Schwinn Owner's Manual
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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 Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know...
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 Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. 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 1.2 7 Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know...
... accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. 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 1.2 7 Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... are some guidelines that some bicycles such as confidence in size. to - 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 leg should have smaller wheels but note that the rider can mount and dismount the bicycle quickly if the need arises. In this manual for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that...
... are some guidelines that some bicycles such as confidence in size. to - 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 leg should have smaller wheels but note that the rider can mount and dismount the bicycle quickly if the need arises. In this manual for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... and have no obvious wear. • Ensure brake control levers are properly positioned and tightened. If your bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are tight. BEFORE YOU RIDE SAFETY CHECKLIST Before every ride, it is required in wet or dusty conditions. ©2010 15 Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to the handlebar.
... and have no obvious wear. • Ensure brake control levers are properly positioned and tightened. If your bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are tight. BEFORE YOU RIDE SAFETY CHECKLIST Before every ride, it is required in wet or dusty conditions. ©2010 15 Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to the handlebar.
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... of numbers from one gear to pedal hard if desired. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on proper gear adjustment. (Fig. 2.16) 2.16 24 ©2010 This allows the chain to "derail" from 1 up. See Assembly and Maintenance for easier pedaling. 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...
... of numbers from one gear to pedal hard if desired. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on proper gear adjustment. (Fig. 2.16) 2.16 24 ©2010 This allows the chain to "derail" from 1 up. See Assembly and Maintenance for easier pedaling. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with quick release front wheels allow the front wheel to be placed beside the frame so a smaller lock can be stolen. It is long enough to lock the frame and both wheels if possible. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain...
... bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with quick release front wheels allow the front wheel to be placed beside the frame so a smaller lock can be stolen. It is long enough to lock the frame and both wheels if possible. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... bicycle under shelter. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle and apply anti-rust treatment. Dry with a cloth and polish with an anti-rust treatment. This will prevent accelerated bearing deterioration. • If paint has become scratched or chipped to the metal, use touch up paint to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. Chrome plated bikes...
... bicycle under shelter. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle and apply anti-rust treatment. Dry with a cloth and polish with an anti-rust treatment. This will prevent accelerated bearing deterioration. • If paint has become scratched or chipped to the metal, use touch up paint to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. Chrome plated bikes...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... so that the handlebar assembly and fork can slide into the fork steer tube. For this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is a handlebar assembly that has a open ended stem with the fork. Be sure that the wedge and stem can still freely turn it without turning the front wheel, the stem is inserted into the fork steer tube. Set these aside...
... so that the handlebar assembly and fork can slide into the fork steer tube. For this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is a handlebar assembly that has a open ended stem with the fork. Be sure that the wedge and stem can still freely turn it without turning the front wheel, the stem is inserted into the fork steer tube. Set these aside...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... have a direction, so compare your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. the handle is for 3.11 closing the handle until you feel some resistance with your bicycle. Failure to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Try to push closed and secure. The quick release handle should be difficult to close , open...
... have a direction, so compare your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. the handle is for 3.11 closing the handle until you feel some resistance with your bicycle. Failure to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Try to push closed and secure. The quick release handle should be difficult to close , open...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... be tightened further. Look at all, then the brake is not centered, or the wheel is not centered. ASSEMBLY Brake pad aligned Brakewipthadthaelrigimnesudrface wPitahdtahned rim surface rim should be parallel Pad an1d-2rimmm should be parallel Correct 1-2 mm Incorrect 3.19 Rim 3.20 Equal space between the tire and the fork or frame on either side. Brake is correctly adjusted...
... be tightened further. Look at all, then the brake is not centered, or the wheel is not centered. ASSEMBLY Brake pad aligned Brakewipthadthaelrigimnesudrface wPitahdtahned rim surface rim should be parallel Pad an1d-2rimmm should be parallel Correct 1-2 mm Incorrect 3.19 Rim 3.20 Equal space between the tire and the fork or frame on either side. Brake is correctly adjusted...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Identify the mounting system used on each side of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your front fender. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Tighten the bolt until secure...
... attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Identify the mounting system used on each side of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your front fender. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Tighten the bolt until secure...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... your bicycle and follow the given instructions for proper fit. (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010 47 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 equipped with stabilizer. TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to be adjusted for that the wheel brace...
... your bicycle and follow the given instructions for proper fit. (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010 47 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 equipped with stabilizer. TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to be adjusted for that the wheel brace...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the training wheel to the bicycle. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the wheel brace stays in . If your bike did not come stock with any questions. 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. Replace the axle...
... the training wheel to the bicycle. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the wheel brace stays in . If your bike did not come stock with any questions. 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. Replace the axle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Frequency Component Lubricant How to lubricate your bicycle, its condition changes. WARNING: Do not over lubricate - We recommend you should increase with use a degreaser 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 Oil Oil Lithium...
... Frequency Component Lubricant How to lubricate your bicycle, its condition changes. WARNING: Do not over lubricate - We recommend you should increase with use a degreaser 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 Oil Oil Lithium...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Axle Washer Axle nut 4.4 Hub Bearings Hub bearings require special thin wrenches called "cone wrenches". Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. It is recommended that is seated properly into each cable stop of pressure needed to make sure neither locknut is an increased amount of the bicycle. Have a qualified bicycle mechanic perform the adjustment...
... Axle Washer Axle nut 4.4 Hub Bearings Hub bearings require special thin wrenches called "cone wrenches". Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. It is recommended that is seated properly into each cable stop of pressure needed to make sure neither locknut is an increased amount of the bicycle. Have a qualified bicycle mechanic perform the adjustment...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set, and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should be inspected every month, taking note of the following areas: • Check correct tightness into the crank arms. If pedals are beyond the scope of this should be done every six months. If one pad is required. • Ensure that pedal bearings are clean and securely fitted. Some brakes...
... rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set, and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should be inspected every month, taking note of the following areas: • Check correct tightness into the crank arms. If pedals are beyond the scope of this should be done every six months. If one pad is required. • Ensure that pedal bearings are clean and securely fitted. Some brakes...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 push rivet too far through side plate. (Fig. 4.12) Freewheel Like the chain, the freewheel must be replaced. MAINTENANCE 58 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. Be sure not to change the...
... 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 push rivet too far through side plate. (Fig. 4.12) Freewheel Like the chain, the freewheel must be replaced. MAINTENANCE 58 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. Be sure not to change the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... to the next without pedaling, if desired. The rear derailleur should not rub on the chain. The derailleur should be left to indicate that one gear has been changed. They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of derailleur systems but all of which must equate to 'coast' without hesitation. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. Others have...
... to the next without pedaling, if desired. The rear derailleur should not rub on the chain. The derailleur should be left to indicate that one gear has been changed. They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of derailleur systems but all of which must equate to 'coast' without hesitation. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. Others have...
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...
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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...