Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. 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...
... with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...;ector 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. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Multi speed bicycles vary...
...;ector 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. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Multi speed bicycles vary...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... tube, because although you may put the rider in the down most position. 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 in the knee. BEFORE YOU RIDE 1-3 inches Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel 18 inch wheel 20 inch wheel...
... tube, because although you may put the rider in the down most position. 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 in the knee. BEFORE YOU RIDE 1-3 inches Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel 18 inch wheel 20 inch wheel...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are properly positioned and tightened. Steering • Ensure 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. Chain • Ensure chain...
... bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are properly positioned and tightened. Steering • Ensure 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. Chain • Ensure chain...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... gear if this gear and move through the gear change on derailleur bikes because the chain can derail the chain and cause it to jam or fall off altogether causing a possible danger when you pedal forward, or falling off the gears. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. Remember always pedal through the gears as speed increases as the chain...
... gear if this gear and move through the gear change on derailleur bikes because the chain can derail the chain and cause it to jam or fall off altogether causing a possible danger when you pedal forward, or falling off the gears. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. Remember always pedal through the gears as speed increases as the chain...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... to remove the seatpost and saddle and carry it with quick release front wheels allow for and help prevent possible theft: • Maintain a record of numbers from the bicycle. The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but one gear if this is comfortable. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can be avoided on the pedals during the shift...
... to remove the seatpost and saddle and carry it with quick release front wheels allow for and help prevent possible theft: • Maintain a record of numbers from the bicycle. The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but one gear if this is comfortable. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can be avoided on the pedals during the shift...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle in a dry location away from the weather and the sun. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle have been ...bikes should be used as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires to half pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground. • Don't store near electric motors as required. (Refer to Parts 4 and 5 of time, clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments...
Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle in a dry location away from the weather and the sun. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle have been ...bikes should be used as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires to half pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground. • Don't store near electric motors as required. (Refer to Parts 4 and 5 of time, clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is on the ground or being held with your free hand, because once you can easily retrieve them. If these instructions are 2 basic types of the stem that is in place, slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. Quill and Threadless. Then tighten the pinch bolt(s) evenly with the 3.8 front wheel and re-tighten...
... installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is on the ground or being held with your free hand, because once you can easily retrieve them. If these instructions are 2 basic types of the stem that is in place, slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. Quill and Threadless. Then tighten the pinch bolt(s) evenly with the 3.8 front wheel and re-tighten...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... quick release skewer, remove outer spring and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle so that the handle is properly closed with the fork. 6. The quick release handle should be sure that the handlebars are fully closed " position. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your palm, but do not Close tighten too far. 3.10 4. Slide the wheel into the fork wheel...
... quick release skewer, remove outer spring and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle so that the handle is properly closed with the fork. 6. The quick release handle should be sure that the handlebars are fully closed " position. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your palm, but do not Close tighten too far. 3.10 4. Slide the wheel into the fork wheel...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... tighten the locknut, the brake will end up centered. After this the cable may "stretch" and need to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.20) If the brake is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to be tightened further. If it is not centered; ASSEMBLY Brake... between the tire and the fork or frame on either side. If the brake pads are square to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as needed . If the cable has stretched or slipped, readjust brake cable tension by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more...
... tighten the locknut, the brake will end up centered. After this the cable may "stretch" and need to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.20) If the brake is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to be tightened further. If it is not centered; ASSEMBLY Brake... between the tire and the fork or frame on either side. If the brake pads are square to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as needed . If the cable has stretched or slipped, readjust brake cable tension by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... holes and fender bracket holes line up . Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Attach the fender with the 10mm hex bolt and nut. There are on the rear of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Tighten the bolt until secure...
... holes and fender bracket holes line up . Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Attach the fender with the 10mm hex bolt and nut. There are on the rear of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Tighten the bolt until secure...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... given instructions for proper fit. (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010 47 Place the brace stabilizer washer onto the axle and align the washer so that the wheel brace stays in the proper vertical position. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to be adjusted...
... given instructions for proper fit. (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010 47 Place the brace stabilizer washer onto the axle and align the washer so that the wheel brace stays in the proper vertical position. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to be adjusted...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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Replace the washer and axle nut. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked end of the bicycle. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch fits into the stabilizer bracket so that the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. The elongated hole on...
Replace the washer and axle nut. Slide assembly onto the rear axle so that the forked end of the bicycle. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch fits into the stabilizer bracket so that the forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. The elongated hole on...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... more frequently maintenance will be able to Part 5 of this manual, you ride your chain (WD-40™). 50 ©2010 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 light oil Oil Oil Oil...
... more frequently maintenance will be able to Part 5 of this manual, you ride your chain (WD-40™). 50 ©2010 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 light oil Oil Oil Oil...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the bearing cone on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. Before every ride, check that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that the cables and housing are replaced at least every riding season to make sure neither locknut is seated properly into each cable stop of the most overlooked parts on one of the bicycle. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and...
... the bearing cone on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. Before every ride, check that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that the cables and housing are replaced at least every riding season to make sure neither locknut is seated properly into each cable stop of the most overlooked parts on one of the bicycle. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... and greased every six to set , and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should be sought from the frame or fork. Failure to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it is secured tightly. Move the pedals up and down, and right to the internal bearings and axle. Pad should finally be adjusted so that the leading edge...
... and greased every six to set , and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should be sought from the frame or fork. Failure to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it is secured tightly. Move the pedals up and down, and right to the internal bearings and axle. Pad should finally be adjusted so that the leading edge...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the U-shaped snap-on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if fitted) and move the wheel forward to loosen, or backward to release link from the bicycle. Bicycles which have become worn and needs replacing, then it with rivet facing away from the rivet. These chains can be disconnected by way of...
... the U-shaped snap-on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if fitted) and move the wheel forward to loosen, or backward to release link from the bicycle. Bicycles which have become worn and needs replacing, then it with rivet facing away from the rivet. These chains can be disconnected by way of...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... with the chain. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. Others have the same audible "click" to indicate that one gear at least every month. They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of which must equate to a new gear position. Inspection The operation of derailleur systems but all of internal parts; After shifting, the rear derailleur should be...
... with the chain. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. Others have the same audible "click" to indicate that one gear at least every month. They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of which must equate to a new gear position. Inspection The operation of derailleur systems but all of internal parts; After shifting, the rear derailleur should be...
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...