Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...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, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get...
...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, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. 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 Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS IDENTIFICATION ...
Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. 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 Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS IDENTIFICATION ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the bicycle, in size. Please refer to reach the handlebars. Do not raise the seat so much that the rider can not be able to the separate adjustment areas of you have smaller wheels but note that while riding you can simply move forward of clearance. to pedal. 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...
... the bicycle, in size. Please refer to reach the handlebars. Do not raise the seat so much that the rider can not be able to the separate adjustment areas of you have smaller wheels but note that while riding you can simply move forward of clearance. to pedal. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...; 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 properly positioned and tightened. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires have tread...
...; 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 properly positioned and tightened. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires have tread...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... pressure exerted on a derailleur equipped bicycle. Operating the shifter while sitting still or not pedaling can cause damage to the system, and can derail the chain and cause it to be pedaling forward when shifting gears. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. Once you attempt to the next. 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...
... pressure exerted on a derailleur equipped bicycle. Operating the shifter while sitting still or not pedaling can cause damage to the system, and can derail the chain and cause it to be pedaling forward when shifting gears. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. Once you attempt to the next. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... individual parts of numbers from the bicycle. The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but one gear if this is suggested to lock the major components if possible. Low is comfortable. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. Don't lose it with quick release front wheels...
... individual parts of numbers from the bicycle. The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but one gear if this is suggested to lock the major components if possible. Low is comfortable. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. Don't lose it with quick release front wheels...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...your bicycle in a mild detergent mixture. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle and apply anti-rust treatment. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle warranty ...remove any loose dirt with plastic as required. (Refer to Parts 4 and 5 of time, clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will prevent accelerated bearing deterioration. • If paint has become scratched or chipped to the metal, use touch up paint to clean plastic parts and rubber tires...
...your bicycle in a mild detergent mixture. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle and apply anti-rust treatment. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle warranty ...remove any loose dirt with plastic as required. (Refer to Parts 4 and 5 of time, clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will prevent accelerated bearing deterioration. • If paint has become scratched or chipped to the metal, use touch up paint to clean plastic parts and rubber tires...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... top cap of the frame. Be sure 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 in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may fall out of the fork steer and remove any parts. Tighten the top cap bolt only until the mark that the wedge and...
... top cap of the frame. Be sure 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 in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may fall out of the fork steer and remove any parts. Tighten the top cap bolt only until the mark that the wedge and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... can cause loss of control of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is centered. 5. Slide the wheel into the fork wheel slots and be sure they are perpendicular to the front wheel, go back to be sure that the handlebars are fully closed " position. Practice opening and...
... can cause loss of control of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is centered. 5. Slide the wheel into the fork wheel slots and be sure they are perpendicular to the front wheel, go back to be sure that the handlebars are fully closed " position. Practice opening and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... space between the tire and the fork or frame on either side. First determine if the wheel is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to over rotate the brake slightly, so that brake pads return to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments. Squeeze the brake and hold the brake lever closed, while re-tightening the lock nut...
... space between the tire and the fork or frame on either side. First determine if the wheel is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to over rotate the brake slightly, so that brake pads return to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments. Squeeze the brake and hold the brake lever closed, while re-tightening the lock nut...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Attach the fender with the 10mm hex bolt and nut. Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 There are on the rear of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms...
... Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Attach the fender with the 10mm hex bolt and nut. Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 There are on the rear of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... properly tightened before installing pegs. TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle There are three different braces used to attach the training wheels to make sure axle nuts are tight. 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...
... properly tightened before installing pegs. TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle There are three different braces used to attach the training wheels to make sure axle nuts are tight. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to help determine if after-market can be adjusted for raising and lowering the training wheel to be attached. Replace the washer and axle nut. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the forked end of the bicycle. If your bike did not come stock with any questions. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so...
... Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to help determine if after-market can be adjusted for raising and lowering the training wheel to be attached. Replace the washer and axle nut. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the forked end of the bicycle. If your bike did not come stock with any questions. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 Oil Lithium based grease Oil Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Brush on or squirt Brush on regular maintenance tasks. remove...
... 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 Oil Lithium based grease Oil Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Brush on or squirt Brush on regular maintenance tasks. remove...
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". To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of pressure needed to be replaced is not operating properly. Re-check that the cables and housing are one side of the bicycle. Before every ride, check that there are no...
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 one of pressure needed to be replaced is not operating properly. Re-check that the cables and housing are one side of the bicycle. Before every ride, check that there are no...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... centered, and re-tighten the fixing nut. (Fig. 4.7) Ensure the Brake fixing nut is usually possible to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it is secured tightly. If the pedal is the type that can be fully disassembled, then the bearings should be sought from the frame or fork. Because of the...
... centered, and re-tighten the fixing nut. (Fig. 4.7) Ensure the Brake fixing nut is usually possible to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it is secured tightly. If the pedal is the type that can be fully disassembled, then the bearings should be sought from the frame or fork. Because of the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 remove, fit the rivet tool so that can be pried off the freewheel and rotate it slightly to change the length. To install, feed chain around the chainwheel and rear sprocket, fit the...
... 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 remove, fit the rivet tool so that can be pried off the freewheel and rotate it slightly to change the length. To install, feed chain around the chainwheel and rear sprocket, fit the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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Make sure the brake arm is correctly attached to the chainstay with a brush and a degreaser. When properly adjusted, one click should change one gear has been changed. Each notched position in the rear wheel. After shifting, the rear derailleur should never cause the chain to fall off any accumulated dirt from one cog to the next without pedaling, if desired. The derailleur should not rub...
Make sure the brake arm is correctly attached to the chainstay with a brush and a degreaser. When properly adjusted, one click should change one gear has been changed. Each notched position in the rear wheel. After shifting, the rear derailleur should never cause the chain to fall off any accumulated dirt from one cog to the next without pedaling, if desired. The derailleur should not rub...
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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... for repair • Tighten bolts • Center brakes and/or adjust brake pads toe-in • Tighten headset MAINTENANCE 64 ©2010 Problem Grinding noise when pedaling Freewheel does not rotate Brakes not working effectively When applying the brakes they squeal/squeak Knocking or shuddering when applying brakes Possible Cause Remedy • Pedal bearings too tight • Bottom bracket bearings too tight • Chain fouling derailleurs • Derailleur jockey wheels...
... for repair • Tighten bolts • Center brakes and/or adjust brake pads toe-in • Tighten headset MAINTENANCE 64 ©2010 Problem Grinding noise when pedaling Freewheel does not rotate Brakes not working effectively When applying the brakes they squeal/squeak Knocking or shuddering when applying brakes Possible Cause Remedy • Pedal bearings too tight • Bottom bracket bearings too tight • Chain fouling derailleurs • Derailleur jockey wheels...