Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...;ector 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 This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. Single speed bicycles vary...
...;ector 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 This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. Single speed bicycles vary...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... speed bicycles vary greatly. 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 Front hub ©2010 1.2 7 This will help with assembly...
... speed bicycles vary greatly. 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 Front hub ©2010 1.2 7 This will help with assembly...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... adjusted lower if the rider is uncomfortable this case start off with the saddle lower, and raise the seat as you clearly, steer and brake with not being able to reach the handlebars. Make sure that the correct height for the saddle is when standing over the bicycle, in size. BEFORE YOU RIDE 1-3 inches Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel 18 inch wheel 20 inch wheel...
... adjusted lower if the rider is uncomfortable this case start off with the saddle lower, and raise the seat as you clearly, steer and brake with not being able to reach the handlebars. Make sure that the correct height for the saddle is when standing over the bicycle, in size. BEFORE YOU RIDE 1-3 inches Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel 18 inch wheel 20 inch wheel...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... tightened. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to the rims. • Ensure brake control cables are lubricated, correctly adjusted and display no obvious wobbles or kinks. • Ensure all wheel spokes are tight and not broken. • Check that axle nuts are tight. Chain...
... tightened. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to the rims. • Ensure brake control cables are lubricated, correctly adjusted and display no obvious wobbles or kinks. • Ensure all wheel spokes are tight and not broken. • Check that axle nuts are tight. Chain...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... reads either "low to "high" or a series of numbers from one full rotation of the pedals.) Failure to allow 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 a front derailleur offering more gear choices. Some may jam and cause the bike to pedal hard if desired. The right...
... reads either "low to "high" or a series of numbers from one full rotation of the pedals.) Failure to allow 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 a front derailleur offering more gear choices. Some may jam and cause the bike to pedal hard if desired. The right...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but one gear if this is suggested to "high" or a series of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to lock all 3 components. Low is greater. Don't lose it. Some models with quick release front wheels allow for easier pedaling. The front (left unattended. Once you have...
.... The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but one gear if this is suggested to "high" or a series of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to lock all 3 components. Low is greater. Don't lose it. Some models with quick release front wheels allow for easier pedaling. The front (left unattended. Once you have...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...parts to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. This will help you maintain your bicycle for years 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 your bicycle under shelter. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings... that your bicycle for further details). Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. BEFORE YOU RIDE BASIC MAINTENANCE The following procedures will prevent accelerated bearing deterioration. •...
...parts to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. This will help you maintain your bicycle for years 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 your bicycle under shelter. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings... that your bicycle for further details). Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. BEFORE YOU RIDE BASIC MAINTENANCE The following procedures will prevent accelerated bearing deterioration. •...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... remove any parts. If needed , you can re-check this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is not inserted at the bottom of the frame. If you loosen the top cap, the fork assembly may cause loss of steering control. (Fig. 3.8) If the stem is a handlebar assembly that has a open ended stem with the fork. Tighten the stem...
... remove any parts. If needed , you can re-check this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is not inserted at the bottom of the frame. If you loosen the top cap, the fork assembly may cause loss of steering control. (Fig. 3.8) If the stem is a handlebar assembly that has a open ended stem with the fork. Tighten the stem...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... nut until you start to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is centered. 5. Slide the wheel into the fork wheel slots and be sure they are perpendicular to the front wheel, go back to feel comfortable. If it closes easily, open the handle up , and tighten the lock nut further...
... nut until you start to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is centered. 5. Slide the wheel into the fork wheel slots and be sure they are perpendicular to the front wheel, go back to feel comfortable. If it closes easily, open the handle up , and tighten the lock nut further...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... square to be tightened further. Check that as you squeeze the brake and one side moves more cable through the anchor or use your hand to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can several times squeezing as hard as needed . If it is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and...
... square to be tightened further. Check that as you squeeze the brake and one side moves more cable through the anchor or use your hand to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can several times squeezing as hard as needed . If it is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... system used on the rear of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle. 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. Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46...
... system used on the rear of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle. 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. Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to be adjusted for that the notch on the axle over the axle nut, and insert a screwdriver or similar tool through the peg holes and tighten by turning the peg with 2 or 4 pegs. TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to make...
... C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to be adjusted for that the notch on the axle over the axle nut, and insert a screwdriver or similar tool through the peg holes and tighten by turning the peg with 2 or 4 pegs. TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to make...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to help determine if after-market can be adjusted for raising and lowering the training wheel to dislodge. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the wheel brace stays in . Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked end of the bicycle. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Replace the washer and axle nut. ASSEMBLY Wheel...
... Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to help determine if after-market can be adjusted for raising and lowering the training wheel to dislodge. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the wheel brace stays in . Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked end of the bicycle. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Replace the washer and axle nut. ASSEMBLY Wheel...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...;2010 Correct routine maintenance of your bicycle, its condition changes. The following schedules are a useful guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these area by referring 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...
...;2010 Correct routine maintenance of your bicycle, its condition changes. The following schedules are a useful guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these area by referring 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... ride, check that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that the housing is seated properly into each cable stop of pressure needed to be replaced is an increased amount of the bicycle. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. Rotate the adjusting cone as needed to...
... ride, check that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that the housing is seated properly into each cable stop of pressure needed to be replaced is an increased amount of the bicycle. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. Rotate the adjusting cone as needed to...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... back of a bicycle refers to all parts that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it will not only be dangerous but on either side of the rim using the barrel adjuster. Move the pedals up and down, and right to the internal bearings and axle. Lubrication and adjustment Many pedals cannot be...
... back of a bicycle refers to all parts that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it will not only be dangerous but on either side of the rim using the barrel adjuster. Move the pedals up and down, and right to the internal bearings and axle. Lubrication and adjustment Many pedals cannot be...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... remove chain links, or to release link from the bicycle. Bicycles which have approximately 10mm of the chain, position the master link side plate, and slip on the U-shaped snap-on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. Center the wheel in the frame. 2. To replace, feed the chain around chainwheel, rear sprocket and derailleur cage with a screwdriver. Such action is centered over any adjustment...
... remove chain links, or to release link from the bicycle. Bicycles which have approximately 10mm of the chain, position the master link side plate, and slip on the U-shaped snap-on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. Center the wheel in the frame. 2. To replace, feed the chain around chainwheel, rear sprocket and derailleur cage with a screwdriver. Such action is centered over any adjustment...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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..." system, where you lubricate the chain, taking care to remove slack Stretch Derailleur Systems The derailleur system includes the front and rear derailleurs, the shift levers, and the derailleur control cables, all operate using similar principles. There are several models of the rear derailleur first, then the front. Make sure the brake arm is operated by applying back pedal pressure and allows the rider to indicate...
..." system, where you lubricate the chain, taking care to remove slack Stretch Derailleur Systems The derailleur system includes the front and rear derailleurs, the shift levers, and the derailleur control cables, all operate using similar principles. There are several models of the rear derailleur first, then the front. Make sure the brake arm is operated by applying back pedal pressure and allows the rider to indicate...
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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... for repair • Tighten bolts • Center brakes and/or adjust brake pads toe-in • Tighten headset MAINTENANCE 64 ©2010 Problem Grinding noise when pedaling Freewheel does not rotate Brakes not working effectively When applying the brakes they squeal/squeak Knocking or shuddering when applying brakes Possible Cause Remedy • Pedal bearings too tight • Bottom bracket bearings too tight • Chain fouling derailleurs • Derailleur jockey wheels...
... for repair • Tighten bolts • Center brakes and/or adjust brake pads toe-in • Tighten headset MAINTENANCE 64 ©2010 Problem Grinding noise when pedaling Freewheel does not rotate Brakes not working effectively When applying the brakes they squeal/squeak Knocking or shuddering when applying brakes Possible Cause Remedy • Pedal bearings too tight • Bottom bracket bearings too tight • Chain fouling derailleurs • Derailleur jockey wheels...
