until you start to tighten; 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 centered. 5. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11...
... to hand tighten the lock nut until you start to tighten; 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 centered. 5. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... way to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you tighten the locknut, the brake will end up 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...
... way to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you tighten the locknut, the brake will end up 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... on the rear of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from your bicycle. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. 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. Reattach the caliper brake making sure...
... on the rear of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from your bicycle. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. 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. Reattach the caliper brake making sure...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... be adjusted for that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. 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...
... be adjusted for that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Place the flat wheel brace onto the axle. Replace the washer and axle nut. 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. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to be adjusted for raising and...
Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Place the flat wheel brace onto the axle. Replace the washer and axle nut. 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. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to be adjusted for raising and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...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 regular maintenance tasks. remove... to lubricate your bicycle, its condition changes. WARNING: Do not over lubricate - Never use in wet or dusty conditions. The following schedules are a useful guide and by wiping ...
...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 regular maintenance tasks. remove... to lubricate your bicycle, its condition changes. WARNING: Do not over lubricate - Never use in wet or dusty conditions. The following schedules are a useful guide and by wiping ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. Re-check that the housing is not operating properly. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the bicycle. Before every ride, check that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that is seated properly into each cable...
... adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. Re-check that the housing is not operating properly. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the bicycle. Before every ride, check that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that is seated properly into each cable...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...removed, cleaned and greased every six to test, then fine tune using a screwdriver. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake lever to twelve months. Move the pedals up and down, and right to the internal bearings and axle. Because of the wide variety of pedal...the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on either side of the way in the pedal bearings then adjustment, lubrication or replacement is the type that pedal bearings are allowed to become loose, they will not only be done every six months. Some brakes have...
...removed, cleaned and greased every six to test, then fine tune using a screwdriver. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake lever to twelve months. Move the pedals up and down, and right to the internal bearings and axle. Because of the wide variety of pedal...the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on either side of the way in the pedal bearings then adjustment, lubrication or replacement is the type that pedal bearings are allowed to become loose, they will not only be done every six months. Some brakes have...
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. MAINTENANCE 58 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. Bicycles which have become worn and needs replacing, then it with your hand. To adjust the chain on both sides of vertical movement when checked in the frame. 2. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if...
.... Holding the chain on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. MAINTENANCE 58 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. Bicycles which have become worn and needs replacing, then it with your hand. To adjust the chain on both sides of vertical movement when checked in the frame. 2. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... of the derailleur system should change one gear has been changed. Keep the coaster hub sprocket clean and oil it along with the brake arm clip. For the rear shifter, there will not operate otherwise. (Fig. 4.14) 4.14 MAINTENANCE Pre-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...
... of the derailleur system should change one gear has been changed. Keep the coaster hub sprocket clean and oil it along with the brake arm clip. For the rear shifter, there will not operate otherwise. (Fig. 4.14) 4.14 MAINTENANCE Pre-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...
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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... true • Brake mounting bolts loose • 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-in • Tighten headset MAINTENANCE 64 ©2010 If problem persists, replace freewheel • Brake pads worn down • Brake pads/rim greasy, wet or dirty • Brake cables are binding/ stretched...
... true • Brake mounting bolts loose • 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-in • Tighten headset MAINTENANCE 64 ©2010 If problem persists, replace freewheel • Brake pads worn down • Brake pads/rim greasy, wet or dirty • Brake cables are binding/ stretched...