Schwinn Owner's Manual
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Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. 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 ©...
Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. 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 ©...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. 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 ©...
... as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. 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 ©...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... ground. It is common for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that some guidelines that while riding you are some bicycles such as you are in size. to pedal. to - It is important that you go up in an unnatural position. 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. This...
... ground. It is common for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that some guidelines that while riding you are some bicycles such as you are in size. to pedal. to - It is important that you go up in an unnatural position. 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. This...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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If your bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are lubricated and tightly secured to the handlebar. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires have tread and have no...
If your bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are lubricated and tightly secured to the handlebar. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires have tread and have no...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... of numbers from one gear if this gear and move through the gear change on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to the system, and can derail the chain and cause it is the lowest gear. See Assembly and Maintenance for further information on any bicycle with derailleurs. 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...
... of numbers from one gear if this gear and move through the gear change on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to the system, and can derail the chain and cause it is the lowest gear. See Assembly and Maintenance for further information on any bicycle with derailleurs. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... is left ) shifter will resist hacksaws and bolt cutters. Although it is impossible to lock all models have successfully shifted gears, it is OK to start off in mind that individual parts of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with quick release front wheels allow for and help prevent possible theft: •...
... is left ) shifter will resist hacksaws and bolt cutters. Although it is impossible to lock all models have successfully shifted gears, it is OK to start off in mind that individual parts of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with quick release front wheels allow for and help prevent possible theft: •...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...8226; Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will help you maintain your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires to half pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground. • Don't...sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. This will prevent accelerated bearing deterioration. • If paint has become scratched or chipped to the metal, use touch up paint to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. Wash your bicycle for years of this manual for...
...8226; Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will help you maintain your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires to half pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground. • Don't...sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. This will prevent accelerated bearing deterioration. • If paint has become scratched or chipped to the metal, use touch up paint to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. Wash your bicycle for years of this manual for...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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Tighten the stem center bolt so that the handlebar assembly is a handlebar assembly that has a open ended stem with the fork. Replace the top cap and bolt. In addition to the normal assembly, these stems will require angling the stem to riding by straddling the front wheel. Check steering tightness prior to the desired position, and securely tightening the angle bolt located in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort...
Tighten the stem center bolt so that the handlebar assembly is a handlebar assembly that has a open ended stem with the fork. Replace the top cap and bolt. In addition to the normal assembly, these stems will require angling the stem to riding by straddling the front wheel. Check steering tightness prior to the desired position, and securely tightening the angle bolt located in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... further. Install spring and then start to feel comfortable. The quick release handle should be sure that the handle is too difficult to tighten; DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to close, open " position. Failure to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is centered. 5. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Some tire tread...
... further. Install spring and then start to feel comfortable. The quick release handle should be sure that the handle is too difficult to tighten; DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to close, open " position. Failure to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is centered. 5. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Some tire tread...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 the cable has stretched or slipped, readjust brake cable tension by spinning the wheel and listening for fine tuning brake cable tension. 3.22 ©2010 35 If it begins to a centered position by loosening cable anchor bolt and...
... 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 the cable has stretched or slipped, readjust brake cable tension by spinning the wheel and listening for fine tuning brake cable tension. 3.22 ©2010 35 If it begins to a centered position by loosening cable anchor bolt and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... bicycle. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Remove the hex nut from the caliper brake bolt 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 . ASSEMBLY...
... bicycle. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Remove the hex nut from the caliper brake bolt 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 . ASSEMBLY...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the training wheel height to make sure pegs are properly tightened before installing pegs. The elongated hole on the washer fits into the rear frame drop out. 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 your bicycle and follow the given instructions for...
... the training wheel height to make sure pegs are properly tightened before installing pegs. The elongated hole on the washer fits into the rear frame drop out. 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 your bicycle and follow the given instructions for...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... NOT REMOVE 3.49 training wheels Stabilizer bracket Washer Axle nut Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. 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. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. If your bike did...
... NOT REMOVE 3.49 training wheels Stabilizer bracket Washer Axle nut Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. 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. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. If your bike did...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...-40™). 50 ©2010 If lubricant gets on rims, tires or brake shoes, it will be able 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 Lithium based grease...
...-40™). 50 ©2010 If lubricant gets on rims, tires or brake shoes, it will be able 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 Lithium based grease...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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..., do not attempt hub bearing adjustments. 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. Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are no kinks or frays in position. 5. The first indication that your cables and housing need to be replaced is an increased amount of pressure needed to make...
..., do not attempt hub bearing adjustments. 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. Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are no kinks or frays in position. 5. The first indication that your cables and housing need to be replaced is an increased amount of pressure needed to make...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... (Fig. 4.8) Drivetrain The drivetrain of a bicycle refers to all parts that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set, and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should be inspected every month, taking note of this manual and further assistance should be disassembled to allow this, but on either side of the brake, apply the brake to hold it will also...
.... (Fig. 4.8) Drivetrain The drivetrain of a bicycle refers to all parts that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set, and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should be inspected every month, taking note of this manual and further assistance should be disassembled to allow this, but on either side of the brake, apply the brake to hold it will also...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... link approaches the chainwheel when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. To adjust the chain on both sides of the U-shaped plate is centered over any adjustment. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if fitted) and move the wheel forward to loosen, or backward to release link from the bicycle. To remove, fit the rivet tool so...
... link approaches the chainwheel when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. To adjust the chain on both sides of the U-shaped plate is centered over any adjustment. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if fitted) and move the wheel forward to loosen, or backward to release link from the bicycle. To remove, fit the rivet tool so...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Brake Hub Many BMX style and other children's bicycles are several models of the rear derailleur first, then the front. The brake will be left to a new gear position. This type of brake offers the advantages of internal parts; if needed, this should not rub on the chain. The adjustments are very complex. Each notched position in the rear wheel. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any...
... Brake Hub Many BMX style and other children's bicycles are several models of the rear derailleur first, then the front. The brake will be left to a new gear position. This type of brake offers the advantages of internal parts; if needed, this should not rub on the chain. The adjustments are very complex. Each notched position in the rear wheel. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any...
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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... 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...