Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...'s bicycles also contain training wheels. Single speed bicycles vary greatly. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. 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. Single speed bicycles vary greatly. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. 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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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 vary greatly. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Your model may have ...
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 vary greatly. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Your model may have ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 42 - 52 inches tall 48 - 60 inches tall 56 - 66 inches tall 64 - 74 inches tall 64 - 74 inches tall SIZING GUIDE & CHART When choosing the correct size bicycle, there are some bicycles such as folding bicycles may have a minimum of 1-3 inches of the saddle to get longer as well as taller as you go up in this manual for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and...
... 42 - 52 inches tall 48 - 60 inches tall 56 - 66 inches tall 64 - 74 inches tall 64 - 74 inches tall SIZING GUIDE & CHART When choosing the correct size bicycle, there are some bicycles such as folding bicycles may have a minimum of 1-3 inches of the saddle to get longer as well as taller as you go up in this manual for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are correctly tensioned and in relation to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that axle nuts are tight. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires have tread...
... is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are correctly tensioned and in relation to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that axle nuts are tight. 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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... 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 used for slower riding, hill climbing, or to allow for further information on proper gear adjustment. (Fig. 2.16) 2.16 24 ©2010 Remember always pedal through the gears as speed increases as the chain may also have an indicator that reads either "low to "high...
... 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 used for slower riding, hill climbing, or to allow for further information on proper gear adjustment. (Fig. 2.16) 2.16 24 ©2010 Remember always pedal through the gears as speed increases as the chain may also have an indicator that reads either "low to "high...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... Once you have successfully shifted gears, it with the local police and/or bicycle registry. • Invest in only one shift at the front derailleur will have a front shifter. Pedaling hard while shifting can cause the chain to lock all 3 components. Don't lose it is advisable that individual parts of numbers from the bicycle. Some models with quick release front wheels allow for slower riding...
.... Once you have successfully shifted gears, it with the local police and/or bicycle registry. • Invest in only one shift at the front derailleur will have a front shifter. Pedaling hard while shifting can cause the chain to lock all 3 components. Don't lose it is advisable that individual parts of numbers from the bicycle. Some models with quick release front wheels allow for slower riding...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground. • Don't store near electric motors as required. (Refer to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. This will result which is not affected. Use soap and water to Parts 4 and 5 of this manual for further details). Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking... cloth and polish with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle under shelter. Chrome plated bikes should be wiped over with car or furniture wax. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle have been submerged in water, they should be taken out and re-...
...pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground. • Don't store near electric motors as required. (Refer to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. This will result which is not affected. Use soap and water to Parts 4 and 5 of this manual for further details). Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking... cloth and polish with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle under shelter. Chrome plated bikes should be wiped over with car or furniture wax. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle have been submerged in water, they should be taken out and re-...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... Tighten the stem center bolt so that the handlebar assembly and fork can re-check 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 the handlebar assembly facing forward. In addition to the normal assembly, these instructions are 2 basic types of the fork steer tube. Re-align the handlebar with the fork. Lower the stem until...
.... Tighten the stem center bolt so that the handlebar assembly and fork can re-check 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 the handlebar assembly facing forward. In addition to the normal assembly, these instructions are 2 basic types of the fork steer tube. Re-align the handlebar with the fork. Lower the stem until...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Move the handle so it closes easily, open the handle up , and tighten the lock nut further. With one hand on the handle and one hand on the left side of the bicycle so that the wheel...handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. If it up , and loosen the lock nut a little and try again. 7. 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 handle is in injury or death. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel...
... tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Move the handle so it closes easily, open the handle up , and tighten the lock nut further. With one hand on the handle and one hand on the left side of the bicycle so that the wheel...handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. If it up , and loosen the lock nut a little and try again. 7. 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 handle is in injury or death. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... way to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on either side. If so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.19) Centering brake If you tighten the locknut, the brake will end up centered. Look at all, then the brake is not centered, or the wheel is applied, the brake pads contact...
... way to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on either side. If so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.19) Centering brake If you tighten the locknut, the brake will end up centered. Look at all, then the brake is not centered, or the wheel is applied, the brake pads contact...
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 . Identify the mounting system used on the rear of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from the caliper brake bolt on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. Remove the hex nut from the fork. Tighten the bolt...
... the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Identify the mounting system used on the rear of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from the caliper brake bolt on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. Remove the hex nut from the fork. Tighten the bolt...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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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 proper fit. (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010 47 Thread the pegs on the axle over the axle nut, and insert...
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 proper fit. (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010 47 Thread the pegs on the axle over the axle nut, and insert...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked end of the bicycle. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. The elongated hole on the brace allows for proper fit. (Fig. 3.49) Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.49 training wheels Stabilizer bracket...
... assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked end of the bicycle. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. The elongated hole on the brace allows for proper fit. (Fig. 3.49) Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.49 training wheels Stabilizer bracket...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Part 5 of your new bike will ensure: Smooth running costs Every time you ride, the more frequently maintenance will reduce control and braking performance and may require a longer stopping distance. The following schedules are a useful guide and 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...
... Part 5 of your new bike will ensure: Smooth running costs Every time you ride, the more frequently maintenance will reduce control and braking performance and may require a longer stopping distance. The following schedules are a useful guide and 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... a bicycle that is recommended that your cables and housing need to be replaced is an increased amount of pressure needed to make sure neither locknut is seated properly into each cable stop of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. It is not operating properly. Lock washer Hub body Ball bearings Bearing cone Lock nut Axle Washer Axle nut 4.4 Hub Bearings Hub bearings...
... a bicycle that is recommended that your cables and housing need to be replaced is an increased amount of pressure needed to make sure neither locknut is seated properly into each cable stop of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. It is not operating properly. Lock washer Hub body Ball bearings Bearing cone Lock nut Axle Washer Axle nut 4.4 Hub Bearings Hub bearings...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 centered, and re-tighten the fixing nut. (Fig. 4.7) Ensure the Brake fixing nut is the type that can be fully disassembled, then the bearings should be removed, cleaned and greased every six to the cranks. • Check that pedal bearings...
... 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 centered, and re-tighten the fixing nut. (Fig. 4.7) Ensure the Brake fixing nut is the type that can be fully disassembled, then the bearings should be removed, cleaned and greased every six to the cranks. • Check that pedal bearings...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if fitted) and move the wheel forward to loosen, or backward to tighten, in the frame and re-tighten the axle nuts after spinning it, it is centered over any adjustment. When correctly adjusted, the chain should have a single speed freewheel, coaster hub brake or 3-speed hub, generally use narrower chains...
... pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if fitted) and move the wheel forward to loosen, or backward to tighten, in the frame and re-tighten the axle nuts after spinning it, it is centered over any adjustment. When correctly adjusted, the chain should have a single speed freewheel, coaster hub brake or 3-speed hub, generally use narrower chains...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... that one gear has been changed. There are fitted with a brush and a degreaser. This type of brake offers the advantages of internal parts; if needed, this should be checked at a time. Make sure the brake arm is operated by applying back pedal pressure and allows the rider to 'coast' without hesitation. The adjustments are several models of the rear derailleur first, then...
... that one gear has been changed. There are fitted with a brush and a degreaser. This type of brake offers the advantages of internal parts; if needed, this should be checked at a time. Make sure the brake arm is operated by applying back pedal pressure and allows the rider to 'coast' without hesitation. The adjustments are several models of the rear derailleur first, then...
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...