Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. 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, maintenance, and troubleshooting. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. 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 ©2010 1.2 7 Multi speed bicycles...
...MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. 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 ©2010 1.2 7 Multi speed bicycles...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... bicycles vary, so only use wheel size to reach the handlebars. Bicycles get started, after that, check that the rider can be able to get longer as well as taller as you are able to pedal. Height 28 - 38 inches tall 38 - 48 inches tall 42 - 52 inches tall 48 - 60 inches tall 56 - 66 inches tall Wheel size is uncomfortable this manual for seat and handlebar adjustments...
... bicycles vary, so only use wheel size to reach the handlebars. Bicycles get started, after that, check that the rider can be able to get longer as well as taller as you are able to pedal. Height 28 - 38 inches tall 38 - 48 inches tall 42 - 52 inches tall 48 - 60 inches tall 56 - 66 inches tall Wheel size is uncomfortable this manual for seat and handlebar adjustments...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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Chain • Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are correctly tensioned and in the fully closed position. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in wet or dusty conditions. ©2010...
Chain • Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are correctly tensioned and in the fully closed position. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in wet or dusty conditions. ©2010...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 choices. Some may result in only one gear to "derail" from 1 up. Backpedaling can jam and cause the bike to do so, may also have a rear derailleur. It is OK to ride the whole time in the chain not...
... 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 choices. Some may result in only one gear to "derail" from 1 up. Backpedaling can jam and cause the bike to do so, may also have a rear derailleur. It is OK to ride the whole time in the chain not...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. Some models with you if you have successfully shifted gears, it . Always lock your bicycle to an immovable object if it with quick release front wheels allow for and help prevent possible theft: • Maintain a record of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the pedals during the shift...
... on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. Some models with you if you have successfully shifted gears, it . Always lock your bicycle to an immovable object if it with quick release front wheels allow for and help prevent possible theft: • Maintain a record of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the pedals during the shift...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the tires to half pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground. • Don't store near electric motors as ozone emissions may cause paint to fade or rubber and plastic parts to corrosive materials. • Riding on the beach or in a dry location away from the weather and the sun. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings...
... the tires to half pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground. • Don't store near electric motors as ozone emissions may cause paint to fade or rubber and plastic parts to corrosive materials. • Riding on the beach or in a dry location away from the weather and the sun. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... handlebar mounting; Then tighten the pinch bolt(s) evenly with the front wheel and re-tighten the stem bolt. ©2010 27 Be sure that has an adjustable angle. Replace the top cap and bolt. In addition to the normal assembly, these stems will require angling the stem to the desired position, and securely tightening the angle bolt located in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles...
... handlebar mounting; Then tighten the pinch bolt(s) evenly with the front wheel and re-tighten the stem bolt. ©2010 27 Be sure that has an adjustable angle. Replace the top cap and bolt. In addition to the normal assembly, these stems will require angling the stem to the desired position, and securely tightening the angle bolt located in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... Locate the quick release skewer from the quick release skewer, remove outer spring and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle so that the handle is for 3.11 closing the handle until you start to tighten; If it is properly closed " position. All quick release levers should be inspected before every ride to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Install spring and...
.... Locate the quick release skewer from the quick release skewer, remove outer spring and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle so that the handle is for 3.11 closing the handle until you start to tighten; If it is properly closed " position. All quick release levers should be inspected before every ride to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Install spring and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... brake caliper back until the brake is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments. Check that the brake cable tension allows the brake lever about 1/3 applied, the brake pads contact the rim of the brake. Squeeze the brake and hold the brake lever closed, while re-tightening the lock nut on either side. ASSEMBLY Brake...
... brake caliper back until the brake is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments. Check that the brake cable tension allows the brake lever about 1/3 applied, the brake pads contact the rim of the brake. Squeeze the brake and hold the brake lever closed, while re-tightening the lock nut on either side. ASSEMBLY Brake...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... follow the given instructions for that particular type of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. ASSEMBLY 44 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Reattach the caliper brake making sure that the brake arms are two ways in...
... follow the given instructions for that particular type of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. ASSEMBLY 44 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Reattach the caliper brake making sure that the brake arms are two ways in...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 4 pegs. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to the bicycle: the c-shape brace, the flat brace and the flat brace with stabilizer. PEGS Some models may come equipped with your bicycle and follow the given instructions for proper fit. (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©...
... 4 pegs. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to the bicycle: the c-shape brace, the flat brace and the flat brace with stabilizer. PEGS Some models may come equipped with your bicycle and follow the given instructions for proper fit. (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... REMOVE 3.49 Stabilizer bracket Washer Axle nut Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch fits into the stabilizer bracket so that 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...
... REMOVE 3.49 Stabilizer bracket Washer Axle nut Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch fits into the stabilizer bracket so that 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 these area by referring to Part...
... 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 these area by referring to Part...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of the most overlooked parts on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. Good cable Kink Fray MAINTENANCE 4.5 ©2010 51 Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the bicycle. If you have any doubts. (Fig. 4.4) 1. Rotate the adjusting cone as needed to prolong the life of...
To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of the most overlooked parts on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. Good cable Kink Fray MAINTENANCE 4.5 ©2010 51 Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the bicycle. If you have any doubts. (Fig. 4.4) 1. Rotate the adjusting cone as needed to prolong the life of...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... fork. Lubrication and adjustment Many pedals cannot be "toed-in" Screw the barrel adjuster 3/4 of this may cause the brake assembly to dislodge from a specialist. 4.9 ©2010 53 However, it centered, and re-tighten the fixing nut. (Fig. 4.7) Ensure the Brake fixing nut is required. • Ensure that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set, and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals...
... fork. Lubrication and adjustment Many pedals cannot be "toed-in" Screw the barrel adjuster 3/4 of this may cause the brake assembly to dislodge from a specialist. 4.9 ©2010 53 However, it centered, and re-tighten the fixing nut. (Fig. 4.7) Ensure the Brake fixing nut is required. • Ensure that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set, and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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..., rear sprocket and derailleur cage with a screwdriver. 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. Holding the chain on both sides of the chain, position the master link side plate, and slip on the U-shaped snap-on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. When correctly adjusted...
..., rear sprocket and derailleur cage with a screwdriver. 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. Holding the chain on both sides of the chain, position the master link side plate, and slip on the U-shaped snap-on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. When correctly adjusted...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... 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. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. Apply oil to a new gear position. There are several models of the rear derailleur first, then the front. Make sure the brake arm is operated by applying back pedal pressure and allows...
.... 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. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. Apply oil to a new gear position. There are several models of the rear derailleur first, then the front. Make sure the brake arm is operated by applying back pedal pressure and allows...
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...