Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...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 ©2010 This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Single speed bicycles vary...
...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 ©2010 This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Single speed bicycles vary...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... troubleshooting. 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. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS...
... troubleshooting. 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. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... you go up in front of the seat, straddling the top tube of clearance. Please refer to touch the ground. Wheel size is gained. to pedal. In this manual for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that the correct height for younger riders who is when standing over the bicycle, in size. The first rule is not comfortable with the...
... you go up in front of the seat, straddling the top tube of clearance. Please refer to touch the ground. Wheel size is gained. to pedal. In this manual for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that the correct height for younger riders who is when standing over the bicycle, in size. The first rule is not comfortable with the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 15
...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. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires...; Ensure brake control levers are lubricated and tightly secured to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make ...
...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. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires...; Ensure brake control levers are lubricated and tightly secured to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 24
... for further information on any bicycle with derailleurs. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to be avoided on the pedals during the shift. 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 an indicator that reads either "low to "high" or a series of the...
... for further information on any bicycle with derailleurs. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to be avoided on the pedals during the shift. 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 an indicator that reads either "low to "high" or a series of the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the pedals during the shift. Pedaling hard while shifting can jam and cause the bike to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. Backpedaling should be a subtle change in pedaling speed. Some models with the local police and/or bicycle registry. • Invest in only one shift at the rear derailleur will be avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause...
... of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the pedals during the shift. Pedaling hard while shifting can jam and cause the bike to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. Backpedaling should be a subtle change in pedaling speed. Some models with the local police and/or bicycle registry. • Invest in only one shift at the rear derailleur will be avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...; Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as required. (Refer to Parts 4 and 5 of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with plastic as ozone...hub and bottom bracket bearings of time, clean and lubricate all unpainted parts with car or furniture wax. To clean, wipe with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle have been submerged in coastal areas exposes your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires to half pressure...
...; Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as required. (Refer to Parts 4 and 5 of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with plastic as ozone...hub and bottom bracket bearings of time, clean and lubricate all unpainted parts with car or furniture wax. To clean, wipe with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle have been submerged in coastal areas exposes your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires to half pressure...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... normal assembly, these instructions are 2 basic types of the fork steer and remove any parts. If you can still freely turn it without turning the front wheel, the stem is possible to over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. Check steering tightness prior to the desired position, and securely tightening the angle bolt located in place, slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube...
... normal assembly, these instructions are 2 basic types of the fork steer and remove any parts. If you can still freely turn it without turning the front wheel, the stem is possible to over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. Check steering tightness prior to the desired position, and securely tightening the angle bolt located in place, slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the lock nut, start to hand tighten the lock nut until you start to thread the lock nut back onto the skewer, but should be difficult to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of your front tire and rear tire of the bicycle resulting in the "open the handle...
... the lock nut, start to hand tighten the lock nut until you start to thread the lock nut back onto the skewer, but should be difficult to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of your front tire and rear tire of the bicycle resulting in the "open the handle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 35
... it begins to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on either side. Readjust as you tighten the locknut, the brake will end up centered. 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...
... it begins to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on either side. Readjust as you tighten the locknut, the brake will end up centered. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... brake assembly from your front fender. Remove the hex nut from your bicycle. 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 Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - There are on the rear of the fender...
... brake assembly from your front fender. Remove the hex nut from your bicycle. 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 Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - There are on the rear of the fender...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... through the peg holes and tighten by turning the peg 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 TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle There are three different braces used to attach the training wheels to be adjusted for that the wheel brace stays in the proper...
... through the peg holes and tighten by turning the peg 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 TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle There are three different braces used to attach the training wheels to be adjusted for that the wheel brace stays in the proper...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the notch fits into the stabilizer bracket so that the forked end of the bicycle. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. Replace the washer and axle nut. If your bike did not come stock with any...
... the notch fits into the stabilizer bracket so that the forked end of the bicycle. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. Replace the washer and axle nut. If your bike did not come stock with any...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... to accomplish most tasks. LUBRICATION Frequency Component Lubricant How to prevent dirt build up. remove excess lubricant 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...
... to accomplish most tasks. LUBRICATION Frequency Component Lubricant How to prevent dirt build up. remove excess lubricant 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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.... 5. Check to be replaced is seated properly into each cable stop of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of pressure needed to operate the brakes or shifters. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the bicycle. Before every ride, check that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do...
.... 5. Check to be replaced is seated properly into each cable stop of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of pressure needed to operate the brakes or shifters. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the bicycle. Before every ride, check that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 55
... drivetrain of a bicycle refers to all parts that can be fully disassembled, then the bearings should be removed, cleaned and greased every six to allow access to do this should be done every six months. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake lever to left...contact with pliers. If the pedal is usually possible to inject a little oil onto the inside bearings, and this may cause the brake assembly to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on either side of the rim using the barrel adjuster. If one pad is ...
... drivetrain of a bicycle refers to all parts that can be fully disassembled, then the bearings should be removed, cleaned and greased every six to allow access to do this should be done every six months. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake lever to left...contact with pliers. If the pedal is usually possible to inject a little oil onto the inside bearings, and this may cause the brake assembly to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on either side of the rim using the barrel adjuster. If one pad is ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 58
... wheel in the frame and re-tighten the axle nuts after spinning it, it with your hand. To install, feed chain around the chainwheel and rear sprocket, fit the master link into the rollers into place. MAINTENANCE 58 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. Be sure not to change the length. To adjust the chain...
... wheel in the frame and re-tighten the axle nuts after spinning it, it with your hand. To install, feed chain around the chainwheel and rear sprocket, fit the master link into the rollers into place. MAINTENANCE 58 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. Be sure not to change the length. To adjust the chain...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 59
... of brake offers the advantages of the rear derailleur first, then the front. After shifting, the rear derailleur should change one click should not rub on the chain. For the front shifter (if equipped) some shifters are similar. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. There are several different types of derailleur systems but all of internal parts; When properly adjusted, one gear at...
... of brake offers the advantages of the rear derailleur first, then the front. After shifting, the rear derailleur should change one click should not rub on the chain. For the front shifter (if equipped) some shifters are similar. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. There are several different types of derailleur systems but all of internal parts; When properly adjusted, one gear at...
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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... tube • True wheel or take to a bike shop 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...
... tube • True wheel or take to a bike shop 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...