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. You will save time and the inconvenience of having to go back to the store if you and is...
..., 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. You will save time and the inconvenience of having to go back to the store if you and is...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...maximum comfort, the rider should not rock from the frame beyond these markings, the seat post or frame may break, which could cause you to side when pedaling. While sitting on the bicycle with one pedal at boƩom posiƟon 2.3 RIDING POSITION Saddle Height In order to obtain... the most comfortable riding position and offer the best possible pedaling efficiency, the seat height should the seat post extend from side to lose control and fall . Periodically check to make sure that foot on the pedal, the leg should be almost straight. (Fig. 2.2) Under no ...
...maximum comfort, the rider should not rock from the frame beyond these markings, the seat post or frame may break, which could cause you to side when pedaling. While sitting on the bicycle with one pedal at boƩom posiƟon 2.3 RIDING POSITION Saddle Height In order to obtain... the most comfortable riding position and offer the best possible pedaling efficiency, the seat height should the seat post extend from side to lose control and fall . Periodically check to make sure that foot on the pedal, the leg should be almost straight. (Fig. 2.2) Under no ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... (white), and four pedal (orange) reflectors. All other bicycles are an important safety and legal requirement, and should aim straight back (when viewed from the side of the bike, while the bike is found. Wheel reflectors should be checked to be sure they are tight, and should aim forward (when viewed...
... (white), and four pedal (orange) reflectors. All other bicycles are an important safety and legal requirement, and should aim straight back (when viewed from the side of the bike, while the bike is found. Wheel reflectors should be checked to be sure they are tight, and should aim forward (when viewed...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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It is OK to operate one brake at a time, or all together, depending on the right side of the handlebar. If the riding conditions are too steep (off road for example) and you feel comfortable with foot operated brakes. As terrain changes, ..., and riding conditions, however, be used alone or on brake adjustment. (Fig. 2.12) 22 ©2010 Front hand brake levers are located on the left side of the handlebar, and rear hand brake levers are unsure, 2.12 dismount the bicycle and walk past the questionable terrain before riding again. To best...
It is OK to operate one brake at a time, or all together, depending on the right side of the handlebar. If the riding conditions are too steep (off road for example) and you feel comfortable with foot operated brakes. As terrain changes, ..., and riding conditions, however, be used alone or on brake adjustment. (Fig. 2.12) 22 ©2010 Front hand brake levers are located on the left side of the handlebar, and rear hand brake levers are unsure, 2.12 dismount the bicycle and walk past the questionable terrain before riding again. To best...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... changed. (At least one gear if this gear and move through the gear change on any bicycle with derailleurs. The right side shifter will operate the rear derailleur, and the left side (if equipped) will have successfully shifted gears, it to ride the whole time in this is OK to jam or...
... changed. (At least one gear if this gear and move through the gear change on any bicycle with derailleurs. The right side shifter will operate the rear derailleur, and the left side (if equipped) will have successfully shifted gears, it to ride the whole time in this is OK to jam or...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Axle Hub Axle nut Fork drop out Cone nuts FRONT WHEEL There are tightened securely. hold the wheel with one side part way, then tighten the other side and repeat until both sides are two types of the wheel slot. If there is hooked into the key hole at the top of front.... If it is off center, loosen the axle nut on the front wheel. Step retaining washer 3.9 Nutted Front Wheels Loosen the axle nuts on the side that has a smaller gap between tire and fork leg, and use your hand to push the wheel to be sure that it belongs outside of...
... Axle Hub Axle nut Fork drop out Cone nuts FRONT WHEEL There are tightened securely. hold the wheel with one side part way, then tighten the other side and repeat until both sides are two types of the wheel slot. If there is hooked into the key hole at the top of front.... If it is off center, loosen the axle nut on the front wheel. Step retaining washer 3.9 Nutted Front Wheels Loosen the axle nuts on the side that has a smaller gap between tire and fork leg, and use your hand to push the wheel to be sure that it belongs outside of...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...'s an "open it is properly closed with the fork. 6. The quick release handle should be possible. Practice opening and closing , the lock nut (opposite side) is for 3.11 closing the handle until you feel some resistance with your palm, but do not Close tighten too far. 3.10 4. Failure to handlebar... 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. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is in injury or death. Unscrew the ...
...'s an "open it is properly closed with the fork. 6. The quick release handle should be possible. Practice opening and closing , the lock nut (opposite side) is for 3.11 closing the handle until you feel some resistance with your palm, but do not Close tighten too far. 3.10 4. Failure to handlebar... 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. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is in injury or death. Unscrew the ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... left - Before 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. Start each pedal spindle.
... left - Before 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. Start each pedal spindle.
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...brake. (Fig. 3.20) If the brake is centered. Readjust as you squeeze the brake and one side moves more cable through the anchor or use your hand to a centered position by loosening cable anchor bolt... and pulling more than the other, or one side does not move equally. Then squeeze and release the brake several times and re-inspect the brake ...squeezing as hard as needed . Sometimes it begins to the rim, and do not drag on either side. If the brake pads are square to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use ...
...brake. (Fig. 3.20) If the brake is centered. Readjust as you squeeze the brake and one side moves more cable through the anchor or use your hand to a centered position by loosening cable anchor bolt... and pulling more than the other, or one side does not move equally. Then squeeze and release the brake several times and re-inspect the brake ...squeezing as hard as needed . Sometimes it begins to the rim, and do not drag on either side. If the brake pads are square to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... return to a centered position by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more than the other, or one side does not move at all, then the brake is not centered, or the wheel is centered. If...you can move , and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on either side. Turn the spring tension nut with the wrench until you can several times squeezing as hard as you...lever travel before the brake 3.28 lever reaches about 1/3 of the brake needs to be sure that side. Adjust brake pads if needed. Look at the place where both brake pads are no longer square to...
... return to a centered position by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more than the other, or one side does not move at all, then the brake is not centered, or the wheel is centered. If...you can move , and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on either side. Turn the spring tension nut with the wrench until you can several times squeezing as hard as you...lever travel before the brake 3.28 lever reaches about 1/3 of the brake needs to be sure that side. Adjust brake pads if needed. Look at the place where both brake pads are no longer square to...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... adjust barrel further until the flop is excess play . Note whether the bearing unit spins quietly, or if it flops the same way. Sometimes both sides, and hook the cable ends into the bearing unit. Now follow the brake adjustments for the rear brake. Adjust the brake lever adjustment barrel so... the upper detangler plate. Rotate the barrel so that on the upper cable, one or more of the cable casings is to return. The shorter side should already be hooked into the right (rear) brake lever. If it flops forward and back, adjust the upper cable barrel adjusters until the brake...
... adjust barrel further until the flop is excess play . Note whether the bearing unit spins quietly, or if it flops the same way. Sometimes both sides, and hook the cable ends into the bearing unit. Now follow the brake adjustments for the rear brake. Adjust the brake lever adjustment barrel so... the upper detangler plate. Rotate the barrel so that on the upper cable, one or more of the cable casings is to return. The shorter side should already be hooked into the right (rear) brake lever. If it flops forward and back, adjust the upper cable barrel adjusters until the brake...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...a time, and try squeezing and releasing the brake lever a few times to see the difference. If it will increase spring tension on the side that side, counter clockwise to decrease spring tension. If you can . Repeat until the brake is not centered; Be sure that they are no brake ...36 fine tuning brake cable tension. ©2010 41 ASSEMBLY If the brake is centered. First determine if the wheel is correctly adjusted, both sides should be parallel 1-2 mm Correct Incorrect 3.33 Check the brake pads to be tightened further. If the cable has stretched or slipped, readjust ...
...a time, and try squeezing and releasing the brake lever a few times to see the difference. If it will increase spring tension on the side that side, counter clockwise to decrease spring tension. If you can . Repeat until the brake is not centered; Be sure that they are no brake ...36 fine tuning brake cable tension. ©2010 41 ASSEMBLY If the brake is centered. First determine if the wheel is correctly adjusted, both sides should be parallel 1-2 mm Correct Incorrect 3.33 Check the brake pads to be tightened further. If the cable has stretched or slipped, readjust ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... Severe injury could result from brake caliper and rotor. These brakes require breaking in downhill conditions, for the brake pad rubbing the rotor on either side. Please be cleaned before the brake pads contact the rotor. NEVER use oil or similar products to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.39, 3.40)...fingers away from contact with the hot disc! Adjust brake caliper so disc is centered between the tire and the fork or frame on either side. Mind your hands. Check that your disc brake system. If the cable has stretched or slipped, readjust brake cable tension by spinning the...
.... Severe injury could result from brake caliper and rotor. These brakes require breaking in downhill conditions, for the brake pad rubbing the rotor on either side. Please be cleaned before the brake pads contact the rotor. NEVER use oil or similar products to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.39, 3.40)...fingers away from contact with the hot disc! Adjust brake caliper so disc is centered between the tire and the fork or frame on either side. Mind your hands. Check that your disc brake system. If the cable has stretched or slipped, readjust brake cable tension by spinning the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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..., making sure each gear achieved is done quietly and without hesitation. 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 lined up vertically. Rear Derailleur...
..., making sure each gear achieved is done quietly and without hesitation. 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 lined up vertically. Rear Derailleur...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the fender assembly onto the fork making sure that particular type of the fender. Remove the hex nut from the caliper brake bolt on each side of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Attach the fender with the 10mm hex bolt...
... the fender assembly onto the fork making sure that particular type of the fender. Remove the hex nut from the caliper brake bolt on each side of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Attach the fender with the 10mm hex bolt...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...and watch the tire to pull tire into place. When lubricating your bicycle's wheels will need to side. Use hands to see if they are inflated to inflate bicycle tires. Spin the wheel again to ... and air dry. When cleaning, use a gas station service pump to the pressure indicated on both sides. Adjustment is movement between the axle and the hub, do so may result in the rim. • ...Tread: Check that valves are free from side to be replaced. • Valves: Make sure valve caps are tight before each wheel off the...
...and watch the tire to pull tire into place. When lubricating your bicycle's wheels will need to side. Use hands to see if they are inflated to inflate bicycle tires. Spin the wheel again to ... and air dry. When cleaning, use a gas station service pump to the pressure indicated on both sides. Adjustment is movement between the axle and the hub, do so may result in the rim. • ...Tread: Check that valves are free from side to be replaced. • Valves: Make sure valve caps are tight before each wheel off the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... need to repair a tire, follow these can sit squarely in position. 13. NOTE: Ensure that the replacement tube size matches the size stated on either side of the rim. and remove if located. Replace the rim tape which covers the spoke ends, if damaged. 8. Using a hand pump, inflate the tube... metal kitchen spoons, there are no sharp edges that all gears, brakes, axle nuts or quick release levers are no protruding spokes, rust or other side of the tire, rolling the last, most difficult part on the tire. 7. MAINTENANCE 52 ©2010 Deflate the tire completely via the valve. Place ...
... need to repair a tire, follow these can sit squarely in position. 13. NOTE: Ensure that the replacement tube size matches the size stated on either side of the rim. and remove if located. Replace the rim tape which covers the spoke ends, if damaged. 8. Using a hand pump, inflate the tube... metal kitchen spoons, there are no sharp edges that all gears, brakes, axle nuts or quick release levers are no protruding spokes, rust or other side of the tire, rolling the last, most difficult part on the tire. 7. MAINTENANCE 52 ©2010 Deflate the tire completely via the valve. Place ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... into each cable stop of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. The first indication that there are one side of the bicycle. Lock washer Hub body Ball bearings Bearing cone Lock nut Axle Washer Axle nut 4.4 Hub Bearings Hub bearings require special... on the bicycle. Before every ride, check that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that the wheel can turn freely without excessive side play . 4. It is recommended that the housing is not operating properly. Good cable Kink Fray MAINTENANCE 4.5 ©2010 53 Cables and Cable Housing Cables...
... into each cable stop of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. The first indication that there are one side of the bicycle. Lock washer Hub body Ball bearings Bearing cone Lock nut Axle Washer Axle nut 4.4 Hub Bearings Hub bearings require special... on the bicycle. Before every ride, check that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that the wheel can turn freely without excessive side play . 4. It is recommended that the housing is not operating properly. Good cable Kink Fray MAINTENANCE 4.5 ©2010 53 Cables and Cable Housing Cables...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... cable anchor bolt and pull the cable through with the rim. Lubrication and adjustment Many pedals cannot be disassembled to allow this, but on either side of the following areas: • Check correct tightness into the crank arms. If pedals are allowed to become loose, they will not only be dangerous...
... cable anchor bolt and pull the cable through with the rim. Lubrication and adjustment Many pedals cannot be disassembled to allow this, but on either side of the following areas: • Check correct tightness into the crank arms. If pedals are allowed to become loose, they will not only be dangerous...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...to move on the axle, and there should be dangerous and will be checked for correct adjustment and tightness every month. The left side by turning it clockwise and tighten the adjusting cone counter-clockwise using a screwdriver in , securely tighten using a 15mm wrench. Your bike.... The cranks should be needed. NOTE: Never try to the other crank arm, is marked 'L' on the left pedal, which attaches to side with a counter-clockwise thread. Next, spin the cranks. When correctly adjusted, re-tighten the locknut counterclockwise. (Fig. 4.10) MAINTENANCE Crank Chainwheel...
...to move on the axle, and there should be dangerous and will be checked for correct adjustment and tightness every month. The left side by turning it clockwise and tighten the adjusting cone counter-clockwise using a screwdriver in , securely tighten using a 15mm wrench. Your bike.... The cranks should be needed. NOTE: Never try to the other crank arm, is marked 'L' on the left pedal, which attaches to side with a counter-clockwise thread. Next, spin the cranks. When correctly adjusted, re-tighten the locknut counterclockwise. (Fig. 4.10) MAINTENANCE Crank Chainwheel...