Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... height for the saddle is more difficult with the saddle lower, and raise the seat as you have smaller wheels but bicycles vary, so only use wheel size to touch the ground easily, or any added difficulty. Bicycles get started, after that, check that while riding you clearly, steer and brake...
... height for the saddle is more difficult with the saddle lower, and raise the seat as you have smaller wheels but bicycles vary, so only use wheel size to touch the ground easily, or any added difficulty. Bicycles get started, after that, check that while riding you clearly, steer and brake...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...parental supervision isalways required. Riders shall avoid areas used as inclines, curves, stairs, or areas near drop-offs or pools. • Maximum seat height of 68mm; Road tandems are designed for touring with racks or panniers. Road tandem should not be ridden on paved roads only. ...For off -road or used by automobiles, as well as a mountain tandem. generally, bicycles with16" or 20" wheels, and kids'...
...parental supervision isalways required. Riders shall avoid areas used as inclines, curves, stairs, or areas near drop-offs or pools. • Maximum seat height of 68mm; Road tandems are designed for touring with racks or panniers. Road tandem should not be ridden on paved roads only. ...For off -road or used by automobiles, as well as a mountain tandem. generally, bicycles with16" or 20" wheels, and kids'...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... mild to your dealer about wider tires. There are designed to add comfort, not off -road or mountain bike use in .) or less are best suited to 30cm (12in.) or less." For use , or for any kind of jumping. Some of 60 cm (24 in extreme forms of a bicycle that includes Condition1...
... mild to your dealer about wider tires. There are designed to add comfort, not off -road or mountain bike use in .) or less are best suited to 30cm (12in.) or less." For use , or for any kind of jumping. Some of 60 cm (24 in extreme forms of a bicycle that includes Condition1...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 12
... the handlebars in relation to the stem, or turn the bar end extensions in relation to the handlebar, you to twist the handlebar/stem assembly using a reasonable amount of the headset. Handlebar binder bolt Exceeds 2 1/2" (64mm) Stem wedge Stem wedge bolt Maximum height/ minimum inserƟon mark 2.5 Handlebar Height Maximum...
... the handlebars in relation to the stem, or turn the bar end extensions in relation to the handlebar, you to twist the handlebar/stem assembly using a reasonable amount of the headset. Handlebar binder bolt Exceeds 2 1/2" (64mm) Stem wedge Stem wedge bolt Maximum height/ minimum inserƟon mark 2.5 Handlebar Height Maximum...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 14
...brightly colored jacket or shirt is always recommended for the weather keeping in mind that it does not interfere with steering, braking and pedaling. Use of the bicycle. Loose pants should always consider the clothing they will wear. Avoid wearing all black, or dark clothes. Choosing to help...If protective 2.8 gear is highly recommended. Any loose clothing parts or strings can be tied or tucked into a sock. Protective gear is often used to cover knees and elbows, backs and shoulders and more. Be sure there are tied tightly, and do not ride beyond them. (Fig. ...
...brightly colored jacket or shirt is always recommended for the weather keeping in mind that it does not interfere with steering, braking and pedaling. Use of the bicycle. Loose pants should always consider the clothing they will wear. Avoid wearing all black, or dark clothes. Choosing to help...If protective 2.8 gear is highly recommended. Any loose clothing parts or strings can be tied or tucked into a sock. Protective gear is often used to cover knees and elbows, backs and shoulders and more. Be sure there are tied tightly, and do not ride beyond them. (Fig. ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 18
... Expect the unexpected such as all other riders, vehicles and objects. • Safe braking distances and forces are wearing loose pants, use leg clips or elastic bands to prevent them from all other road vehicles, including giving way to pedestrians, and stopping at intersections and...from being caught in a straight line. To other vehicles. • Familiarize yourself with your visibility or control of the bicycle. • Don't use items that will interfere with all the bicycle's features. Avoid pot holes, gravel, wet road markings, oil, curbs, speed bumps, drain grates ...
... Expect the unexpected such as all other riders, vehicles and objects. • Safe braking distances and forces are wearing loose pants, use leg clips or elastic bands to prevent them from all other road vehicles, including giving way to pedestrians, and stopping at intersections and...from being caught in a straight line. To other vehicles. • Familiarize yourself with your visibility or control of the bicycle. • Don't use items that will interfere with all the bicycle's features. Avoid pot holes, gravel, wet road markings, oil, curbs, speed bumps, drain grates ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... • Brake earlier, you will take a longer distance to p. 15 of this manual. • Use a properly functioning lighting set comprising of a white front lamp and a red rear lamp. • If using battery powered lights, make sure batteries are well charged. • Some rear lights available have a flashing mechanism... your riding speed, avoid sudden braking and take corners with street lighting, if possible. ©2010 19 Many areas require the use safety lights. • Pot holes and slippery surfaces such as line markings and train tracks all become more hazardous when wet.
.... • Brake earlier, you will take a longer distance to p. 15 of this manual. • Use a properly functioning lighting set comprising of a white front lamp and a red rear lamp. • If using battery powered lights, make sure batteries are well charged. • Some rear lights available have a flashing mechanism... your riding speed, avoid sudden braking and take corners with street lighting, if possible. ©2010 19 Many areas require the use safety lights. • Pot holes and slippery surfaces such as line markings and train tracks all become more hazardous when wet.
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... wear a properly fitted helmet. 2. Do not ride at excessive speeds can lead to the streets. If there's no traffic, proceed into the roadway. 8. Slow down using the brakes and maintain control of other road vehicles behind and nearby. 7. Before entering a street: Stop, look left, right, and left again for Children To...
... wear a properly fitted helmet. 2. Do not ride at excessive speeds can lead to the streets. If there's no traffic, proceed into the roadway. 8. Slow down using the brakes and maintain control of other road vehicles behind and nearby. 7. Before entering a street: Stop, look left, right, and left again for Children To...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... tire, and terrain, and can cause a loss of steering control, and cause a crash. Foot operated and hand operated. The rider should also be careful to use front and rear brake simultaneously, and avoid locking up " (stop .
... tire, and terrain, and can cause a loss of steering control, and cause a crash. Foot operated and hand operated. The rider should also be careful to use front and rear brake simultaneously, and avoid locking up " (stop .
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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If the front brake is applied too quickly or too hard, the front wheel can stop . Always test the brakes and be used alone or on some models in conjunction with the reaction. Remember that as you apply the brakes your weight will want to stop turning resulting ...
If the front brake is applied too quickly or too hard, the front wheel can stop . Always test the brakes and be used alone or on some models in conjunction with the reaction. Remember that as you apply the brakes your weight will want to stop turning resulting ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 23
... the chain is comfortable. For bicycles with 3 front chain rings have enough gear "overlaps" that gear before pedaling hard. With internally geared bicycles, it is used for further information on an internally geared bicycle (unless it is fully engaged in loss of numbers from 1 up on the pedals. This is recommended...
... the chain is comfortable. For bicycles with 3 front chain rings have enough gear "overlaps" that gear before pedaling hard. With internally geared bicycles, it is used for further information on an internally geared bicycle (unless it is fully engaged in loss of numbers from 1 up on the pedals. This is recommended...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... that reads either "low to "high" or a series of the pedals.) Failure to do so, may result in this is the lowest gear. It is used for easier pedaling. Some may jam and cause the bike to allow for slower riding, hill climbing, or to become unstable.
... that reads either "low to "high" or a series of the pedals.) Failure to do so, may result in this is the lowest gear. It is used for easier pedaling. Some may jam and cause the bike to allow for slower riding, hill climbing, or to become unstable.
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... reads either "low to allow the front wheel to pedal hard if desired. The front (left unattended. Low is used to start to be placed beside the frame so a smaller lock can be used for slower riding, hill climbing, or to "high" or a series of numbers from the bicycle. Don't lose... it with the local police and/or bicycle registry. • Invest in pedaling speed. Backpedaling should be taken to lock the major components if possible. Use a lock that is long enough to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. Low or "1" is a risk. 2.18 ©2010 25 Once you have a...
... reads either "low to allow the front wheel to pedal hard if desired. The front (left unattended. Low is used to start to be placed beside the frame so a smaller lock can be used for slower riding, hill climbing, or to "high" or a series of numbers from the bicycle. Don't lose... it with the local police and/or bicycle registry. • Invest in pedaling speed. Backpedaling should be taken to lock the major components if possible. Use a lock that is long enough to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. Low or "1" is a risk. 2.18 ©2010 25 Once you have a...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... materials. • Riding on the beach or in water, they should be wiped over with car or furniture wax. Chrome 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... rusting. • Please notice that your bicycle warranty does not cover paint damage, rust, corrosion, dry rot or theft. 26 ©2010 Use soap and water to prevent rust. Wash your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires ...
... materials. • Riding on the beach or in water, they should be wiped over with car or furniture wax. Chrome 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... rusting. • Please notice that your bicycle warranty does not cover paint damage, rust, corrosion, dry rot or theft. 26 ©2010 Use soap and water to prevent rust. Wash your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... bicycle. ©2010 27 For more details on inspection, lubrication, maintenance and adjustment of pliers with cable cutting ability To avoid injury, this manual before use. If your bicycle was assembled and tuned in the partially disassembled form. If you review the complete assembly instructions and perform checks specified in this...
... bicycle. ©2010 27 For more details on inspection, lubrication, maintenance and adjustment of pliers with cable cutting ability To avoid injury, this manual before use. If your bicycle was assembled and tuned in the partially disassembled form. If you review the complete assembly instructions and perform checks specified in this...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 30
... the hole above the wheel slot. Tighten the two outer axle nuts evenly; Be sure that has a smaller gap between tire and fork leg, and use your hand to push the wheel to be sure that it belongs outside of the wheel slot. Repeat if needed to a centered position; hold the...
... the hole above the wheel slot. Tighten the two outer axle nuts evenly; Be sure that has a smaller gap between tire and fork leg, and use your hand to push the wheel to be sure that it belongs outside of the wheel slot. Repeat if needed to a centered position; hold the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 34
... arm Grip Brake lever Cable head Ferrule 3.16 Cable anchor nut Cable adjusƟng barrel Brake shoe 3.17 FRONT BRAKE CAUTION: Improper use your left hand, use of the front brake may be sure the cable is seated in the brake lever. Determine which type of brake your bike is seated...
... arm Grip Brake lever Cable head Ferrule 3.16 Cable anchor nut Cable adjusƟng barrel Brake shoe 3.17 FRONT BRAKE CAUTION: Improper use your left hand, use of the front brake may be sure the cable is seated in the brake lever. Determine which type of brake your bike is seated...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 35
... tire and the fork or frame on the back of the brake. Brake is necessary to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on either side. Adjust brake pads if needed . Watch the brake, if it is correctly.... 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you squeeze the brake and one side moves more cable through the anchor or use your hand to rotate the brake caliper back until the brake is centered. Check that brake pads return to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.20) If...
... tire and the fork or frame on the back of the brake. Brake is necessary to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on either side. Adjust brake pads if needed . Watch the brake, if it is correctly.... 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you squeeze the brake and one side moves more cable through the anchor or use your hand to rotate the brake caliper back until the brake is centered. Check that brake pads return to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.20) If...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... cable anchor as much as you can by hand, and then while still squeezing the brake, tighten the cable anchor fully with your left hand, use your left hand squeeze the caliper brake until both brake pads contact the rim. To tension spring Spring tension nut 5mm Allen bolt To tension...
... cable anchor as much as you can by hand, and then while still squeezing the brake, tighten the cable anchor fully with your left hand, use your left hand squeeze the caliper brake until both brake pads contact the rim. To tension spring Spring tension nut 5mm Allen bolt To tension...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... rim. Squeeze the brake lever a few times to move away from the rim. To do this the cable may "stretch" and need to move , and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on the rim when the brake is open. • Both brake pads move at the.... If so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.27) Centering brake If you squeeze the brake and one side moves more cable through the anchor or use a wrench and Allen wrench to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.29) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as needed. Hold the nut still at...
... rim. Squeeze the brake lever a few times to move away from the rim. To do this the cable may "stretch" and need to move , and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on the rim when the brake is open. • Both brake pads move at the.... If so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.27) Centering brake If you squeeze the brake and one side moves more cable through the anchor or use a wrench and Allen wrench to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.29) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as needed. Hold the nut still at...
