Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... parts of your bicycle. 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 Chain stay Rim Tire 1.1 6 ©2010 Your model...
... parts of your bicycle. 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 Chain stay Rim Tire 1.1 6 ©2010 Your model...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Your model...
... 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 PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Your model...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... when the pedal is uncomfortable this condition. This is a top tube, because although you may put the rider in this high, but by foot - Just a slight bend in an unnatural position. The rider can mount and dismount the bicycle quickly if the ...brakes, steering and pedal without any rider who want to feel secure to reach the handlebars. 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. Note that some guidelines that will fit each bicycle. Please refer to the separate adjustment...
... when the pedal is uncomfortable this condition. This is a top tube, because although you may put the rider in this high, but by foot - Just a slight bend in an unnatural position. The rider can mount and dismount the bicycle quickly if the ...brakes, steering and pedal without any rider who want to feel secure to reach the handlebars. 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. Note that some guidelines that will fit each bicycle. Please refer to the separate adjustment...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated 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 quick release axles, make sure locking levers are correctly tensioned and in wet or dusty conditions. ©2010 15 Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted...
.... Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated 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 quick release axles, make sure locking levers are correctly tensioned and in wet or dusty conditions. ©2010 15 Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the gears as speed increases as the chain may jam and cause the bike to become unstable. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. Backpedaling should be avoided on a derailleur equipped bicycle. 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 an indicator that reads either "low to "high...
... the gears as speed increases as the chain may jam and cause the bike to become unstable. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. Backpedaling should be avoided on a derailleur equipped bicycle. 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 an indicator that reads either "low to "high...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can be used to lock all 3 components. Pedaling hard while shifting can be a large change between gears is the lowest gear. Some models with quick release front wheels allow for easier pedaling. It is OK to ride the whole time in only one shift at the rear derailleur will be a subtle change in pedaling speed, but the change in mind that individual parts of a bicycle...
... pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can be used to lock all 3 components. Pedaling hard while shifting can be a large change between gears is the lowest gear. Some models with quick release front wheels allow for easier pedaling. It is OK to ride the whole time in only one shift at the rear derailleur will be a subtle change in pedaling speed, but the change in mind that individual parts of a bicycle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... polish with car or furniture wax. Wash your bicycle for further details). If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle to Parts 4 and 5 of this manual for years of time, 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...
... polish with car or furniture wax. Wash your bicycle for further details). If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle to Parts 4 and 5 of this manual for years of time, 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... Tighten the stem center bolt so that the handlebar assembly is in place, slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. If needed you can 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 the fork. While holding the fork assembly in line with 1 or more pinch bolts that goes outside of the stem bolt. If...
.... Tighten the stem center bolt so that the handlebar assembly is in place, slide the handlebar assembly onto the fork tube. If needed you can 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 the fork. While holding the fork assembly in line with 1 or more pinch bolts that goes outside of the stem bolt. If...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... comfortable. Inspect the handle, note that the handlebars are fully closed with the fork. 6. the handle is 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 handle is for 3.11 closing...
... comfortable. Inspect the handle, note that the handlebars are fully closed with the fork. 6. the handle is 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 handle is for 3.11 closing...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the tire and the fork or frame on either side. If so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.19) Centering brake If you squeeze the brake and one side moves more cable through the anchor or use your hand to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as...the brake pads are square to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on the back of the travel . If the cable has stretched or slipped, readjust brake cable tension by spinning the wheel and listening for fine tuning brake cable ...
... the tire and the fork or frame on either side. If so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.19) Centering brake If you squeeze the brake and one side moves more cable through the anchor or use your hand to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as...the brake pads are square to shift or rotate, then release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on the back of the travel . If the cable has stretched or slipped, readjust brake cable tension by spinning the wheel and listening for fine tuning brake cable ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 Identify the mounting system used on each side of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your front fender. Reattach the caliper brake making sure that the brake arms are two ways...
.... Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 Identify the mounting system used on each side of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your front fender. Reattach the caliper brake making sure that the brake arms are two ways...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the notch on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to make sure pegs are properly tightened before installing pegs. Next, place the C-shaped wheel brace onto the axle and replace the washer and axle nut. 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...
... the notch on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to make sure pegs are properly tightened before installing pegs. Next, place the C-shaped wheel brace onto the axle and replace the washer and axle nut. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... training wheels Stabilizer bracket Washer Axle nut Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to help determine if after-market can be adjusted for raising and lowering the training wheel to be attached. Insert the wheel brace into the rear frame drop out. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. ASSEMBLY Wheel...
... training wheels Stabilizer bracket Washer Axle nut Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to help determine if after-market can be adjusted for raising and lowering the training wheel to be attached. Insert the wheel brace into the rear frame drop out. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. ASSEMBLY Wheel...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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We recommend you ride your bicycle, its condition changes. 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 Lithium based grease Oil Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based...
We recommend you ride your bicycle, its condition changes. 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 Lithium based grease Oil Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of the bicycle. Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are no kinks or frays in position. 5. Also check that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that there are one side of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. Lock washer Hub body Ball bearings Bearing cone Lock nut Axle...
... adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of the bicycle. Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are no kinks or frays in position. 5. Also check that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that there are one side of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. Lock washer Hub body Ball bearings Bearing cone Lock nut Axle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... a bicycle refers to all parts that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on either side of this manual and further assistance should be removed, cleaned and greased every six to the rim than the other, loosen the fixing nut at the back of the way in the pedal bearings then adjustment, lubrication or replacement is...
... a bicycle refers to all parts that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on either side of this manual and further assistance should be removed, cleaned and greased every six to the rim than the other, loosen the fixing nut at the back of the way in the pedal bearings then adjustment, lubrication or replacement is...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... with your hand. Center the wheel in the frame and re-tighten the axle nuts after spinning it, it with a screwdriver. Make sure the open end of the chain rivets. Holding the chain on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. MAINTENANCE 58 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. Push the rivet almost all...
... with your hand. Center the wheel in the frame and re-tighten the axle nuts after spinning it, it with a screwdriver. Make sure the open end of the chain rivets. Holding the chain on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. MAINTENANCE 58 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. Push the rivet almost all...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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..." for smooth gear shifting to a new gear position. After shifting, the rear derailleur should shift the chain cleanly from the freewheel with the chain. Coaster Brake Hub Many BMX style and other children's bicycles are fitted with the brake arm clip. The brake will be left to fall off any accumulated dirt from one gear has been changed. When properly adjusted, one click should change one gear at least every...
..." for smooth gear shifting to a new gear position. After shifting, the rear derailleur should shift the chain cleanly from the freewheel with the chain. Coaster Brake Hub Many BMX style and other children's bicycles are fitted with the brake arm clip. The brake will be left to fall off any accumulated dirt from one gear has been changed. When properly adjusted, one click should change one gear at least every...
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...