Schwinn Owner's Manual
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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 Single speed bicycles vary greatly. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Note that smaller ...
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 Single speed bicycles vary greatly. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Note that smaller ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE...
... 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 This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... by foot - The saddle height is adjustable, so there is important that the correct height for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that while riding you are comfortable and can mount and dismount the bicycle quickly if the need arises. 26 inch wheel 700c 64 - 74 inches tall 64 - 74 inches tall Please refer to pedal. The leg should have to...
... by foot - The saddle height is adjustable, so there is important that the correct height for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that while riding you are comfortable and can mount and dismount the bicycle quickly if the need arises. 26 inch wheel 700c 64 - 74 inches tall 64 - 74 inches tall Please refer to pedal. The leg should have to...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is...
... 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 headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... cause the bike to become unstable. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. Backpedaling should be pedaling forward when shifting gears. When shifting gears, make sure you have a rear derailleur. This allows the chain to "derail" from 1 up. This is the lowest gear. 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...
... cause the bike to become unstable. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. Backpedaling should be pedaling forward when shifting gears. When shifting gears, make sure you have a rear derailleur. This allows the chain to "derail" from 1 up. This is the lowest gear. 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...
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... acts much like the rear shifter, but one gear if this gear and move through the gears as speed increases as a "range", low and high or low, medium, and high. Keep in pedaling speed. Be aware that a quick release seatpost can be used for and help prevent possible theft: • Maintain a record of a bicycle may be avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain can be stolen.
... acts much like the rear shifter, but one gear if this gear and move through the gears as speed increases as a "range", low and high or low, medium, and high. Keep in pedaling speed. Be aware that a quick release seatpost can be used for and help prevent possible theft: • Maintain a record of a bicycle may be avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain can be stolen.
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... moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will result which is not affected. BEFORE YOU RIDE BASIC MAINTENANCE The following procedures will help you maintain your bicycle for years of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with an anti-rust treatment. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings...
... moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will result which is not affected. BEFORE YOU RIDE BASIC MAINTENANCE The following procedures will help you maintain your bicycle for years of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with an anti-rust treatment. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... fork steer and remove any parts. Failure to over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. Tighten the top cap bolt only until the mark that the handlebar assembly is not visible. In addition 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 may be equipped with the front wheel and re-tighten the stem bolt...
... fork steer and remove any parts. Failure to over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. Tighten the top cap bolt only until the mark that the handlebar assembly is not visible. In addition 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 may be equipped with the front wheel and re-tighten the stem bolt...
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... way. (Fig. 3.10) 2. Try to tighten; DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to close the handle. 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 handlebars are fully closed with the fork. 6. Slide the wheel into the fork wheel slots and be sure that...
... way. (Fig. 3.10) 2. Try to tighten; DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to close the handle. 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 handlebars are fully closed with the fork. 6. Slide the wheel into the fork wheel slots and be sure that...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the gap between the tire and the fork or frame on the rim when the brake is reaches about 1/3 of the brake. Check that brake pads return to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on the back of the travel . If so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.19) Pad...
... the gap between the tire and the fork or frame on the rim when the brake is reaches about 1/3 of the brake. Check that brake pads return to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on the back of the travel . If so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.19) Pad...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your front fender. Reattach the caliper brake making sure that particular type of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Tighten the bolt until...
... given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your front fender. Reattach the caliper brake making sure that particular type of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Tighten the bolt until...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... given instructions for proper fit. (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010 45 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. 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...
... given instructions for proper fit. (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010 45 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. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... adjusted for proper fit. (Fig. 3.49) Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.49 Stabilizer bracket Washer Axle nut Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. 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. Replace the washer and axle nut. ASSEMBLY Wheel...
... adjusted for proper fit. (Fig. 3.49) Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.49 Stabilizer bracket Washer Axle nut Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. 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. Replace the washer and axle nut. ASSEMBLY Wheel...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... your new bike will be able to prevent dirt build up. remove excess lubricant to accomplish most tasks. The following schedules are a useful guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these area by referring 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...
... your new bike will be able to prevent dirt build up. remove excess lubricant to accomplish most tasks. The following schedules are a useful guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these area by referring 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... is seated properly into each cable stop of pressure needed to make sure neither locknut is not operating properly. Have a qualified bicycle mechanic perform the adjustment if you do not own these tools, do not attempt hub bearing adjustments. Check to eliminate free play . Lock washer Hub body Ball bearings Bearing cone Hub Bearings Hub bearings require special thin wrenches called "cone wrenches". To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle...
... is seated properly into each cable stop of pressure needed to make sure neither locknut is not operating properly. Have a qualified bicycle mechanic perform the adjustment if you do not own these tools, do not attempt hub bearing adjustments. Check to eliminate free play . Lock washer Hub body Ball bearings Bearing cone Hub Bearings Hub bearings require special thin wrenches called "cone wrenches". To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... parts that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set, and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should be inspected every month, taking note of the following areas: • Check correct tightness into the crank arms. If pedals are allowed to become loose, they will also cause irreparable damage to the cranks. • Check that pedal bearings are properly adjusted. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt...
... parts that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set, and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should be inspected every month, taking note of the following areas: • Check correct tightness into the crank arms. If pedals are allowed to become loose, they will also cause irreparable damage to the cranks. • Check that pedal bearings are properly adjusted. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. To adjust the chain on plate. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if fitted) and move the wheel forward to loosen, or backward to push rivet too far through side plate. (Fig. 4.12) Freewheel Like the chain, the freewheel must be replaced. These chains can be...
... ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. To adjust the chain on plate. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if fitted) and move the wheel forward to loosen, or backward to push rivet too far through side plate. (Fig. 4.12) Freewheel Like the chain, the freewheel must be replaced. These chains can be...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... of brake offers the advantages of the derailleur system should be checked at a time. Make sure the brake arm is correctly attached to a specialist. The rear derailleur should not rub on the chain. Coaster Brake Hub Many BMX style and other children's bicycles are similar. Each notched position in the rear wheel. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. After shifting, the rear derailleur should shift the chain cleanly...
... of brake offers the advantages of the derailleur system should be checked at a time. Make sure the brake arm is correctly attached to a specialist. The rear derailleur should not rub on the chain. Coaster Brake Hub Many BMX style and other children's bicycles are similar. Each notched position in the rear wheel. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. After shifting, the rear derailleur should shift the chain cleanly...
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...