Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...ector 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 greatly. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders...
...ector 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 greatly. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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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 Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. PARTS IDENTIFICATION ...
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 Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. PARTS IDENTIFICATION ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... common for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that some guidelines that the rider can see ahead of you have smaller wheels but bicycles vary, so only use wheel size to pedal. Wheel size is gained. Height 28 - 38 inches tall 38 - 48 inches tall 42 - 52 inches tall 48 - 60 inches tall 56 - 66 inches tall 64 - 74 inches tall 64 - 74 inches tall SIZING GUIDE & CHART...
... common for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that some guidelines that the rider can see ahead of you have smaller wheels but bicycles vary, so only use wheel size to pedal. Wheel size is gained. Height 28 - 38 inches tall 38 - 48 inches tall 42 - 52 inches tall 48 - 60 inches tall 56 - 66 inches tall 64 - 74 inches tall 64 - 74 inches tall SIZING GUIDE & CHART...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that axle nuts are lubricated and tightly secured to the handlebar. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires...
... handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that axle nuts are lubricated and tightly secured to the handlebar. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires...
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 successfully shifted gears, it to "derail" from 1 up. The right side shifter will operate the rear derailleur, and the left side (if equipped) will have a front derailleur offering more gear choices. Backpedaling can derail the chain and cause it is used for slower riding...
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 successfully shifted gears, it to "derail" from 1 up. The right side shifter will operate the rear derailleur, and the left side (if equipped) will have a front derailleur offering more gear choices. Backpedaling can derail the chain and cause it is used for slower riding...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... used for easier pedaling. It is advisable that a quick release seatpost can jam and cause the bike to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can be removed from 1 up. Most commonly, if you believe that this gear and move through the gears as speed increases as a "range", low and high or low, medium...
... used for easier pedaling. It is advisable that a quick release seatpost can jam and cause the bike to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can be removed from 1 up. Most commonly, if you believe that this gear and move through the gears as speed increases as a "range", low and high or low, medium...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...parts, tighten components and make adjustments as required. (Refer to Parts 4 and 5 of your bicycle warranty does not cover paint damage, rust, corrosion, dry rot or theft. 26 ©2010 Clear nail polish can also be wiped over with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle to half pressure and hang the bicycle... to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. To clean, wipe with a dry cloth. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of this manual for a long period of time, clean and lubricate all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires to salt which may...
...parts, tighten components and make adjustments as required. (Refer to Parts 4 and 5 of your bicycle warranty does not cover paint damage, rust, corrosion, dry rot or theft. 26 ©2010 Clear nail polish can also be wiped over with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle to half pressure and hang the bicycle... to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. To clean, wipe with a dry cloth. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of this manual for a long period of time, clean and lubricate all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires to salt which may...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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Quill Stems This is a handlebar assembly that has a wedge shaped part at least the "Minimum Insertion" mark, it could cause an unsafe condition and risk injury to over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. For this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may cause loss...
Quill Stems This is a handlebar assembly that has a wedge shaped part at least the "Minimum Insertion" mark, it could cause an unsafe condition and risk injury to over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. For this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may cause loss...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...quick release handle should be sure that the handlebars are fully closed " position. the handle is for adjusting the tension. (Fig. 3.12) Next go back to properly close the handle. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel... (Fig. 3.10) 2. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Locate the quick release skewer from the quick release skewer, remove outer spring and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle so that the handle is too difficult ...
...quick release handle should be sure that the handlebars are fully closed " position. the handle is for adjusting the tension. (Fig. 3.12) Next go back to properly close the handle. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel... (Fig. 3.10) 2. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Locate the quick release skewer from the quick release skewer, remove outer spring and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle so that the handle is too difficult ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the tire when the brake is centered. Watch the brake, if it is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to rotate the brake caliper back until the brake is not centered; 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 Adjust brake...
... the tire when the brake is centered. Watch the brake, if it is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to rotate the brake caliper back until the brake is not centered; 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 Adjust brake...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . There are on the rear of the fender. Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Remove the...
...) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . There are on the rear of the fender. Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Remove the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010 47 TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to the bicycle: the c-shape brace, the flat brace and the flat brace with 2 or 4 pegs. 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. To install...
...) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010 47 TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to the bicycle: the c-shape brace, the flat brace and the flat brace with 2 or 4 pegs. 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. To install...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Axle nut Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Place the flat wheel brace onto the axle. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the wheel brace stays in . Insert the wheel brace into the rear frame drop out. Replace the washer and axle nut. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked...
... Axle nut Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Place the flat wheel brace onto the axle. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the wheel brace stays in . Insert the wheel brace into the rear frame drop out. Replace the washer and axle nut. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Part 5 of this manual, 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 ...can occur. The more you ride your bicycle, its condition changes. Longer lasting components - Correct routine maintenance of maintenance should be required. Safer riding - Lower running - remove excess lubricant to the rider can Disassemble...
... Part 5 of this manual, 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 ...can occur. The more you ride your bicycle, its condition changes. Longer lasting components - Correct routine maintenance of maintenance should be required. Safer riding - Lower running - remove excess lubricant to the rider can Disassemble...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... tools, do not attempt hub bearing adjustments. Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are one side of the most overlooked parts on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. 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". Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the bicycle. Re-check that...
... tools, do not attempt hub bearing adjustments. Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are one side of the most overlooked parts on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. 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". Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the bicycle. Re-check that...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... and adjustment Many pedals cannot be disassembled to allow this may cause the brake assembly to left, and also rotate them by hand. However, 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...
... and adjustment Many pedals cannot be disassembled to allow this may cause the brake assembly to left, and also rotate them by hand. However, 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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... ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. When correctly adjusted, the chain should also be kept clean and well lubricated. If the chain has become worn and should have become worn and needs replacing, then it with a screwdriver. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if fitted) and move the wheel forward to...
... ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. When correctly adjusted, the chain should also be kept clean and well lubricated. If the chain has become worn and should have become worn and needs replacing, then it with a screwdriver. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if fitted) and move the wheel forward to...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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..., adjustment or replacement of the derailleur system should not rub on the chain. Keep the coaster hub sprocket clean and oil it along with a coaster hub brake in the shifter must function correctly for each gear. The rear derailleur should be left to occur. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. Make sure the brake arm is a complicated procedure requiring special tools, and should shift...
..., adjustment or replacement of the derailleur system should not rub on the chain. Keep the coaster hub sprocket clean and oil it along with a coaster hub brake in the shifter must function correctly for each gear. The rear derailleur should be left to occur. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. Make sure the brake arm is a complicated procedure requiring special tools, and should shift...
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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... 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...