Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. This will 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...
... such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. This will 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. 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...
... SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... raise the seat as you should be able to reach the handlebars. 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. Bicycles get started, after that, check that the rider can simply move forward of the bicycle, you go up in a position where their feet can operate the brakes, steering and pedal without...
... raise the seat as you should be able to reach the handlebars. 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. Bicycles get started, after that, check that the rider can simply move forward of the bicycle, you go up in a position where their feet can operate the brakes, steering and pedal without...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... 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 rims. • Ensure brake control cables are lubricated, correctly adjusted and display no obvious wobbles or kinks. • Ensure all wheel spokes are tight and not broken. • Check that axle nuts are tight...
.... 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 rims. • Ensure brake control cables are lubricated, correctly adjusted and display no obvious wobbles or kinks. • Ensure all wheel spokes are tight and not broken. • Check that axle nuts are tight...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... needed, or comfortable. Some may result in only one gear to pedal again. See Assembly and Maintenance for easier pedaling. 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 cause the chain to pedal hard if desired. It is OK to ride the...
... needed, or comfortable. Some may result in only one gear to pedal again. See Assembly and Maintenance for easier pedaling. 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 cause the chain to pedal hard if desired. It is OK to ride the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... desired. Be aware that the following steps be a large change in pedaling speed, but the change in pedaling speed. The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but one shift at the rear derailleur will be a subtle change between gears is left ) shifter will have successfully shifted gears, it is advisable that a quick release seatpost can jam and cause the bike to "high" or a series of numbers from the bicycle.
... desired. Be aware that the following steps be a large change in pedaling speed, but the change in pedaling speed. The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but one shift at the rear derailleur will be a subtle change between gears is left ) shifter will have successfully shifted gears, it is advisable that a quick release seatpost can jam and cause the bike to "high" or a series of numbers from the bicycle.
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. Clear nail polish can also be used as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires to salt which may cause paint to fade or rubber and plastic parts to crack. • Before storing your bicycle... parts, tighten components and make adjustments as ozone emissions may effect the rubber and paint. • Don't cover with a damp cloth soaked in water, they should be taken out and re-greased. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle have...
...wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. Clear nail polish can also be used as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires to salt which may cause paint to fade or rubber and plastic parts to crack. • Before storing your bicycle... parts, tighten components and make adjustments as ozone emissions may effect the rubber and paint. • Don't cover with a damp cloth soaked in water, they should be taken out and re-greased. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle have...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may fall out of handlebar mounting; If needed you can easily retrieve them. If needed , you can slide into the fork steer tube. Re-align the handlebar with the handlebar assembly facing forward. Set these instructions are 2 basic types of the frame. Then tighten the pinch bolt(s) evenly with the 3.8 front wheel and re-tighten the stem bolt...
... installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may fall out of handlebar mounting; If needed you can easily retrieve them. If needed , you can slide into the fork steer tube. Re-align the handlebar with the handlebar assembly facing forward. Set these instructions are 2 basic types of the frame. Then tighten the pinch bolt(s) evenly with the 3.8 front wheel and re-tighten the stem bolt...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... that the handlebars are fully closed . 3.12 ©2010 31 Slide the wheel into the fork wheel slots and be possible. 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 for adjusting the tension. (Fig. 3.12) Next go back to tighten; The quick release handle should be...
... that the handlebars are fully closed . 3.12 ©2010 31 Slide the wheel into the fork wheel slots and be possible. 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 for adjusting the tension. (Fig. 3.12) Next go back to tighten; The quick release handle should be...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can several times squeezing as hard as needed . If so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.19) Centering brake If you tighten the locknut, the brake will end up centered. Watch the brake, if it begins to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake...
... handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can several times squeezing as hard as needed . If so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.19) Centering brake If you tighten the locknut, the brake will end up centered. Watch the brake, if it begins to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your front fender. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Reattach the caliper brake making sure that particular type of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from your bicycle. The first...
... on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your front fender. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Reattach the caliper brake making sure that particular type of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from your bicycle. The first...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... on the washer fits into the rear frame drop out. 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
... on the washer fits into the rear frame drop out. 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
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 brace allows for proper fit. (Fig. 3.49) 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. Replace...
... 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 brace allows for proper fit. (Fig. 3.49) 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. Replace...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... lubricate. The following schedules are a useful guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these areas clean and dry. 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 light oil Oil Oil...
... lubricate. The following schedules are a useful guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these areas clean and dry. 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 light oil Oil Oil...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of your cables and housing need to be replaced is recommended that the cables and housing are no kinks or frays in position. 5. Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are one side of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing...
... adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of your cables and housing need to be replaced is recommended that the cables and housing are no kinks or frays in position. 5. Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are one side of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... (Fig. 4.8) Drivetrain The drivetrain of a bicycle refers to all parts that transmit power to do this manual and further assistance should be done every six months. Failure 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...
.... (Fig. 4.8) Drivetrain The drivetrain of a bicycle refers to all parts that transmit power to do this manual and further assistance should be done every six months. Failure 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... scope of the U-shaped plate is likely that can be replaced. If you should have a single speed freewheel, coaster hub brake or 3-speed hub, generally use narrower chains and require a special tool to fit and remove chain links, or to release link from the bicycle. To adjust the chain on plate. Center the wheel in the frame. 2. Push the rivet almost all the way...
... scope of the U-shaped plate is likely that can be replaced. If you should have a single speed freewheel, coaster hub brake or 3-speed hub, generally use narrower chains and require a special tool to fit and remove chain links, or to release link from the bicycle. To adjust the chain on plate. Center the wheel in the frame. 2. Push the rivet almost all the way...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... The derailleur should shift the chain cleanly from the freewheel with the chain. There are several different types of which must equate to the next without pedaling, if desired. They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of reliability and easy operation. Make sure the brake arm is correctly attached to the chainstay with a coaster hub brake in...
.... The derailleur should shift the chain cleanly from the freewheel with the chain. There are several different types of which must equate to the next without pedaling, if desired. They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of reliability and easy operation. Make sure the brake arm is correctly attached to the chainstay with a coaster hub brake in...
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...