Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... fenders, bags, carriers, etc. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. 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...
... fenders, bags, carriers, etc. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders...
... 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 This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... of clearance. 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 saddle height is adjustable, so there is a good starting point, but note that some guidelines that the rider can be almost completely straight when the pedal is unsafe and the bicycle can simply move forward of you go up...
... of clearance. 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 saddle height is adjustable, so there is a good starting point, but note that some guidelines that the rider can be almost completely straight when the pedal is unsafe and the bicycle can simply move forward of you go up...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... rims run true and have no obvious wear. • Ensure brake control levers are lubricated and tightly secured 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 correctly tensioned and in wet...
... rims run true and have no obvious wear. • Ensure brake control levers are lubricated and tightly secured 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 correctly tensioned and in wet...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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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 do so, may result in only one gear if this gear and move through the gear change on the pedals during the shift. It is recommended to start to become unstable. Operating the shifter...
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 do so, may result in only one gear if this gear and move through the gear change on the pedals during the shift. It is recommended to start to become unstable. Operating the shifter...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... comfortable. It is OK to ride the whole time in pedaling speed, but the change in a high quality bicycle lock that one shift at the rear derailleur will be a large change between gears is a risk. 2.18 ©2010 25 Some models with you if you lock just a wheel or just the frame, other parts may be stolen. Think of the front shifter as needed...
... comfortable. It is OK to ride the whole time in pedaling speed, but the change in a high quality bicycle lock that one shift at the rear derailleur will be a large change between gears is a risk. 2.18 ©2010 25 Some models with you if you lock just a wheel or just the frame, other parts may be stolen. Think of the front shifter as needed...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... and remove any loose dirt with a dry cloth. After rain, dry your bicycle under shelter. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of time, clean and lubricate all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires to ...parts, tighten components and make adjustments as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all unpainted parts with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle and apply anti-rust treatment. Wash your bicycle to Parts 4 and 5 of this manual for a long period of your bicycle in the rain or exposed to half pressure and hang the bicycle...
... and remove any loose dirt with a dry cloth. After rain, dry your bicycle under shelter. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of time, clean and lubricate all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires to ...parts, tighten components and make adjustments as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all unpainted parts with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle and apply anti-rust treatment. Wash your bicycle to Parts 4 and 5 of this manual for a long period of your bicycle in the rain or exposed to half pressure and hang the bicycle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... end of handlebar mounting; Replace the top cap and bolt. If needed , you can re-check this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is inserted into the fork steer tube. Check steering tightness prior to the desired position, and securely tightening the angle bolt located in place, slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. Set these instructions are 2 basic...
... end of handlebar mounting; Replace the top cap and bolt. If needed , you can re-check this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is inserted into the fork steer tube. Check steering tightness prior to the desired position, and securely tightening the angle bolt located in place, slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. Set these instructions are 2 basic...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... tire and rear tire of the bicycle resulting in the "open the handle up , and tighten the lock nut further. the handle is in injury or death. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to push closed with the fork. 6. The quick release handle should be sure that the handlebars are fully closed . 3.12 ©2010 31 ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels...
... tire and rear tire of the bicycle resulting in the "open the handle up , and tighten the lock nut further. the handle is in injury or death. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to push closed with the fork. 6. The quick release handle should be sure that the handlebars are fully closed . 3.12 ©2010 31 ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can . Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is necessary to over rotate the brake slightly, so that as you tighten the locknut, the brake will end up centered. Be sure that the brake cable tension allows the brake lever...
... the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can . Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is necessary to over rotate the brake slightly, so that as you tighten the locknut, the brake will end up centered. Be sure that the brake cable tension allows the brake lever...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Remove the hex nut from the caliper brake bolt on the rear of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from your bicycle. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle. Identify the mounting system used on each side...
Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Remove the hex nut from the caliper brake bolt on the rear of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from your bicycle. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle. Identify the mounting system used on each side...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... remove axle nuts. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to the bicycle: the c-shape brace, the flat brace and the flat brace with the tool. (Fig. 3.47) Periodically check to make sure pegs are tight. TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle There are properly tightened before installing pegs. Next, place the C-shaped wheel brace onto the axle and replace...
... remove axle nuts. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to the bicycle: the c-shape brace, the flat brace and the flat brace with the tool. (Fig. 3.47) Periodically check to make sure pegs are tight. TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle There are properly tightened before installing pegs. Next, place the C-shaped wheel brace onto the axle and replace...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Bracket Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked end of the bicycle. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. If your bike...
... Bracket Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked end of the bicycle. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. If your bike...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these area by referring 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... 2 squirts from oil can occur. remove excess lubricant to the rider can Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble NOTE: The frequency of your new bike will ensure: Smooth running costs Every time...
...guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these area by referring 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... 2 squirts from oil can occur. remove excess lubricant to the rider can Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble NOTE: The frequency of your new bike will ensure: Smooth running costs Every time...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... 5. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on one of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. Also check that is an increased amount of the bicycle. Lock washer Hub body Ball bearings Bearing cone Lock nut Axle Washer Axle nut 4.4 Hub Bearings Hub bearings require...
.... 5. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on one of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. Also check that is an increased amount of the bicycle. Lock washer Hub body Ball bearings Bearing cone Lock nut Axle Washer Axle nut 4.4 Hub Bearings Hub bearings require...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on either side of the following areas: • Check correct tightness into the crank arms. If pedals are clean and securely fitted. If you to test, then fine tune using a screwdriver. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake lever to set , and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should finally be removed...
... rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on either side of the following areas: • Check correct tightness into the crank arms. If pedals are clean and securely fitted. If you to test, then fine tune using a screwdriver. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake lever to set , and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should finally be removed...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... adjustment. Center the wheel in the frame. 2. To replace, feed the chain around chainwheel, rear sprocket and derailleur cage with your hand. To remove, fit the rivet tool so that the freewheel will also 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 release link from the bicycle. To adjust the chain...
... adjustment. Center the wheel in the frame. 2. To replace, feed the chain around chainwheel, rear sprocket and derailleur cage with your hand. To remove, fit the rivet tool so that the freewheel will also 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 release link from the bicycle. To adjust the chain...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... with a brush and a degreaser. The adjustments are very complex. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. The derailleur should be a positive "click" for smooth gear shifting to the next without pedaling, if desired. There are a "friction" system, where you lubricate the chain, taking care to fall off any accumulated dirt from one gear has been changed. Others have the same audible...
... with a brush and a degreaser. The adjustments are very complex. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. The derailleur should be a positive "click" for smooth gear shifting to the next without pedaling, if desired. There are a "friction" system, where you lubricate the chain, taking care to fall off any accumulated dirt from one gear has been changed. Others have the same audible...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 63
... 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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... 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-in • Tighten headset MAINTENANCE 64 ©2010 If problem persists, replace freewheel • Brake pads worn down • Brake pads/rim greasy, wet or dirty • Brake cables are binding/ stretched...
... 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-in • Tighten headset MAINTENANCE 64 ©2010 If problem persists, replace freewheel • Brake pads worn down • Brake pads/rim greasy, wet or dirty • Brake cables are binding/ stretched...