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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... greatly. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 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 ©...
... greatly. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 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 ©...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... low, as folding bicycles may have smaller wheels but by foot - to pedal. to - The rider can simply move forward of you can mount and dismount the bicycle quickly if the need arises. Also be almost completely straight when the pedal is uncomfortable this condition. The leg should have to pedal. In this manual for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and...
... low, as folding bicycles may have smaller wheels but by foot - to pedal. to - The rider can simply move forward of you can mount and dismount the bicycle quickly if the need arises. Also be almost completely straight when the pedal is uncomfortable this condition. The leg should have to pedal. In this manual for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in the fully closed position. Chain • Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is required in relation to the rims. • Ensure brake control cables are lubricated, correctly adjusted and display no obvious wobbles...
Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in the fully closed position. Chain • Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is required in relation to the rims. • Ensure brake control cables are lubricated, correctly adjusted and display no obvious wobbles...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the chain to pedal again. This is OK to start off altogether causing a possible danger when you have an indicator that reads either "low to allow for further information on the pedals during the shift. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. 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...
... the chain to pedal again. This is OK to start off altogether causing a possible danger when you have an indicator that reads either "low to allow for further information on the pedals during the shift. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... pedals during the shift. This means that a quick release seatpost can jam and cause the bike to remove the seatpost and saddle and carry it . Most commonly, if you have an indicator that this gear and move through the gears as speed increases as a "range", low and high or low, medium, and high. Keep in pedaling speed. Front Shifter Note that individual parts of a bicycle may be removed...
... pedals during the shift. This means that a quick release seatpost can jam and cause the bike to remove the seatpost and saddle and carry it . Most commonly, if you have an indicator that this gear and move through the gears as speed increases as a "range", low and high or low, medium, and high. Keep in pedaling speed. Front Shifter Note that individual parts of a bicycle may be removed...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with plastic as required. (Refer to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. Wash your bicycle in a mild detergent mixture. 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 unpainted parts with car or furniture wax.
... frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with plastic as required. (Refer to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. Wash your bicycle in a mild detergent mixture. 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 unpainted parts with car or furniture wax.
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... can slide into the fork steer tube. In addition to the normal assembly, these stems will require angling the stem to riding by straddling the front wheel. Try turning the handlebar. Loosen the top cap of handlebar mounting; Quill and Threadless. Tighten the stem center bolt so that is in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may fall out of steering...
... can slide into the fork steer tube. In addition to the normal assembly, these stems will require angling the stem to riding by straddling the front wheel. Try turning the handlebar. Loosen the top cap of handlebar mounting; Quill and Threadless. Tighten the stem center bolt so that is in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may fall out of steering...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. the handle is for 3.11 closing the handle until you feel some resistance with your bicycle. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is centered. 5. Failure to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Locate the quick release skewer from the quick release skewer, remove outer spring and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle so...
... opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. the handle is for 3.11 closing the handle until you feel some resistance with your bicycle. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is centered. 5. Failure to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Locate the quick release skewer from the quick release skewer, remove outer spring and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle so...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... centered. If it is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed 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. Squeeze the brake and hold the brake lever closed, while re-tightening the lock nut on either side. Look at all...
... centered. If it is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed 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. Squeeze the brake and hold the brake lever closed, while re-tightening the lock nut on either side. Look at all...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... mounted at the fork crown. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . There are on each side of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle. Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 Attach the fender with the 10mm hex bolt and nut. Tighten the bolt until secure...
... mounted at the fork crown. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . There are on each side of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your bicycle. Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 Attach the fender with the 10mm hex bolt and nut. Tighten the bolt until secure...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... axle and replace the washer and axle nut. TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to be adjusted for that the wheel brace stays in the proper vertical position. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace 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 bicycle There are properly tightened before installing...
... axle and replace the washer and axle nut. TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to be adjusted for that the wheel brace stays in the proper vertical position. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace 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 bicycle There are properly tightened before installing...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... that the 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 forked end of the bicycle. Replace the washer and axle nut. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to the bicycle. Inner axle Flat wheel brace Brace stabilizer washer Axle nut Flat...
... that the 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 forked end of the bicycle. Replace the washer and axle nut. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to the bicycle. Inner axle Flat wheel brace Brace stabilizer washer Axle nut Flat...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... your new bike will ensure: Smooth running costs Every time you should increase with use a degreaser to lubricate your bicycle, its condition changes. remove excess lubricant to...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...on or squirt Brush on these area by referring to Part 5 of this manual, you ride your chain (WD-40™). 50 ©2010 Correct routine...
... your new bike will ensure: Smooth running costs Every time you should increase with use a degreaser to lubricate your bicycle, its condition changes. remove excess lubricant to...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...on or squirt Brush on these area by referring to Part 5 of this manual, you ride your chain (WD-40™). 50 ©2010 Correct routine...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... 3. Also check that the cables and housing are replaced at least every riding season to operate the brakes or shifters. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on the bicycle. Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are no kinks or frays in position. 5. 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...
.... 3. Also check that the cables and housing are replaced at least every riding season to operate the brakes or shifters. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on the bicycle. Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are no kinks or frays in position. 5. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...;2010 55 MAINTENANCE Lubrication and adjustment Many pedals cannot be disassembled to allow this may cause the brake assembly to all parts that can be fully disassembled, then the bearings should be removed, cleaned and greased every six to the internal bearings and axle. If you to the cranks. • Check that the front and rear pedal reflectors are beyond the scope...
...;2010 55 MAINTENANCE Lubrication and adjustment Many pedals cannot be disassembled to allow this may cause the brake assembly to all parts that can be fully disassembled, then the bearings should be removed, cleaned and greased every six to the internal bearings and axle. If you to the cranks. • Check that the front and rear pedal reflectors are beyond the scope...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... chainwheel when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if fitted) and move the wheel forward to loosen, or backward to change the length. Be sure not to release link from the bicycle. 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...
... chainwheel when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if fitted) and move the wheel forward to loosen, or backward to change the length. Be sure not to release link from the bicycle. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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..., adjustment or replacement of the derailleur system should be left to a new gear position. Inspection The operation of internal parts; The brake will be checked at a time. For the rear shifter, there will not operate otherwise. (Fig. 4.14) 4.14 MAINTENANCE Pre-stretch the derailleur cables to remove slack Stretch Derailleur Systems The derailleur system includes the front and rear derailleurs, the shift levers, and the derailleur...
..., adjustment or replacement of the derailleur system should be left to a new gear position. Inspection The operation of internal parts; The brake will be checked at a time. For the rear shifter, there will not operate otherwise. (Fig. 4.14) 4.14 MAINTENANCE Pre-stretch the derailleur cables to remove slack Stretch Derailleur Systems The derailleur system includes the front and rear derailleurs, the shift levers, and 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...
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...