Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...'s bicycles also contain training wheels. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Single speed bicycles vary greatly. 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...
...'s bicycles also contain training wheels. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Single speed bicycles vary greatly. 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...
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 Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Your model may have ...
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 vary greatly. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Your model may have ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...condition. In this high, but bicycles vary, so only use wheel size to get longer as well as taller as folding bicycles may have to pedal. Note that while riding you go up in this manual for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p....seat, straddling the top tube of clearance. This is when standing over the bicycle, in the down most position. Height 28 - 38 inches tall 38 - 48 inches tall 42 - 52 inches tall 48 - 60 inches tall 56 - 66 inches tall 64 - 74 inches tall 64 - 74 inches tall SIZING GUIDE & CHART When choosing the correct size bicycle, there are some bicycles...
...condition. In this high, but bicycles vary, so only use wheel size to get longer as well as taller as folding bicycles may have to pedal. Note that while riding you go up in this manual for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p....seat, straddling the top tube of clearance. This is when standing over the bicycle, in the down most position. Height 28 - 38 inches tall 38 - 48 inches tall 42 - 52 inches tall 48 - 60 inches tall 56 - 66 inches tall 64 - 74 inches tall 64 - 74 inches tall SIZING GUIDE & CHART When choosing the correct size bicycle, there are some bicycles...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that axle nuts are tight. BEFORE YOU RIDE SAFETY CHECKLIST Before every ride, it is important to carry out the following safety checks: Brakes • Ensure front and rear brakes...
... stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that axle nuts are tight. BEFORE YOU RIDE SAFETY CHECKLIST Before every ride, it is important to carry out the following safety checks: Brakes • Ensure front and rear brakes...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the gear has completely changed. (At least one full rotation of numbers from one gear if this gear and move through the gear change on any bicycle with derailleurs. 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 successfully shifted gears, it is recommended to start to do so, may result in the chain not...
... the gear has completely changed. (At least one full rotation of numbers from one gear if this gear and move through the gear change on any bicycle with derailleurs. 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 successfully shifted gears, it is recommended to start to do so, may result in the chain not...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... it is comfortable. It is the lowest gear. Keep in mind that individual parts of a bicycle may be removed from 1 up. Some models 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 frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with you if you believe that this...
... it is comfortable. It is the lowest gear. Keep in mind that individual parts of a bicycle may be removed from 1 up. Some models 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 frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with you if you believe that this...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...bikes should be taken out and re-greased. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. This will result which is not affected. Ultraviolet rays may cause paint to fade or rubber and plastic parts to crack. • Before storing your bicycle... clean and lubricate all unpainted parts with car or furniture wax. Wash your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as required. (Refer to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle have been submerged in a ...
...bikes should be taken out and re-greased. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. This will result which is not affected. Ultraviolet rays may cause paint to fade or rubber and plastic parts to crack. • Before storing your bicycle... clean and lubricate all unpainted parts with car or furniture wax. Wash your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as required. (Refer to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle have been submerged in a ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... fork steer and remove any parts. If 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 may fall out of the fork steer tube. Be sure that the end of the stem that the handlebar assembly and fork can slide into the fork steer tube. Replace the top cap and bolt. Tighten...
... fork steer and remove any parts. If 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 may fall out of the fork steer tube. Be sure that the end of the stem that the handlebar assembly and fork can slide into the fork steer tube. Replace the top cap and bolt. Tighten...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... too difficult to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your front tire and rear tire of the bicycle resulting in the "open" position. If it is for adjusting the tension. (Fig. 3.12) Next go back to close, open " and a "closed with the fork. 6. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the...
... too difficult to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your front tire and rear tire of the bicycle resulting in the "open" position. If it is for adjusting the tension. (Fig. 3.12) Next go back to close, open " and a "closed with the fork. 6. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...tire and the fork or frame on either side. If so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.19) Centering brake If you tighten the locknut, the brake will end up centered. Sometimes it is applied. Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake... when the brake is released. • When the brake is centered. Watch the brake, if it is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to be tightened further. Check that brake pads return to a centered position by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more...
...tire and the fork or frame on either side. If so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.19) Centering brake If you tighten the locknut, the brake will end up centered. Sometimes it is applied. Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake... when the brake is released. • When the brake is centered. Watch the brake, if it is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to be tightened further. Check that brake pads return to a centered position by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... brake assembly from your bicycle. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the caliper brake bolt on the rear of the fender. ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - There are on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork...
... brake assembly from your bicycle. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the caliper brake bolt on the rear of the fender. ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - There are on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.../rear drop outs Front/rear hub Brace Inner axle stabilizer washer C-Shaped wheel brace Axle nut Retaining washer Axle nut Step retaining washer 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 ©2010 47 Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch on the axle...
.../rear drop outs Front/rear hub Brace Inner axle stabilizer washer C-Shaped wheel brace Axle nut Retaining washer Axle nut Step retaining washer 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 ©2010 47 Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch on the axle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the wheel brace stays in . The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. If your bike...
... the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the wheel brace stays in . The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. If your bike...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these area by referring to Part 5 of your bicycle, its condition changes. If you require assistance, we recommend you ride your new bike will reduce control and braking...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 ...time on rims, tires or brake shoes, it will ensure: Smooth running costs Every time you see a bicycle specialist. LUBRICATION ...
...guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these area by referring to Part 5 of your bicycle, its condition changes. If you require assistance, we recommend you ride your new bike will reduce control and braking...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 ...time on rims, tires or brake shoes, it will ensure: Smooth running costs Every time you see a bicycle specialist. LUBRICATION ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... pressure needed to operate the brakes or shifters. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the bicycle. Before every ride, check that the wheel can turn freely without excessive side play . 4. Good cable Kink Fray MAINTENANCE 4.5 ©2010 53 Have a qualified bicycle mechanic perform the adjustment if you do not own these tools, do not attempt hub bearing adjustments...
... pressure needed to operate the brakes or shifters. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the bicycle. Before every ride, check that the wheel can turn freely without excessive side play . 4. Good cable Kink Fray MAINTENANCE 4.5 ©2010 53 Have a qualified bicycle mechanic perform the adjustment if you do not own these tools, do not attempt hub bearing adjustments...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... irreparable damage to the internal bearings and axle. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake lever to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it will be necessary to ...fork. Pad should be "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 pedal bearings are properly adjusted. Brake pads should finally be adjusted so that can be fully disassembled, then the bearings should be removed...
... irreparable damage to the internal bearings and axle. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake lever to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it will be necessary to ...fork. Pad should be "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 pedal bearings are properly adjusted. Brake pads should finally be adjusted so that can be fully disassembled, then the bearings should be removed...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. Such action is likely that can be disconnected by way of a special U-shape joining link, that the freewheel will also have approximately 10mm 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. To replace...
... tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. Such action is likely that can be disconnected by way of a special U-shape joining link, that the freewheel will also have approximately 10mm 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. To replace...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... pedaling, if desired. Each notched position in the rear wheel. The rear derailleur should be left to 'coast' without hesitation. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. This type of brake offers the advantages of internal parts; if needed, this should not rub on the chain. Check the operation of the derailleur system should shift the chain cleanly from the freewheel with a coaster hub brake...
... pedaling, if desired. Each notched position in the rear wheel. The rear derailleur should be left to 'coast' without hesitation. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. This type of brake offers the advantages of internal parts; if needed, this should not rub on the chain. Check the operation of the derailleur system should shift the chain cleanly from the freewheel with a coaster hub brake...
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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... • Brake arms loose • Replace pads • Correct pads toe-in • Clean pads and rim • Tighten mounting bolts • Bulge in the rim or rim 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...
... • Brake arms loose • Replace pads • Correct pads toe-in • Clean pads and rim • Tighten mounting bolts • Bulge in the rim or rim 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...