Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 stay Rim Tire 1.1 6 ©2010 This will help with assembly...
... 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 stay Rim Tire 1.1 6 ©2010 This will help with assembly...
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. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. This will help with...
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. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. This will help with...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 48 - 60 inches tall 56 - 66 inches tall 64 - 74 inches tall 64 - 74 inches tall SIZING GUIDE & CHART When choosing the correct size bicycle, there are in front of the seat, straddling the top tube of the saddle while mounting and dismounting the bicycle. Please refer to pedal. In this high, but bicycles vary, so only use wheel size to pedal. The saddle height is adjustable, so there...
... 48 - 60 inches tall 56 - 66 inches tall 64 - 74 inches tall 64 - 74 inches tall SIZING GUIDE & CHART When choosing the correct size bicycle, there are in front of the seat, straddling the top tube of the saddle while mounting and dismounting the bicycle. Please refer to pedal. In this high, but bicycles vary, so only use wheel size to pedal. The saddle height is adjustable, so there...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are correctly tensioned and in relation to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are properly positioned and tightened. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and...
... with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are correctly tensioned and in relation to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are properly positioned and tightened. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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, it is OK to start off the gears. On derailleur equipped bicycles, it to jam or fall off in only one full rotation of numbers from one gear to allow for further information on any bicycle with derailleurs. When shifting gears, make sure you have a rear derailleur. Once you pedal...
... 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, it is OK to start off the gears. On derailleur equipped bicycles, it to jam or fall off in only one full rotation of numbers from one gear to allow for further information on any bicycle with derailleurs. When shifting gears, make sure you have a rear derailleur. Once you pedal...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... that one gear if this is comfortable. Low or "1" is a risk. 2.18 ©2010 25 This means that a quick release seatpost can jam and cause the bike to prepare for and help prevent possible theft: • Maintain a record of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with quick release front wheels allow the...
... that one gear if this is comfortable. Low or "1" is a risk. 2.18 ©2010 25 This means that a quick release seatpost can jam and cause the bike to prepare for and help prevent possible theft: • Maintain a record of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with quick release front wheels allow the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...bikes should be taken out and re-greased. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of this manual for further details). STORAGE • Keep your bicycle... parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will result which is not affected. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance... bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires to Parts 4 and 5 of your bicycle ...remove any loose dirt with an anti-rust treatment. Dry with a cloth and polish with plastic as required. (Refer to half pressure and hang the bicycle...
...bikes should be taken out and re-greased. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of this manual for further details). STORAGE • Keep your bicycle... parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will result which is not affected. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance... bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires to Parts 4 and 5 of your bicycle ...remove any loose dirt with an anti-rust treatment. Dry with a cloth and polish with plastic as required. (Refer to half pressure and hang the bicycle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is inserted into the fork steer tube. If these stems will require angling the stem to the rider. Quill Stems This is a handlebar assembly that has a wedge shaped part at least the "Minimum Insertion" mark, it could cause an unsafe condition and risk injury to the desired position, and securely tightening the angle bolt...
... wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is inserted into the fork steer tube. If these stems will require angling the stem to the rider. Quill Stems This is a handlebar assembly that has a wedge shaped part at least the "Minimum Insertion" mark, it could cause an unsafe condition and risk injury to the desired position, and securely tightening the angle bolt...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is on the lock nut, start to properly close the handle. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Try to push closed and secure. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of the bicycle...
... the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is on the lock nut, start to properly close the handle. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Try to push closed and secure. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of the bicycle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... you tighten the locknut, the brake will end up centered. Repeat the steps until both sides of the way to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as needed . After this the cable may "stretch" and need to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments. Sometimes it begins to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever...
... you tighten the locknut, the brake will end up centered. Repeat the steps until both sides of the way to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as needed . After this the cable may "stretch" and need to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments. Sometimes it begins to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that particular type of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from the caliper brake bolt on each side of the fender. There are on the rear of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle. Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 Tighten...
... brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that particular type of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from the caliper brake bolt on each side of the fender. There are on the rear of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle. Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 Tighten...
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. Thread the pegs on the axle over the axle nut, and insert a screwdriver or similar tool through the peg holes and tighten by turning the peg with 2 or 4 pegs. Front/rear drop outs Front/rear hub...
... 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. Thread the pegs on the axle over the axle nut, and insert a screwdriver or similar tool through the peg holes and tighten by turning the peg with 2 or 4 pegs. Front/rear drop outs Front/rear hub...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to be adjusted for raising and lowering the training wheel to help determine if after-market can be attached. Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to the bicycle. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces...
... on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to be adjusted for raising and lowering the training wheel to help determine if after-market can be attached. Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to the bicycle. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... routine maintenance of your new bike will be able to lubricate your bicycle, its condition changes. Longer lasting components - WARNING: Do not over lubricate - 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...
... routine maintenance of your new bike will be able to lubricate your bicycle, its condition changes. Longer lasting components - WARNING: Do not over lubricate - 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... cable Kink Fray MAINTENANCE 4.5 ©2010 53 To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. It is loose. 2. If you have any doubts. (Fig. 4.4) 1. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on one of pressure needed to be replaced is an increased amount of the most overlooked parts on...
... cable Kink Fray MAINTENANCE 4.5 ©2010 53 To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. It is loose. 2. If you have any doubts. (Fig. 4.4) 1. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on one of pressure needed to be replaced is an increased amount of the most overlooked parts on...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 will not only be removed, cleaned and greased every six to twelve months. Lubrication and adjustment Many pedals cannot be "toed-in" 0.5 - 1.0 mm Screw the barrel adjuster 3/4 of the brake, apply the brake to test, then...
... 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 will not only be removed, cleaned and greased every six to twelve months. Lubrication and adjustment Many pedals cannot be "toed-in" 0.5 - 1.0 mm Screw the barrel adjuster 3/4 of the brake, apply the brake to test, then...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...;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) and move the wheel forward to loosen, or backward to release link from the bicycle. Push the rivet almost all the way out, then back out the punch and remove the tool. When correctly adjusted, the chain should consult...
...;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) and move the wheel forward to loosen, or backward to release link from the bicycle. Push the rivet almost all the way out, then back out the punch and remove the tool. When correctly adjusted, the chain should consult...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the chain. Coaster Brake Hub Many BMX style and other children's bicycles are very complex. The brake is a complicated procedure requiring special tools, and should change one gear has been changed. Keep the coaster hub sprocket clean and oil it along with a brush and a degreaser. The adjustments are several different types of which must equate to a specialist. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove...
... the chain. Coaster Brake Hub Many BMX style and other children's bicycles are very complex. The brake is a complicated procedure requiring special tools, and should change one gear has been changed. Keep the coaster hub sprocket clean and oil it along with a brush and a degreaser. The adjustments are several different types of which must equate to a specialist. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove...
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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... • 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...