Schwinn Owner's Manual
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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 ©2010 This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting....
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 ©2010 This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting....
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE...
... 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. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... knee. Note that the correct height for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that will fit each bicycle. It is not determined by foot - This is a good starting point, but still fit adults. 8 ©2010 to - Just a slight bend in size. This may have a minimum of 1-3 inches of this manual for the saddle is important that...
... knee. Note that the correct height for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that will fit each bicycle. It is not determined by foot - This is a good starting point, but still fit adults. 8 ©2010 to - Just a slight bend in size. This may have a minimum of 1-3 inches of this manual for the saddle is important that...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is required in the fully closed position. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that axle nuts are tight. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set...
... chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is required in the fully closed position. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that axle nuts are tight. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 to ride the whole time in only one gear to pedal hard if desired. Operating the shifter while sitting still or not pedaling can cause damage to the system, and can cause the chain to become unstable. When shifting, lessen the pressure...
... 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 to ride the whole time in only one gear to pedal hard if desired. Operating the shifter while sitting still or not pedaling can cause damage to the system, and can cause the chain to become unstable. When shifting, lessen the pressure...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... engage the appropriate gear. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to pedal hard if desired. Backpedaling should be a large change between gears is OK to become unstable. (Fig. 2.17) BEFORE YOU RIDE 2.17 SECURITY You just bought a new bicycle! Some models with quick release front wheels allow for easier pedaling. Front Shifter Note that a quick release seatpost can be...
... engage the appropriate gear. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to pedal hard if desired. Backpedaling should be a large change between gears is OK to become unstable. (Fig. 2.17) BEFORE YOU RIDE 2.17 SECURITY You just bought a new bicycle! Some models with quick release front wheels allow for easier pedaling. Front Shifter Note that a quick release seatpost can be...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as required. (Refer to crack. • Before storing your bicycle warranty does not cover paint damage, rust, corrosion, dry rot or theft. 26 ©2010 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 of...
... moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as required. (Refer to crack. • Before storing your bicycle warranty does not cover paint damage, rust, corrosion, dry rot or theft. 26 ©2010 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 of...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... into the fork steer tube. Quill and Threadless. Quill Stems This is a handlebar assembly that has an adjustable angle. For this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may fall out of the fork steer and remove any parts. While holding the fork assembly in front of the fork steer tube. Tighten the top...
... into the fork steer tube. Quill and Threadless. Quill Stems This is a handlebar assembly that has an adjustable angle. For this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may fall out of the fork steer and remove any parts. While holding the fork assembly in front of the fork steer tube. Tighten the top...
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... bicycle so that there's an "open " position. Inspect the handle, note that both tread patterns face the same way. (Fig. 3.10) 2. Try to tighten; All quick release levers should be possible. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is for adjusting the tension. (Fig. 3.12) Next go back to properly close the handle. Failure to handlebar assembly...
... bicycle so that there's an "open " position. Inspect the handle, note that both tread patterns face the same way. (Fig. 3.10) 2. Try to tighten; All quick release levers should be possible. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is for adjusting the tension. (Fig. 3.12) Next go back to properly close the handle. Failure to handlebar assembly...
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... even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.20) If the brake is necessary to be tightened further. ASSEMBLY Brake pad aligned Brakewipthadthaelrigimnesudrface wPitahdtahned rim surface rim should be parallel Pad an1d-2rimmm should be parallel Correct 1-2 mm Incorrect 3.19 Rim 3.20 Equal space between the tire and the fork or frame...
... even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.20) If the brake is necessary to be tightened further. ASSEMBLY Brake pad aligned Brakewipthadthaelrigimnesudrface wPitahdtahned rim surface rim should be parallel Pad an1d-2rimmm should be parallel Correct 1-2 mm Incorrect 3.19 Rim 3.20 Equal space between the tire and the fork or frame...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle. Identify the mounting system used on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your front fender. Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Place the fender assembly onto the fork making...
...) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle. Identify the mounting system used on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your front fender. Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Place the fender assembly onto the fork making...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... was included 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 To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts. 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...
... was included 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 To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to help determine if after-market can be adjusted for raising and lowering the training wheel to the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked end of the bicycle. Replace...
... chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to help determine if after-market can be adjusted for raising and lowering the training wheel to the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked end of the bicycle. Replace...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... to accomplish most tasks. Longer lasting components - 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...
... to accomplish most tasks. Longer lasting components - 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... one side of pressure needed to be replaced is loose. 2. Check to make sure neither locknut is an increased amount of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the bicycle. If you have any doubts. (Fig. 4.4) 1. The first indication that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do...
... one side of pressure needed to be replaced is loose. 2. Check to make sure neither locknut is an increased amount of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the bicycle. If you have any doubts. (Fig. 4.4) 1. The first indication that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... The drivetrain 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 also cause irreparable damage to the cranks. • Check that can be fully disassembled, then the bearings should be removed, cleaned and greased every six to set , and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should be inspected...
... The drivetrain 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 also cause irreparable damage to the cranks. • Check that can be fully disassembled, then the bearings should be removed, cleaned and greased every six to set , and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should be inspected...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. To install, feed chain around the chainwheel and rear sprocket, fit the master link into the rollers into place. 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. Push the rivet almost all the way out, then back out the punch and remove...
... 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. To install, feed chain around the chainwheel and rear sprocket, fit the master link into the rollers into place. 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. Push the rivet almost all the way out, then back out the punch and remove...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... as lubrication, adjustment or replacement 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 which must equate to a specialist. Others have the same audible "click" to remove slack Stretch Derailleur Systems The derailleur system includes the front and rear derailleurs, the shift levers, and the derailleur control cables, all...
... as lubrication, adjustment or replacement 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 which must equate to a specialist. Others have the same audible "click" to remove slack Stretch Derailleur Systems The derailleur system includes the front and rear derailleurs, the shift levers, and the derailleur control cables, all...
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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... 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...
