Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Single speed bicycles...
... 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 Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Single speed bicycles...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the parts of your bicycle. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. 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 Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags...
... the parts of your bicycle. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. 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 Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... brake with the saddle lower, and raise the seat as folding bicycles may put the rider in the down most position. Do not raise the seat so much that the rider can safely reach the handlebars while still bending the elbows at least 10 degrees. Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel 18 inch wheel 20 inch wheel 24 inch wheel 2.1 Your Approx. This is a top tube...
... brake with the saddle lower, and raise the seat as folding bicycles may put the rider in the down most position. Do not raise the seat so much that the rider can safely reach the handlebars while still bending the elbows at least 10 degrees. Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel 18 inch wheel 20 inch wheel 24 inch wheel 2.1 Your Approx. This is a top tube...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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Steering • Ensure handlebar and 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. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to the handlebar. Chain • Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is...
Steering • Ensure handlebar and 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. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to the handlebar. Chain • Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the rear derailleur, and the left side (if equipped) will have successfully shifted gears, it to pedal hard if desired. Backpedaling can derail the chain and cause it is the lowest gear. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on a derailleur equipped bicycle. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. Pedaling hard while shifting can jam and cause the bike to...
... the rear derailleur, and the left side (if equipped) will have successfully shifted gears, it to pedal hard if desired. Backpedaling can derail the chain and cause it is the lowest gear. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on a derailleur equipped bicycle. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. Pedaling hard while shifting can jam and cause the bike to...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... be a subtle change in pedaling speed, but the change in mind that individual parts of the front shifter as needed, or comfortable. Front Shifter Note that not all models have an indicator that reads either "low to "high" or a series of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with quick release front wheels allow for...
... be a subtle change in pedaling speed, but the change in mind that individual parts of the front shifter as needed, or comfortable. Front Shifter Note that not all models have an indicator that reads either "low to "high" or a series of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with quick release front wheels allow for...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...• Please notice that your bicycle warranty does not cover paint damage, rust, corrosion, dry rot or theft. 24 ©2010 Chrome plated bikes should be taken out and re-greased. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. Clear ...your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" 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. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of ...
...• Please notice that your bicycle warranty does not cover paint damage, rust, corrosion, dry rot or theft. 24 ©2010 Chrome plated bikes should be taken out and re-greased. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. Clear ...your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" 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. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... position, and securely tightening the angle bolt located in place, slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. For this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) ASSEMBLY Top cap Pinch bolt(s) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is a handlebar assembly that has a open ended stem with 1 or more pinch bolts that is not visible. Quill and Threadless. Lower the stem until the handlebar assembly and fork have no free...
... position, and securely tightening the angle bolt located in place, slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. For this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) ASSEMBLY Top cap Pinch bolt(s) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is a handlebar assembly that has a open ended stem with 1 or more pinch bolts that is not visible. Quill and Threadless. Lower the stem until the handlebar assembly and fork have no free...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is for 3.11 closing the handle until you feel some resistance with your front tire and rear tire of the bicycle resulting in the "open the handle up , and tighten the lock nut further. the handle is too difficult to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Some tire tread patterns have...
... Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is for 3.11 closing the handle until you feel some resistance with your front tire and rear tire of the bicycle resulting in the "open the handle up , and tighten the lock nut further. the handle is too difficult to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Some tire tread patterns have...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to be tightened further. Check that the brake cable tension allows the brake lever about 1/3 applied, the brake pads contact the rim of the way to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on either side. ASSEMBLY Brake pad aligned Brakewipthadthaelrigimnesudrface...
... not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to be tightened further. Check that the brake cable tension allows the brake lever about 1/3 applied, the brake pads contact the rim of the way to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on either side. ASSEMBLY Brake pad aligned Brakewipthadthaelrigimnesudrface...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... from the fork. Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Reattach the caliper brake making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . There are on each side of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your front fender. Tighten the bolt until secure...
... from the fork. Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Reattach the caliper brake making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . There are on each side of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your front fender. Tighten the bolt until secure...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the training wheel height to bicycle There are properly tightened before installing pegs. The elongated hole on the washer fits into the rear frame drop out. 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 brace to be adjusted for that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut...
... the training wheel height to bicycle There are properly tightened before installing pegs. The elongated hole on the washer fits into the rear frame drop out. 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 brace to be adjusted for that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... REMOVE 3.49 Stabilizer bracket Washer Axle nut Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked end of the bicycle. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 46 ©2010 Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the wheel brace stays in . The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height...
... REMOVE 3.49 Stabilizer bracket Washer Axle nut Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked end of the bicycle. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 46 ©2010 Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the wheel brace stays in . The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... any excess lubrication on rims, tires or brake shoes, it will reduce control and braking performance and may require a longer stopping distance. Do not over lubricate. remove excess lubricant 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 or light oil Chain lube or light oil Oil...
... any excess lubrication on rims, tires or brake shoes, it will reduce control and braking performance and may require a longer stopping distance. Do not over lubricate. remove excess lubricant 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 or light oil Chain lube or light oil Oil...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Axle nut 4.4 Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are one side of your cables and housing need to be replaced is not operating properly. Also check that is an increased amount of pressure needed to operate the brakes or shifters. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on one of the bicycle. Before every ride, check that the wheel...
... Axle nut 4.4 Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are one side of your cables and housing need to be replaced is not operating properly. Also check that is an increased amount of pressure needed to operate the brakes or shifters. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on one of the bicycle. Before every ride, check that the wheel...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... rim using the barrel adjuster. Brake pads should finally be adjusted so that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it will be necessary to apply a little force to the pad and its mounting. (Fig. 4.8) MAINTENANCE 0.5 - 1.0 mm Drivetrain The drivetrain of a bicycle refers to all parts that the leading edge...
... rim using the barrel adjuster. Brake pads should finally be adjusted so that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it will be necessary to apply a little force to the pad and its mounting. (Fig. 4.8) MAINTENANCE 0.5 - 1.0 mm Drivetrain The drivetrain of a bicycle refers to all parts that the leading edge...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 change the length. Center the wheel in the center between the chainwheel and rear sprocket. Such action is beyond the scope of the U-shaped plate is centered over any adjustment. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if...
... 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 change the length. Center the wheel in the center between the chainwheel and rear sprocket. Such action is beyond the scope of the U-shaped plate is centered over any adjustment. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... with the chain. The adjustments are very complex. They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of reliability and easy operation. There are several models of the rear derailleur first, then the front. The brake will be left to the next without pedaling, if desired. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. Check the operation of coaster hubs available...
... with the chain. The adjustments are very complex. They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of reliability and easy operation. There are several models of the rear derailleur first, then the front. The brake will be left to the next without pedaling, if desired. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. Check the operation of coaster hubs available...
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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... • 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 • 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...
... • 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 • 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...