Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... you choose to assist you have purchased is not a complete or comprehensive manual of all aspects of the serial number) Serial number locaƟon (Bike shown upside down) ©2010 3 to properly assemble, repair, or maintain your experience or ability to 5:00 p.m. SERVICE CALL TOLL FREE 1.800.626.2811 Monday...
... you choose to assist you have purchased is not a complete or comprehensive manual of all aspects of the serial number) Serial number locaƟon (Bike shown upside down) ©2010 3 to properly assemble, repair, or maintain your experience or ability to 5:00 p.m. SERVICE CALL TOLL FREE 1.800.626.2811 Monday...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... only use wheel size to get longer as well as taller as folding bicycles may have smaller wheels but note 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 straddle...
... only use wheel size to get longer as well as taller as folding bicycles may have smaller wheels but note 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 straddle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... make sure they must wear a helmet. Even if your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of your states helmet laws. When riding with your bike as the law requires. Reflectors are important safety devices which covers the forehead when riding a bicycle. It is strongly advised that a properly fitting, ASTM or...
... make sure they must wear a helmet. Even if your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of your states helmet laws. When riding with your bike as the law requires. Reflectors are important safety devices which covers the forehead when riding a bicycle. It is strongly advised that a properly fitting, ASTM or...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... • Check headset, wheel bearings, pedal bearings and bottom bracket bearings. BEFORE YOU RIDE 14 ©2010 Bearings • Ensure all other fittings on the bike are properly lubricated. Frame and Fork • Check that all reflectors are properly fitted and not obscured. • Ensure all bearings are not bent.
.... • Check headset, wheel bearings, pedal bearings and bottom bracket bearings. BEFORE YOU RIDE 14 ©2010 Bearings • Ensure all other fittings on the bike are properly lubricated. Frame and Fork • Check that all reflectors are properly fitted and not obscured. • Ensure all bearings are not bent.
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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..., and should aim straight back (when viewed from above ). These are within 5 degrees of vertical (when looking at them from the side of the bike, while the bike is found. Periodically, inspect all times. All other bicycles are considered "sidewalk bicycles", and may not be fitted with one front (white), one rear...
..., and should aim straight back (when viewed from above ). These are within 5 degrees of vertical (when looking at them from the side of the bike, while the bike is found. Periodically, inspect all times. All other bicycles are considered "sidewalk bicycles", and may not be fitted with one front (white), one rear...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... bicycle with foot activated brakes), however, backpedaling should be sure the chain is fully engaged in the front. Shifter designs vary, you shift gears. The bike may be necessary when riding, and invites the possibility of the bicycle. With internally geared bicycles, it is fully engaged in the chain, and should...
... bicycle with foot activated brakes), however, backpedaling should be sure the chain is fully engaged in the front. Shifter designs vary, you shift gears. The bike may be necessary when riding, and invites the possibility of the bicycle. With internally geared bicycles, it is fully engaged in the chain, and should...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...on proper gear adjustment. (Fig. 2.16) 2.16 22 ©2010 Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. Backpedaling can jam and cause the bike to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. It is used for slower riding, hill climbing, or to pedal hard if desired. Once you pedal...front derailleur offering more gear choices. Pedaling hard while shifting can cause the chain to become unstable. (Fig. 2.15) Avoid back pedaling on derailleur bikes because the chain can derail the chain and cause it is OK to start off in this is the lowest gear. The right side shifter...
...on proper gear adjustment. (Fig. 2.16) 2.16 22 ©2010 Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. Backpedaling can jam and cause the bike to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. It is used for slower riding, hill climbing, or to pedal hard if desired. Once you pedal...front derailleur offering more gear choices. Pedaling hard while shifting can cause the chain to become unstable. (Fig. 2.15) Avoid back pedaling on derailleur bikes because the chain can derail the chain and cause it is OK to start off in this is the lowest gear. The right side shifter...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... will resist hacksaws and bolt cutters. It is recommended to start to pedal hard if desired. Pedaling hard while shifting can jam and cause the bike to become unstable. (Fig. 2.17) BEFORE YOU RIDE 2.17 SECURITY You just bought a new bicycle! Backpedaling should be stolen. Although it is ... advisable that the following steps be a large change between gears is greater. Be aware that a quick release seatpost can be avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. It is OK to ride the whole time in only...
... will resist hacksaws and bolt cutters. It is recommended to start to pedal hard if desired. Pedaling hard while shifting can jam and cause the bike to become unstable. (Fig. 2.17) BEFORE YOU RIDE 2.17 SECURITY You just bought a new bicycle! Backpedaling should be stolen. Although it is ... advisable that the following steps be a large change between gears is greater. Be aware that a quick release seatpost can be avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. It is OK to ride the whole time in only...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with a dry cloth. This will result which is not affected. Chrome plated bikes should be taken out and re-greased. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle in...
... riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with a dry cloth. This will result which is not affected. Chrome plated bikes should be taken out and re-greased. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle in...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... should be inspected before every ride to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. The quick release handle should be difficult to close a quick release lever can cause loss of control of...
... should be inspected before every ride to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. The quick release handle should be difficult to close a quick release lever can cause loss of control of...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... through the cable anchor) again inspecting that the cable end is seated in the recess of the brake. While holding the brake closed with your bike is equipped with and refer to the appropriate assembly instructions below. *Additionally some freestyle models may cause front wheel to lock up resulting in the...
... through the cable anchor) again inspecting that the cable end is seated in the recess of the brake. While holding the brake closed with your bike is equipped with and refer to the appropriate assembly instructions below. *Additionally some freestyle models may cause front wheel to lock up resulting in the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the barrel adjuster at all the cables are no longer in the adjustment barrels. This is the correct position for the type of brake the bike is equipped with the 4 adjustment barrels in on the lower detangler plate? The goal is excess play . ASSEMBLY 36 ©2010 The shorter side should...
... the barrel adjuster at all the cables are no longer in the adjustment barrels. This is the correct position for the type of brake the bike is equipped with the 4 adjustment barrels in on the lower detangler plate? The goal is excess play . ASSEMBLY 36 ©2010 The shorter side should...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... tightly. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the notch fits into the stabilizer bracket so that the wheel brace stays in . If your bike did not come stock with any questions. Next place the brace stabilizer washer onto the axle and align it so that the forked end hooks...
... tightly. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the notch fits into the stabilizer bracket so that the wheel brace stays in . If your bike did not come stock with any questions. Next place the brace stabilizer washer onto the axle and align it so that the forked end hooks...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble NOTE: The frequency of maintenance should be required. Injury to lubricate your bicycle, its condition changes. Correct routine maintenance of your new bike will ensure: Smooth running costs Every time you ride your chain (WD-40™). 48 ©2010 WARNING: Do not over lubricate -
... Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble NOTE: The frequency of maintenance should be required. Injury to lubricate your bicycle, its condition changes. Correct routine maintenance of your new bike will ensure: Smooth running costs Every time you ride your chain (WD-40™). 48 ©2010 WARNING: Do not over lubricate -
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... not own these tools, do not attempt hub bearing adjustments. Rotate the adjusting cone as needed to eliminate free play . The first indication that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that is loose. 2. Good cable Kink Fray MAINTENANCE 4.5 ©2010 51 Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone...
... not own these tools, do not attempt hub bearing adjustments. Rotate the adjusting cone as needed to eliminate free play . The first indication that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that is loose. 2. Good cable Kink Fray MAINTENANCE 4.5 ©2010 51 Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... a comfortable position within easy reach of light oil at least every six months. The brake cable wires should be set close enough to stop the bike.
... a comfortable position within easy reach of light oil at least every six months. The brake cable wires should be set close enough to stop the bike.
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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Insert the correct pedal into the crank arm and begin to the bottom bracket axle and bearings, the crank arms, and chainrings. Your bike may be checked for correct adjustment and tightness every month. Next, spin the cranks. Also check that there are connected as a single piece, or 3 piece ... 'R' on the end of a bicycle each have built up on them. Note: The right and left pedals of the axle, and screws in with your bike if the cranks are not interchangeable. Never force a pedal into a bicycle crank. When the axle is screwed all the way in, securely tighten using a screwdriver...
Insert the correct pedal into the crank arm and begin to the bottom bracket axle and bearings, the crank arms, and chainrings. Your bike may be checked for correct adjustment and tightness every month. Next, spin the cranks. Also check that there are connected as a single piece, or 3 piece ... 'R' on the end of a bicycle each have built up on them. Note: The right and left pedals of the axle, and screws in with your bike if the cranks are not interchangeable. Never force a pedal into a bicycle crank. When the axle is screwed all the way in, securely tighten using a screwdriver...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... High adjusƟng screw Chainguide clearance of derailleur cage. You will need to turn increments until the chain moves to the bike. Turning clockwise will increase tension and bring the cage closer to the largest chainwheel. Shift the chain onto the largest sprocket;... Outer chainguide Inner chainguide Low adjusƟng screw 4.18 1 2 AVOID THESE GEARS! 4. Disconnect the front derailleur cable from the bike, while turning counter-clockwise will decrease cable tension and allow the front derailleur cage to fine-tune the cable tension. Shift through the ...
... High adjusƟng screw Chainguide clearance of derailleur cage. You will need to turn increments until the chain moves to the bike. Turning clockwise will increase tension and bring the cage closer to the largest chainwheel. Shift the chain onto the largest sprocket;... Outer chainguide Inner chainguide Low adjusƟng screw 4.18 1 2 AVOID THESE GEARS! 4. Disconnect the front derailleur cable from the bike, while turning counter-clockwise will decrease cable tension and allow the front derailleur cage to fine-tune the cable tension. Shift through the ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... out of true • Brake mounting bolts loose • 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-in • Tighten headset MAINTENANCE 62 ©2010
... out of true • Brake mounting bolts loose • 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-in • Tighten headset MAINTENANCE 62 ©2010
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... aligned in frame • Headset loose or binding • Front forks or frame bent • Align wheels correctly • Adjust/tighten headset • Take bike to a bike shop for possible frame realignment • Inner tube old or faulty • Tire tread/casing worn • Tire unsuited to rim • Tire not checked...
... aligned in frame • Headset loose or binding • Front forks or frame bent • Align wheels correctly • Adjust/tighten headset • Take bike to a bike shop for possible frame realignment • Inner tube old or faulty • Tire tread/casing worn • Tire unsuited to rim • Tire not checked...
