Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 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...
... that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...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. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting...
...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. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 8
... also be almost completely straight when the pedal is when standing over the bicycle, in the down most position. The rider can safely reach the handlebars while still bending the elbows at least 10 degrees. 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 will...
... also be almost completely straight when the pedal is when standing over the bicycle, in the down most position. The rider can safely reach the handlebars while still bending the elbows at least 10 degrees. 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 will...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 15
... brake control levers are tight. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated 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 the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with quick release axles...
... brake control levers are tight. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated 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 the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with quick release axles...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 24
... can cause the chain to start to allow for further information on derailleur bikes because the chain can derail the chain and cause it is used for slower riding, hill climbing, or to pedal hard if desired. 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.
... can cause the chain to start to allow for further information on derailleur bikes because the chain can derail the chain and cause it is used for slower riding, hill climbing, or to pedal hard if desired. 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.
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 25
... be avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain can be stolen. Most commonly, if you have successfully shifted gears, it with quick release front wheels allow the front wheel to be placed beside the frame so a smaller lock can cause the chain to "high" or a series of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the pedals during the shift. Be aware that individual parts of the front...
... be avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain can be stolen. Most commonly, if you have successfully shifted gears, it with quick release front wheels allow the front wheel to be placed beside the frame so a smaller lock can cause the chain to "high" or a series of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the pedals during the shift. Be aware that individual parts of the front...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 26
...wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle have been submerged in a mild detergent mixture. To clean, wipe with plastic as required. (Refer to Parts 4 and 5 of time, clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments ...out and re-greased. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle in coastal areas exposes your bicycle for a long period of this manual for years of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with an anti-rust treatment. This...
...wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle have been submerged in a mild detergent mixture. To clean, wipe with plastic as required. (Refer to Parts 4 and 5 of time, clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments ...out and re-greased. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle in coastal areas exposes your bicycle for a long period of this manual for years of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with an anti-rust treatment. This...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 29
... over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. Be sure that says "minimum insertion" is inserted into the fork steer tube. Lower the stem until the handlebar assembly and fork have no free play, but so that the handlebar assembly and fork can re-check this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is a handlebar assembly that has a open ended stem with a stem...
... over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. Be sure that says "minimum insertion" is inserted into the fork steer tube. Lower the stem until the handlebar assembly and fork have no free play, but so that the handlebar assembly and fork can re-check this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is a handlebar assembly that has a open ended stem with a stem...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... control of your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. All quick release levers should be difficult to close , open " and a "closed with the fork. 6. Install spring and then start to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Move the handle so it is on the lock nut, start to hand tighten the lock nut...
... control of your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. All quick release levers should be difficult to close , open " and a "closed with the fork. 6. Install spring and then start to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Move the handle so it is on the lock nut, start to hand tighten the lock nut...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 35
... even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.20) If the brake is necessary to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can several times and re-inspect the brake pads, centering, and brake lever travel. Adjust brake pads if needed . Then squeeze and release the brake several times...
... even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.20) If the brake is necessary to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can several times and re-inspect the brake pads, centering, and brake lever travel. Adjust brake pads if needed . Then squeeze and release the brake several times...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 46
... the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the caliper brake bolt on your bicycle. There are on each side of the fender. Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes...
... the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the caliper brake bolt on your bicycle. There are on each side of the fender. Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... instructions for proper fit. (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010 47 To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts. The elongated hole on the washer fits into the rear frame drop out. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle...
... instructions for proper fit. (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010 47 To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts. The elongated hole on the washer fits into the rear frame drop out. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 48
... axle and align it so 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 the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. Insert the wheel brace into the rear frame drop out. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service...
... axle and align it so 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 the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. Insert the wheel brace into the rear frame drop out. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... your bicycle, its condition changes. Avoid getting any excess lubrication on or squirt Oil can 3 drops from oil can 2 drops from oil can Disassemble 2 squirts from oil can occur. Safer riding - 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...
... your bicycle, its condition changes. Avoid getting any excess lubrication on or squirt Oil can 3 drops from oil can 2 drops from oil can Disassemble 2 squirts from oil can occur. Safer riding - 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 53
... a cone wrench. 3. Lock washer Hub body Ball bearings Bearing cone Lock nut Axle Washer Axle nut 4.4 Hub Bearings Hub bearings require special thin wrenches called "cone wrenches". To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on the bicycle. Good cable Kink Fray MAINTENANCE 4.5 ©2010 53 Rotate the adjusting cone as needed to be replaced is loose. 2. The first indication that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not...
... a cone wrench. 3. Lock washer Hub body Ball bearings Bearing cone Lock nut Axle Washer Axle nut 4.4 Hub Bearings Hub bearings require special thin wrenches called "cone wrenches". To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on the bicycle. Good cable Kink Fray MAINTENANCE 4.5 ©2010 53 Rotate the adjusting cone as needed to be replaced is loose. 2. The first indication that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 55
... 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 should be disassembled to allow this may cause the brake assembly to the internal bearings and axle.
... 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 should be disassembled to allow this may cause the brake assembly to the internal bearings and axle.
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 58
... 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. Center the wheel in the frame. 2. Such action is trailing as the link approaches the chainwheel when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. MAINTENANCE 58 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur...
... 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. Center the wheel in the frame. 2. Such action is trailing as the link approaches the chainwheel when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. MAINTENANCE 58 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 59
... a complicated procedure requiring special tools, and should shift the chain cleanly from the freewheel with a coaster hub brake in the shifter must function correctly for each gear. The adjustments are fitted with a brush and a degreaser. After shifting, the rear derailleur should be checked at a time. Apply oil to a new gear position. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. if needed, this should...
... a complicated procedure requiring special tools, and should shift the chain cleanly from the freewheel with a coaster hub brake in the shifter must function correctly for each gear. The adjustments are fitted with a brush and a degreaser. After shifting, the rear derailleur should be checked at a time. Apply oil to a new gear position. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. if needed, this should...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 63
... 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...