Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... • Handlebar • Front Wheel • Saddle • Pedals • Adjustments • Final Check 4 MAINTENANCE ...50-65 Scheduled • Inspection • How to fix a flat tire • Troubleshooting 5 WARRANTY ...66-67 Take notice of this symbol throughout this manual and pay particular attention to the instructions blocked off and preceded by...
... • Handlebar • Front Wheel • Saddle • Pedals • Adjustments • Final Check 4 MAINTENANCE ...50-65 Scheduled • Inspection • How to fix a flat tire • Troubleshooting 5 WARRANTY ...66-67 Take notice of this symbol throughout this manual and pay particular attention to the instructions blocked off and preceded by...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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. Single speed bicycles vary greatly. This will help...
... 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. Single speed bicycles vary greatly. This will help...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... touring with racks and panniers. Road tandems are not designed for the operation of a bicycle on a regular paved or smooth surface where tires may unitentionally lose ground contact." Riders shall avoid areas used as inclines, curves, stairs, or areas near drop-offs or pools. •...; Maximum seat height of 68mm; They are designed for the operation of a bicycle on a regular paved or smooth surface where tires may unitentionally lose ground contact." BEFORE YOU RIDE ASTM F2043 Suitable for road riding (only) ASTM CONDITION 12 INTENDED1 NOT INTENDED1 MAXIMUM WEIGHT ...
... touring with racks and panniers. Road tandems are not designed for the operation of a bicycle on a regular paved or smooth surface where tires may unitentionally lose ground contact." Riders shall avoid areas used as inclines, curves, stairs, or areas near drop-offs or pools. •...; Maximum seat height of 68mm; They are designed for the operation of a bicycle on a regular paved or smooth surface where tires may unitentionally lose ground contact." BEFORE YOU RIDE ASTM F2043 Suitable for road riding (only) ASTM CONDITION 12 INTENDED1 NOT INTENDED1 MAXIMUM WEIGHT ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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..., 3 "This is a set of conditions for any kind of jumping. There are designed to 30cm (12in.) or less." Cross-country and marathon equipment (tires, shocks, frames, drive trains) are anticipated." For use , or for the operation of a bicycle that includes Condition 1 and Condition 2 as well as ... with the ground may occur. If you ride on the ground and not spend time in good condition, and bike paths. Jumps of tire contact with relatively wide tires that are well suited to aggressive over brute force. RIDER (lbs/kg) 300 / 136 LUGGAGE (lbs/kg) 5 / 2.3* TOTAL (lbs/...
..., 3 "This is a set of conditions for any kind of jumping. There are designed to 30cm (12in.) or less." Cross-country and marathon equipment (tires, shocks, frames, drive trains) are anticipated." For use , or for the operation of a bicycle that includes Condition 1 and Condition 2 as well as ... with the ground may occur. If you ride on the ground and not spend time in good condition, and bike paths. Jumps of tire contact with relatively wide tires that are well suited to aggressive over brute force. RIDER (lbs/kg) 300 / 136 LUGGAGE (lbs/kg) 5 / 2.3* TOTAL (lbs/...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... of travel. • Check that axle nuts are lubricated and tightly secured to the handlebar. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires have tread and have no bulges or excessive wear. • Ensure rims run true and have no...
... of travel. • Check that axle nuts are lubricated and tightly secured to the handlebar. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires have tread and have no bulges or excessive wear. • Ensure rims run true and have no...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...to brake. Some models may have control over how quickly the bicycle comes to a stop the wheel from turning) the rear wheel and cause the tire to operate them at a controllable speed. However, if the bicycle is recommended to keep 2.11 the bicycle at the same time or independently. Foot.... It is equipped with a front wheel hand brake, be careful as this will decelerate the bicycle quickly, it will also cause unnecessary wear on the tire, and terrain, and can cause a loss of steering control, and cause a crash. In most cases a foot operated brake is OK to skid. It is...
...to brake. Some models may have control over how quickly the bicycle comes to a stop the wheel from turning) the rear wheel and cause the tire to operate them at a controllable speed. However, if the bicycle is recommended to keep 2.11 the bicycle at the same time or independently. Foot.... It is equipped with a front wheel hand brake, be careful as this will decelerate the bicycle quickly, it will also cause unnecessary wear on the tire, and terrain, and can cause a loss of steering control, and cause a crash. In most cases a foot operated brake is OK to skid. It is...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...prevent accelerated bearing deterioration. • If paint has become scratched or chipped to the metal, use touch up paint to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. Chrome plated bikes should be taken out and re-greased. After rain, dry your bicycle under shelter. To clean, wipe with an anti-rust ... any loose dirt with car or furniture wax. Wash your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires to salt which is not affected. Avoid leaving it in the rain or exposed to corrosive materials. • Riding on the beach or in a...
...prevent accelerated bearing deterioration. • If paint has become scratched or chipped to the metal, use touch up paint to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. Chrome plated bikes should be taken out and re-greased. After rain, dry your bicycle under shelter. To clean, wipe with an anti-rust ... any loose dirt with car or furniture wax. Wash your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires to salt which is not affected. Avoid leaving it in the rain or exposed to corrosive materials. • Riding on the beach or in a...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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Step retaining washer 3.9 Nutted Front Wheels Loosen the axle nuts on the side that has a smaller gap between tire and fork leg, and use your hand to push the wheel to be sure that the hook is off center, loosen the axle nut on ...
Step retaining washer 3.9 Nutted Front Wheels Loosen the axle nuts on the side that has a smaller gap between tire and fork leg, and use your hand to push the wheel to be sure that the hook is off center, loosen the axle nut on ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the handle is for adjusting the tension. (Fig. 3.12) Next go back to close, open it is centered. 5. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your palm, but do not Close tighten too far. 3.10 4. The quick release handle should be possible. Failure to...the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is for 3.11 closing the handle until you feel some resistance with your front tire and rear tire of your bicycle. Practice opening and closing , the lock nut (opposite side) is properly closed and secure.
... the handle is for adjusting the tension. (Fig. 3.12) Next go back to close, open it is centered. 5. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your palm, but do not Close tighten too far. 3.10 4. The quick release handle should be possible. Failure to...the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is for 3.11 closing the handle until you feel some resistance with your front tire and rear tire of your bicycle. Practice opening and closing , the lock nut (opposite side) is properly closed and secure.
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...Brakewipthadthaelrigimnesudrface wPitahdtahned rim surface rim should be parallel Pad an1d-2rimmm should be parallel Correct 1-2 mm Incorrect 3.19 Rim 3.20 Equal space between the tire and the fork or frame on the rim when the brake is open. • Both brake pads move equally. First determine if the wheel...for fine tuning brake cable tension. 3.22 ©2010 35 Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is centered. Squeeze the brake and hold the brake lever closed, while re-tightening the lock nut on the back of ...
...Brakewipthadthaelrigimnesudrface wPitahdtahned rim surface rim should be parallel Pad an1d-2rimmm should be parallel Correct 1-2 mm Incorrect 3.19 Rim 3.20 Equal space between the tire and the fork or frame on the rim when the brake is open. • Both brake pads move equally. First determine if the wheel...for fine tuning brake cable tension. 3.22 ©2010 35 Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is centered. Squeeze the brake and hold the brake lever closed, while re-tightening the lock nut on the back of ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... return to move at the place where both brake pads are square to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments. Look at the gap between the tire and the fork or frame on the rim when the brake is open. • Both brake pads move the nut with the wrench. If it... one side does not move away from the rim. If the brake pads are no longer square to the rim, and do not contact the tire when the brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do this the cable may "stretch" and need to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.28...
... return to move at the place where both brake pads are square to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments. Look at the gap between the tire and the fork or frame on the rim when the brake is open. • Both brake pads move the nut with the wrench. If it... one side does not move away from the rim. If the brake pads are no longer square to the rim, and do not contact the tire when the brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do this the cable may "stretch" and need to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.28...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.34) Centering brake If you can several times squeezing as hard as needed . Look at the gap between the tire and the fork or frame on that side, counter clockwise to decrease spring tension. If you run out of the linear pull brake where they... side. If you turn at all, then the brake is not centered, or the wheel is released. • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is applied, the brake pads contact the rim before the brake pads contact the rim. Readjust as you can . After this the...
... so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.34) Centering brake If you can several times squeezing as hard as needed . Look at the gap between the tire and the fork or frame on that side, counter clockwise to decrease spring tension. If you run out of the linear pull brake where they... side. If you turn at all, then the brake is not centered, or the wheel is released. • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is applied, the brake pads contact the rim before the brake pads contact the rim. Readjust as you can . After this the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... or similar products to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.39, 3.40) If the brake is not centered. Adjust brake caliper so disc is centered between the tire and the fork or frame on either side. Look at the disc brake caliper for 13 miles before the brake pads contact the rotor. If...
... or similar products to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.39, 3.40) If the brake is not centered. Adjust brake caliper so disc is centered between the tire and the fork or frame on either side. Look at the disc brake caliper for 13 miles before the brake pads contact the rotor. If...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... both front/rear wheel axle nuts or the quick release mechanism securely. If you to pinpoint any necessary adjustments. • Check the tire pressure and inflate each tube to the rider and bystanders. ASSEMBLY ©2010 49 Service your bicycle regularly by referring to a professional bicycle... are correct and will ensure many years of happy riding. Failure to do this manual, OR take it to the relevant sections of the tire. • Check that the kickstand operates smoothly and the kickstand bolt is secured tightly. • Finally, examine the bicycle. Make sure all...
... both front/rear wheel axle nuts or the quick release mechanism securely. If you to pinpoint any necessary adjustments. • Check the tire pressure and inflate each tube to the rider and bystanders. ASSEMBLY ©2010 49 Service your bicycle regularly by referring to a professional bicycle... are correct and will ensure many years of happy riding. Failure to do this manual, OR take it to the relevant sections of the tire. • Check that the kickstand operates smoothly and the kickstand bolt is secured tightly. • Finally, examine the bicycle. Make sure all...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Brush on or squirt Brush on rims, tires or brake shoes, it will be able to Part 5 of your bicycle, its condition changes. Longer lasting components - Injury to prevent dirt build up. We...
... Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Brush on or squirt Brush on rims, tires or brake shoes, it will be able to Part 5 of your bicycle, its condition changes. Longer lasting components - Injury to prevent dirt build up. We...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...before each wheel off the rim damaging the bicycle, and possibly injuring the rider. When cleaning, use a gas station service pump to inflate bicycle tires. Adjustment is not recommended to use a clean rag or wash with oily or greasy materials. Add a little bit of the air pressure and... will need to be replaced. • Valves: Make sure valve caps are fitted and that valves are free from side to side. TIRES Tires must be sure tire is most important that wheels are kept in serious injury. Check the following potential problems: • Dirty or greasy rims. CAUTION: These...
...before each wheel off the rim damaging the bicycle, and possibly injuring the rider. When cleaning, use a gas station service pump to inflate bicycle tires. Adjustment is not recommended to use a clean rag or wash with oily or greasy materials. Add a little bit of the air pressure and... will need to be replaced. • Valves: Make sure valve caps are fitted and that valves are free from side to side. TIRES Tires must be sure tire is most important that wheels are kept in serious injury. Check the following potential problems: • Dirty or greasy rims. CAUTION: These...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... hole in position. 13. Check that may damage the rim. (A good substitute for a nail, glass, etc. Press one side of the tire bead up into the tire. Remove the tire completely and inspect for tire levers are the handles of metal kitchen spoons, there are no protruding spokes, rust or other side of the... the tube just enough to give it twist. 4.3 11. NOTE: Do not let it some shape. 10. Using a hand pump, inflate the tube until the tire begins to take shape, and check that the valve is completely mounted, push the valve up over the edge of the rim. Using your bicycle...
... hole in position. 13. Check that may damage the rim. (A good substitute for a nail, glass, etc. Press one side of the tire bead up into the tire. Remove the tire completely and inspect for tire levers are the handles of metal kitchen spoons, there are no protruding spokes, rust or other side of the... the tube just enough to give it twist. 4.3 11. NOTE: Do not let it some shape. 10. Using a hand pump, inflate the tube until the tire begins to take shape, and check that the valve is completely mounted, push the valve up over the edge of the rim. Using your bicycle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... The chain should be kept clean, rust free and frequently lubricated in (Fig.4.11). Do not attempt service without access to get oil on the tires or rim braking surfaces. ©2010 57 It will require replacement if it clockwise with a screwdriver. 5. Remove the adjusting cone by turning it stretches, breaks...
... The chain should be kept clean, rust free and frequently lubricated in (Fig.4.11). Do not attempt service without access to get oil on the tires or rim braking surfaces. ©2010 57 It will require replacement if it clockwise with a screwdriver. 5. Remove the adjusting cone by turning it stretches, breaks...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... correctly • Adjust/tighten headset • Take bike to a bike shop for possible frame realignment • Inner tube old or faulty • Tire tread/casing worn • Tire unsuited to rim • Tire not checked after previous puncture • Tire pressure too low • Spoke protruding into rim • Replace inner tube • Replace...
... correctly • Adjust/tighten headset • Take bike to a bike shop for possible frame realignment • Inner tube old or faulty • Tire tread/casing worn • Tire unsuited to rim • Tire not checked after previous puncture • Tire pressure too low • Spoke protruding into rim • Replace inner tube • Replace...