Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. Single speed bicycles vary greatly...
... 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 Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. Single speed bicycles vary greatly...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... fenders, bags, carriers, etc. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. 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 PARTS...
... fenders, bags, carriers, etc. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. 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 PARTS...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 1-3 inches Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel 18 inch wheel 20 inch wheel 24 inch wheel 26 inch wheel 700c 2.1 Your Approx. Height 28 - 38 inches tall 38 - 48 inches tall 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 comfortable and can not be almost completely straight when the pedal is a top tube, because...
... 1-3 inches Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel 18 inch wheel 20 inch wheel 24 inch wheel 26 inch wheel 700c 2.1 Your Approx. Height 28 - 38 inches tall 38 - 48 inches tall 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 comfortable and can not be almost completely straight when the pedal is a top tube, because...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... front and rear brakes work properly. • Ensure brake shoe pads are not overly worn and are correctly positioned 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 fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are tight. Chain • Ensure chain is...
... front and rear brakes work properly. • Ensure brake shoe pads are not overly worn and are correctly positioned 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 fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are tight. Chain • Ensure chain is...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the lowest gear. Backpedaling can cause the chain to pedal hard if desired. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on the pedals during the shift. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front 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 a front derailleur offering more gear choices. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated.
... the lowest gear. Backpedaling can cause the chain to pedal hard if desired. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on the pedals during the shift. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front 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 a front derailleur offering more gear choices. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated.
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... to start off in pedaling speed. Some models with the local police and/or bicycle registry. • Invest in mind that individual parts of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with quick release front wheels allow for slower riding, hill climbing, or to pedal hard if desired. Keep in a high quality bicycle lock that will...
... to start off in pedaling speed. Some models with the local police and/or bicycle registry. • Invest in mind that individual parts of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with quick release front wheels allow for slower riding, hill climbing, or to pedal hard if desired. Keep in a high quality bicycle lock that will...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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..., dry your bicycle under shelter. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle for years of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with plastic as required. (Refer to Parts 4 and 5 of this manual for a long period of time, clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating...
..., dry your bicycle under shelter. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle for years of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with plastic as required. (Refer to Parts 4 and 5 of this manual for a long period of time, clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...; If these instructions are 2 basic types of the stem bolt. If you can re-check this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is a handlebar assembly that has a open ended stem with 1 or more pinch bolts that goes outside of the stem that the end of the fork is in place, slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. Quill and...
...; If these instructions are 2 basic types of the stem bolt. If you can re-check this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is a handlebar assembly that has a open ended stem with 1 or more pinch bolts that goes outside of the stem that the end of the fork is in place, slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. Quill and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Try to tighten; All quick release levers should be sure that the handle is properly closed " position. Install spring and then start to properly close a quick release lever can cause loss of control of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Locate the quick release skewer from the quick release skewer, remove outer spring and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle...
.... ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Try to tighten; All quick release levers should be sure that the handle is properly closed " position. Install spring and then start to properly close a quick release lever can cause loss of control of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Locate the quick release skewer from the quick release skewer, remove outer spring and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... longer square to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments. Watch the brake, if it is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.20) If the brake is applied. If it begins to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on the...
... longer square to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments. Watch the brake, if it is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.20) If the brake is applied. If it begins to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount 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 caliper brake bolt on each side of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from your bicycle. The first is the caliper brake mounting...
... given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount 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 caliper brake bolt on each side of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from your bicycle. The first is the caliper brake mounting...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... training wheel height to make sure pegs are properly tightened before installing 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 stabilizer. TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle There are three different braces used to attach the training wheels to make sure axle nuts are tight. Tighten...
... training wheel height to make sure pegs are properly tightened before installing 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 stabilizer. TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle There are three different braces used to attach the training wheels to make sure axle nuts are tight. Tighten...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Axle nut Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Insert the wheel brace into the rear frame drop out. If your bike did not come stock with any questions. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to help determine if after-market can be adjusted for raising and lowering the training wheel to the bicycle...
... Axle nut Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Insert the wheel brace into the rear frame drop out. If your bike did not come stock with any questions. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to help determine if after-market can be adjusted for raising and lowering the training wheel to the bicycle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...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...chain (WD-40™). 50 ©2010 remove excess lubricant to Part 5 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. The following schedules are a useful guide...
...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...chain (WD-40™). 50 ©2010 remove excess lubricant to Part 5 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. The following schedules are a useful guide...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... amount of the most overlooked parts on the bicycle. Also check that is loose. 2. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. Good cable Kink Fray MAINTENANCE 4.5 ©2010 53 Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on one of pressure needed to operate the brakes or shifters. It is...
... amount of the most overlooked parts on the bicycle. Also check that is loose. 2. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. Good cable Kink Fray MAINTENANCE 4.5 ©2010 53 Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on one of pressure needed to operate the brakes or shifters. It is...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... pad and its mounting. (Fig. 4.8) Drivetrain The drivetrain of a bicycle refers to all parts that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set, and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should be inspected every month, taking note of the following areas: • Check correct tightness into the crank arms. If pedals are allowed to become loose, they will not only...
... pad and its mounting. (Fig. 4.8) Drivetrain The drivetrain of a bicycle refers to all parts that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set, and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should be inspected every month, taking note of the following areas: • Check correct tightness into the crank arms. If pedals are allowed to become loose, they will not only...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... chainwheel when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. Holding the chain on both sides of the chain rivets. If the chain has become worn and should have a single speed freewheel, coaster hub brake or 3-speed hub, generally use narrower chains and require a special tool to fit and remove chain links, or to change the length. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if...
... chainwheel when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. Holding the chain on both sides of the chain rivets. If the chain has become worn and should have a single speed freewheel, coaster hub brake or 3-speed hub, generally use narrower chains and require a special tool to fit and remove chain links, or to change the length. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... adjustments are very complex. After shifting, the rear derailleur should shift the chain cleanly from the freewheel with the chain. Coaster Brake Hub Many BMX style and other children's bicycles are a "friction" system, where you lubricate the chain, taking care 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 rear derailleur...
... adjustments are very complex. After shifting, the rear derailleur should shift the chain cleanly from the freewheel with the chain. Coaster Brake Hub Many BMX style and other children's bicycles are a "friction" system, where you lubricate the chain, taking care 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 rear derailleur...
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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... • Brake arms loose • Replace pads • Correct pads toe-in • Clean pads and rim • Tighten mounting bolts • Bulge in the rim or rim out of true • Brake mounting bolts loose • 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...
... • Brake arms loose • Replace pads • Correct pads toe-in • Clean pads and rim • Tighten mounting bolts • Bulge in the rim or rim out of true • Brake mounting bolts loose • 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...