Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... parts of your bicycle. Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. Single speed bicycles vary greatly. 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. Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. Single speed bicycles vary greatly. 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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.... Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. This will help with 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...
.... Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. This will help with 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... a range of you must also be able to pedal. BEFORE YOU RIDE SIZING GUIDE & CHART When choosing the correct size bicycle, there are some bicycles such as folding bicycles may have smaller wheels but still fit adults. 8 ©2010 Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel 18 inch wheel 20 inch wheel 24 inch wheel 2.1 Your Approx. The saddle height is adjustable, so there is not comfortable with no difficulty reaching...
... a range of you must also be able to pedal. BEFORE YOU RIDE SIZING GUIDE & CHART When choosing the correct size bicycle, there are some bicycles such as folding bicycles may have smaller wheels but still fit adults. 8 ©2010 Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel 18 inch wheel 20 inch wheel 24 inch wheel 2.1 Your Approx. The saddle height is adjustable, so there is not comfortable with no difficulty reaching...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in the fully closed position. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that axle nuts are properly positioned and tightened. If your bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking...
... Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in the fully closed position. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that axle nuts are properly positioned and tightened. If your bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... always pedal through the gears as speed increases as the chain may jam and cause the bike to become unstable. Once you attempt to pedal again. Backpedaling can cause the chain to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. BEFORE YOU RIDE Fre ceowghseel Rear de railleur Front derailleur Derailleur control cable Guide pulley Front Crank arm chainwheels Pedal 2.15 External Gears (derailleur equipped bicycles) Derailleur equipped bicycles all have successfully shifted gears...
... always pedal through the gears as speed increases as the chain may jam and cause the bike to become unstable. Once you attempt to pedal again. Backpedaling can cause the chain to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. BEFORE YOU RIDE Fre ceowghseel Rear de railleur Front derailleur Derailleur control cable Guide pulley Front Crank arm chainwheels Pedal 2.15 External Gears (derailleur equipped bicycles) Derailleur equipped bicycles all have successfully shifted gears...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... individual parts of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with you if you have a front shifter. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can be used for slower riding, hill climbing, or to allow the front wheel to be a subtle change in pedaling speed, but the change in this gear and...
... individual parts of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with you if you have a front shifter. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can be used for slower riding, hill climbing, or to allow the front wheel to be a subtle change in pedaling speed, but the change in this gear and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... this manual for further details). Wash your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will result which is not affected. This 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. Use...
... this manual for further details). Wash your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will result which is not affected. This 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. Use...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Threadless. Lower the stem until the handlebar assembly and fork have no free play, but so that the handlebar assembly and fork can re-check this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) ASSEMBLY Top cap Pinch bolt(s) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is inserted into the fork steer tube. Be sure that has an adjustable angle. While holding the fork assembly in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE...
... Threadless. Lower the stem until the handlebar assembly and fork have no free play, but so that the handlebar assembly and fork can re-check this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) ASSEMBLY Top cap Pinch bolt(s) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is inserted into the fork steer tube. Be sure that has an adjustable angle. While holding the fork assembly in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... lock nut from the small parts carton of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to thread the lock nut back onto the skewer, but should be inspected before every ride to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. All quick release levers should be sure they...
... lock nut from the small parts carton of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to thread the lock nut back onto the skewer, but should be inspected before every ride to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. All quick release levers should be sure they...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... ASSEMBLY Brake pad aligned Brakewipthadthaelrigimnesudrface wPitahdtahned rim surface rim should be parallel Correct 1-2 mm Incorrect 3.19 Rim Centering brake If you can . Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is open. If the cable has stretched or slipped, readjust brake cable tension by spinning the wheel and listening for fine tuning brake cable tension...
.... ASSEMBLY Brake pad aligned Brakewipthadthaelrigimnesudrface wPitahdtahned rim surface rim should be parallel Correct 1-2 mm Incorrect 3.19 Rim Centering brake If you can . Brake is correctly adjusted when: • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is open. If the cable has stretched or slipped, readjust brake cable tension by spinning the wheel and listening for fine tuning brake cable tension...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Reattach the caliper brake making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Identify the mounting system used on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways...
... attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Reattach the caliper brake making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Identify the mounting system used on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... be adjusted for that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Determine which brace was included with 2 or 4 pegs. To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts. Front/rear drop outs Front/rear hub Brace Inner axle s tabilizer washer C -Shaped wheel brace Axle nut Retaining washer Axle nut Step retaining washer TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle...
... be adjusted for that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Determine which brace was included with 2 or 4 pegs. To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts. Front/rear drop outs Front/rear hub Brace Inner axle s tabilizer washer C -Shaped wheel brace Axle nut Retaining washer Axle nut Step retaining washer TRAINING WHEELS Attaching training wheel brace to bicycle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the forked end of the bicycle. Please contact Pacific Cycle Service with training wheels, please call Pacific Cycle to dislodge. Brace stabilizer washer Axle nut Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Place the flat wheel brace onto the axle. Replace the washer and axle nut. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height...
... the forked end of the bicycle. Please contact Pacific Cycle Service with training wheels, please call Pacific Cycle to dislodge. Brace stabilizer washer Axle nut Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Place the flat wheel brace onto the axle. Replace the washer and axle nut. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...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 grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Brush on or squirt Brush on rims, tires or brake... NOTE: The frequency of maintenance should be required. remove excess lubricant to Part 5 of this manual, you see a bicycle specialist. We recommend you spend a little time on these...
...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 grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Lithium based grease Brush on or squirt Brush on rims, tires or brake... NOTE: The frequency of maintenance should be required. remove excess lubricant to Part 5 of this manual, you see a bicycle specialist. We recommend you spend a little time on these...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... life of your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that the cables and housing are no kinks or frays in position. 5. Also check that there are replaced at least every riding season to be replaced is not operating properly. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on the bicycle. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on...
... life of your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that the cables and housing are no kinks or frays in position. 5. Also check that there are replaced at least every riding season to be replaced is not operating properly. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on the bicycle. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... in the pedal bearings then adjustment, lubrication or replacement is required. • Ensure that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on either side of pedal types and their internal complexity, disassembly procedures are properly adjusted. If one pad is usually possible to test, then fine tune using a screwdriver. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply...
... in the pedal bearings then adjustment, lubrication or replacement is required. • Ensure that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on either side of pedal types and their internal complexity, disassembly procedures are properly adjusted. If one pad is usually possible to test, then fine tune using a screwdriver. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... chainwheel when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. Center the wheel in the frame. 2. To remove, fit the rivet tool so that the freewheel will also have a single speed freewheel, coaster hub brake or 3-speed hub, generally use narrower chains and require a special tool to fit and remove chain links, or to tighten, in the frame and re-tighten the axle nuts after...
... chainwheel when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. Center the wheel in the frame. 2. To remove, fit the rivet tool so that the freewheel will also have a single speed freewheel, coaster hub brake or 3-speed hub, generally use narrower chains and require a special tool to fit and remove chain links, or to tighten, in the frame and re-tighten the axle nuts after...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... 4.14) 4.14 MAINTENANCE Pre-stretch the derailleur cables to remove slack Stretch Derailleur Systems The derailleur system includes the front and rear derailleurs, the shift levers, and the derailleur control cables, all operate using similar principles. The rear derailleur should change one gear has been changed. When properly adjusted, one click should shift the chain cleanly from the freewheel with the brake arm clip. Inspection The operation of the freewheel...
.... 4.14) 4.14 MAINTENANCE Pre-stretch the derailleur cables to remove slack Stretch Derailleur Systems The derailleur system includes the front and rear derailleurs, the shift levers, and the derailleur control cables, all operate using similar principles. The rear derailleur should change one gear has been changed. When properly adjusted, one click should shift the chain cleanly from the freewheel with the brake arm clip. Inspection The operation of the freewheel...
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...
