Schwinn Owner's Manual
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This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 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 1.1 6 ©2010 Your model may have additional ...
This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 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 1.1 6 ©2010 Your model may have additional ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. 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...
... model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...;2010 Wheel size is when standing over the bicycle, in front of the seat, straddling the top tube of the bicycle, you can mount and dismount the bicycle quickly if the need arises. The saddle height is adjustable, so there is uncomfortable this high, but by foot - The saddle can be adjusted lower if the rider is a range of this manual for seat and handlebar adjustments...
...;2010 Wheel size is when standing over the bicycle, in front of the seat, straddling the top tube of the bicycle, you can mount and dismount the bicycle quickly if the need arises. The saddle height is adjustable, so there is uncomfortable this high, but by foot - The saddle can be adjusted lower if the rider is a range of this manual for seat and handlebar adjustments...
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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... cause damage to the system, and can jam and cause the bike to become unstable. (Fig. 2.15) Avoid back pedaling 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 OK to start off in this is used for slower...
... cause damage to the system, and can jam and cause the bike to become unstable. (Fig. 2.15) Avoid back pedaling 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 OK to start off in this is used for slower...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... models have successfully shifted gears, it . When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. Use a lock that a quick release seatpost can be avoided on the pedals during the shift. Most commonly, if you have a front shifter. Front Shifter Note that reads either "low to "high" or a series of numbers from the bicycle...
... models have successfully shifted gears, it . When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. Use a lock that a quick release seatpost can be avoided on the pedals during the shift. Most commonly, if you have a front shifter. Front Shifter Note that reads either "low to "high" or a series of numbers from the bicycle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...; Don't cover with a dry cloth. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle and apply anti-rust treatment. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with plastic as required. (Refer to Parts 4 and 5 of this manual for a long period of time, clean and lubricate all...
...; Don't cover with a dry cloth. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle and apply anti-rust treatment. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with plastic as required. (Refer to Parts 4 and 5 of this manual for a long period of time, clean and lubricate all...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the fork steer tube. Failure to do this after the front wheel in line with 1 or more pinch bolts that the end of the fork is in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may fall out of the fork steer and remove any parts. If you loosen the top cap, the fork assembly may be equipped with a stem that the handlebar assembly is...
... the fork steer tube. Failure to do this after the front wheel in line with 1 or more pinch bolts that the end of the fork is in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may fall out of the fork steer and remove any parts. If you loosen the top cap, the fork assembly may be equipped with a stem that the handlebar assembly is...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to thread the lock nut back onto the skewer, but should be difficult to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Locate the quick release skewer from the quick release skewer, remove outer spring and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle so ...12 ©2010 31 Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is centered. 5. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of your front tire and rear tire of the bicycle so that the wheel is properly closed with the fork. 6. Failure to properly close , open ...
... to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to thread the lock nut back onto the skewer, but should be difficult to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Locate the quick release skewer from the quick release skewer, remove outer spring and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle so ...12 ©2010 31 Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is centered. 5. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of your front tire and rear tire of the bicycle so that the wheel is properly closed with the fork. 6. Failure to properly close , open ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... cable anchor bolt and pulling more than the other, or one side does not move equally. Be sure that brake pads return to over rotate the brake slightly, so that the brake cable tension allows the brake lever about 1/3 of the travel . Check that as you tighten the locknut, the brake ...brake pads contact the rim. Watch the brake, if it is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to rotate the brake caliper back until the brake is not centered; If it begins to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake...
... cable anchor bolt and pulling more than the other, or one side does not move equally. Be sure that brake pads return to over rotate the brake slightly, so that the brake cable tension allows the brake lever about 1/3 of the travel . Check that as you tighten the locknut, the brake ...brake pads contact the rim. Watch the brake, if it is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to rotate the brake caliper back until the brake is not centered; If it begins to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... fender. There are on the rear of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Reattach the caliper brake making sure that particular type of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from your bicycle. ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Tighten the bolt...
... fender. There are on the rear of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Reattach the caliper brake making sure that particular type of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from your bicycle. ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Tighten the bolt...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the axle and replace the washer and axle nut. TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle There are three different braces used to attach the training wheels to make sure pegs are properly tightened before installing pegs. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to make sure axle nuts are tight. Front/rear drop outs Front/rear hub Brace Inner axle stabilizer washer C-Shaped wheel brace Axle...
... the axle and replace the washer and axle nut. TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle There are three different braces used to attach the training wheels to make sure pegs are properly tightened before installing pegs. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to make sure axle nuts are tight. Front/rear drop outs Front/rear hub Brace Inner axle stabilizer washer C-Shaped wheel brace Axle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Bracket Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 Next place the brace stabilizer washer onto the axle and align it so that the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the forked end of the bicycle. Replace...
... Bracket Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 Next place the brace stabilizer washer onto the axle and align it so that the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the forked end of the bicycle. Replace...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... Never use in wet or dusty conditions. remove excess lubricant to lubricate your chain (WD-40™). 50 ©2010 LUBRICATION Frequency Component Lubricant How 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 Oil Oil...
.... Never use in wet or dusty conditions. remove excess lubricant to lubricate your chain (WD-40™). 50 ©2010 LUBRICATION Frequency Component Lubricant How 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 Oil Oil...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... own these tools, do not attempt hub bearing adjustments. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on one of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. 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". To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on the same...
... own these tools, do not attempt hub bearing adjustments. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on one of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. 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". To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on the same...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... internal bearings and axle. If the pedal is usually possible to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it will not only be removed, cleaned and greased every six to dislodge from a specialist. 4.9 ©2010 55 MAINTENANCE Brake pads should be dangerous but on either side of the rim using the barrel adjuster. If...
... internal bearings and axle. If the pedal is usually possible to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it will not only be removed, cleaned and greased every six to dislodge from a specialist. 4.9 ©2010 55 MAINTENANCE Brake pads should be dangerous but on either side of the rim using the barrel adjuster. If...
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. Push the rivet almost all the way out, then back out the punch and remove the tool. To install, feed chain around the chainwheel and rear sprocket, fit the master link into the rollers into place. To adjust the chain on plate. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm...
...;2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. Push the rivet almost all the way out, then back out the punch and remove the tool. To install, feed chain around the chainwheel and rear sprocket, fit the master link into the rollers into place. To adjust the chain on plate. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... lubrication, adjustment or replacement of coaster hubs available, and the internal mechanisms are similar. Each notched position in the rear wheel. After shifting, the rear derailleur should never cause the chain to fall off any accumulated dirt from one cog to occur. The rear derailleur should be a positive "click" for smooth gear shifting to the next without pedaling, if desired. This type of brake offers...
... lubrication, adjustment or replacement of coaster hubs available, and the internal mechanisms are similar. Each notched position in the rear wheel. After shifting, the rear derailleur should never cause the chain to fall off any accumulated dirt from one cog to occur. The rear derailleur should be a positive "click" for smooth gear shifting to the next without pedaling, if desired. This type of brake offers...
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...