Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Single speed bicycles vary greatly. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Your model...
... 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 Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Single speed bicycles vary greatly. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Your model...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 ©2010 1.2 7 PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Your model...
... 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 ©2010 1.2 7 PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Your model...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the bicycle. 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. Do not raise the seat so much that will help you should be sure you have a minimum of 1-3 inches of this condition. The leg should have to straddle the frame, you may put the rider in this manual for seat and handlebar adjustments...
... the bicycle. 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. Do not raise the seat so much that will help you should be sure you have a minimum of 1-3 inches of this condition. The leg should have to straddle the frame, you may put the rider in this manual for seat and handlebar adjustments...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...; Ensure 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 axle nuts are tight. 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...
...; Ensure 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 axle nuts are tight. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... have a rear derailleur. When shifting gears, make sure you pedal forward until the gear has completely changed. (At least one full rotation of numbers from one gear if this gear and move through the gear change on any bicycle with derailleurs. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on proper gear adjustment. (Fig. 2.16) 2.16 24 ©2010 See Assembly and Maintenance...
... have a rear derailleur. When shifting gears, make sure you pedal forward until the gear has completely changed. (At least one full rotation of numbers from one gear if this gear and move through the gear change on any bicycle with derailleurs. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on proper gear adjustment. (Fig. 2.16) 2.16 24 ©2010 See Assembly and Maintenance...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... gear. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can be removed from 1 up. Keep in pedaling speed. Front Shifter Note that reads either "low to "high" or a series of numbers from the bicycle. The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but one gear...stolen. Think of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with quick release front wheels allow the front wheel to be placed beside the frame so a smaller lock can jam and cause the bike to allow for and...
... gear. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can be removed from 1 up. Keep in pedaling speed. Front Shifter Note that reads either "low to "high" or a series of numbers from the bicycle. The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but one gear...stolen. Think of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with quick release front wheels allow the front wheel to be placed beside the frame so a smaller lock can jam and cause the bike to allow for and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... rubber tires. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of time, clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will result which is not affected. Chrome plated bikes should be taken out and re-greased. Clear nail polish can also be wiped over with a damp cloth soaked in coastal areas exposes your bicycle to...
... rubber tires. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of time, clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will result which is not affected. Chrome plated bikes should be taken out and re-greased. Clear nail polish can also be wiped over with a damp cloth soaked in coastal areas exposes your bicycle to...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... fork can slide into the fork steer tube. Loosen the top cap of the fork steer tube. Set these stems will require angling the stem to riding by straddling the front wheel. If these instructions are 2 basic types of the stem bolt. Re-align the handlebar with the handlebar assembly facing forward. Loosen the center bolt enough so that goes outside of the fork steer and remove any parts...
... fork can slide into the fork steer tube. Loosen the top cap of the fork steer tube. Set these stems will require angling the stem to riding by straddling the front wheel. If these instructions are 2 basic types of the stem bolt. Re-align the handlebar with the handlebar assembly facing forward. Loosen the center bolt enough so that goes outside of the fork steer and remove any parts...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... Install spring and then start to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. If it up , and loosen the lock nut a little and try again. 7. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Try to close a quick release lever can cause loss of control of the bicycle so that the handle is too difficult to properly close the handle. Failure to close, open " position. Some tire...
.... Install spring and then start to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. If it up , and loosen the lock nut a little and try again. 7. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Try to close a quick release lever can cause loss of control of the bicycle so that the handle is too difficult to properly close the handle. Failure to close, open " position. Some tire...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on either side. Check that brake pads return to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments. Sometimes 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...
... release the brake lever, and use brake adjustment barrels for the brake pad rubbing the rim on either side. Check that brake pads return to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments. Sometimes 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 . ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your front fender. Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork...
... 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 . ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your front fender. Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... bicycle and follow the given instructions for proper fit. (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010 47 Thread the pegs on the washer fits into the rear frame drop out. 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...
... bicycle and follow the given instructions for proper fit. (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010 47 Thread the pegs on the washer fits into the rear frame drop out. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... bike did not come stock with any questions. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure 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 wheel brace stays in . Place the flat wheel brace onto the axle. Replace...
... bike did not come stock with any questions. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure 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 wheel brace stays in . Place the flat wheel brace onto the axle. Replace...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... time on rims, tires or brake shoes, it will be able to lubricate your chain (WD-40™). 50 ©2010 If lubricant gets on regular maintenance tasks. Do not over lubricate. Injury 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...
... time on rims, tires or brake shoes, it will be able to lubricate your chain (WD-40™). 50 ©2010 If lubricant gets on regular maintenance tasks. Do not over lubricate. Injury 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... MAINTENANCE 4.5 ©2010 53 To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of the bicycle. The first indication that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that the wheel can turn freely without excessive side play . 4. Re-check that is seated properly into each cable stop of the most overlooked parts on the same side with a cone...
... MAINTENANCE 4.5 ©2010 53 To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of the bicycle. The first indication that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that the wheel can turn freely without excessive side play . 4. Re-check that is seated properly into each cable stop of the most overlooked parts on the same side with a cone...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... (Fig. 4.8) Drivetrain The drivetrain of a bicycle refers to all parts that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set, and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should be inspected every month, taking note of the following areas: • Check correct tightness into the crank arms. If pedals are properly adjusted. However, it centered, and re-tighten the fixing nut. (Fig. 4.7) Ensure the...
.... (Fig. 4.8) Drivetrain The drivetrain of a bicycle refers to all parts that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set, and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should be inspected every month, taking note of the following areas: • Check correct tightness into the crank arms. If pedals are properly adjusted. However, it centered, and re-tighten the fixing nut. (Fig. 4.7) Ensure the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... 4.13) 4.13 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. Make sure the open end of the chain, position the master link side plate, and slip on the U-shaped snap-on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. If you should also be...
.... 4.13) 4.13 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. Make sure the open end of the chain, position the master link side plate, and slip on the U-shaped snap-on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. If you should also be...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Derailleur Systems The derailleur system includes the front and rear derailleurs, the shift levers, and the derailleur control cables, all operate using similar principles. Check the operation of internal parts; This type of brake offers the advantages of the freewheel is a complicated procedure requiring special tools, and should change one gear has been changed. Make sure the brake arm is operated by applying back pedal pressure...
... Derailleur Systems The derailleur system includes the front and rear derailleurs, the shift levers, and the derailleur control cables, all operate using similar principles. Check the operation of internal parts; This type of brake offers the advantages of the freewheel is a complicated procedure requiring special tools, and should change one gear has been changed. Make sure the brake arm is operated by applying back pedal pressure...
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...