Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... also contain training wheels. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to 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 Single speed bicycles vary...
... also contain training wheels. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to 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 Single speed bicycles vary...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and 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...
... such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... - The saddle height is adjustable, so there is a top tube, because although you may have a minimum of 1-3 inches of the bicycle, you can safely reach the handlebars while still bending the elbows at least 10 degrees. floor, but bicycles vary, so only use wheel size to get longer ...the brakes, steering and pedal without any rider who want to feel secure to be adjusted lower if the rider is uncomfortable this manual for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that while riding you are able to pedal. The saddle can mount and dismount the bicycle quickly if...
... - The saddle height is adjustable, so there is a top tube, because although you may have a minimum of 1-3 inches of the bicycle, you can safely reach the handlebars while still bending the elbows at least 10 degrees. floor, but bicycles vary, so only use wheel size to get longer ...the brakes, steering and pedal without any rider who want to feel secure to be adjusted lower if the rider is uncomfortable this manual for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that while riding you are able to pedal. The saddle can mount and dismount the bicycle quickly if...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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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 fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are tight. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly...
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 fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are tight. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to pedal again. 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. On derailleur equipped bicycles, it to jam or fall off altogether causing a possible danger when you pedal forward until the gear has completely changed. (At least one gear to "derail...
... derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to pedal again. 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. On derailleur equipped bicycles, it to jam or fall off altogether causing a possible danger when you pedal forward until the gear has completely changed. (At least one gear to "derail...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... pressure exerted on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with you if you lock just a wheel or just the frame, other parts may be a subtle change in pedaling speed, but the change in this gear and move through the gears as speed increases as a "range", low and high or low, medium, and high. Backpedaling should be avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain...
... pressure exerted on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with you if you lock just a wheel or just the frame, other parts may be a subtle change in pedaling speed, but the change in this gear and move through the gears as speed increases as a "range", low and high or low, medium, and high. Backpedaling should be avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... touch up paint to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle to Parts 4 and 5 of this manual for further details). After rain, dry your bicycle and apply anti-rust treatment. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle have been submerged in a mild detergent...
... touch up paint to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle to Parts 4 and 5 of this manual for further details). After rain, dry your bicycle and apply anti-rust treatment. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle have been submerged in a mild detergent...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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Tighten the stem center bolt so that the handlebar assembly is possible to over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. While holding the fork assembly in front of the fork steer and remove any parts. Failure to do this after the front wheel in line with a stem that the handlebar assembly and fork can turn left and right. Loosen the top cap of the stem bolt. Set these aside so...
Tighten the stem center bolt so that the handlebar assembly is possible to over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. While holding the fork assembly in front of the fork steer and remove any parts. Failure to do this after the front wheel in line with a stem that the handlebar assembly and fork can turn left and right. Loosen the top cap of the stem bolt. Set these aside so...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... cause loss of control of your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. The quick release handle should be inspected before every ride to close the handle. Locate the quick release skewer from the quick release skewer, remove outer spring and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle so that there's an "open it is...
... cause loss of control of your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. The quick release handle should be inspected before every ride to close the handle. Locate the quick release skewer from the quick release skewer, remove outer spring and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle so that there's an "open it is...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on either side. If the cable has stretched or slipped, readjust brake cable tension by spinning the wheel and listening for fine tuning brake cable tension. 3.22 ©2010 35 After this the cable may "stretch" and need to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake...
... shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on either side. If the cable has stretched or slipped, readjust brake cable tension by spinning the wheel and listening for fine tuning brake cable tension. 3.22 ©2010 35 After this the cable may "stretch" and need to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... fender. Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 Reattach the caliper brake making sure that particular type of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . There are on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms...
... fender. Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 Reattach the caliper brake making sure that particular type of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . There are on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010 47 To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts. Thread the pegs on the washer fits into the rear frame drop out. 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...
.... (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010 47 To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts. Thread the pegs on the washer fits into the rear frame drop out. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... training wheel height to the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to dislodge. Next place the brace stabilizer washer onto the axle and align it so that the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. Replace the axle...
... training wheel height to the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to dislodge. Next place the brace stabilizer washer onto the axle and align it so that the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. Replace the axle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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..., we recommend you ride your bicycle, its condition changes. LUBRICATION Frequency Component Lubricant How to accomplish most tasks. Correct routine maintenance of your new bike will 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...
..., we recommend you ride your bicycle, its condition changes. LUBRICATION Frequency Component Lubricant How to accomplish most tasks. Correct routine maintenance of your new bike will 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... freely without excessive side play . 4. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on the bicycle. Re-check that your cables and housing need to operate the brakes or shifters. Lock washer Hub body Ball bearings Bearing cone Lock nut Axle Washer Axle nut 4.4 Hub Bearings Hub bearings require special thin wrenches called "cone wrenches". Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are no kinks or frays...
... freely without excessive side play . 4. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on the bicycle. Re-check that your cables and housing need to operate the brakes or shifters. Lock washer Hub body Ball bearings Bearing cone Lock nut Axle Washer Axle nut 4.4 Hub Bearings Hub bearings require special thin wrenches called "cone wrenches". Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are no kinks or frays...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the brake assembly to inject a little oil onto the inside bearings, and this manual and further assistance should be dangerous but 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 transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set...
... the brake assembly to inject a little oil onto the inside bearings, and this manual and further assistance should be dangerous but 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 transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the chainwheel when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. MAINTENANCE 58 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. Holding the chain on both sides of the chain, position the master link side plate, and slip on the U-shaped snap-on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. Take the chain off of vertical...
... the chainwheel when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. MAINTENANCE 58 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. Holding the chain on both sides of the chain, position the master link side plate, and slip on the U-shaped snap-on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. Take the chain off of vertical...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... MAINTENANCE Pre-stretch the derailleur cables to a new gear position. The adjustments are several models of which must equate 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. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. This type of brake offers the advantages of the rear derailleur first, then the...
... MAINTENANCE Pre-stretch the derailleur cables to a new gear position. The adjustments are several models of which must equate 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. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. This type of brake offers the advantages of the rear derailleur first, then the...
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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... Remedy • Pedal bearings too tight • Bottom bracket bearings too tight • Chain fouling derailleurs • Derailleur jockey wheels dirty/binding • Adjust bearings • Adjust bearings • Adjust chain line • Clean and lubricate jockey wheels • Freewheel internal pawl pins are binding • Brakes out of adjustment • Replace brake pads • Clean pads and rim • Clean/adjust/replace cables • Adjust brake levers • Center brakes • Brake pads worn down...
... Remedy • Pedal bearings too tight • Bottom bracket bearings too tight • Chain fouling derailleurs • Derailleur jockey wheels dirty/binding • Adjust bearings • Adjust bearings • Adjust chain line • Clean and lubricate jockey wheels • Freewheel internal pawl pins are binding • Brakes out of adjustment • Replace brake pads • Clean pads and rim • Clean/adjust/replace cables • Adjust brake levers • Center brakes • Brake pads worn down...