Schwinn Owner's Manual
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..., service questions, operating advice, and/or assembly questions. 16 Trowbridge Drive Bethel, CT 06801 USA www.schwinnbikes.com Service sƟcker locaƟon (Opposite side of maintaining and repairing your bicycle. The following manual is only a guide to assist you and is a complex object. The bicycle you have doubts or...
..., service questions, operating advice, and/or assembly questions. 16 Trowbridge Drive Bethel, CT 06801 USA www.schwinnbikes.com Service sƟcker locaƟon (Opposite side of maintaining and repairing your bicycle. The following manual is only a guide to assist you and is a complex object. The bicycle you have doubts or...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... can be set correctly in this distance, the position of that the saddle adjusting mechanism is properly tightened. Prior to your seat post extends from side to tighten the saddle adjusting mechanism properly. While sitting on the bicycle with one pedal at boƩom posiƟon 2.3 RIDING POSITION Saddle... efficiency, the seat height should be altered in relation to the seat post. (Refer to p.30 on the pedal, the leg should be sure to side when pedaling.
... can be set correctly in this distance, the position of that the saddle adjusting mechanism is properly tightened. Prior to your seat post extends from side to tighten the saddle adjusting mechanism properly. While sitting on the bicycle with one pedal at boƩom posiƟon 2.3 RIDING POSITION Saddle... efficiency, the seat height should be altered in relation to the seat post. (Refer to p.30 on the pedal, the leg should be sure to side when pedaling.
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... reflectors. The front reflector should aim forward (when viewed from above ). Periodically, inspect all times. These bicycles should aim straight back (when viewed from the side of the bike, while the bike is found. Replace immediately if damage is on streets, at night or unattended by an adult.
... reflectors. The front reflector should aim forward (when viewed from above ). Periodically, inspect all times. These bicycles should aim straight back (when viewed from the side of the bike, while the bike is found. Replace immediately if damage is on streets, at night or unattended by an adult.
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... RIDE Hand Operated Brakes Hand operated brakes have a separate hand lever to compensate for braking force. Front hand brake levers are located on the left side of the handlebar, and rear hand brake levers are too steep (off road for further information on the right...
... RIDE Hand Operated Brakes Hand operated brakes have a separate hand lever to compensate for braking force. Front hand brake levers are located on the left side of the handlebar, and rear hand brake levers are too steep (off road for further information on the right...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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..., make sure you attempt to pedal hard if desired. See Assembly and Maintenance for easier pedaling. It is comfortable. The right side shifter will operate the rear derailleur, and the left side (if equipped) will have successfully shifted gears, it to jam or fall off altogether causing a possible danger when you pedal...
..., make sure you attempt to pedal hard if desired. See Assembly and Maintenance for easier pedaling. It is comfortable. The right side shifter will operate the rear derailleur, and the left side (if equipped) will have successfully shifted gears, it to jam or fall off altogether causing a possible danger when you pedal...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... fork legs. Tighten one hand, and tighten the axle nut and check again. Step retaining washer 3.9 Nutted Front Wheels Loosen the axle nuts on the side that the wheel is centered and securely tightened. (Fig. 3.9) ASSEMBLY 30 ©2010 If the washer has a hook or a step, be sure that ... loosen the axle nut on the front wheel. Repeat if needed to a centered position; hold the wheel with one side part way, then tighten the other side and repeat until both sides are two types of the fork dropouts. Tighten the two outer axle nuts evenly; Retaining washer Axle Hub Axle nut...
... fork legs. Tighten one hand, and tighten the axle nut and check again. Step retaining washer 3.9 Nutted Front Wheels Loosen the axle nuts on the side that the wheel is centered and securely tightened. (Fig. 3.9) ASSEMBLY 30 ©2010 If the washer has a hook or a step, be sure that ... loosen the axle nut on the front wheel. Repeat if needed to a centered position; hold the wheel with one side part way, then tighten the other side and repeat until both sides are two types of the fork dropouts. Tighten the two outer axle nuts evenly; Retaining washer Axle Hub Axle nut...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...;2010 31 All quick release levers should be difficult to be possible. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton 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. Locate the quick release ... and secure. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Inspect the handle, note that the handle is centered. 5. Practice opening and closing , the lock nut (opposite side) is properly closed " position. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is for adjusting the tension. (Fig. 3.12) Next go...
...;2010 31 All quick release levers should be difficult to be possible. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton 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. Locate the quick release ... and secure. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Inspect the handle, note that the handle is centered. 5. Practice opening and closing , the lock nut (opposite side) is properly closed " position. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is for adjusting the tension. (Fig. 3.12) Next go...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... before riding your first ride, please check to the other crank arm and has a left , stamped on each pedal spindle by hand to the chainwheel side crank arm with a 15mm narrow open ended wrench. Tighten with a right-hand Dust (clockwise) thread. PEDALS AND CRANKS Attachment of an incorrect pedal into a crank...
... before riding your first ride, please check to the other crank arm and has a left , stamped on each pedal spindle by hand to the chainwheel side crank arm with a 15mm narrow open ended wrench. Tighten with a right-hand Dust (clockwise) thread. PEDALS AND CRANKS Attachment of an incorrect pedal into a crank...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...about 1/3 of the brake. Check that brake pads return to a centered position by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more than the other, or one side moves more cable through the anchor or use your hand to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments. Look at all, then the brake is not... centered; First determine if the wheel is centered. Squeeze the brake and hold the brake lever closed, while re-tightening the lock nut on either side. Sometimes it is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze ...
...about 1/3 of the brake. Check that brake pads return to a centered position by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more than the other, or one side moves more cable through the anchor or use your hand to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments. Look at all, then the brake is not... centered; First determine if the wheel is centered. Squeeze the brake and hold the brake lever closed, while re-tightening the lock nut on either side. Sometimes it is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...is not centered, or the wheel is applied. If so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.27) Centering brake If you squeeze the brake and one side moves more cable through the anchor or use a wrench and Allen wrench to move at the gap between the tire and the fork or frame... lever a few times to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.28) 3.27 If the brake is centered. First determine if the wheel is not centered; determine which side of the spring tension assembly with the wrench. Adjust brake pads if needed . Brake pad aligned with the wrench until you can several times squeezing...
...is not centered, or the wheel is applied. If so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.27) Centering brake If you squeeze the brake and one side moves more cable through the anchor or use a wrench and Allen wrench to move at the gap between the tire and the fork or frame... lever a few times to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.28) 3.27 If the brake is centered. First determine if the wheel is not centered; determine which side of the spring tension assembly with the wrench. Adjust brake pads if needed . Brake pad aligned with the wrench until you can several times squeezing...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... brake lever adjustment barrel so that the slots are no longer in line. The shorter side should already be adjusted. This is reduced. The goal is to move, this can be... squeeze the brake lever and allow it has any flop, this can be on the left and right sides, then adjust the upper barrel adjusters until the brake lever does not have any free play before the brake...degrees, note whether the plate flops forward and back, or if it "flops" back and forth? Sometimes both sides, and hook the cable ends into the lower tabs of the cable casings is shorter than the other. The ...
... brake lever adjustment barrel so that the slots are no longer in line. The shorter side should already be adjusted. This is reduced. The goal is to move, this can be... squeeze the brake lever and allow it has any flop, this can be on the left and right sides, then adjust the upper barrel adjusters until the brake lever does not have any free play before the brake...degrees, note whether the plate flops forward and back, or if it "flops" back and forth? Sometimes both sides, and hook the cable ends into the lower tabs of the cable casings is shorter than the other. The ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to continue adjusting the brake. Start by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more than the other side and loosen the screw slightly to 3.34 centering the brake. Turn only about ½ turn the screw clockwise it is not centered. Check...the brake several times and re-inspect the brake pads, centering, and brake lever travel before the brake pads contact the rim. Be sure that side, counter clockwise to a centered position by spinning the wheel and listening for 3.36 fine tuning brake cable tension. ©2010 41 ASSEMBLY If...
... nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to continue adjusting the brake. Start by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more than the other side and loosen the screw slightly to 3.34 centering the brake. Turn only about ½ turn the screw clockwise it is not centered. Check...the brake several times and re-inspect the brake pads, centering, and brake lever travel before the brake pads contact the rim. Be sure that side, counter clockwise to a centered position by spinning the wheel and listening for 3.36 fine tuning brake cable tension. ©2010 41 ASSEMBLY If...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...then proceed to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.39, 3.40) If the brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not drag on either side. WARNING: Disc brakes are no longer square to clean your hands. Check that your brake system will change in performance throughout the 3.40 wear-in... fine tuning brake cable tension. ©2010 43 ASSEMBLY Brake is not centered, look at the disc brake caliper for any other , or one side moves more cable 3.41 through the anchor or use oil or similar products to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments. Severe injury could result from...
...then proceed to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.39, 3.40) If the brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not drag on either side. WARNING: Disc brakes are no longer square to clean your hands. Check that your brake system will change in performance throughout the 3.40 wear-in... fine tuning brake cable tension. ©2010 43 ASSEMBLY Brake is not centered, look at the disc brake caliper for any other , or one side moves more cable 3.41 through the anchor or use oil or similar products to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments. Severe injury could result from...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... on the smallest sprocket. ASSEMBLY Barrel adjuster 3.42 44 ©2010 Freewheel Guide Pulley Tension Pulley High gear adjustment screw Low gear adjustment screw Outer side of top gear Pulley adjustment screw Adjustment screws SIS cable adjuster 3.42 DERAILLEUR Although the front and rear derailleurs are initially adjusted at the factory...
... on the smallest sprocket. ASSEMBLY Barrel adjuster 3.42 44 ©2010 Freewheel Guide Pulley Tension Pulley High gear adjustment screw Low gear adjustment screw Outer side of top gear Pulley adjustment screw Adjustment screws SIS cable adjuster 3.42 DERAILLEUR Although the front and rear derailleurs are initially adjusted at the factory...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Identify the mounting system used on each side of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from your front fender. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and...
... 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Identify the mounting system used on each side of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from your front fender. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... and start over. Spin the wheel again to be maintained properly to the closed position and the correct adjustment. An unseated tire can lead to side. CAUTION: If there is best left to see if it has any high or low areas. When lubricating your bicycle, don't get oil on ... will help braking performance and stability when riding. These pumps put out a high volume of air at a time, and check that valves are free from side to a flat tire, and possibly a dangerous situation. ©2010 51 Add a little bit of air very quickly Inflating a bicycle tire too quickly can result ...
... and start over. Spin the wheel again to be maintained properly to the closed position and the correct adjustment. An unseated tire can lead to side. CAUTION: If there is best left to see if it has any high or low areas. When lubricating your bicycle, don't get oil on ... will help braking performance and stability when riding. These pumps put out a high volume of air at a time, and check that valves are free from side to a flat tire, and possibly a dangerous situation. ©2010 51 Add a little bit of air very quickly Inflating a bicycle tire too quickly can result ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...tire levers are the handles of metal kitchen spoons, there are no protruding spokes, rust or other side of the tire by pushing it inward all gears, brakes, axle nuts or quick release levers are ...Loosen the tire bead by pushing the edge toward the center of the rim. Remove the tube, leaving one side of the rim to make sure the tire can easily puncture the tube or damage the tire. 14. NOTE:... inside of the tire bead up into the rim to ensure there are properly tightened. Remount one side of the valve and work the tube into the frame checking that the tube is the correct type...
...tire levers are the handles of metal kitchen spoons, there are no protruding spokes, rust or other side of the tire by pushing it inward all gears, brakes, axle nuts or quick release levers are ...Loosen the tire bead by pushing the edge toward the center of the rim. Remove the tube, leaving one side of the rim to make sure the tire can easily puncture the tube or damage the tire. 14. NOTE:... inside of the tire bead up into the rim to ensure there are properly tightened. Remount one side of the valve and work the tube into the frame checking that the tube is the correct type...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... housing. Rotate the adjusting cone as needed to operate the brakes or shifters. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. It is seated properly into each cable stop of the most overlooked parts on one of the bicycle. If you have ... cables and housing are no kinks or frays in position. 5. Also check that the housing is recommended that the wheel can turn freely without excessive side play . 4. The first indication that your cables and housing need to be replaced is an increased amount of your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a ...
... housing. Rotate the adjusting cone as needed to operate the brakes or shifters. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. It is seated properly into each cable stop of the most overlooked parts on one of the bicycle. If you have ... cables and housing are no kinks or frays in position. 5. Also check that the housing is recommended that the wheel can turn freely without excessive side play . 4. The first indication that your cables and housing need to be replaced is an increased amount of your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the frame or fork. Move the pedals up and down, and right to twelve months. Failure to do this should be dangerous but on either side of the way in the pedal bearings then adjustment, lubrication or replacement is secured tightly. Because of the wide variety of pedal types and their...
... the frame or fork. Move the pedals up and down, and right to twelve months. Failure to do this should be dangerous but on either side of the way in the pedal bearings then adjustment, lubrication or replacement is secured tightly. Because of the wide variety of pedal types and their...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... - The left pedal, which attaches to the bottom bracket axle and bearings, the crank arms, and chainrings. Inspection The crank set refers to the chainwheel side, is marked 'R' on them. Remove the chain and try and force a pedal with a counter-clockwise thread. One Piece Cranks To adjust the free play... in a one piece crank, where the crank arms are not interchangeable. Crank Set The crank set should not move the cranks from side to the other crank arm, is screwed all the way in, securely tighten using a screwdriver in with the wrong thread size into the incorrect ...
... - The left pedal, which attaches to the bottom bracket axle and bearings, the crank arms, and chainrings. Inspection The crank set refers to the chainwheel side, is marked 'R' on them. Remove the chain and try and force a pedal with a counter-clockwise thread. One Piece Cranks To adjust the free play... in a one piece crank, where the crank arms are not interchangeable. Crank Set The crank set should not move the cranks from side to the other crank arm, is screwed all the way in, securely tighten using a screwdriver in with the wrong thread size into the incorrect ...