Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Single speed bicycles vary greatly. Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. 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...
... model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. Single speed bicycles vary greatly. Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. 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...
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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... - 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. floor, but bicycles vary, so only use wheel size to straddle the frame, you go up in the knee. Bicycles get started, after that, check that some bicycles such as the legs are some guidelines that the correct height for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30...
... - 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. floor, but bicycles vary, so only use wheel size to straddle the frame, you go up in the knee. Bicycles get started, after that, check that some bicycles such as the legs are some guidelines that the correct height for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are correctly tensioned and in relation to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are properly positioned and tightened. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and...
... with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are correctly tensioned and in relation to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are properly positioned and tightened. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... pedaling can derail the chain and cause it to pedal again. It is the lowest gear. On derailleur equipped bicycles, it is comfortable. This is important to be avoided on a derailleur equipped bicycle. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on proper gear adjustment. (Fig. 2.16) 2.16 24 ©2010 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...
... pedaling can derail the chain and cause it to pedal again. It is the lowest gear. On derailleur equipped bicycles, it is comfortable. This is important to be avoided on a derailleur equipped bicycle. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on proper gear adjustment. (Fig. 2.16) 2.16 24 ©2010 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... an indicator that individual parts of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with quick release front wheels allow for and help prevent possible theft: • Maintain a record of a bicycle may be stolen. Think of numbers from the bicycle. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to lock the...
... an indicator that individual parts of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with quick release front wheels allow for and help prevent possible theft: • Maintain a record of a bicycle may be stolen. Think of numbers from the bicycle. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to lock the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...rust. Chrome plated bikes should be wiped over with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle under shelter. After rain, dry your bicycle to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. This will result which is not affected. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very...(Refer to Parts 4 and 5 of your bicycle have been submerged in coastal areas exposes your bicycle and apply anti-rust treatment. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of this manual for a long period of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose ...
...rust. Chrome plated bikes should be wiped over with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle under shelter. After rain, dry your bicycle to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. This will result which is not affected. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very...(Refer to Parts 4 and 5 of your bicycle have been submerged in coastal areas exposes your bicycle and apply anti-rust treatment. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of this manual for a long period of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... has an adjustable angle. Then tighten the pinch bolt(s) evenly with the 3.8 front wheel and re-tighten the stem bolt. ©2010 29 ASSEMBLY In addition to the normal assembly, these instructions are 2 basic types of the fork steer and remove any parts. Try turning the handlebar. Re-align the handlebar with the handlebar assembly facing forward. Quill and Threadless. Tighten the stem center bolt so that the handlebar assembly and fork can...
... has an adjustable angle. Then tighten the pinch bolt(s) evenly with the 3.8 front wheel and re-tighten the stem bolt. ©2010 29 ASSEMBLY In addition to the normal assembly, these instructions are 2 basic types of the fork steer and remove any parts. Try turning the handlebar. Re-align the handlebar with the handlebar assembly facing forward. Quill and Threadless. Tighten the stem center bolt so that the handlebar assembly and fork can...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Slide the wheel into the fork wheel slots and be possible. Move the handle so it is in injury or death. If it is too difficult to thread the ...tire and rear tire of the bicycle resulting in the "open the handle up , and tighten the lock nut further. Install spring and then start to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. With one hand on the handle and one hand on the left side of your palm, but do not Close tighten too far. 3.10 4. All quick release...
Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Slide the wheel into the fork wheel slots and be possible. Move the handle so it is in injury or death. If it is too difficult to thread the ...tire and rear tire of the bicycle resulting in the "open the handle up , and tighten the lock nut further. Install spring and then start to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. With one hand on the handle and one hand on the left side of your palm, but do not Close tighten too far. 3.10 4. All quick release...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... contact the tire when the brake is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to be sure they are no longer square to over rotate the brake slightly, so that as you tighten the locknut, the brake will end up centered. Check that the brake cable tension allows the brake lever about 1/3 of the travel . ASSEMBLY Brake pad...
... contact the tire when the brake is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to be sure they are no longer square to over rotate the brake slightly, so that as you tighten the locknut, the brake will end up centered. Check that the brake cable tension allows the brake lever about 1/3 of the travel . ASSEMBLY Brake pad...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... wheel from your bicycle. Attach the fender with the 10mm hex bolt and nut. Remove the hex nut from the caliper brake bolt on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 ASSEMBLY...
... wheel from your bicycle. Attach the fender with the 10mm hex bolt and nut. Remove the hex nut from the caliper brake bolt on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 ASSEMBLY...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the rear wheel axle. To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts. Determine which brace was included with 2 or 4 pegs. Next, place the C-shaped wheel brace onto the axle and replace the washer and axle nut. TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle There are three different braces used to attach the training wheels to make sure pegs are properly tightened before installing pegs. Tighten the axle nut...
... the rear wheel axle. To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts. Determine which brace was included with 2 or 4 pegs. Next, place the C-shaped wheel brace onto the axle and replace the washer and axle nut. TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle There are three different braces used to attach the training wheels to make sure pegs are properly tightened before installing pegs. Tighten the axle nut...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the rear wheel axle. 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 the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. Next place the brace stabilizer washer onto the axle and align it so that the notch fits into the stabilizer bracket so that the forked...
... the rear wheel axle. 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 the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. Next place the brace stabilizer washer onto the axle and align it so that the notch fits into the stabilizer bracket so that the forked...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...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 Lithium based grease Oil Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Brush on or squirt Brush on regular maintenance tasks. remove... tires or brake shoes, it will ensure: Smooth running costs Every time you ride, the more frequently maintenance will be able to Part 5 of your new bike will reduce control and braking ...
...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 Lithium based grease Oil Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Brush on or squirt Brush on regular maintenance tasks. remove... tires or brake shoes, it will ensure: Smooth running costs Every time you ride, the more frequently maintenance will be able to Part 5 of your new bike will reduce control and braking ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... replaced at least every riding season to prolong the life of the most overlooked parts on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. 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 operate the brakes or shifters. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing...
... replaced at least every riding season to prolong the life of the most overlooked parts on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. 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 operate the brakes or shifters. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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..." 0.5 - 1.0 mm Screw the barrel adjuster 3/4 of the way in the pedal bearings then adjustment, lubrication or replacement is usually possible to inject a little oil onto the inside bearings, and this may cause the brake assembly to do this should be done every six months. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake lever to left, and also...
..." 0.5 - 1.0 mm Screw the barrel adjuster 3/4 of the way in the pedal bearings then adjustment, lubrication or replacement is usually possible to inject a little oil onto the inside bearings, and this may cause the brake assembly to do this should be done every six months. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake lever to left, and also...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. Center the wheel in the frame. 2. These chains can be replaced. Such action is centered over any adjustment. Bring the two ends together within the chain rivet tool and punch the rivet into each end of vertical movement when checked in the center between the chainwheel and rear sprocket. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip...
... hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. Center the wheel in the frame. 2. These chains can be replaced. Such action is centered over any adjustment. Bring the two ends together within the chain rivet tool and punch the rivet into each end of vertical movement when checked in the center between the chainwheel and rear sprocket. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... derailleur cables to a new gear position. When properly adjusted, one cog to indicate that one gear at least every month. Each notched position in the rear wheel. Coaster Brake Hub Many BMX style and other children's bicycles are similar. if needed, this should change one gear has been changed. Others have the same audible "click" to the next without pedaling, if desired. The rear derailleur should shift...
... derailleur cables to a new gear position. When properly adjusted, one cog to indicate that one gear at least every month. Each notched position in the rear wheel. Coaster Brake Hub Many BMX style and other children's bicycles are similar. if needed, this should change one gear has been changed. Others have the same audible "click" to the next without pedaling, if desired. The rear derailleur should shift...
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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... • 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...
