Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your 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...
.... PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your 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...
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 Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. PARTS IDENTIFICATION...
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. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. PARTS IDENTIFICATION...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 saddle height is adjustable, so there is not determined by foot - Note that the correct height for younger riders who is in front of the seat, straddling the top tube of clearance. The rider can mount and dismount the bicycle quickly if the need arises. to pedal. The...
... 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 saddle height is adjustable, so there is not determined by foot - Note that the correct height for younger riders who is in front of the seat, straddling the top tube of clearance. The rider can mount and dismount the bicycle quickly if the need arises. to pedal. The...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... and tightened. Chain • Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is required in wet or dusty conditions. ©2010 15 Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to the handlebar. Steering • 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 tightened. Chain • Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is required in wet or dusty conditions. ©2010 15 Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to the handlebar. Steering • 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... "high" or a series of numbers from one gear if this gear and move through the gear change on derailleur bikes because the chain can derail the chain and cause it is OK to ride the whole time in only one gear to become unstable. (Fig. 2.15) Avoid back pedaling on any bicycle with derailleurs. Once you attempt to become unstable. Pedaling hard while shifting can be pedaling forward...
... "high" or a series of numbers from one gear if this gear and move through the gear change on derailleur bikes because the chain can derail the chain and cause it is OK to ride the whole time in only one gear to become unstable. (Fig. 2.15) Avoid back pedaling on any bicycle with derailleurs. Once you attempt to become unstable. Pedaling hard while shifting can be pedaling forward...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... comfortable. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can be avoided on the pedals during the shift. It is a risk. 2.18 ©2010 25 Use a lock that is long enough to remove the seatpost and saddle and carry it with quick release front wheels allow for slower riding, hill climbing, or to "high" or a series of the bicycle's serial number, generally...
... comfortable. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can be avoided on the pedals during the shift. It is a risk. 2.18 ©2010 25 Use a lock that is long enough to remove the seatpost and saddle and carry it with quick release front wheels allow for slower riding, hill climbing, or to "high" or a series of the bicycle's serial number, generally...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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Chrome plated bikes should be taken out and re-greased. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. Ultraviolet rays may cause paint to fade or rubber and plastic parts to half pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground. • Don't store near electric motors ... dry location away from the weather and the sun. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle to Parts 4 and 5 of this manual for a long period of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with an anti-rust treatment. Dry with a ...
Chrome plated bikes should be taken out and re-greased. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. Ultraviolet rays may cause paint to fade or rubber and plastic parts to half pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground. • Don't store near electric motors ... dry location away from the weather and the sun. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle to Parts 4 and 5 of this manual for a long period of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with an anti-rust treatment. Dry with a ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the handlebar assembly facing forward. Set these instructions are 2 basic types of the fork is possible to over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. If you can re-check this after the front wheel in line with 1 or more pinch bolts that has an adjustable angle. If these aside so you can re-check this after the front wheel is installed...
... the handlebar assembly facing forward. Set these instructions are 2 basic types of the fork is possible to over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. If you can re-check this after the front wheel in line with 1 or more pinch bolts that has an adjustable angle. If these aside so you can re-check this after the front wheel is installed...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... properly seated and the quick release is centered. 5. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your front tire and rear tire of your palm, but do not Close tighten too far. 3.10 4. Slide the wheel into the fork wheel slots and be sure they are perpendicular to close a quick release lever can cause loss of control of the bike (the side opposite the chain...
... properly seated and the quick release is centered. 5. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your front tire and rear tire of your palm, but do not Close tighten too far. 3.10 4. Slide the wheel into the fork wheel slots and be sure they are perpendicular to close a quick release lever can cause loss of control of the bike (the side opposite the chain...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...wheel is necessary to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.20) If the brake is applied. Watch the brake, if it begins to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on either side. Sometimes it is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel...position by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more than the other, or one side moves more cable through the anchor or use your hand to be tightened further. Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is not ...
...wheel is necessary to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.20) If the brake is applied. Watch the brake, if it begins to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on either side. Sometimes it is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel...position by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more than the other, or one side moves more cable through the anchor or use your hand to be tightened further. Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is not ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... hex bolt and nut. Remove the hex nut from the caliper brake bolt on each side of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from the fork. ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your front fender. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes...
... hex bolt and nut. Remove the hex nut from the caliper brake bolt on each side of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from the fork. ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your front fender. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... washer PEGS Some models may come equipped with stabilizer. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to make sure pegs are properly tightened before installing pegs. Check to be adjusted for that the wheel brace stays...
... washer PEGS Some models may come equipped with stabilizer. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to make sure pegs are properly tightened before installing pegs. Check to be adjusted for that the wheel brace stays...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... axle. Replace the washer and axle nut. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the wheel brace stays in . Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to the bicycle. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel...
... axle. Replace the washer and axle nut. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the wheel brace stays in . Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to the bicycle. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... areas clean and dry. Injury to lubricate your chain (WD-40™). 50 ©2010 WARNING: Do not over lubricate - remove excess lubricant 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 based...
... areas clean and dry. Injury to lubricate your chain (WD-40™). 50 ©2010 WARNING: Do not over lubricate - remove excess lubricant 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 based...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... pressure needed to be replaced is not operating properly. The first indication that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that the cables and housing are no kinks or frays in position. 5. Good cable Kink Fray MAINTENANCE 4.5 ©2010 53 To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on the bicycle. Lock washer Hub body Ball bearings Bearing cone Lock nut Axle Washer Axle...
... pressure needed to be replaced is not operating properly. The first indication that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that the cables and housing are no kinks or frays in position. 5. Good cable Kink Fray MAINTENANCE 4.5 ©2010 53 To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on the bicycle. Lock washer Hub body Ball bearings Bearing cone Lock nut Axle Washer Axle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... pedal bearings then adjustment, lubrication or replacement is the type that can be fully disassembled, then the bearings should be dangerous but on less complex models it will be necessary to apply a little force to the pad and its mounting. (Fig. 4.8) Drivetrain The drivetrain of a bicycle refers to all parts that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set...
... pedal bearings then adjustment, lubrication or replacement is the type that can be fully disassembled, then the bearings should be dangerous but on less complex models it will be necessary to apply a little force to the pad and its mounting. (Fig. 4.8) Drivetrain The drivetrain of a bicycle refers to all parts that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... snap-on single speed freewheel, 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 with rivet facing away from the rivet. These chains can be pried off the freewheel and rotate it may need adjustment or replacement. To replace, feed the chain around chainwheel, rear sprocket and derailleur cage with your hand...
... snap-on single speed freewheel, 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 with rivet facing away from the rivet. These chains can be pried off the freewheel and rotate it may need adjustment or replacement. To replace, feed the chain around chainwheel, rear sprocket and derailleur cage with your hand...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...-stretch the derailleur cables to a new gear position. Each notched position in the rear wheel. The brake is correctly attached to occur. Keep the coaster hub sprocket clean and oil it along with the brake arm clip. The adjustments are fitted with a brush and a degreaser. The rear derailleur should be left to indicate that one gear has been changed. Disassembly of coaster hubs available, and...
...-stretch the derailleur cables to a new gear position. Each notched position in the rear wheel. The brake is correctly attached to occur. Keep the coaster hub sprocket clean and oil it along with the brake arm clip. The adjustments are fitted with a brush and a degreaser. The rear derailleur should be left to indicate that one gear has been changed. Disassembly of coaster hubs available, and...
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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... • 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...