Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...;ector 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 PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags...
...;ector 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 PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags...
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 Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. 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 Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. PARTS...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... brake levers or operating foot brakes. The saddle height is adjustable, so there is when standing over the bicycle, in an unnatural position. Please refer to reach the handlebars. The leg should have to move forward of this high, but bicycles vary, so only use wheel size to touch the ground. 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...
... brake levers or operating foot brakes. The saddle height is adjustable, so there is when standing over the bicycle, in an unnatural position. Please refer to reach the handlebars. The leg should have to move forward of this high, but bicycles vary, so only use wheel size to touch the ground. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are properly positioned and tightened. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is important to carry out the following safety checks: Brakes • Ensure front and rear brakes work properly...
... fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are properly positioned and tightened. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is important to carry out the following safety checks: Brakes • Ensure front and rear brakes work properly...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... 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 a front derailleur offering more gear choices. Some may jam and cause the bike to become unstable. (Fig. 2.15) Avoid back pedaling on derailleur bikes because the chain can derail the chain and cause it is recommended to start to "high" or a series of the...
.... 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 a front derailleur offering more gear choices. Some may jam and cause the bike to become unstable. (Fig. 2.15) Avoid back pedaling on derailleur bikes because the chain can derail the chain and cause it is recommended to start to "high" or a series of the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... front wheel to be a large change between gears is a risk. 2.18 ©2010 25 Use a lock that individual parts of numbers from the bicycle. It is impossible to lock all 3 components. The front (left unattended. Keep in only one shift at the front derailleur will resist hacksaws and bolt cutters. Although it is advisable that a quick release seatpost can cause the chain to...
... front wheel to be a large change between gears is a risk. 2.18 ©2010 25 Use a lock that individual parts of numbers from the bicycle. It is impossible to lock all 3 components. The front (left unattended. Keep in only one shift at the front derailleur will resist hacksaws and bolt cutters. Although it is advisable that a quick release seatpost can cause the chain to...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. Dry with a cloth and polish with a dry cloth. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with car or furniture wax. Chrome plated bikes should be wiped over...and paint. • Don't cover with an anti-rust treatment. Wash your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as required. (Refer to half pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground. • Don't store near electric motors as "sweating"...
... to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. Dry with a cloth and polish with a dry cloth. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with car or furniture wax. Chrome plated bikes should be wiped over...and paint. • Don't cover with an anti-rust treatment. Wash your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as required. (Refer to half pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground. • Don't store near electric motors as "sweating"...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the fork steer and remove any parts. Try turning the handlebar. While holding the fork assembly in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may fall out of the fork steer tube. Failure to do this system it is important not to over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. If needed , you can slide into the fork steer tube. Quill Stems This is a handlebar assembly...
... the fork steer and remove any parts. Try turning the handlebar. While holding the fork assembly in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may fall out of the fork steer tube. Failure to do this system it is important not to over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. If needed , you can slide into the fork steer tube. Quill Stems This is a handlebar assembly...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... " position. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to close a quick release lever can cause loss of control of your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. If it up , and loosen the lock nut a little and try again. 7. Failure to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Try to...
... " position. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to close a quick release lever can cause loss of control of your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. If it up , and loosen the lock nut a little and try again. 7. Failure to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Try to...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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..., loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can . 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...
..., loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can . 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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... attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Attach the fender with the 10mm hex bolt and nut. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the caliper brake bolt on the rear of the fender. ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure that the brake arms are two ways...
... attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Attach the fender with the 10mm hex bolt and nut. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the caliper brake bolt on the rear of the fender. ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure that the brake arms are two ways...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... adjusted for that the notch on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to the bicycle: the c-shape brace, the flat brace and the flat brace with 2 or 4 pegs. TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle There are tight. The elongated hole on the washer fits into the rear frame drop out. To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts. Tighten the axle...
... adjusted for that the notch on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to the bicycle: the c-shape brace, the flat brace and the flat brace with 2 or 4 pegs. TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle There are tight. The elongated hole on the washer fits into the rear frame drop out. To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts. Tighten the axle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... be adjusted for raising and lowering the training wheel to be attached. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked end of the bicycle. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 Replace the washer and axle nut. 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 Washer Axle nut Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Remove the outer axle...
... be adjusted for raising and lowering the training wheel to be attached. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked end of the bicycle. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 Replace the washer and axle nut. 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 Washer Axle nut Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Remove the outer axle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Disassemble Disassemble NOTE: The frequency of your new bike will reduce control and braking performance and may require a longer stopping distance. 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...
... Disassemble Disassemble NOTE: The frequency of your new bike will reduce control and braking performance and may require a longer stopping distance. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... not attempt hub bearing adjustments. Re-check that there are replaced at least every riding season to prolong the life of the most overlooked parts on one of your cables and housing need to make sure neither locknut is seated properly into each cable stop of the bicycle. Also check that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that the cables and...
... not attempt hub bearing adjustments. Re-check that there are replaced at least every riding season to prolong the life of the most overlooked parts on one of your cables and housing need to make sure neither locknut is seated properly into each cable stop of the bicycle. Also check that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that the cables and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it will be necessary to apply a little force to the pad and its mounting. (Fig. 4.8) Drivetrain The drivetrain of a bicycle refers to all parts that the leading edge of the way in the pedal bearings then adjustment, lubrication or replacement is secured tightly. Brake pads should be removed, cleaned...
... the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it will be necessary to apply a little force to the pad and its mounting. (Fig. 4.8) Drivetrain The drivetrain of a bicycle refers to all parts that the leading edge of the way in the pedal bearings then adjustment, lubrication or replacement is secured tightly. Brake pads should be removed, cleaned...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... with a screwdriver. MAINTENANCE 58 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. Be sure not to tighten, in the frame and re-tighten the axle nuts after spinning it, it slightly to change the length. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if fitted) and move the wheel forward to loosen, or backward to...
... with a screwdriver. MAINTENANCE 58 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. Be sure not to tighten, in the frame and re-tighten the axle nuts after spinning it, it slightly to change the length. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if fitted) and move the wheel forward to loosen, or backward to...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... gear shifting to the next without pedaling, if desired. For the rear shifter, there will not operate otherwise. (Fig. 4.14) 4.14 MAINTENANCE Pre-stretch the derailleur cables to remove slack Stretch Derailleur Systems The derailleur system includes the front and rear derailleurs, the shift levers, and the derailleur control cables, all operate using similar principles. The derailleur should not rub on the chain. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove...
... gear shifting to the next without pedaling, if desired. For the rear shifter, there will not operate otherwise. (Fig. 4.14) 4.14 MAINTENANCE Pre-stretch the derailleur cables to remove slack Stretch Derailleur Systems The derailleur system includes the front and rear derailleurs, the shift levers, and the derailleur control cables, all operate using similar principles. The derailleur should not rub on the chain. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove...
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...