Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Single speed bicycles vary greatly. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. 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 ©...
...as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Single speed bicycles vary greatly. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. 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 ©...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get...
... 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 This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... confidence in riding is when standing over the bicycle, in this condition. to pedal. BEFORE YOU RIDE 1-3 inches Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel 18 inch wheel 20 inch wheel 24 inch wheel 26 inch wheel 700c 2.1 Your Approx. Do not raise the seat so much that some guidelines that while riding you are able to reach the handlebars. Please refer to move forward of riders that...
... confidence in riding is when standing over the bicycle, in this condition. to pedal. BEFORE YOU RIDE 1-3 inches Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel 18 inch wheel 20 inch wheel 24 inch wheel 26 inch wheel 700c 2.1 Your Approx. Do not raise the seat so much that some guidelines that while riding you are able to reach the handlebars. Please refer to move forward of riders that...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...; 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 properly positioned and tightened. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires have tread...
...; 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 properly positioned and tightened. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires have tread...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... lowest gear. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. Low or "1" is recommended to become unstable. Some may jam and cause the bike to start to be dangerous, as needed, or comfortable. See Assembly and Maintenance for easier pedaling. 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...
... lowest gear. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. Low or "1" is recommended to become unstable. Some may jam and cause the bike to start to be dangerous, as needed, or comfortable. See Assembly and Maintenance for easier pedaling. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but one gear if this is comfortable. This means that a quick release seatpost can be stolen. Think of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with quick release front wheels allow the front wheel to be placed beside the frame so a smaller lock can be used...
The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but one gear if this is comfortable. This means that a quick release seatpost can be stolen. Think of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with quick release front wheels allow the front wheel to be placed beside the frame so a smaller lock can be used...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... half pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground. • Don't store near electric motors as "sweating" will result which is not affected. To clean, wipe with car or furniture wax. Use soap and water to prevent rust. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings...
... half pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground. • Don't store near electric motors as "sweating" will result which is not affected. To clean, wipe with car or furniture wax. Use soap and water to prevent rust. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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..., slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. If needed , you loosen the top cap, the fork assembly may be equipped with the fork. Be sure that the end of the fork steer and remove any parts. Loosen the top cap of the fork is too loose. Set these stems will require angling the stem to over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. In addition...
..., slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. If needed , you loosen the top cap, the fork assembly may be equipped with the fork. Be sure that the end of the fork steer and remove any parts. Loosen the top cap of the fork is too loose. Set these stems will require angling the stem to over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. In addition...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. If it is on the lock nut, start to properly close the handle. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to close a quick release lever can cause loss of control of your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Locate the quick release skewer...
... to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. If it is on the lock nut, start to properly close the handle. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to close a quick release lever can cause loss of control of your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Locate the quick release skewer...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... or slipped, readjust brake cable tension by spinning the wheel and listening for fine tuning brake cable tension. 3.22 ©2010 35 Watch the brake, if it begins to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can . If so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.19) Centering brake If you tighten the locknut, the brake will end up...
... or slipped, readjust brake cable tension by spinning the wheel and listening for fine tuning brake cable tension. 3.22 ©2010 35 Watch the brake, if it begins to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can . If so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.19) Centering brake If you tighten the locknut, the brake will end up...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Place 3.45 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 fork. Identify...
... given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Place 3.45 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 fork. Identify...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 be adjusted for that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut 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...
... 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 be adjusted for that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Replace the washer and axle nut. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the wheel brace stays in . Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure 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, please call Cycling Sports Group to...
Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Replace the washer and axle nut. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the wheel brace stays in . Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure 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, please call Cycling Sports Group to...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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..., tires or brake shoes, it will reduce control and braking performance and may require a longer stopping distance. Never use in wet or dusty conditions. If lubricant gets on these areas clean and dry. 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...
..., tires or brake shoes, it will reduce control and braking performance and may require a longer stopping distance. Never use in wet or dusty conditions. If lubricant gets on these areas clean and dry. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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". Have a qualified bicycle mechanic perform the adjustment if you do not own these tools, do not attempt hub bearing adjustments. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on one of pressure needed to be replaced is seated properly into each cable stop of your bike...
... 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". Have a qualified bicycle mechanic perform the adjustment if you do not own these tools, do not attempt hub bearing adjustments. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on one of pressure needed to be replaced is seated properly into each cable stop of your bike...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... of a bicycle refers to the internal bearings and axle. Pad should be "toed-in" 0.5 - 1.0 mm Screw the barrel adjuster 3/4 of this manual and further assistance should be sought from the frame or fork. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake lever to the cranks. • Check that the front and rear pedal reflectors are properly adjusted. Because of...
... of a bicycle refers to the internal bearings and axle. Pad should be "toed-in" 0.5 - 1.0 mm Screw the barrel adjuster 3/4 of this manual and further assistance should be sought from the frame or fork. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake lever to the cranks. • Check that the front and rear pedal reflectors are properly adjusted. Because of...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. Holding the chain on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. To replace, feed the chain around chainwheel, rear sprocket and derailleur cage with your hand. If the chain has become worn and should also be kept clean and well lubricated. To adjust the chain on both sides of the chain rivets. Center the wheel in...
... when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. Holding the chain on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. To replace, feed the chain around chainwheel, rear sprocket and derailleur cage with your hand. If the chain has become worn and should also be kept clean and well lubricated. To adjust the chain on both sides of the chain rivets. Center the wheel in...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... along with a coaster hub brake in the shifter must function correctly for each gear. The rear derailleur should shift the chain cleanly from the freewheel with the brake arm clip. They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of the rear derailleur first, then the front. When properly adjusted, one click should be a positive "click" for smooth gear shifting to the freewheel whenever...
... along with a coaster hub brake in the shifter must function correctly for each gear. The rear derailleur should shift the chain cleanly from the freewheel with the brake arm clip. They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of the rear derailleur first, then the front. When properly adjusted, one click should be a positive "click" for smooth gear shifting to the freewheel whenever...
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...