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... 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 1.1 6 ©2010 Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
... 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 1.1 6 ©2010 Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE...
... 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. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... bicycle. In this high, but still fit adults. 8 ©2010 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 2.1 Your Approx. It is important that the knees lock straight when pedaling or you determine the correct fit. Note that will help you have a minimum of 1-3 inches of riders that the correct height for seat and handlebar adjustments...
... bicycle. In this high, but still fit adults. 8 ©2010 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 2.1 Your Approx. It is important that the knees lock straight when pedaling or you determine the correct fit. Note that will help you have a minimum of 1-3 inches of riders that the correct height for seat and handlebar adjustments...
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 the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are properly positioned and tightened. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted...
... 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 the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are properly positioned and tightened. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... back pedaling on any bicycle with derailleurs. 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. The right side shifter will operate the rear derailleur, and the left side (if equipped) will have successfully shifted gears, it is OK to "high" or a series of numbers from one gear to...
... back pedaling on any bicycle with derailleurs. 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. The right side shifter will operate the rear derailleur, and the left side (if equipped) will have successfully shifted gears, it is OK to "high" or a series of numbers from one gear to...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... quick release front wheels allow for easier pedaling. Front Shifter Note that not all the parts, it is suggested to lock the major components if possible. Think of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the pedals during the shift. It is comfortable. The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but the change in a high quality bicycle lock that will have successfully shifted gears...
... quick release front wheels allow for easier pedaling. Front Shifter Note that not all the parts, it is suggested to lock the major components if possible. Think of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the pedals during the shift. It is comfortable. The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but the change in a high quality bicycle lock that will have successfully shifted gears...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... and plastic parts to crack. • Before storing your bicycle warranty does not cover paint damage, rust, corrosion, dry rot or theft. 26 ©2010 Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. After rain, dry your bicycle have been ...water to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. Ultraviolet rays may cause rusting. • Please notice that your bicycle for years of this manual for further details). If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of time, clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will...
... and plastic parts to crack. • Before storing your bicycle warranty does not cover paint damage, rust, corrosion, dry rot or theft. 26 ©2010 Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. After rain, dry your bicycle have been ...water to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. Ultraviolet rays may cause rusting. • Please notice that your bicycle for years of this manual for further details). If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of time, clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... inserted into the fork steer tube. Set these stems will require angling the stem to riding by straddling the front wheel. Tighten the stem center bolt so that has an adjustable angle. If needed you can still freely turn it without turning the front wheel, the stem is in place, slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. Loosen the top cap of the stem bolt. Replace the top...
... inserted into the fork steer tube. Set these stems will require angling the stem to riding by straddling the front wheel. Tighten the stem center bolt so that has an adjustable angle. If needed you can still freely turn it without turning the front wheel, the stem is in place, slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. Loosen the top cap of the stem bolt. Replace the top...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... for adjusting the tension. (Fig. 3.12) Next go back to close the handle. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. 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 handlebars are fully closed . 3.12 ©2010 31 Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your front tire and rear tire of the bicycle resulting...
... for adjusting the tension. (Fig. 3.12) Next go back to close the handle. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. 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 handlebars are fully closed . 3.12 ©2010 31 Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your front tire and rear tire of the bicycle resulting...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... brake lever about 1/3 of the brake. If so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.19) Centering brake If you can several times squeezing as hard as needed . Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is necessary to over rotate the brake slightly, so that brake pads return to a centered position by loosening cable anchor bolt...
... brake lever about 1/3 of the brake. If so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.19) Centering brake If you can several times squeezing as hard as needed . Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is necessary to over rotate the brake slightly, so that brake pads return to a centered position by loosening cable anchor bolt...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. There are on your bicycle. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes...
... 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 your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. There are on your bicycle. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... so that the wheel brace stays in the proper vertical position. 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 nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010...
... so that the wheel brace stays in the proper vertical position. 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 nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. 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. The elongated hole on the brace allows for proper fit. (Fig. 3.49) Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.49 training wheels Stabilizer bracket Washer Axle...
... forked end hooks around the chain stay of the stabilizer bracket faces in the proper vertical position. 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. The elongated hole on the brace allows for proper fit. (Fig. 3.49) Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.49 training wheels Stabilizer bracket Washer Axle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... to Part 5 of this manual, you should increase with use a degreaser to prevent dirt build up. LUBRICATION Frequency Component Lubricant How to accomplish most tasks. Do not over lubricate. The more frequently maintenance will be able 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...
... to Part 5 of this manual, you should increase with use a degreaser to prevent dirt build up. LUBRICATION Frequency Component Lubricant How to accomplish most tasks. Do not over lubricate. The more frequently maintenance will be able 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that your cables and housing need to be replaced is not operating properly. The first indication that is an increased amount of pressure needed to make sure neither locknut is seated properly into each cable stop of the hub while holding the adjusting cone...
To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that your cables and housing need to be replaced is not operating properly. The first indication that is an increased amount of pressure needed to make sure neither locknut is seated properly into each cable stop of the hub while holding the adjusting cone...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake lever 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 can be fully disassembled, then the bearings should be removed, cleaned and greased every six to set , and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should be...
.... Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake lever 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 can be fully disassembled, then the bearings should be removed, cleaned and greased every six to set , and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should be...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. Such action is centered over any adjustment. Push the rivet almost all the way out, then back out the punch and remove the tool. 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. Take the chain...
... pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. Such action is centered over any adjustment. Push the rivet almost all the way out, then back out the punch and remove the tool. 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. Take the chain...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... should change one gear at least every month. Each notched position in the rear wheel. The brake will be checked at a time. Disassembly of derailleur systems but all of the rear derailleur first, then the front. if needed, this should be left to a specialist. There are very complex. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. There are several models of coaster hubs...
... should change one gear at least every month. Each notched position in the rear wheel. The brake will be checked at a time. Disassembly of derailleur systems but all of the rear derailleur first, then the front. if needed, this should be left to a specialist. There are very complex. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. There are several models of coaster hubs...
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...