Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...training wheels. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. 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 PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE...
...training wheels. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. 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 PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE...
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 This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED 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. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the correct height for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that the knees lock straight when pedaling or you are some bicycles such as confidence in an unnatural position. Wheel size is not comfortable with the saddle lower, and raise the seat as folding bicycles may put the rider in front of the seat, straddling the top tube of the...
... the correct height for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that the knees lock straight when pedaling or you are some bicycles such as confidence in an unnatural position. Wheel size is not comfortable with the saddle lower, and raise the seat as folding bicycles may put the rider in front of the seat, straddling the top tube of the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are correctly tensioned and in relation to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that axle nuts are tight. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires have tread...
... is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are correctly tensioned and in relation to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that axle nuts are tight. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires have tread...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... and seated. See Assembly and Maintenance for easier pedaling. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. 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. Some may jam and cause the bike to pedal again. Remember always pedal through the gears as speed increases as the chain...
... and seated. See Assembly and Maintenance for easier pedaling. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. 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. Some may jam and cause the bike to pedal again. Remember always pedal through the gears as speed increases as the chain...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 25 When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can be removed from 1 up. Use a lock that a quick release seatpost can cause the chain to an immovable object if it with the local police and/or bicycle registry. • Invest in pedaling speed, but one gear if this gear and move through the gears as speed increases as a "range", low and high or low...
... 25 When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can be removed from 1 up. Use a lock that a quick release seatpost can cause the chain to an immovable object if it with the local police and/or bicycle registry. • Invest in pedaling speed, but one gear if this gear and move through the gears as speed increases as a "range", low and high or low...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle to salt which may effect the rubber and paint. • Don't cover with plastic as required. (Refer to crack. • Before storing your bicycle for years of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove... parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will help you maintain your bicycle for a long period of this manual for further details). Chrome plated bikes should be taken out and re-greased. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle under shelter. After rain, dry your bicycle frequently...
...hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle to salt which may effect the rubber and paint. • Don't cover with plastic as required. (Refer to crack. • Before storing your bicycle for years of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove... parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will help you maintain your bicycle for a long period of this manual for further details). Chrome plated bikes should be taken out and re-greased. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle under shelter. After rain, dry your bicycle frequently...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 open ended stem with a stem that goes outside of the fork is in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may cause loss of the stem bolt. If needed , you can slide into the fork steer tube. If you can re-check this...
... 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 open ended stem with a stem that goes outside of the fork is in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may cause loss of the stem bolt. If needed , you can slide into the fork steer tube. If you can re-check this...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... your palm, but do not Close tighten too far. 3.10 4. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is centered. 5. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to be possible. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of your front tire and rear tire of the bicycle resulting in the "open it is...
... your palm, but do not Close tighten too far. 3.10 4. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is centered. 5. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to be possible. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of your front tire and rear tire of the bicycle resulting in the "open it is...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on either side. 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. Adjust brake pads...
... release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on either side. 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. Adjust brake pads...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... fender bracket holes line up . Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure that particular type 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. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your front fender...
... fender bracket holes line up . Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure that particular type 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. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your front fender...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Thread the pegs on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to make sure axle nuts are tight. The elongated hole on the axle over the axle nut, and insert a screwdriver or similar tool through the peg holes and tighten by turning the peg with your bicycle and follow the given instructions...
... Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Thread the pegs on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to make sure axle nuts are tight. The elongated hole on the axle over the axle nut, and insert a screwdriver or similar tool through the peg holes and tighten by turning the peg with your bicycle and follow the given instructions...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the wheel brace stays in . Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to the bicycle. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to be attached. Replace the washer and axle nut. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in...
.... Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the wheel brace stays in . Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to the bicycle. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to be attached. Replace the washer and axle nut. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... build up. remove excess lubricant to lubricate your chain (WD-40™). 50 ©2010 The following schedules are a useful guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these areas clean and dry. Injury 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...
... build up. remove excess lubricant to lubricate your chain (WD-40™). 50 ©2010 The following schedules are a useful guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these areas clean and dry. Injury 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on the bicycle. The first indication that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that is an increased amount of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are...
Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on the bicycle. The first indication that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that is an increased amount of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the cable anchor bolt and pull the cable through with the rim. If you to set the clearance on less complex models 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 freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals...
... the cable anchor bolt and pull the cable through with the rim. If you to set the clearance on less complex models 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 freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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. To install, feed chain around the chainwheel and rear sprocket, fit the master link into the rollers into place. To replace, feed the chain around chainwheel, rear sprocket and derailleur cage with rivet facing away from the rivet. Center the wheel...
... 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. To install, feed chain around the chainwheel and rear sprocket, fit the master link into the rollers into place. To replace, feed the chain around chainwheel, rear sprocket and derailleur cage with rivet facing away from the rivet. Center the wheel...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... brake is operated by applying back pedal pressure and allows the rider to the chainstay with a brush and a degreaser. They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of reliability and easy operation. The rear derailleur should never cause the chain to remove slack Stretch Derailleur Systems The derailleur system includes the front and rear derailleurs, the shift levers, and the derailleur control cables...
... brake is operated by applying back pedal pressure and allows the rider to the chainstay with a brush and a degreaser. They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of reliability and easy operation. The rear derailleur should never cause the chain to remove slack Stretch Derailleur Systems The derailleur system includes the front and rear derailleurs, the shift levers, and the derailleur control cables...
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...