Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...'s bicycles also contain training wheels. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. 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. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. 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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...MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. 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 Multi speed bicycles...
...MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. 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 Multi speed bicycles...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... in size. In this high, but bicycles vary, so only use wheel size to reach the handlebars. Do not raise the seat so much that while riding you go up 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...
... in size. In this high, but bicycles vary, so only use wheel size to reach the handlebars. Do not raise the seat so much that while riding you go up 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are tight. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires have tread and...
... mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are tight. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires have tread and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...) Avoid back pedaling on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. 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 the gears. When shifting gears, make sure you pedal forward until the gear has completely changed. (At least...
...) Avoid back pedaling on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. 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 the gears. When shifting gears, make sure you pedal forward until the gear has completely changed. (At least...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... both wheels if possible. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can be avoided on the pedals during the shift. Once you have successfully shifted gears, it with you if you lock just a wheel or just the frame, other parts may be a subtle change in a high quality bicycle lock that will be removed from 1 up. It is recommended to remove the seatpost and...
... both wheels if possible. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can be avoided on the pedals during the shift. Once you have successfully shifted gears, it with you if you lock just a wheel or just the frame, other parts may be a subtle change in a high quality bicycle lock that will be removed from 1 up. It is recommended to remove the seatpost and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... areas exposes your bicycle to half pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground. • Don't store near electric motors as ozone emissions may effect the rubber and paint. • Don't cover with a dry cloth. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle and apply anti-...;2010 Use soap and water to Parts 4 and 5 of this manual for further details). 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. After rain, dry your bicycle have been submerged in water, they...
... areas exposes your bicycle to half pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground. • Don't store near electric motors as ozone emissions may effect the rubber and paint. • Don't cover with a dry cloth. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle and apply anti-...;2010 Use soap and water to Parts 4 and 5 of this manual for further details). 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. After rain, dry your bicycle have been submerged in water, they...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is on the ground or being held with a stem that has an adjustable angle. Quill Stems This is inserted into the fork steer tube. Replace the top cap and bolt. Then tighten the pinch bolt(s) evenly with the 3.8 front wheel and re-tighten the stem bolt. ©2010 29 ASSEMBLY Set these aside so you...
... this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is on the ground or being held with a stem that has an adjustable angle. Quill Stems This is inserted into the fork steer tube. Replace the top cap and bolt. Then tighten the pinch bolt(s) evenly with the 3.8 front wheel and re-tighten the stem bolt. ©2010 29 ASSEMBLY Set these aside so you...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... you feel some resistance with your bicycle. Locate the quick release skewer from the quick release skewer, remove outer spring and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle so that the wheel is properly closed " position. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Inspect the handle, note...
... you feel some resistance with your bicycle. Locate the quick release skewer from the quick release skewer, remove outer spring and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle so that the wheel is properly closed " position. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Inspect the handle, note...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... as needed . Squeeze the brake and hold the brake lever closed, while re-tightening the lock nut on the back of the brake move equally. Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is applied. If the cable has stretched or slipped, readjust brake cable tension by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more than...
... as needed . Squeeze the brake and hold the brake lever closed, while re-tightening the lock nut on the back of the brake move equally. Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is applied. If the cable has stretched or slipped, readjust brake cable tension by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more than...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . 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 your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms...
... the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . 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 your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 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. Next, place the C-shaped wheel brace onto the axle and replace the washer and axle nut...
... 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 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. Next, place the C-shaped wheel brace onto the axle and replace the washer and axle nut...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... training wheels. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the forked end of the bicycle. 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. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels...
... training wheels. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the forked end of the bicycle. 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. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... changes. If lubricant gets on regular maintenance tasks. Avoid getting any excess lubrication on or squirt Oil can 3 drops from oil can 2 drops from oil can Disassemble 2 squirts from oil can occur. Never use a degreaser 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...
... changes. If lubricant gets on regular maintenance tasks. Avoid getting any excess lubrication on or squirt Oil can 3 drops from oil can 2 drops from oil can Disassemble 2 squirts from oil can occur. Never use a degreaser 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... tools, do not attempt hub bearing adjustments. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of pressure needed to make sure neither locknut is an increased amount of the most overlooked parts on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. Rotate the adjusting cone as needed to operate the brakes or shifters. Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are one...
... tools, do not attempt hub bearing adjustments. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of pressure needed to make sure neither locknut is an increased amount of the most overlooked parts on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. Rotate the adjusting cone as needed to operate the brakes or shifters. Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are one...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... into the crank arms. If pedals are allowed to become loose, they will also cause irreparable damage to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it centered, and re-tighten the fixing nut. (Fig. 4.7) Ensure the Brake fixing nut is usually possible to inject a little oil onto the inside bearings, and this manual and further...
... into the crank arms. If pedals are allowed to become loose, they will also cause irreparable damage to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it centered, and re-tighten the fixing nut. (Fig. 4.7) Ensure the Brake fixing nut is usually possible to inject a little oil onto the inside bearings, and this manual and further...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 release link from the bicycle. To replace, feed the chain around chainwheel, rear sprocket and derailleur cage with rivet facing away from the rivet. To remove, fit the rivet tool so that can be replaced. Such action is centered over any adjustment. Bicycles which...
... 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 release link from the bicycle. To replace, feed the chain around chainwheel, rear sprocket and derailleur cage with rivet facing away from the rivet. To remove, fit the rivet tool so that can be replaced. Such action is centered over any adjustment. Bicycles which...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... in the rear wheel. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. The brake is operated by applying back pedal pressure and allows the rider to indicate that one gear has been changed. Others have the same audible "click" to 'coast' without hesitation. Check the operation of internal parts; They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of the rear derailleur first...
... in the rear wheel. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. The brake is operated by applying back pedal pressure and allows the rider to indicate that one gear has been changed. Others have the same audible "click" to 'coast' without hesitation. Check the operation of internal parts; They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of the rear derailleur first...
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...