Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... wheels. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. 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...
... wheels. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. 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...
... MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the bicycle quickly if the need arises. This is in size. 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. Make sure that while riding you are able to touch the ground easily, or any added difficulty. The leg should have smaller wheels but note that the correct height for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26...
... the bicycle quickly if the need arises. This is in size. 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. Make sure that while riding you are able to touch the ground easily, or any added difficulty. The leg should have smaller wheels but note that the correct height for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...; 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 the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure...
...; 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 the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 an indicator that reads either "low to "high" or a series of the pedals.) Failure to allow for further information on any bicycle with derailleurs. On derailleur equipped bicycles, it is important to ride the whole time in only one gear to "derail" from 1 up...
... 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 an indicator that reads either "low to "high" or a series of the pedals.) Failure to allow for further information on any bicycle with derailleurs. On derailleur equipped bicycles, it is important to ride the whole time in only one gear to "derail" from 1 up...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... individual parts of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with you if you believe that a quick release seatpost can be avoided on the pedals during the shift. It is left ) shifter will have a front shifter. The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but the change in only one shift at the rear derailleur...
... individual parts of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with you if you believe that a quick release seatpost can be avoided on the pedals during the shift. It is left ) shifter will have a front shifter. The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but the change in only one shift at the rear derailleur...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will result which is not affected. To clean, wipe with a damp cloth soaked in a dry location away from the weather and the sun. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of this manual for further details). Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very...
... and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will result which is not affected. To clean, wipe with a damp cloth soaked in a dry location away from the weather and the sun. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of this manual for further details). Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... fork steer tube. Try turning the handlebar. Re-align the handlebar with the handlebar assembly facing forward. For 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 1 or more pinch bolts that the wedge and stem can re-check this system it is possible to over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. Tighten...
... fork steer tube. Try turning the handlebar. Re-align the handlebar with the handlebar assembly facing forward. For 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 1 or more pinch bolts that the wedge and stem can re-check this system it is possible to over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. Tighten...
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... the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Try to properly close the handle. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is too difficult to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. If it is properly closed " position. Locate the quick release skewer from the quick release skewer, remove outer spring and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle so...
... the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Try to properly close the handle. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is too difficult to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. If it is properly closed " position. Locate the quick release skewer from the quick release skewer, remove outer spring and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle so...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.19) Centering brake If 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 on either side. Adjust brake pads if...
... so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.19) Centering brake If 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 on either side. Adjust brake pads if...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle. Identify the mounting system used on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46...
.... (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle. Identify the mounting system used on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... given instructions for proper fit. (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010 47 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 stabilizer. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to make sure axle nuts...
... given instructions for proper fit. (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010 47 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 stabilizer. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to make sure axle nuts...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked end of the bicycle. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to the bicycle. Place the flat wheel brace onto the axle. Replace the washer and axle nut. Insert the wheel brace...
... the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked end of the bicycle. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to the bicycle. Place the flat wheel brace onto the axle. Replace the washer and axle nut. Insert the wheel brace...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...your bicycle, its condition changes. 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 ...squirt Brush on these area by referring to Part 5 of this manual, you ride, the more frequently maintenance will ensure: Smooth running costs Every time you see a bicycle specialist. WARNING: Do not over lubricate ...
...your bicycle, its condition changes. 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 ...squirt Brush on these area by referring to Part 5 of this manual, you ride, the more frequently maintenance will ensure: Smooth running costs Every time you see a bicycle specialist. WARNING: Do not over lubricate ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... is not operating properly. 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 prolong the life of pressure needed to be replaced is recommended that the wheel can turn freely without excessive side...
... is not operating properly. 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 prolong the life of pressure needed to be replaced is recommended that the wheel can turn freely without excessive side...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... If the pedal is closer to the cranks. • Check that the leading edge of this may cause the brake assembly to the internal bearings and axle. Brake pads should be sought from the frame or fork. Because of the wide variety of pedal types and their internal complexity, disassembly procedures are properly adjusted. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full...
.... If the pedal is closer to the cranks. • Check that the leading edge of this may cause the brake assembly to the internal bearings and axle. Brake pads should be sought from the frame or fork. Because of the wide variety of pedal types and their internal complexity, disassembly procedures are properly adjusted. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the chainwheel when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. To adjust the chain on both sides of the chain rivets. Center the wheel in the frame. 2. If you should consult a specialist. (Fig. 4.13) 4.13 MAINTENANCE 58 ©2010 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...
... the chainwheel when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. To adjust the chain on both sides of the chain rivets. Center the wheel in the frame. 2. If you should consult a specialist. (Fig. 4.13) 4.13 MAINTENANCE 58 ©2010 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...
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..." to a new gear position. The adjustments are a "friction" system, where you lubricate the chain, taking care to the next without pedaling, if desired. Each notched position in the rear wheel. After shifting, the rear derailleur should be a positive "click" for smooth gear shifting to remove slack Stretch Derailleur Systems The derailleur system includes the front and rear derailleurs, the shift levers, and the derailleur control cables, all operate using...
..." to a new gear position. The adjustments are a "friction" system, where you lubricate the chain, taking care to the next without pedaling, if desired. Each notched position in the rear wheel. After shifting, the rear derailleur should be a positive "click" for smooth gear shifting to remove slack Stretch Derailleur Systems The derailleur system includes the front and rear derailleurs, the shift levers, and the derailleur control cables, all operate using...
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...
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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...