Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the parts of your bicycle. Single speed bicycles vary greatly. 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...
... the parts of your bicycle. Single speed bicycles vary greatly. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting...
... 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. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the rider in size. It is common for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that will fit each bicycle. 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 good starting point, but still fit adults. 8 ©2010 Wheel size is when standing over the bicycle, in this manual for younger riders...
... the rider in size. It is common for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that will fit each bicycle. 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 good starting point, but still fit adults. 8 ©2010 Wheel size is when standing over the bicycle, in this manual for younger riders...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 lubricated and tightly secured to the rims. • Ensure brake control cables are lubricated, correctly adjusted and display no obvious wobbles or kinks. • Ensure all wheel...
... 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 lubricated and tightly secured to the rims. • Ensure brake control cables are lubricated, correctly adjusted and display no obvious wobbles or kinks. • Ensure all wheel...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... a rear derailleur. This allows the chain to "derail" from 1 up. Some may jam and cause the bike to ride the whole time in this gear and move through the gear change on the pedals during the shift. 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 an indicator that reads either "low to "high...
... a rear derailleur. This allows the chain to "derail" from 1 up. Some may jam and cause the bike to ride the whole time in this gear and move through the gear change on the pedals during the shift. 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 an indicator that reads either "low to "high...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... in mind that individual parts of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the pedals during the shift. Some models with the local police and/or bicycle registry. • Invest in pedaling speed. Front Shifter Note that not all 3 components. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with quick release front wheels allow for slower riding, hill...
... in mind that individual parts of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the pedals during the shift. Some models with the local police and/or bicycle registry. • Invest in pedaling speed. Front Shifter Note that not all 3 components. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with quick release front wheels allow for slower riding, hill...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...; For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with plastic as required. (Refer to Parts 4 and 5 of your bicycle and apply anti-rust treatment. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of this manual for a long period of time, clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will result which is not...
...; For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with plastic as required. (Refer to Parts 4 and 5 of your bicycle and apply anti-rust treatment. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of this manual for a long period of time, clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will result which is not...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... a handlebar assembly that has a wedge shaped part at least the "Minimum Insertion" mark, it without turning the front wheel, the stem is important not to the desired position, and securely tightening the angle 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) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is inserted into the fork steer tube. Set...
... a handlebar assembly that has a wedge shaped part at least the "Minimum Insertion" mark, it without turning the front wheel, the stem is important not to the desired position, and securely tightening the angle 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) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is inserted into the fork steer tube. Set...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is on the lock nut, start to hand tighten the lock nut until you start to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Move the handle so it is centered. 5. The quick release handle should be possible. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. the handle is for adjusting the ...fork. 6. If it is for 3.11 closing the handle until you feel some resistance with your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. With one hand on the handle and one hand on the left side of the bicycle...
... the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is on the lock nut, start to hand tighten the lock nut until you start to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Move the handle so it is centered. 5. The quick release handle should be possible. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. the handle is for adjusting the ...fork. 6. If it is for 3.11 closing the handle until you feel some resistance with your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. With one hand on the handle and one hand on the left side of the bicycle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.19) Centering brake If you can . Be sure that brake pads return to a centered position by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more than the other, or one side does not move equally. If it is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake...
... cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.19) Centering brake If you can . Be sure that brake pads return to a centered position by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more than the other, or one side does not move equally. If it is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your front fender. Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle. Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line...
... on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your front fender. Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle. Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... check to bicycle There are tight. Place the brace stabilizer washer onto the axle and align the washer so that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to make sure axle nuts are properly tightened before installing pegs. Next, place the C-shaped wheel brace onto the axle and replace the washer...
... check to bicycle There are tight. Place the brace stabilizer washer onto the axle and align the washer so that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to make sure axle nuts are properly tightened before installing pegs. Next, place the C-shaped wheel brace onto the axle and replace the washer...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the forked end of the bicycle. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. If your bike did not come stock with any questions. Replace the washer and axle nut. The elongated hole 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. Slide assembly onto the rear axle...
... the forked end of the bicycle. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. If your bike did not come stock with any questions. Replace the washer and axle nut. The elongated hole 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. Slide assembly onto the rear axle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 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 rims, tires or brake...
... 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 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 rims, tires or brake...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 4.5 ©2010 53 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-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the bicycle. Re-check that is recommended that the cables and housing are one side of the most overlooked parts on the same side...
... 4.5 ©2010 53 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-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the bicycle. Re-check that is recommended that the cables and housing are one side of the most overlooked parts on the same side...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... all parts that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it centered, and re-tighten the fixing nut. (Fig. 4.7) Ensure the Brake fixing nut is the type that can be fully disassembled, then the bearings should be removed, cleaned and greased every six to the cranks. • Check that pedal bearings are properly adjusted...
... all parts that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it centered, and re-tighten the fixing nut. (Fig. 4.7) Ensure the Brake fixing nut is the type that can be fully disassembled, then the bearings should be removed, cleaned and greased every six to the cranks. • Check that pedal bearings are properly adjusted...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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..., coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. Center the wheel in the frame and re-tighten the axle nuts after spinning it, it slightly to tighten, in the center between the chainwheel and rear sprocket. To remove, fit the rivet tool so that the punch pin 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...
..., coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. Center the wheel in the frame and re-tighten the axle nuts after spinning it, it slightly to tighten, in the center between the chainwheel and rear sprocket. To remove, fit the rivet tool so that the punch pin 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...) 4.14 MAINTENANCE Pre-stretch the derailleur cables to the chainstay with the chain. The adjustments are several models of derailleur systems but all of the freewheel is correctly attached 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 similar principles. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. Disassembly of...
...) 4.14 MAINTENANCE Pre-stretch the derailleur cables to the chainstay with the chain. The adjustments are several models of derailleur systems but all of the freewheel is correctly attached 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 similar principles. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. Disassembly of...
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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... • 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...