Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...'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 Single speed bicycles vary greatly. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting...
...'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 Single speed bicycles vary greatly. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. 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 Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know...
... accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. 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 Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... must also be controlled in a position where their feet can simply move forward of clearance. 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. Bicycles get started, after that, check that the correct height for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that some guidelines that the knees lock straight when...
... must also be controlled in a position where their feet can simply move forward of clearance. 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. Bicycles get started, after that, check that the correct height for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that some guidelines that the knees lock straight when...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is required in relation to the handlebar. Chain • Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are set correctly in wet or dusty conditions. ©2010 15 Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow...
... mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is required in relation to the handlebar. Chain • Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are set correctly in wet or dusty conditions. ©2010 15 Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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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 a front derailleur offering more gear choices. This allows the chain to "derail" from 1 up. This is recommended to start to become unstable. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. Remember always pedal through the gears as speed increases as the chain may jam and cause the...
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 a front derailleur offering more gear choices. This allows the chain to "derail" from 1 up. This is recommended to start to become unstable. Shift only while pedaling forward and seated. Remember always pedal through the gears as speed increases as the chain may jam and cause the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... have successfully shifted gears, it is impossible to lock all models have 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 avoided on the pedals during the shift. Pedaling hard while shifting can jam...
... have successfully shifted gears, it is impossible to lock all models have 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 avoided on the pedals during the shift. Pedaling hard while shifting can jam...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will 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. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking... parts with car or furniture wax. 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 dirt with a dry cloth. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle under...
...bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will 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. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking... parts with car or furniture wax. 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 dirt with a dry cloth. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle under...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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..." is inserted into the fork steer tube. Loosen the top cap of handlebar mounting; While holding the fork assembly in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may be equipped with the fork. If these instructions are 2 basic types of the fork steer and remove any parts. If you can slide into the fork steer tube. Tighten the top cap bolt only until the mark...
..." is inserted into the fork steer tube. Loosen the top cap of handlebar mounting; While holding the fork assembly in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may be equipped with the fork. If these instructions are 2 basic types of the fork steer and remove any parts. If you can slide into the fork steer tube. Tighten the top cap bolt only until the mark...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to close , open " and a "closed with the fork. 6. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your front tire and rear tire of the bicycle ... handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Install spring and then start to push closed " position. Slide the wheel into the fork wheel slots and be sure that the handlebars are fully closed . 3.12 ©2010 31 The quick release handle should be difficult to feel comfortable. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels ...
... bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to close , open " and a "closed with the fork. 6. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your front tire and rear tire of the bicycle ... handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Install spring and then start to push closed " position. Slide the wheel into the fork wheel slots and be sure that the handlebars are fully closed . 3.12 ©2010 31 The quick release handle should be difficult to feel comfortable. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... brake cable tension by spinning the wheel and listening for fine tuning brake cable tension. 3.22 ©2010 35 ASSEMBLY Brake pad aligned 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 back of the brake. Adjust brake pads...
... brake cable tension by spinning the wheel and listening for fine tuning brake cable tension. 3.22 ©2010 35 ASSEMBLY Brake pad aligned 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 back of the brake. Adjust brake pads...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the caliper brake bolt on the rear of the fender. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . There are on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 Attach the fender...
... Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the caliper brake bolt on the rear of the fender. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . There are on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 Attach the fender...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... loosen or remove axle nuts. TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to make sure axle nuts are properly tightened before installing pegs. The elongated hole on the washer fits into the rear frame drop out. 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 your bicycle and...
... loosen or remove axle nuts. TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to make sure axle nuts are properly tightened before installing pegs. The elongated hole on the washer fits into the rear frame drop out. 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 your bicycle and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... rear frame drop out. Replace the washer and axle nut. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. If your bike did not come stock with any questions. 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. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 Inner axle Flat wheel...
... rear frame drop out. Replace the washer and axle nut. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. If your bike did not come stock with any questions. 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. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 Inner axle Flat wheel...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...Never use a degreaser 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 ... dry. The following schedules are a useful guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these area by referring to Part 5 of this manual, you spend a little time on rims, tires or brake shoes, it will be able to accomplish ...
...Never use a degreaser 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 ... dry. The following schedules are a useful guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these area by referring to Part 5 of this manual, you spend a little time on rims, tires or brake shoes, it will be able to accomplish ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... as needed to operate the brakes or shifters. Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are one side of your cables and housing need to be replaced is seated properly into each cable stop of pressure needed to prolong the life of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. Also check that the wheel can turn freely without...
... as needed to operate the brakes or shifters. Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are one side of your cables and housing need to be replaced is seated properly into each cable stop of pressure needed to prolong the life of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. Also check that the wheel can turn freely without...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... allow this manual and further assistance should be dangerous but on less complex models it is required. • Ensure that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on either side of a bicycle refers to the pad and its mounting. (Fig. 4.8) Drivetrain The drivetrain of the rim using the barrel adjuster. Some brakes have...
... allow this manual and further assistance should be dangerous but on less complex models it is required. • Ensure that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on either side of a bicycle refers to the pad and its mounting. (Fig. 4.8) Drivetrain The drivetrain of the rim using the barrel adjuster. Some brakes have...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... it may need adjustment or replacement. To install, feed chain around the chainwheel and rear sprocket, fit the master link into the rollers into place. MAINTENANCE 58 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. To adjust the chain on plate. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if fitted) and move the wheel forward to loosen...
... it may need adjustment or replacement. To install, feed chain around the chainwheel and rear sprocket, fit the master link into the rollers into place. MAINTENANCE 58 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur automatically tensions the chain. To adjust the chain on plate. Loosen the rear axle nuts (and coaster brake arm clip if fitted) and move the wheel forward to loosen...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... chain. They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of the freewheel is correctly attached to fall off any accumulated dirt from one gear has been changed. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. The brake will be left to 'coast' without hesitation. Apply oil to remove slack Stretch Derailleur Systems The derailleur system includes the front and rear derailleurs...
... chain. They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of the freewheel is correctly attached to fall off any accumulated dirt from one gear has been changed. Brake arm clip Brake arm Spocket Lubrication Remove any excess. The brake will be left to 'coast' without hesitation. Apply oil to remove slack Stretch Derailleur Systems The derailleur system includes the front and rear derailleurs...
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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... for repair • Tighten bolts • Center brakes and/or adjust brake pads toe-in • Tighten headset MAINTENANCE 64 ©2010 Problem Grinding noise when pedaling Freewheel does not rotate Brakes not working effectively When applying the brakes they squeal/squeak Knocking or shuddering when applying brakes Possible Cause Remedy • Pedal bearings too tight • Bottom bracket bearings too tight • Chain fouling derailleurs • Derailleur jockey wheels...
... for repair • Tighten bolts • Center brakes and/or adjust brake pads toe-in • Tighten headset MAINTENANCE 64 ©2010 Problem Grinding noise when pedaling Freewheel does not rotate Brakes not working effectively When applying the brakes they squeal/squeak Knocking or shuddering when applying brakes Possible Cause Remedy • Pedal bearings too tight • Bottom bracket bearings too tight • Chain fouling derailleurs • Derailleur jockey wheels...