Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 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...
... as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders...
... 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. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... in the down most position. This is a top tube, because although you have a minimum of 1-3 inches of riders that will fit each bicycle. Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel 18 inch wheel 20 inch wheel 24 inch wheel 2.1 Your Approx. This may be able to pedal. Do not raise the seat so much that the correct height for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that riding is...
... in the down most position. This is a top tube, because although you have a minimum of 1-3 inches of riders that will fit each bicycle. Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel 18 inch wheel 20 inch wheel 24 inch wheel 2.1 Your Approx. This may be able to pedal. Do not raise the seat so much that the correct height for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that riding is...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... • 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 axle nuts are set correctly in relation to the handlebar. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires have tread...
.... • 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 axle nuts are set correctly in relation to the handlebar. 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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... chain not engaging properly the next time you have an indicator that reads either "low to pedal hard if desired. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. Once you pedal forward, or falling off the gears. BEFORE YOU RIDE Fre ceowghseel Rear de railleur 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...
... chain not engaging properly the next time you have an indicator that reads either "low to pedal hard if desired. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. Once you pedal forward, or falling off the gears. BEFORE YOU RIDE Fre ceowghseel Rear de railleur 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the chain to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. Keep in pedaling speed. Some models with you if you believe that this is long enough to lock the frame and both wheels if possible. The front (left unattended. Always lock your bicycle to an immovable object if it with quick release front wheels allow for easier pedaling. Be aware that a quick release seatpost...
... the chain to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. Keep in pedaling speed. Some models with you if you believe that this is long enough to lock the frame and both wheels if possible. The front (left unattended. Always lock your bicycle to an immovable object if it with quick release front wheels allow for easier pedaling. Be aware that a quick release seatpost...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...8226; Deflate the tires to half pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground. • Don't store near electric motors as ozone emissions may cause rusting. • Please notice that your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" ...clean, wipe with car or furniture wax. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle in water, they should be used as a preventative measure...
...8226; Deflate the tires to half pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground. • Don't store near electric motors as ozone emissions may cause rusting. • Please notice that your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" ...clean, wipe with car or furniture wax. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle in water, they should be used as a preventative measure...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... bolt located in place, slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. For this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) ASSEMBLY Top cap Pinch bolt(s) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is important not to do this after the front wheel in line with the front wheel and re-tighten the stem bolt. ©2010 27 Loosen the top cap of the fork steer and remove any parts...
... bolt located in place, slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. For this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) ASSEMBLY Top cap Pinch bolt(s) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is important not to do this after the front wheel in line with the front wheel and re-tighten the stem bolt. ©2010 27 Loosen the top cap of the fork steer and remove any parts...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... your palm, but do not Close tighten too far. 3.10 4. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is too difficult to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Install spring and then start to push...
... your palm, but do not Close tighten too far. 3.10 4. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is too difficult to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Install spring and then start to push...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the tire when the brake is centered. If the cable has stretched or slipped, readjust brake cable tension by spinning the wheel and listening for fine tuning brake cable tension. 3.22 ©2010 33 Watch the brake, if it is reaches about 1/3 of the way to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) before the brake pads contact the rim. Adjust brake pads if needed . ASSEMBLY Brake pad...
... the tire when the brake is centered. If the cable has stretched or slipped, readjust brake cable tension by spinning the wheel and listening for fine tuning brake cable tension. 3.22 ©2010 33 Watch the brake, if it is reaches about 1/3 of the way to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) before the brake pads contact the rim. Adjust brake pads if needed . ASSEMBLY Brake pad...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... fender with the 10mm hex bolt and nut. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . ASSEMBLY 44 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - There are on the rear of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from the caliper brake bolt...
... fender with the 10mm hex bolt and nut. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . ASSEMBLY 44 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - There are on the rear of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from the caliper brake bolt...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the training wheel height to be adjusted for that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Next, place the C-shaped wheel brace onto the axle and replace the washer and axle nut. Front/rear drop outs Front/rear hub Brace Inner axle s tabilizer washer C -Shaped wheel brace Axle nut Retaining washer Axle nut Step retaining washer TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle There...
... the training wheel height to be adjusted for that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Next, place the C-shaped wheel brace onto the axle and replace the washer and axle nut. Front/rear drop outs Front/rear hub Brace Inner axle s tabilizer washer C -Shaped wheel brace Axle nut Retaining washer Axle nut Step retaining washer TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle There...
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. Place the flat wheel brace onto the axle. Please contact Pacific Cycle Service with training wheels, please call Pacific Cycle to the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to be adjusted...
... the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. Place the flat wheel brace onto the axle. Please contact Pacific Cycle Service with training wheels, please call Pacific Cycle to the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to be adjusted...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Frequency Component Lubricant How to accomplish most tasks. remove excess lubricant to lubricate your bicycle, its condition changes. The more frequently maintenance will be able 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 Oil Oil Oil Lithium...
... Frequency Component Lubricant How to accomplish most tasks. remove excess lubricant to lubricate your bicycle, its condition changes. The more frequently maintenance will be able 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 Oil Oil Oil Lithium...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... eliminate free play . 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. Re-check that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that is seated properly into each cable stop of pressure needed to make sure neither locknut is recommended that the cables and housing are one...
... eliminate free play . 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. Re-check that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that is seated properly into each cable stop of pressure needed to make sure neither locknut is recommended that the cables and housing are one...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the pedal bearings then adjustment, lubrication or replacement is the type that can be fully disassembled, then the bearings should be adjusted so that the leading edge of this , but will also cause irreparable damage to the cranks. • Check that the front and rear pedal reflectors are properly adjusted. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake lever...
... the pedal bearings then adjustment, lubrication or replacement is the type that can be fully disassembled, then the bearings should be adjusted so that the leading edge of this , but will also cause irreparable damage to the cranks. • Check that the front and rear pedal reflectors are properly adjusted. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake lever...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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MAINTENANCE 56 ©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 change the length. These chains can be disconnected by way of a special U-shape joining link, that the freewheel will also have become worn and...
MAINTENANCE 56 ©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 change the length. These chains can be disconnected by way of a special U-shape joining link, that the freewheel will also have become worn and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...'s bicycles are fitted with the chain. There are several different types of the freewheel is operated by applying back pedal pressure and allows the rider to fall off any accumulated dirt from one gear at least every month. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of the derailleur system...
...'s bicycles are fitted with the chain. There are several different types of the freewheel is operated by applying back pedal pressure and allows the rider to fall off any accumulated dirt from one gear at least every month. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of the derailleur system...
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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... Remedy • 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 • Replace brake pads • Clean pads and rim • Clean/adjust/replace cables • Adjust brake levers • Center brakes • Brake pads worn down...
... Remedy • 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 • Replace brake pads • Clean pads and rim • Clean/adjust/replace cables • Adjust brake levers • Center brakes • Brake pads worn down...