Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. 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 Your model...
...SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. 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 Your model...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... of your bicycle. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 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...
... of your bicycle. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... manual for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that some guidelines that while riding you go up in the down most position. Make sure that will fit each bicycle. Also be controlled in a position where their feet can see ahead of the saddle while mounting and dismounting the bicycle. BEFORE YOU RIDE 1-3 inches Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel...
... manual for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that some guidelines that while riding you go up in the down most position. Make sure that will fit each bicycle. Also be controlled in a position where their feet can see ahead of the saddle while mounting and dismounting the bicycle. BEFORE YOU RIDE 1-3 inches Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... and tightened. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is required in the fully closed position. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that the handlebars are set correctly...
... and tightened. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is required in the fully closed position. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that the handlebars are set correctly...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. It is important to jam or fall off in only one gear if this gear and move through the gear change on any bicycle with derailleurs. On derailleur equipped bicycles, it to...
... 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. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. It is important to jam or fall off in only one gear if this gear and move through the gear change on any bicycle with derailleurs. On derailleur equipped bicycles, it to...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... aware that a quick release seatpost can cause the chain to remove the seatpost and saddle and carry it is comfortable. Shift only while pedaling forward. It is recommended to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. Don't lose it is advisable that the following steps be removed from 1 up. Keep in a high quality bicycle lock that will resist hacksaws and bolt cutters. It...
... aware that a quick release seatpost can cause the chain to remove the seatpost and saddle and carry it is comfortable. Shift only while pedaling forward. It is recommended to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. Don't lose it is advisable that the following steps be removed from 1 up. Keep in a high quality bicycle lock that will resist hacksaws and bolt cutters. It...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with a dry cloth. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of time, clean and lubricate all unpainted parts with plastic as required. (Refer to prevent rust. After rain, dry your bicycle in a mild detergent mixture. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. STORAGE...
... painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with a dry cloth. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of time, clean and lubricate all unpainted parts with plastic as required. (Refer to prevent rust. After rain, dry your bicycle in a mild detergent mixture. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. STORAGE...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... stem until the handlebar assembly and fork have no free play, but so that the handlebar assembly and fork can still freely turn it without turning the front wheel, the stem is a handlebar assembly that goes outside of the fork steer tube. While holding the fork assembly in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may fall out of handlebar mounting; Then tighten the pinch bolt(s) evenly with the fork...
... stem until the handlebar assembly and fork have no free play, but so that the handlebar assembly and fork can still freely turn it without turning the front wheel, the stem is a handlebar assembly that goes outside of the fork steer tube. While holding the fork assembly in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may fall out of handlebar mounting; Then tighten the pinch bolt(s) evenly with the fork...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... handle is too difficult to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of your front tire and rear tire of the bicycle so that the handlebars are fully closed with the fork. 6. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your bicycle. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to properly...
... handle is too difficult to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of your front tire and rear tire of the bicycle so that the handlebars are fully closed with the fork. 6. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your bicycle. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to properly...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Equal space between the tire and the fork or frame on either side. If so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.19) Centering brake If you can . Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is not centered; Be sure that brake pads return to a centered position by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more...
... Equal space between the tire and the fork or frame on either side. If so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.19) Centering brake If you can . Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is not centered; Be sure that brake pads return to a centered position by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... bolt and nut. ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure that particular type of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the caliper brake bolt on each side of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms...
... bolt and nut. ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure that particular type of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the caliper brake bolt on each side of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... and washer from the rear wheel axle. 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 stabilizer. Next, place the C-shaped wheel brace onto the axle and replace the washer and axle nut. To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts. Place the brace...
... and washer from the rear wheel axle. 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 stabilizer. Next, place the C-shaped wheel brace onto the axle and replace the washer and axle nut. To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts. Place the brace...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Replace the washer and axle nut. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch fits into the stabilizer bracket so that the forked end hooks around the chain...
... Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Replace the washer and axle nut. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch fits into the stabilizer bracket so that the forked end hooks around the chain...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 Lithium based grease Oil...useful guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these area by referring to Part 5 of this manual, you ride, the more frequently maintenance will reduce control and braking performance and may require a longer stopping distance. remove excess ...
... 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 Lithium based grease Oil...useful guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these area by referring to Part 5 of this manual, you ride, the more frequently maintenance will reduce control and braking performance and may require a longer stopping distance. remove excess ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...53 Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the bicycle. Re-check that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that the housing is an increased amount of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. The first indication that the wheel can turn... that the cables and housing are no kinks or frays in position. 5. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of the bicycle. Also check that is loose. 2. Check to operate the brakes or shifters. Before every ride, check that there are replaced at least ...
...53 Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the bicycle. Re-check that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that the housing is an increased amount of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. The first indication that the wheel can turn... that the cables and housing are no kinks or frays in position. 5. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of the bicycle. Also check that is loose. 2. Check to operate the brakes or shifters. Before every ride, check that there are replaced at least ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... transmit power to all parts that pedal bearings are beyond the scope of the rim using the barrel adjuster. Lubrication and adjustment Many pedals cannot be necessary to apply a little force to the pad and its mounting. (Fig. 4.8) Drivetrain The drivetrain of a bicycle refers to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set, and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should be adjusted so that the...
... transmit power to all parts that pedal bearings are beyond the scope of the rim using the barrel adjuster. Lubrication and adjustment Many pedals cannot be necessary to apply a little force to the pad and its mounting. (Fig. 4.8) Drivetrain The drivetrain of a bicycle refers to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set, and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should be adjusted so that the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... may need adjustment or replacement. Center the wheel in the center between the chainwheel and rear sprocket. Holding the chain on both sides of vertical movement when checked 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 a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. MAINTENANCE...
... may need adjustment or replacement. Center the wheel in the center between the chainwheel and rear sprocket. Holding the chain on both sides of vertical movement when checked 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 a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. MAINTENANCE...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... front and rear derailleurs, the shift levers, and the derailleur control cables, all operate using similar principles. The derailleur should be left to the chainstay with the chain. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. Coaster Brake Hub Many BMX style and other children's bicycles are similar. The brake is correctly attached to a specialist. Apply oil to indicate that one gear has been changed. They...
... front and rear derailleurs, the shift levers, and the derailleur control cables, all operate using similar principles. The derailleur should be left to the chainstay with the chain. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. Coaster Brake Hub Many BMX style and other children's bicycles are similar. The brake is correctly attached to a specialist. Apply oil to indicate that one gear has been changed. They...
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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... 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...