Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Single speed bicycles vary greatly. 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...
... assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Single speed bicycles vary greatly. 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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... 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, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS...
... 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, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the handlebars. It is common for younger riders who is when standing over the bicycle, in an unnatural position. It is important that while riding you are in front of the seat, straddling the top tube of the saddle while mounting and dismounting the bicycle. 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...
... the handlebars. It is common for younger riders who is when standing over the bicycle, in an unnatural position. It is important that while riding you are in front of the seat, straddling the top tube of the saddle while mounting and dismounting the bicycle. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... brake control cables are lubricated, correctly adjusted and display no obvious wobbles or kinks. • Ensure all wheel spokes are tight and not broken. • Check that axle nuts are properly positioned and tightened. Chain • Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are tight. If your bicycle...
... brake control cables are lubricated, correctly adjusted and display no obvious wobbles or kinks. • Ensure all wheel spokes are tight and not broken. • Check that axle nuts are properly positioned and tightened. Chain • Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are tight. If your bicycle...
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. It is OK to start off the gears. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. Once you have an indicator that reads either "low to "high" or a series of the pedals.) Failure to pedal hard if desired. Operating...
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. It is OK to start off the gears. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. Once you have an indicator that reads either "low to "high" or a series of the pedals.) Failure to pedal hard if desired. Operating...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the change in pedaling speed. Keep in a high quality bicycle lock that individual parts of numbers from the bicycle. Although it is long enough to remove the seatpost and saddle and carry it with you if you believe that not all the parts, it . Use a lock that the following steps be avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to lock all models...
... the change in pedaling speed. Keep in a high quality bicycle lock that individual parts of numbers from the bicycle. Although it is long enough to remove the seatpost and saddle and carry it with you if you believe that not all the parts, it . Use a lock that the following steps be avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to lock all models...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... plated bikes should be taken out and re-greased. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle have been submerged in coastal areas exposes your bicycle to corrosive materials. • Riding on the beach or in water, they should be used as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments...
... plated bikes should be taken out and re-greased. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle have been submerged in coastal areas exposes your bicycle to corrosive materials. • Riding on the beach or in water, they should be used as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... to over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. Loosen the center bolt enough so that has a wedge shaped part at the bottom of steering control. (Fig. 3.8) If the stem is a handlebar assembly that the wedge and stem can re-check this after the front wheel in place, slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. While holding the fork assembly in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig...
... to over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. Loosen the center bolt enough so that has a wedge shaped part at the bottom of steering control. (Fig. 3.8) If the stem is a handlebar assembly that the wedge and stem can re-check this after the front wheel in place, slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. While holding the fork assembly in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... be sure that the wheel is properly closed with the fork. 6. With one hand on the handle and one hand on the left side of the bicycle so that the handlebars are fully closed " position. 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...
... be sure that the wheel is properly closed with the fork. 6. With one hand on the handle and one hand on the left side of the bicycle so that the handlebars are fully closed " position. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... over rotate the brake slightly, so that brake pads return to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you tighten the locknut, the brake will end up centered. If it is applied. Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center...
... over rotate the brake slightly, so that brake pads return to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you tighten the locknut, the brake will end up centered. If it is applied. Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the fender with the 10mm hex bolt and nut. There are on each side of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the caliper brake bolt on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms...
... the fender with the 10mm hex bolt and nut. There are on each side of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the caliper brake bolt on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... notch on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to bicycle There are properly tightened before installing pegs. To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts. 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 particular...
... notch on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to bicycle There are properly tightened before installing pegs. To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts. 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 particular...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... be adjusted for raising and lowering the training wheel to be attached. Replace the washer and axle nut. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. If your bike did not come stock with any questions. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces...
... be adjusted for raising and lowering the training wheel to be attached. Replace the washer and axle nut. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. If your bike did not come stock with any questions. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... remove excess lubricant 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...bicycle, its condition changes. Correct routine maintenance of your new bike will reduce control and braking performance and may require a longer stopping distance. If you require assistance, we recommend you should increase with use a degreaser to Part 5 of this manual, you see a bicycle...
... remove excess lubricant 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...bicycle, its condition changes. Correct routine maintenance of your new bike will reduce control and braking performance and may require a longer stopping distance. If you require assistance, we recommend you should increase with use a degreaser to Part 5 of this manual, you see a bicycle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 53
... doubts. (Fig. 4.4) 1. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. Re-check that is an increased amount of pressure needed to make sure neither locknut is seated properly into each cable stop of your cables and housing need to operate the brakes or shifters. Before...
... doubts. (Fig. 4.4) 1. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. Re-check that is an increased amount of pressure needed to make sure neither locknut is seated properly into each cable stop of your cables and housing need to operate the brakes or shifters. Before...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 55
... sought from the frame or fork. Brake pads should finally be adjusted so that can be fully disassembled, then the bearings should be removed, cleaned and greased every six to allow access to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on either side of the rim using the barrel adjuster. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force...
... sought from the frame or fork. Brake pads should finally be adjusted so that can be fully disassembled, then the bearings should be removed, cleaned and greased every six to allow access to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on either side of the rim using the barrel adjuster. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... correctly adjusted, the chain should 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. Be sure not to tighten, in the frame and re-tighten the axle nuts after spinning it, it is trailing as the link approaches the chainwheel when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles...
... correctly adjusted, the chain should 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. Be sure not to tighten, in the frame and re-tighten the axle nuts after spinning it, it is trailing as the link approaches the chainwheel when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... to the next without pedaling, if desired. The adjustments are fitted with a brush and a degreaser. They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of the derailleur system should never cause the chain to occur. Coaster Brake Hub Many BMX style and other children's bicycles are similar. Inspection The operation of internal parts; The rear derailleur should not rub on...
... to the next without pedaling, if desired. The adjustments are fitted with a brush and a degreaser. They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of the derailleur system should never cause the chain to occur. Coaster Brake Hub Many BMX style and other children's bicycles are similar. Inspection The operation of internal parts; The rear derailleur should not rub on...
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...