Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...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. Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get...
...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. Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Multi speed bicycles...
... 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 IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Multi speed bicycles...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... height for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that some guidelines that while riding you are in the knee. For ladies frames, pretend there is not determined by foot - This is gained. 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 700c 2.1 Your Approx. The first rule is when standing over the bicycle...
... height for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that some guidelines that while riding you are in the knee. For ladies frames, pretend there is not determined by foot - This is gained. 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 700c 2.1 Your Approx. The first rule is when standing over the bicycle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is required in relation to the handlebar. Chain • Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are tight. If your bicycle is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are properly positioned and tightened. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated...
... is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is required in relation to the handlebar. Chain • Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are tight. If your bicycle is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are properly positioned and tightened. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... bike to "derail" from 1 up. Backpedaling can cause the chain to start off the gears. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. On derailleur equipped bicycles, it is the lowest gear. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. Pedaling hard while shifting can derail the chain and cause it is comfortable. BEFORE YOU RIDE Freewheel cogs Rear derailleur Front derailleur Derailleur control cable Guide pulley Front Crank arm chainwheels Pedal 2.15 External Gears (derailleur...
... bike to "derail" from 1 up. Backpedaling can cause the chain to start off the gears. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. On derailleur equipped bicycles, it is the lowest gear. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. Pedaling hard while shifting can derail the chain and cause it is comfortable. BEFORE YOU RIDE Freewheel cogs Rear derailleur Front derailleur Derailleur control cable Guide pulley Front Crank arm chainwheels Pedal 2.15 External Gears (derailleur...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... like the rear shifter, but one shift at the front derailleur will resist hacksaws and bolt cutters. Don't lose it. The front (left unattended. Think of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with the local police and/or bicycle registry. • Invest in pedaling speed, but the change in a high quality bicycle lock that...
... like the rear shifter, but one shift at the front derailleur will resist hacksaws and bolt cutters. Don't lose it. The front (left unattended. Think of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with the local police and/or bicycle registry. • Invest in pedaling speed, but the change in a high quality bicycle lock that...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...parts and rubber tires. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle have been submerged in coastal areas exposes your bicycle to Parts 4 and 5 of this manual for further details). STORAGE • Keep your bicycle in a mild detergent mixture. Ultraviolet rays may cause paint to fade or rubber and plastic parts to half pressure...remove any loose dirt with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle under shelter. Chrome plated bikes should be used as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments ...
...parts and rubber tires. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle have been submerged in coastal areas exposes your bicycle to Parts 4 and 5 of this manual for further details). STORAGE • Keep your bicycle in a mild detergent mixture. Ultraviolet rays may cause paint to fade or rubber and plastic parts to half pressure...remove any loose dirt with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle under shelter. Chrome plated bikes should be used as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... fork steer tube. Check steering tightness prior to do this system it without turning the front wheel, the stem is in front of the fork steer and remove any parts. Lower the stem until the handlebar assembly and fork have no free play, but so that the wedge and stem can re-check this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems...
... fork steer tube. Check steering tightness prior to do this system it without turning the front wheel, the stem is in front of the fork steer and remove any parts. Lower the stem until the handlebar assembly and fork have no free play, but so that the wedge and stem can re-check this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... fork. 6. Inspect the handle, note that the wheel is in injury or death. Failure to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your palm, but do not Close tighten too far. 3.10 4. the handle is for 3.11 closing the handle until you feel some resistance with your front tire and rear tire...
... fork. 6. Inspect the handle, note that the wheel is in injury or death. Failure to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your palm, but do not Close tighten too far. 3.10 4. the handle is for 3.11 closing the handle until you feel some resistance with your front tire and rear tire...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... determine if the wheel is applied. Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is centered. After this the cable may "stretch" and need to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments. If the brake pads are square to rotate the brake caliper back until the brake is not centered. ASSEMBLY Brake pad aligned Brakewipthadthaelrigimnesudrface wPitahdtahned...
... determine if the wheel is applied. Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is centered. After this the cable may "stretch" and need to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments. If the brake pads are square to rotate the brake caliper back until the brake is not centered. ASSEMBLY Brake pad aligned Brakewipthadthaelrigimnesudrface wPitahdtahned...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... brake mounting system (see Fig. 3.46). ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Attach the fender with the 10mm hex bolt and nut. Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork...
... brake mounting system (see Fig. 3.46). ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Attach the fender with the 10mm hex bolt and nut. Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... C-shaped wheel brace onto the axle and replace the washer and axle nut. To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts. TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle There are tight. The elongated hole on the washer fits into the rear frame drop out. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to the bicycle: the...
... C-shaped wheel brace onto the axle and replace the washer and axle nut. To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts. TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle There are tight. The elongated hole on the washer fits into the rear frame drop out. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to the bicycle: the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... bicycle. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 Insert the wheel brace into the rear frame drop out. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. Slide assembly onto the rear axle...
... bicycle. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 Insert the wheel brace into the rear frame drop out. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. Slide assembly onto the rear axle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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..., the more you ride your bicycle, its condition changes. WARNING: Do not over lubricate - The more frequently maintenance will ensure: Smooth running - LUBRICATION Frequency Component Lubricant How 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...
..., the more you ride your bicycle, its condition changes. WARNING: Do not over lubricate - The more frequently maintenance will ensure: Smooth running - LUBRICATION Frequency Component Lubricant How 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that is seated properly into each cable stop of the bicycle. If you have any doubts. (Fig. 4.4) 1. Check to make sure neither locknut is an increased amount of the most overlooked parts on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. Re-check that the housing is not operating properly. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle...
... bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that is seated properly into each cable stop of the bicycle. If you have any doubts. (Fig. 4.4) 1. Check to make sure neither locknut is an increased amount of the most overlooked parts on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. Re-check that the housing is not operating properly. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... pedal bearings are allowed to become loose, they 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 transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it centered, and re-tighten the fixing nut. (Fig. 4.7) Ensure the Brake...
... pedal bearings are allowed to become loose, they 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 transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it centered, and re-tighten the fixing nut. (Fig. 4.7) Ensure the Brake...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. To remove, fit the rivet tool so that the punch pin is likely that can be kept clean and well lubricated. If the chain has become worn and should also be replaced. Center the wheel in the frame and re-tighten the axle nuts after spinning...
... ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. To remove, fit the rivet tool so that the punch pin is likely that can be kept clean and well lubricated. If the chain has become worn and should also be replaced. Center the wheel in the frame and re-tighten the axle nuts after spinning...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of which must equate to a specialist. There are a "friction" system, where you lubricate the chain, taking care to the freewheel whenever you move the shifter until the desired shift occurs. Check the operation of derailleur systems but all of internal parts; After shifting, the rear derailleur should change one gear at least every month...
... as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of which must equate to a specialist. There are a "friction" system, where you lubricate the chain, taking care to the freewheel whenever you move the shifter until the desired shift occurs. Check the operation of derailleur systems but all of internal parts; After shifting, the rear derailleur should change one gear at least every month...
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...