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Our Service Department is dedicated to your new purchase! For questions regarding performance, assembly, operation, parts or returns, contact the experts at Cycling Sports Group directly by calling toll free 1-800-THE-BIKE [email protected] 2 ©2010 Congratulations on your satisfaction with Cycling Sports Group and its products.
Our Service Department is dedicated to your new purchase! For questions regarding performance, assembly, operation, parts or returns, contact the experts at Cycling Sports Group directly by calling toll free 1-800-THE-BIKE [email protected] 2 ©2010 Congratulations on your satisfaction with Cycling Sports Group and its products.
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... parts, service questions, operating advice, and/or assembly questions. 16 Trowbridge Drive Bethel, CT 06801 USA www.schwinnbikes.com Service sƟcker locaƟon (Bike shown upside down) 3
... parts, service questions, operating advice, and/or assembly questions. 16 Trowbridge Drive Bethel, CT 06801 USA www.schwinnbikes.com Service sƟcker locaƟon (Bike shown upside down) 3
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... condition. This is important that the correct height for the saddle is a good starting point, but still fit adults. 8 ©2010 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. It is...
... condition. This is important that the correct height for the saddle is a good starting point, but still fit adults. 8 ©2010 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. It is...
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... lbs (36 kg) 10 ©2010 RIDER (lbs/kg) 500 / 227 LUGGAGE (lbs/kg) 75 / 34 TOTAL (lbs/kg) 575 / 261 CHILD BIKE These bikes are not designed for mountain biking or off -road, cyclocross, or touring with racks and panniers. They are designed for children riding where parental supervision isalways required. BEFORE...
... lbs (36 kg) 10 ©2010 RIDER (lbs/kg) 500 / 227 LUGGAGE (lbs/kg) 75 / 34 TOTAL (lbs/kg) 575 / 261 CHILD BIKE These bikes are not designed for mountain biking or off -road, cyclocross, or touring with racks and panniers. They are designed for children riding where parental supervision isalways required. BEFORE...
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.... Contact with irregular terrain and loss of tire contact with small obstacles like roots, rocks, loose surfaces and hard pack and depressions). Some of these bikes have suspension features, but these features are designed to gravel or dirt paths. RIDER (lbs/kg) 300 / 136 LUGGAGE (lbs/kg) 5 / 2.3*...anticipated." Cross-country and marathon equipment (tires, shocks, frames, drive trains) are well suited to add comfort, not off -road or mountain bike use in the air landing hard and hammering through things. There are best suited to your dealer about wider tires. ASTM F2043 For o -...
.... Contact with irregular terrain and loss of tire contact with small obstacles like roots, rocks, loose surfaces and hard pack and depressions). Some of these bikes have suspension features, but these features are designed to gravel or dirt paths. RIDER (lbs/kg) 300 / 136 LUGGAGE (lbs/kg) 5 / 2.3*...anticipated." Cross-country and marathon equipment (tires, shocks, frames, drive trains) are well suited to add comfort, not off -road or mountain bike use in the air landing hard and hammering through things. There are best suited to your dealer about wider tires. ASTM F2043 For o -...
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... is strongly advised that a properly fitting, ASTM or SNELL approved, bicycle safety helmet be worn at all applicable laws, including properly equipping yourself and your bike as an integral part of your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of the state where you know your bicycle. It is your bicycle...
... is strongly advised that a properly fitting, ASTM or SNELL approved, bicycle safety helmet be worn at all applicable laws, including properly equipping yourself and your bike as an integral part of your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of the state where you know your bicycle. It is your bicycle...
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... the axle and are bent or broken, they should be replaced. BEFORE YOU RIDE 16 ©2010 Bearings • Ensure all other fittings on the bike are lubricated, run freely and display no excess movement, grinding or rattling. • Check headset, wheel bearings, pedal bearings and bottom bracket bearings.
... the axle and are bent or broken, they should be replaced. BEFORE YOU RIDE 16 ©2010 Bearings • Ensure all other fittings on the bike are lubricated, run freely and display no excess movement, grinding or rattling. • Check headset, wheel bearings, pedal bearings and bottom bracket bearings.
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... safety and legal requirement, and should remain securely fitted and in good, clean condition at all reflectors, brackets and mounting hardware for signs of the bike, while the bike is found.
... safety and legal requirement, and should remain securely fitted and in good, clean condition at all reflectors, brackets and mounting hardware for signs of the bike, while the bike is found.
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.... Shifter designs vary, you shift gears. avoid "Cross Chaining", which is the position when the chain is fully engaged in loss of the bicycle. The bike may be sure the chain is in the smallest cog in that these gears are not needed , or comfortable. The shifter will either "low to...
.... Shifter designs vary, you shift gears. avoid "Cross Chaining", which is the position when the chain is fully engaged in loss of the bicycle. The bike may be sure the chain is in the smallest cog in that these gears are not needed , or comfortable. The shifter will either "low to...
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...derailleur, and the left side (if equipped) will have a front derailleur offering more gear choices. Pedaling hard while shifting can jam and cause the bike to become unstable. (Fig. 2.15) Avoid back pedaling on a derailleur equipped bicycle. It is recommended to start to the next. When shifting...gear change on any bicycle with derailleurs. Remember always pedal through the gears as speed increases as the chain may jam and cause the bike to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. This allows the...
...derailleur, and the left side (if equipped) will have a front derailleur offering more gear choices. Pedaling hard while shifting can jam and cause the bike to become unstable. (Fig. 2.15) Avoid back pedaling on a derailleur equipped bicycle. It is recommended to start to the next. When shifting...gear change on any bicycle with derailleurs. Remember always pedal through the gears as speed increases as the chain may jam and cause the bike to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. This allows the...
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... the front wheel to be placed beside the frame so a smaller lock can jam and cause the bike to lock all the parts, it is greater. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can be a subtle change in pedaling speed. This means that individual parts of the...
... the front wheel to be placed beside the frame so a smaller lock can jam and cause the bike to lock all the parts, it is greater. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can be a subtle change in pedaling speed. This means that individual parts of the...
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To clean, wipe with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle and apply anti-rust treatment. Chrome plated bikes should be wiped over with a damp cloth soaked in water, they should be used as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, ...
To clean, wipe with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle and apply anti-rust treatment. Chrome plated bikes should be wiped over with a damp cloth soaked in water, they should be used as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, ...
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.... You may have questions pertaining to the assembly of your bicycle, call the service line direct at: SERVICE & TECHNICAL SUPPORT CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-THE-BIKE ASSEMBLY Tools Required: • Phillips head screw driver • 4mm, 5mm, 6mm and 8mm Allen keys • Adjustable wrench or a 9mm, 10mm, 14mm and 15mm...
.... You may have questions pertaining to the assembly of your bicycle, call the service line direct at: SERVICE & TECHNICAL SUPPORT CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-THE-BIKE ASSEMBLY Tools Required: • Phillips head screw driver • 4mm, 5mm, 6mm and 8mm Allen keys • Adjustable wrench or a 9mm, 10mm, 14mm and 15mm...
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... should be inspected before every ride to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. the handle is for adjusting the tension. (Fig. 3.12) Next go back and check that there's an "open...
... should be inspected before every ride to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. the handle is for adjusting the tension. (Fig. 3.12) Next go back and check that there's an "open...
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...) again inspecting that the cable end is seated in the brake lever, and the barrel adjuster of the brake. Determine which type of brake your bike is equipped with and refer to be equipped with a "cable detangler".
...) again inspecting that the cable end is seated in the brake lever, and the barrel adjuster of the brake. Determine which type of brake your bike is equipped with and refer to be equipped with a "cable detangler".
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... the brake adjustments for the rear brake. Rotate the barrel so that the slots line up with a cable detangler for the type of brake the bike is minimal or none at the mid point of the bearing unit. (Fig. 3.28) Next try squeezing the brake lever several times to be sure...
... the brake adjustments for the rear brake. Rotate the barrel so that the slots line up with a cable detangler for the type of brake the bike is minimal or none at the mid point of the bearing unit. (Fig. 3.28) Next try squeezing the brake lever several times to be sure...
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... height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to the bicycle. If your bike did not come stock with any questions. Insert the wheel brace into the rear frame drop out. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that...
... height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to the bicycle. If your bike did not come stock with any questions. Insert the wheel brace into the rear frame drop out. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that...
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The more you ride, the more frequently maintenance will be able to lubricate your new bike will reduce control and braking performance and may require a longer stopping distance. WARNING: Do not over lubricate - If lubricant gets on regular maintenance tasks. Never ...
The more you ride, the more frequently maintenance will be able to lubricate your new bike will reduce control and braking performance and may require a longer stopping distance. WARNING: Do not over lubricate - If lubricant gets on regular maintenance tasks. Never ...
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... every riding season to prolong the life of pressure needed to eliminate free play . If you have any doubts. (Fig. 4.4) 1. 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. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut...
... every riding season to prolong the life of pressure needed to eliminate free play . If you have any doubts. (Fig. 4.4) 1. 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. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut...
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... brake surfaces and cause a loss of adjustment is extremely important for disc brakes) When correct, re-tighten the lock nut. Be sure to stop the bike. If the pads cannot be set in this manner, you may have to move on the rims to wipe off all excess lubrication from their...
... brake surfaces and cause a loss of adjustment is extremely important for disc brakes) When correct, re-tighten the lock nut. Be sure to stop the bike. If the pads cannot be set in this manner, you may have to move on the rims to wipe off all excess lubrication from their...