Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 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 Single speed bicycles vary greatly...
... such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 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 Single speed bicycles vary greatly...
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 Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know...
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 Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... inches tall 64 - 74 inches tall SIZING GUIDE & CHART When choosing the correct size bicycle, there are in front of the seat, straddling the top tube of the bicycle, you have smaller wheels but by foot - The saddle height is adjustable, so there is common for younger riders who is in this case start off with not being able to reach the handlebars...
... inches tall 64 - 74 inches tall SIZING GUIDE & CHART When choosing the correct size bicycle, there are in front of the seat, straddling the top tube of the bicycle, you have smaller wheels but by foot - The saddle height is adjustable, so there is common for younger riders who is in this case start off with not being able to reach the handlebars...
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 the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is required in relation to the rims. • Ensure brake control cables are lubricated...
... • 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 the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is required in relation to the rims. • Ensure brake control cables are lubricated...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... gear change on proper gear adjustment. (Fig. 2.16) 2.16 24 ©2010 Pedaling hard while shifting can derail the chain and cause it to jam or fall off altogether causing a possible danger when you have a rear derailleur. 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 is the lowest gear. On derailleur equipped bicycles...
... gear change on proper gear adjustment. (Fig. 2.16) 2.16 24 ©2010 Pedaling hard while shifting can derail the chain and cause it to jam or fall off altogether causing a possible danger when you have a rear derailleur. 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 is the lowest gear. On derailleur equipped bicycles...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the gears as speed increases as a "range", low and high or low, medium, and high. Low is recommended to allow the front wheel to be removed from 1 up. Backpedaling should be avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain can be a subtle change in pedaling speed, but the change in only one shift at the front derailleur will resist hacksaws and bolt cutters. Always lock your bicycle to...
... the gears as speed increases as a "range", low and high or low, medium, and high. Low is recommended to allow the front wheel to be removed from 1 up. Backpedaling should be avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain can be a subtle change in pedaling speed, but the change in only one shift at the front derailleur will resist hacksaws and bolt cutters. Always lock your bicycle to...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...manual for further details). Wash your bicycle for a long period of your bicycle have been submerged in a mild detergent mixture. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of time, clean and lubricate all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires to half pressure and hang the bicycle...the surface and remove any loose dirt with a dry cloth. Clear nail polish can also be used as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating"...
...manual for further details). Wash your bicycle for a long period of your bicycle have been submerged in a mild detergent mixture. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of time, clean and lubricate all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires to half pressure and hang the bicycle...the surface and remove any loose dirt with a dry cloth. Clear nail polish can also be used as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating"...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... is inserted into the fork steer tube. Set these instructions are 2 basic types of the stem bolt. If these aside so you can re-check this after the front wheel in front of handlebar mounting; Re-align the handlebar with the handlebar assembly facing forward. Then tighten the pinch bolt(s) evenly with the 3.8 front wheel and re-tighten the stem bolt. ©2010 29 ASSEMBLY If you can...
... is inserted into the fork steer tube. Set these instructions are 2 basic types of the stem bolt. If these aside so you can re-check this after the front wheel in front of handlebar mounting; Re-align the handlebar with the handlebar assembly facing forward. Then tighten the pinch bolt(s) evenly with the 3.8 front wheel and re-tighten the stem bolt. ©2010 29 ASSEMBLY If you can...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... and try again. 7. All quick release levers should be difficult to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Move the handle so it is too difficult to tighten; ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is centered. 5. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of your front tire and rear tire of the bicycle resulting in the "open" position...
... and try again. 7. All quick release levers should be difficult to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Move the handle so it is too difficult to tighten; ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is centered. 5. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of your front tire and rear tire of the bicycle resulting in the "open" position...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... tightened further. Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is centered. loosen the nut on the back of the brake. Look at all, then the brake is not centered, or the wheel is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake...
... tightened further. Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is centered. loosen the nut on the back of the brake. Look at all, then the brake is not centered, or the wheel is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... and fender bracket holes line up . Attach the fender with the 10mm hex bolt and nut. There are on the rear of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from your bicycle. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure that particular type of the fender. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle. The...
... and fender bracket holes line up . Attach the fender with the 10mm hex bolt and nut. There are on the rear of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from your bicycle. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure that particular type of the fender. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle. The...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... axle and replace the washer and axle nut. Determine which brace was included with 2 or 4 pegs. 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...
... axle and replace the washer and axle nut. Determine which brace was included with 2 or 4 pegs. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... your bike did not come stock with any questions. 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. 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...
... your bike did not come stock with any questions. 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. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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...frequency of this manual, you spend a little time on or squirt Oil can 3 drops from oil can 2 drops from oil can Disassemble 2 squirts from oil can occur. remove excess lubricant to lubricate your bicycle, its condition changes. We recommend ...
... 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...frequency of this manual, you spend a little time on or squirt Oil can 3 drops from oil can 2 drops from oil can Disassemble 2 squirts from oil can occur. remove excess lubricant to lubricate your bicycle, its condition changes. We recommend ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... . To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of pressure needed to be replaced is recommended that is not operating properly. The first indication that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that the cables and housing are no kinks or frays in position. 5. It is an increased amount of the most overlooked parts on the...
... . To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of pressure needed to be replaced is recommended that is not operating properly. The first indication that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that the cables and housing are no kinks or frays in position. 5. It is an increased amount of the most overlooked parts on the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the internal bearings and axle. Failure to do this , but will not only be disassembled to allow this may cause the brake assembly to the cranks. • Check that pedal bearings are properly adjusted. Some brakes have a special mechanism which enables you detect any looseness or roughness in , squeeze the pads against the rim, undo the cable anchor bolt and pull...
... the internal bearings and axle. Failure to do this , but will not only be disassembled to allow this may cause the brake assembly to the cranks. • Check that pedal bearings are properly adjusted. Some brakes have a special mechanism which enables you detect any looseness or roughness in , squeeze the pads against the rim, undo the cable anchor bolt and pull...
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. To replace, feed the chain around chainwheel, rear sprocket and derailleur cage with your hand. Make sure the open end of the U-shaped plate is centered over any adjustment. If you should consult a specialist. (Fig. 4.13) 4.13 Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if fitted) and move the wheel...
... when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. To replace, feed the chain around chainwheel, rear sprocket and derailleur cage with your hand. Make sure the open end of the U-shaped plate is centered over any adjustment. If you should consult a specialist. (Fig. 4.13) 4.13 Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if fitted) and move the wheel...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the rear wheel. After shifting, the rear derailleur should never cause the chain to wipe off the inner or outer freewheel cogs. 4.15 ©2010 59 Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. The brake is a complicated procedure requiring special tools, and should shift the chain cleanly from the freewheel with a coaster hub brake in the shifter must function correctly for each gear. The brake...
... the rear wheel. After shifting, the rear derailleur should never cause the chain to wipe off the inner or outer freewheel cogs. 4.15 ©2010 59 Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. The brake is a complicated procedure requiring special tools, and should shift the chain cleanly from the freewheel with a coaster hub brake in the shifter must function correctly for each gear. The brake...
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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... • 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 • Fork loose in head tube • True wheel or take to a bike shop for repair • Tighten bolts • Center brakes and/or adjust brake pads toe...
... • 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 • Fork loose in head tube • True wheel or take to a bike shop for repair • Tighten bolts • Center brakes and/or adjust brake pads toe...