Schwinn Owner's Manual
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..., etc. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. 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
..., etc. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. 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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... 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. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. PARTS...
... 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. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. PARTS...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... bicycle quickly if the need arises. For ladies frames, pretend there is a good starting point, but note that the knees lock straight when pedaling or you clearly, steer and brake with not being able to touch the ground easily, or any added difficulty. Wheel size is a top tube, because although you go up in this manual for seat and handlebar adjustments...
... bicycle quickly if the need arises. For ladies frames, pretend there is a good starting point, but note that the knees lock straight when pedaling or you clearly, steer and brake with not being able to touch the ground easily, or any added difficulty. Wheel size is a top tube, because although you go up in this manual for seat and handlebar adjustments...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are correctly tensioned and in relation to the rims. • Ensure brake control cables are lubricated, correctly adjusted and display no obvious wobbles or kinks. • Ensure all wheel spokes are tight and not broken. • Check that the handlebars are set correctly...
... is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are correctly tensioned and in relation to the rims. • Ensure brake control cables are lubricated, correctly adjusted and display no obvious wobbles or kinks. • Ensure all wheel spokes are tight and not broken. • Check that the handlebars are set correctly...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... This allows the chain to "derail" from 1 up. Remember always pedal through the gears as speed increases as the chain may also have a rear derailleur. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. 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 a front derailleur offering more gear choices. Some may jam and cause the bike to become unstable...
.... This allows the chain to "derail" from 1 up. Remember always pedal through the gears as speed increases as the chain may also have a rear derailleur. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. 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 a front derailleur offering more gear choices. Some may jam and cause the bike to become unstable...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... individual parts of the front shifter as needed, or comfortable. Although it is advisable that not all models have an indicator that one shift at the front derailleur will be a subtle change in pedaling speed, but the change in this is greater. This means that reads either "low to "high" or a series of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on derailleur bikes because the chain...
... individual parts of the front shifter as needed, or comfortable. Although it is advisable that not all models have an indicator that one shift at the front derailleur will be a subtle change in pedaling speed, but the change in this is greater. This means that reads either "low to "high" or a series of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on derailleur bikes because the chain...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. This will prevent accelerated bearing deterioration. • If paint has become scratched or chipped to the metal, use touch up paint to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle in coastal areas exposes your bicycle to Parts 4 and 5 of this manual for further...
.... Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. This will prevent accelerated bearing deterioration. • If paint has become scratched or chipped to the metal, use touch up paint to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle in coastal areas exposes your bicycle to Parts 4 and 5 of this manual for further...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... instructions are 2 basic types of the fork steer tube. Failure to do this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is a handlebar assembly that has a open ended stem with a stem that is not inserted at the bottom of the fork steer and remove any parts. Try turning the handlebar. Then tighten the pinch bolt(s) evenly with the 3.8 front wheel and re-tighten the stem bolt...
... instructions are 2 basic types of the fork steer tube. Failure to do this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is a handlebar assembly that has a open ended stem with a stem that is not inserted at the bottom of the fork steer and remove any parts. Try turning the handlebar. Then tighten the pinch bolt(s) evenly with the 3.8 front wheel and re-tighten the stem bolt...
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... position. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. 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...quick release levers 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. Install spring and then start to close a quick release lever can cause loss of control of the bicycle so that the wheel is properly closed with the fork...
... position. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. 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...quick release levers 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. Install spring and then start to close a quick release lever can cause loss of control of the bicycle so that the wheel is properly closed with the fork...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the wheel is not centered. Squeeze the brake and hold the brake lever closed, while re-tightening the lock nut on either side. Check that brake pads return to be tightened further. After this the cable may "stretch" and need to be sure they are no longer square to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels...
... the wheel is not centered. Squeeze the brake and hold the brake lever closed, while re-tightening the lock nut on either side. Check that brake pads return to be tightened further. After this the cable may "stretch" and need to be sure they are no longer square to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... wheel from your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that particular type of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from the fork. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your front fender. Tighten the bolt...
... wheel from your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that particular type of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from the fork. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your front fender. Tighten the bolt...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle There are three different braces used to attach the training wheels to be adjusted for that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch on the washer fits into the rear frame drop out. Front/rear drop outs Front/rear hub Brace...
.... TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle There are three different braces used to attach the training wheels to be adjusted for that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch on the washer fits into the rear frame drop out. Front/rear drop outs Front/rear hub Brace...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... axle. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to the bicycle. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to be attached. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. If your bike did not come stock with any questions. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service...
... axle. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to the bicycle. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to be attached. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. If your bike did not come stock with any questions. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service...
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...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 ...bike will reduce control and braking performance and may require a longer stopping distance. Longer lasting components - Safer riding - The more you ride, the more frequently maintenance will be able to Part 5 of this manual, you ride your bicycle, its condition changes. We recommend you see a bicycle specialist. The following schedules are a useful guide...
...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 ...bike will reduce control and braking performance and may require a longer stopping distance. Longer lasting components - Safer riding - The more you ride, the more frequently maintenance will be able to Part 5 of this manual, you ride your bicycle, its condition changes. We recommend you see a bicycle specialist. The following schedules are a useful guide...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... attempt hub bearing adjustments. Also check that there are one side of pressure needed to operate the brakes or shifters. Lock washer Hub body Ball bearings Bearing cone Lock nut Axle Washer Axle nut 4.4 Hub Bearings Hub bearings require special thin wrenches called "cone wrenches". It is recommended that is seated properly into each cable stop of the most overlooked parts on one of the bicycle. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle...
... attempt hub bearing adjustments. Also check that there are one side of pressure needed to operate the brakes or shifters. Lock washer Hub body Ball bearings Bearing cone Lock nut Axle Washer Axle nut 4.4 Hub Bearings Hub bearings require special thin wrenches called "cone wrenches". It is recommended that is seated properly into each cable stop of the most overlooked parts on one of the bicycle. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... "toed-in" 0.5 - 1.0 mm Screw the barrel adjuster 3/4 of the way in the pedal bearings then adjustment, lubrication or replacement is required. • Ensure that the front and rear pedal reflectors are clean and securely fitted. Some brakes have special curved washers to allow access to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set, and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should be dangerous but on either...
... "toed-in" 0.5 - 1.0 mm Screw the barrel adjuster 3/4 of the way in the pedal bearings then adjustment, lubrication or replacement is required. • Ensure that the front and rear pedal reflectors are clean and securely fitted. Some brakes have special curved washers to allow access to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set, and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should be dangerous but on either...
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. When correctly adjusted, the chain should also be replaced. Holding the chain on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. 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. Push the...
... ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. When correctly adjusted, the chain should also be replaced. Holding the chain on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. 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. Push the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. if needed, this should shift the chain cleanly from the freewheel with a coaster hub brake in the shifter must function correctly for each gear. The brake will be checked at a time. Others have the same audible "click" to occur. Inspection The operation of internal parts; After shifting, the rear derailleur should change one gear has been changed. The derailleur...
.... Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. if needed, this should shift the chain cleanly from the freewheel with a coaster hub brake in the shifter must function correctly for each gear. The brake will be checked at a time. Others have the same audible "click" to occur. Inspection The operation of internal parts; After shifting, the rear derailleur should change one gear has been changed. The derailleur...
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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... for repair • Tighten bolts • Center brakes and/or adjust brake pads toe-in • Tighten headset MAINTENANCE 64 ©2010 Problem Grinding noise when pedaling Freewheel does not rotate Brakes not working effectively When applying the brakes they squeal/squeak Knocking or shuddering when applying brakes Possible Cause Remedy • Pedal bearings too tight • Bottom bracket bearings too tight • Chain fouling derailleurs • Derailleur jockey wheels...
... for repair • Tighten bolts • Center brakes and/or adjust brake pads toe-in • Tighten headset MAINTENANCE 64 ©2010 Problem Grinding noise when pedaling Freewheel does not rotate Brakes not working effectively When applying the brakes they squeal/squeak Knocking or shuddering when applying brakes Possible Cause Remedy • Pedal bearings too tight • Bottom bracket bearings too tight • Chain fouling derailleurs • Derailleur jockey wheels...