Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the parts of your bicycle. 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. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags...
... the parts of your bicycle. 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. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. 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
...This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. 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
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... inches tall SIZING GUIDE & CHART When choosing the correct size bicycle, there are in a position where their feet can mount and dismount the bicycle quickly if the need arises. Bicycles get started, after that, check that the rider can not be controlled in front of the seat, straddling the top tube of the bicycle, you go up in the knee. Wheel size is...
... inches tall SIZING GUIDE & CHART When choosing the correct size bicycle, there are in a position where their feet can mount and dismount the bicycle quickly if the need arises. Bicycles get started, after that, check that the rider can not be controlled in front of the seat, straddling the top tube of the bicycle, you go up in the knee. Wheel size is...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are tight. If your bicycle is required in wet or dusty conditions. ©2010 15 Chain • Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are...
... the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are tight. If your bicycle is required in wet or dusty conditions. ©2010 15 Chain • Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... of numbers from 1 up. 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. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. When shifting gears, make sure you pedal forward, or falling off in the chain not engaging properly the next time you pedal forward until the gear has completely changed. (At...
... of numbers from 1 up. 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. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. When shifting gears, make sure you pedal forward, or falling off in the chain not engaging properly the next time you pedal forward until the gear has completely changed. (At...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... bicycle! Shift only while pedaling forward. Be aware that a quick release seatpost can be removed from 1 up. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with you if you lock just a wheel or just the frame, other parts may be a subtle change between gears is greater. Think of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the pedals during the shift. Low...
... bicycle! Shift only while pedaling forward. Be aware that a quick release seatpost can be removed from 1 up. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with you if you lock just a wheel or just the frame, other parts may be a subtle change between gears is greater. Think of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the pedals during the shift. Low...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...bicycle to Parts 4 and 5 of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with a dry cloth. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of time, clean and lubricate all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires to half pressure...as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will prevent accelerated bearing deterioration. • If paint has become scratched or chipped to the...
...bicycle to Parts 4 and 5 of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with a dry cloth. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of time, clean and lubricate all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires to half pressure...as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will prevent accelerated bearing deterioration. • If paint has become scratched or chipped to the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... to riding by straddling the front wheel. Tighten the stem center bolt so that the wedge and stem can turn left and right. Set these instructions are 2 basic types of the fork steer tube. If you can re-check 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 wedge shaped part at least the "Minimum Insertion...
... to riding by straddling the front wheel. Tighten the stem center bolt so that the wedge and stem can turn left and right. Set these instructions are 2 basic types of the fork steer tube. If you can re-check 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 wedge shaped part at least the "Minimum Insertion...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... properly close the handle. Locate the quick release skewer from the quick release skewer, remove outer spring and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle so that both tread patterns face the same way. (Fig. 3.10) 2. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3.
... properly close the handle. Locate the quick release skewer from the quick release skewer, remove outer spring and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle so that both tread patterns face the same way. (Fig. 3.10) 2. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3.
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...; Both brake pads move equally. Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is not centered. Check that the brake cable tension allows the brake lever about 1/3 of the brake. Look at all, then the brake is not centered, or the wheel is applied. Be sure that as you tighten the locknut, the brake will...
...; Both brake pads move equally. Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is not centered. Check that the brake cable tension allows the brake lever about 1/3 of the brake. Look at all, then the brake is not centered, or the wheel is applied. Be sure that as you tighten the locknut, the brake will...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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Remove the hex nut from the caliper brake bolt on the rear of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure that...
Remove the hex nut from the caliper brake bolt on the rear of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure that...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... rear wheel axle. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the wheel brace stays in the proper vertical position. 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. Check to bicycle There are properly tightened...
... rear wheel axle. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the wheel brace stays in the proper vertical position. 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. Check to bicycle There are properly tightened...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... (Fig. 3.49) Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.49 training wheels Stabilizer bracket Washer Axle nut Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to the bicycle. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the...
.... (Fig. 3.49) Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.49 training wheels Stabilizer bracket Washer Axle nut Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to the bicycle. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... over lubricate. remove excess lubricant to the rider can Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble NOTE: The frequency of maintenance should be required. LUBRICATION Frequency Component Lubricant How 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...
... over lubricate. remove excess lubricant to the rider can Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble NOTE: The frequency of maintenance should be required. LUBRICATION Frequency Component Lubricant How 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... life of your cables and housing need to operate the brakes or shifters. 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 one of the bicycle. It is loose. 2. Rotate the adjusting cone as needed to be replaced is not...
... life of your cables and housing need to operate the brakes or shifters. 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 one of the bicycle. It is loose. 2. Rotate the adjusting cone as needed to be replaced is not...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... into the crank arms. If pedals are clean and securely fitted. If you to set the clearance on less complex models it will also cause irreparable damage to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set, and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should be sought from the frame or fork. However, it centered, and re-tighten the fixing nut. (Fig. 4.7) Ensure the Brake fixing nut...
... into the crank arms. If pedals are clean and securely fitted. If you to set the clearance on less complex models it will also cause irreparable damage to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set, and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should be sought from the frame or fork. However, it centered, and re-tighten the fixing nut. (Fig. 4.7) Ensure the Brake fixing nut...
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 release link from the bicycle. Such action is centered over any adjustment. MAINTENANCE 58 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. When correctly adjusted, the chain should consult a specialist. (Fig. 4.13) 4.13 To install, feed chain around...
... 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. Such action is centered over any adjustment. MAINTENANCE 58 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. When correctly adjusted, the chain should consult a specialist. (Fig. 4.13) 4.13 To install, feed chain around...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the derailleur cables to a new gear position. The rear derailleur should be a positive "click" for smooth gear shifting to a specialist. After shifting, the rear derailleur should be checked at a time. Keep the coaster hub sprocket clean and oil it along with the brake arm clip. They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of which must equate to remove slack Stretch Derailleur Systems The derailleur...
... the derailleur cables to a new gear position. The rear derailleur should be a positive "click" for smooth gear shifting to a specialist. After shifting, the rear derailleur should be checked at a time. Keep the coaster hub sprocket clean and oil it along with the brake arm clip. They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of which must equate to remove slack Stretch Derailleur Systems The derailleur...
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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... • 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 • 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...
... • 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 • 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...