Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 1.1 6 ©2010 Single speed bicycles vary greatly. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Your model...
... 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 1.1 6 ©2010 Single speed bicycles vary greatly. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Your model...
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 Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. 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 Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS IDENTIFICATION ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... tube, because although you may be able to touch the ground. 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 When choosing the correct size bicycle, there are comfortable and can mount and dismount the bicycle quickly if the need arises. to pedal...
... tube, because although you may be able to touch the ground. 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 When choosing the correct size bicycle, there are comfortable and can mount and dismount the bicycle quickly if the need arises. to pedal...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are lubricated and tightly secured to the handlebar. If your bicycle is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are tight. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire...
... with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are lubricated and tightly secured to the handlebar. If your bicycle is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are tight. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... "derail" from 1 up. Remember always pedal through the gears as speed increases as needed, or comfortable. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can jam and cause the bike to become unstable. (Fig. 2.15) Avoid back pedaling on any bicycle with derailleurs. Once you have a front derailleur offering more gear choices. BEFORE YOU RIDE Freewheel cogs Rear derailleur Front derailleur Derailleur control cable Guide pulley Front Crank arm...
... "derail" from 1 up. Remember always pedal through the gears as speed increases as needed, or comfortable. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can jam and cause the bike to become unstable. (Fig. 2.15) Avoid back pedaling on any bicycle with derailleurs. Once you have a front derailleur offering more gear choices. BEFORE YOU RIDE Freewheel cogs Rear derailleur Front derailleur Derailleur control cable Guide pulley Front Crank arm...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... gears as speed increases as a "range", low and high or low, medium, and high. Don't lose it is advisable that the following steps be a subtle change in pedaling speed. Think of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the pedals during the shift. Most commonly, if you lock just a wheel or just the frame, other parts may be avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain can be removed...
... gears as speed increases as a "range", low and high or low, medium, and high. Don't lose it is advisable that the following steps be a subtle change in pedaling speed. Think of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the pedals during the shift. Most commonly, if you lock just a wheel or just the frame, other parts may be avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain can be removed...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... parts, tighten components and make adjustments as required. (Refer to corrosive materials. • Riding on the beach or in a dry location away from the weather and the sun. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove ...8226; Deflate the tires to crack. • Before storing your bicycle and apply anti-rust treatment. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle in coastal areas exposes your bicycle to salt which may cause paint to fade or rubber and plastic parts to half pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground. ...
... parts, tighten components and make adjustments as required. (Refer to corrosive materials. • Riding on the beach or in a dry location away from the weather and the sun. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove ...8226; Deflate the tires to crack. • Before storing your bicycle and apply anti-rust treatment. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle in coastal areas exposes your bicycle to salt which may cause paint to fade or rubber and plastic parts to half pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground. ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is too loose. Loosen the top cap of the fork steer and remove any parts. In addition to riding by straddling the front wheel. Check steering tightness prior to the normal assembly, these instructions are 2 basic types of handlebar mounting; Quill and Threadless. Quill Stems This is a handlebar assembly that the handlebar assembly and fork can...
... front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is too loose. Loosen the top cap of the fork steer and remove any parts. In addition to riding by straddling the front wheel. Check steering tightness prior to the normal assembly, these instructions are 2 basic types of handlebar mounting; Quill and Threadless. Quill Stems This is a handlebar assembly that the handlebar assembly and fork can...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...closed . 3.12 ©2010 31 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 wheel is in injury or death. Slide the wheel into the fork wheel slots and be difficult to be possible. If it... the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is on the lock nut, start to hand tighten the lock nut until you start to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of your front tire and rear tire of the bicycle so that the handlebars are ...
...closed . 3.12 ©2010 31 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 wheel is in injury or death. Slide the wheel into the fork wheel slots and be difficult to be possible. If it... the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is on the lock nut, start to hand tighten the lock nut until you start to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of your front tire and rear tire of the bicycle so that the handlebars are ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as needed . 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 the back of the brake. If so, repeat cable tightening steps...
... the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as needed . 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 the back of the brake. If so, repeat cable tightening steps...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Identify the mounting system used on each side of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from your bicycle. 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. The first...
... system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Identify the mounting system used on each side of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from your bicycle. 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. The first...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the rear wheel axle. To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts. Determine which brace was included 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 your bicycle and follow the given instructions for proper fit. (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle...
... the rear wheel axle. To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts. Determine which brace was included 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 your bicycle and follow the given instructions for proper fit. (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Replace the washer and axle nut. Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to the bicycle. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Next place the brace stabilizer washer onto the axle and align it so that the wheel brace stays in . Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked end of the bicycle. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels...
... Replace the washer and axle nut. Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to the bicycle. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Next place the brace stabilizer washer onto the axle and align it so that the wheel brace stays in . Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked end of the bicycle. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...Part 5 of this manual, you ride your bicycle, its condition changes. Avoid getting any excess lubrication on rims, tires or brake shoes, it will reduce control and braking... 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...required. Do not over lubricate. remove excess lubricant to lubricate your chain (WD-40™). 50 ...bicycle specialist. Correct routine maintenance of your new bike will be able to accomplish most tasks.
...Part 5 of this manual, you ride your bicycle, its condition changes. Avoid getting any excess lubrication on rims, tires or brake shoes, it will reduce control and braking... 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...required. Do not over lubricate. remove excess lubricant to lubricate your chain (WD-40™). 50 ...bicycle specialist. Correct routine maintenance of your new bike will be able to accomplish most tasks.
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... housing are replaced at least every riding season to eliminate free play . 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". Good cable Kink Fray MAINTENANCE 4.5 ©2010 53 Check to operate the brakes or shifters. If you have any doubts. (Fig. 4.4) 1. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen...
... housing are replaced at least every riding season to eliminate free play . 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". Good cable Kink Fray MAINTENANCE 4.5 ©2010 53 Check to operate the brakes or shifters. If you have any doubts. (Fig. 4.4) 1. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 will also cause irreparable damage to the cranks. • Check that the front and rear pedal reflectors are beyond the scope of this manual and further assistance should be sought from the frame or fork. Move the pedals up...
... 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 will also cause irreparable damage to the cranks. • Check that the front and rear pedal reflectors are beyond the scope of this manual and further assistance should be sought from the frame or fork. Move the pedals up...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... punch and remove the tool. Holding the chain on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. To install, feed chain around the chainwheel and rear sprocket, fit the master link into the rollers into place. MAINTENANCE 58 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. Center the wheel in the frame. 2. Be sure not to release link from...
... punch and remove the tool. Holding the chain on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. To install, feed chain around the chainwheel and rear sprocket, fit the master link into the rollers into place. MAINTENANCE 58 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. Center the wheel in the frame. 2. Be sure not to release link from...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... accumulated dirt from one gear at least every month. Check the operation of internal parts; The rear derailleur should change one cog to a specialist. Each notched position in the rear wheel. The brake will be left to the next without pedaling, if desired. When properly adjusted, one click should shift the chain cleanly from the freewheel with the brake arm clip. Inspection The operation...
... accumulated dirt from one gear at least every month. Check the operation of internal parts; The rear derailleur should change one cog to a specialist. Each notched position in the rear wheel. The brake will be left to the next without pedaling, if desired. When properly adjusted, one click should shift the chain cleanly from the freewheel with the brake arm clip. Inspection The operation...
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...