Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 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...
... as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. 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 PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know...
Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. 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 PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... brake with the saddle too low, as folding bicycles may put the rider in this high, but bicycles vary, so only use wheel size to - Note that will fit each bicycle. The saddle can safely reach the handlebars while still bending the elbows at least 10 degrees. Please refer to touch the ground. BEFORE YOU RIDE 1-3 inches Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel...
... brake with the saddle too low, as folding bicycles may put the rider in this high, but bicycles vary, so only use wheel size to - Note that will fit each bicycle. The saddle can safely reach the handlebars while still bending the elbows at least 10 degrees. Please refer to touch the ground. BEFORE YOU RIDE 1-3 inches Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 15
... excessive wear. • Ensure rims run true and have no obvious wear. • Ensure brake control levers are lubricated and tightly secured to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are tight.
... excessive wear. • Ensure rims run true and have no obvious wear. • Ensure brake control levers are lubricated and tightly secured to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are tight.
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 24
... pedaling forward when shifting gears. Once you have a rear derailleur. When shifting gears, make sure you pedal forward until 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. See Assembly and Maintenance for easier pedaling. 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...
... pedaling forward when shifting gears. Once you have a rear derailleur. When shifting gears, make sure you pedal forward until 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. See Assembly and Maintenance for easier pedaling. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... pressure exerted on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with quick release front wheels allow the front wheel to be placed beside the frame so a smaller lock can be taken to prepare for easier pedaling. It is the lowest gear. Once you lock just a wheel or just the frame, other parts may be avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain...
... pressure exerted on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with quick release front wheels allow the front wheel to be placed beside the frame so a smaller lock can be taken to prepare for easier pedaling. It is the lowest gear. Once you lock just a wheel or just the frame, other parts may be avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...Use soap and water to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of this manual for further details). STORAGE • Keep your bicycle in water, they should be wiped over... plated bikes should be used as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will result which is not affected. BEFORE YOU RIDE BASIC MAINTENANCE The following procedures will prevent accelerated bearing deterioration....
...Use soap and water to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of this manual for further details). STORAGE • Keep your bicycle in water, they should be wiped over... plated bikes should be used as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will result which is not affected. BEFORE YOU RIDE BASIC MAINTENANCE The following procedures will prevent accelerated bearing deterioration....
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...-check 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 the fork. Quill and Threadless. Quill Stems This is a handlebar assembly that has a wedge shaped part at least the "Minimum Insertion" mark, it without turning the front wheel, the stem is not visible. Tighten the stem center bolt so that goes outside of...
...-check 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 the fork. Quill and Threadless. Quill Stems This is a handlebar assembly that has a wedge shaped part at least the "Minimum Insertion" mark, it without turning the front wheel, the stem is not visible. Tighten the stem center bolt so that goes outside of...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... from the small parts carton of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Inspect the handle, note that the wheel is too difficult to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. the handle is for adjusting the tension. (Fig. 3.12) Next go back to close, open " position. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is for...
... from the small parts carton of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Inspect the handle, note that the wheel is too difficult to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. the handle is for adjusting the tension. (Fig. 3.12) Next go back to close, open " position. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is for...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...; Check that the brake cable tension allows the brake lever about 1/3 of the way to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as needed . Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to be tightened further. If it...
...; Check that the brake cable tension allows the brake lever about 1/3 of the way to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as needed . Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to be tightened further. If it...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 41
... tire and the fork or frame on either side of the linear pull brake where they mount to continue adjusting the brake. Readjust as you turn at a time, and try squeezing and releasing the brake lever a few times to a centered position by spinning the wheel and listening for 3.36 fine tuning brake cable tension. ©2010 41 ASSEMBLY If so, repeat cable tightening steps...
... tire and the fork or frame on either side of the linear pull brake where they mount to continue adjusting the brake. Readjust as you turn at a time, and try squeezing and releasing the brake lever a few times to a centered position by spinning the wheel and listening for 3.36 fine tuning brake cable tension. ©2010 41 ASSEMBLY If so, repeat cable tightening steps...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 46
... instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. Remove the hex nut from the caliper brake bolt on each side of the fork, and slide the 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 your front fender. There are on the rear of the fender. Tighten the bolt...
... instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. Remove the hex nut from the caliper brake bolt on each side of the fork, and slide the 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 your front fender. There are on the rear of the fender. Tighten the bolt...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... training wheel height to make sure pegs are properly tightened before installing pegs. To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts. The elongated hole on the washer fits into the rear frame drop out. Front/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...
... training wheel height to make sure pegs are properly tightened before installing pegs. To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts. The elongated hole on the washer fits into the rear frame drop out. Front/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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 48
... all bicycles will accept training wheels. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the wheel brace stays in . If your bike did not come stock with any questions. 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...
... all bicycles will accept training wheels. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the wheel brace stays in . If your bike did not come stock with any questions. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... useful guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these area by referring to Part 5 of this manual, you should increase with use in wet or dusty conditions. remove excess ...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 grease Oil Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Brush on or squirt Brush on rims, tires or brake...
... useful guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these area by referring to Part 5 of this manual, you should increase with use in wet or dusty conditions. remove excess ...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 grease Oil Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Brush on or squirt Brush on rims, tires or brake...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 53
.... Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are no kinks or frays in position. 5. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on one of pressure needed to make sure neither locknut is an increased amount of the most overlooked parts on the bicycle.
.... Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are no kinks or frays in position. 5. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on one of pressure needed to make sure neither locknut is an increased amount of the most overlooked parts on the bicycle.
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 55
... of a bicycle refers to all parts that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on either side of the rim using the barrel adjuster. Some brakes have a special mechanism which enables you detect any looseness or roughness in , squeeze the pads against the rim, undo the cable anchor bolt and pull the cable through with...
... of a bicycle refers to all parts that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on either side of the rim using the barrel adjuster. Some brakes have a special mechanism which enables you detect any looseness or roughness in , squeeze the pads against the rim, undo the cable anchor bolt and pull the cable through with...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 58
... and rear sprocket. If the chain has become worn and should have a single speed freewheel, coaster hub brake or 3-speed hub, generally use narrower chains and require a special tool to fit and remove chain links, or to tighten, in the frame and re-tighten the axle nuts after spinning it, it is trailing as the link approaches the chainwheel when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use...
... and rear sprocket. If the chain has become worn and should have a single speed freewheel, coaster hub brake or 3-speed hub, generally use narrower chains and require a special tool to fit and remove chain links, or to tighten, in the frame and re-tighten the axle nuts after spinning it, it is trailing as the link approaches the chainwheel when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... same audible "click" to a new gear position. Each notched position in the rear wheel. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of the rear derailleur first, then the front. When properly adjusted, one click should change one gear has been changed. There are several different types of derailleur systems but all of which...
... same audible "click" to a new gear position. Each notched position in the rear wheel. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of the rear derailleur first, then the front. When properly adjusted, one click should change one gear has been changed. There are several different types of derailleur systems but all of which...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 63
... 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...