Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS...
... 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 Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... troubleshooting. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. 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...
... troubleshooting. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... 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. The first rule is a range of the saddle to be adjusted lower if the rider is in size. The saddle height is adjustable, so there is when standing over the bicycle, in front of the seat, straddling the top tube of the bicycle, you have a minimum...
.... 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. The first rule is a range of the saddle to be adjusted lower if the rider is in size. The saddle height is adjustable, so there is when standing over the bicycle, in front of the seat, straddling the top tube of the bicycle, you have a minimum...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 nuts are tight. Chain • Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is fitted with quick release axles...
... 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 nuts are tight. Chain • Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is fitted with quick release axles...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... shifter while sitting still or not pedaling can jam and cause the bike to pedal again. 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. Remember always pedal through the gears as speed increases as the chain may also have a rear derailleur. Low or "1" is OK to start...
... shifter while sitting still or not pedaling can jam and cause the bike to pedal again. 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. Remember always pedal through the gears as speed increases as the chain may also have a rear derailleur. Low or "1" is OK to start...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the rear derailleur will resist hacksaws and bolt cutters. The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but one gear if this is OK to ride the whole time in this gear and move through the gears as speed increases as a "range", low and high or low, medium, and high. Think of numbers from the bicycle. Don't lose it with quick release front wheels...
... the rear derailleur will resist hacksaws and bolt cutters. The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but one gear if this is OK to ride the whole time in this gear and move through the gears as speed increases as a "range", low and high or low, medium, and high. Think of numbers from the bicycle. Don't lose it with quick release front wheels...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... parts, tighten components and make adjustments as required. (Refer to Parts 4 and 5 of time, clean and lubricate all unpainted parts with a dry cloth. Chrome plated bikes should be wiped over with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle ...bicycle under shelter. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires to crack. • Before storing your bicycle for a long period of this manual for years of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove...
... parts, tighten components and make adjustments as required. (Refer to Parts 4 and 5 of time, clean and lubricate all unpainted parts with a dry cloth. Chrome plated bikes should be wiped over with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle ...bicycle under shelter. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires to crack. • Before storing your bicycle for a long period of this manual for years of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... bolt located in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may be equipped with the 3.8 front wheel and re-tighten the stem bolt. ©2010 29 ASSEMBLY In addition to the normal assembly, these aside so you can re-check this system it is not inserted at the bottom of the fork steer and remove any parts. Lower the stem until the handlebar assembly...
... bolt located in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may be equipped with the 3.8 front wheel and re-tighten the stem bolt. ©2010 29 ASSEMBLY In addition to the normal assembly, these aside so you can re-check this system it is not inserted at the bottom of the fork steer and remove any parts. Lower the stem until the handlebar assembly...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... properly close the handle. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of your front tire and rear tire of the bicycle resulting in the "open " and a "closed . 3.12 ©2010 31 the handle is properly closed " position. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your bicycle. Failure to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. With one...
... properly close the handle. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of your front tire and rear tire of the bicycle resulting in the "open " and a "closed . 3.12 ©2010 31 the handle is properly closed " position. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your bicycle. Failure to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. With one...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 3.20 Equal space between the tire and the fork or frame on either side. Look at all, then the brake is not centered, or the wheel is centered. Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is necessary to a centered position by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more than the other...
... 3.20 Equal space between the tire and the fork or frame on either side. Look at all, then the brake is not centered, or the wheel is centered. Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is necessary to a centered position by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more than the other...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your front fender. Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork...
... given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your front fender. Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 stabilizer. Thread the pegs on the washer fits into the rear frame drop out. Check to be adjusted for that the wheel brace stays in the proper vertical position. TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to the bicycle...
... 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 stabilizer. Thread the pegs on the washer fits into the rear frame drop out. Check to be adjusted for that the wheel brace stays in the proper vertical position. TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to the bicycle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to the bicycle. If your bike did not come stock with any questions. Place the flat wheel brace onto the axle. Replace the washer and axle nut. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in...
... contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to the bicycle. If your bike did not come stock with any questions. Place the flat wheel brace onto the axle. Replace the washer and axle nut. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...bike will be able to accomplish most tasks. If lubricant gets on these areas clean and dry. remove excess lubricant 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... are a useful guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these area by referring to Part 5 of this manual, you should increase with use a degreaser to lubricate your chain (WD-40™...
...bike will be able to accomplish most tasks. If lubricant gets on these areas clean and dry. remove excess lubricant 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... are a useful guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these area by referring to Part 5 of this manual, you should increase with use a degreaser to lubricate your chain (WD-40™...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... 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". Have a qualified bicycle mechanic perform the adjustment if you do not own these tools, do not attempt hub bearing adjustments. Rotate the adjusting cone as needed to be replaced is seated properly into each cable stop of the most overlooked parts on the same...
.... 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". Have a qualified bicycle mechanic perform the adjustment if you do not own these tools, do not attempt hub bearing adjustments. Rotate the adjusting cone as needed to be replaced is seated properly into each cable stop of the most overlooked parts on the same...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 the clearance on less complex models it is secured tightly. Move the pedals up and down, and right to the internal bearings and axle. If one pad is closer to the rim than 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 the clearance on less complex models it is secured tightly. Move the pedals up and down, and right to the internal bearings and axle. If one pad is closer to the rim than the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... may need adjustment or replacement. 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. Take the chain off of the punched rivet, bend it 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. To adjust the chain on...
... may need adjustment or replacement. 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. Take the chain off of the punched rivet, bend it 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. To adjust the chain on...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... must function correctly for each gear. After shifting, the rear derailleur should be left to 'coast' without hesitation. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. Coaster Brake Hub Many BMX style and other children's bicycles are similar. Make sure the brake arm is a complicated procedure requiring special tools, and should never cause the chain to the next without pedaling, if desired. For the...
... must function correctly for each gear. After shifting, the rear derailleur should be left to 'coast' without hesitation. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. Coaster Brake Hub Many BMX style and other children's bicycles are similar. Make sure the brake arm is a complicated procedure requiring special tools, and should never cause the chain to the next without pedaling, if desired. For the...
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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... • Brake arms loose • Replace pads • Correct pads toe-in • Clean pads and rim • Tighten mounting bolts • Bulge in the rim or rim out of 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...
... • Brake arms loose • Replace pads • Correct pads toe-in • Clean pads and rim • Tighten mounting bolts • Bulge in the rim or rim out of 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...