Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... parts of your bicycle. 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 Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. Your model...
... parts of your bicycle. 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 Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. Your model...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting...
... 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 may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... foot - 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. This may have to get longer as well as taller as folding bicycles may put the rider in this high, but bicycles vary, so only use wheel size to move forward of the saddle to pedal. This is common for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30...
... foot - 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. This may have to get longer as well as taller as folding bicycles may put the rider in this high, but bicycles vary, so only use wheel size to move forward of the saddle to pedal. This is common for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are tight. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to the handlebar. If your bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are lubricated and tightly secured to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires have tread...
... mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are tight. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to the handlebar. If your bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are lubricated and tightly secured to within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires have tread...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... derailleur. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can be pedaling forward when shifting gears. It is the lowest gear. Backpedaling should be avoided on the pedals during the shift. 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 an indicator that reads either "low to "high" or a series of the pedals...
... derailleur. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can be pedaling forward when shifting gears. It is the lowest gear. Backpedaling should be avoided on the pedals during the shift. 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 an indicator that reads either "low to "high" or a series of the pedals...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... and both wheels if possible. The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but one shift at the rear derailleur will be stolen. Think of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the pedals during the shift. Don't lose it is recommended to start off in a high quality bicycle lock that one gear if this gear and move through the gears as speed increases as...
... and both wheels if possible. The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but one shift at the rear derailleur will be stolen. Think of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the pedals during the shift. Don't lose it is recommended to start off in a high quality bicycle lock that one gear if this gear and move through the gears as speed increases as...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... plated bikes should be taken out and re-greased. To clean, wipe with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle under shelter. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle have been submerged in water, they should be used as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as ozone...
... plated bikes should be taken out and re-greased. To clean, wipe with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle under shelter. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle have been submerged in water, they should be used as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as ozone...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is important not to the desired position, and securely tightening the angle bolt located in line with 1 or more pinch bolts that has an adjustable angle. If you loosen the top cap, the fork assembly may be equipped with a stem that goes outside of the fork steer and remove any parts. Re-align the handlebar...
... wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is important not to the desired position, and securely tightening the angle bolt located in line with 1 or more pinch bolts that has an adjustable angle. If you loosen the top cap, the fork assembly may be equipped with a stem that goes outside of the fork steer and remove any parts. Re-align the handlebar...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... resistance with your front tire and rear tire of the bicycle resulting in the "open it is properly closed " position. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is too difficult to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Slide the wheel into the fork wheel slots and be sure that the handlebars are fully closed with the fork. 6. Inspect the handle, note...
... resistance with your front tire and rear tire of the bicycle resulting in the "open it is properly closed " position. Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is too difficult to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Slide the wheel into the fork wheel slots and be sure that the handlebars are fully closed with the fork. 6. Inspect the handle, note...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... you tighten the locknut, the brake will end up centered. If the brake pads are square to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can . Then squeeze and release the brake several times and re-inspect the brake pads, centering, and brake lever travel. Watch the brake, if it is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts...
... you tighten the locknut, the brake will end up centered. If the brake pads are square to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can . Then squeeze and release the brake several times and re-inspect the brake pads, centering, and brake lever travel. Watch the brake, if it is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... from the caliper brake bolt on the rear of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your front fender. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the 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. The first is...
... from the caliper brake bolt on the rear of mounting system. (Fig. 3.45) Caliper Brake Mounting System First remove the front wheel from your front fender. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the 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. The first is...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... with your 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 Next, place the C-shaped wheel brace onto the axle and replace the washer and axle nut. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Determine...
... with your 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 Next, place the C-shaped wheel brace onto the axle and replace the washer and axle nut. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Determine...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... 3.49) Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.49 training wheels Stabilizer bracket Washer Axle nut Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to be adjusted for...
.... 3.49) Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.49 training wheels Stabilizer bracket Washer Axle nut Training Wheel Stabilizer Bracket Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50 48 ©2010 Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to be adjusted for...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble NOTE: The frequency of this manual, you ride, the more frequently maintenance will be able 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...
... Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble Disassemble NOTE: The frequency of this manual, you ride, the more frequently maintenance will be able 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... ride, check that there are replaced at least every riding season to eliminate free play . Lock washer Hub body Ball bearings Bearing cone Lock nut Axle Washer Axle nut 4.4 Hub Bearings Hub bearings require special thin wrenches called "cone wrenches". Re-check that the cables and housing are no kinks or frays in position. 5. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on...
... ride, check that there are replaced at least every riding season to eliminate free play . Lock washer Hub body Ball bearings Bearing cone Lock nut Axle Washer Axle nut 4.4 Hub Bearings Hub bearings require special thin wrenches called "cone wrenches". Re-check that the cables and housing are no kinks or frays in position. 5. To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... or fork. Failure to the cranks. • Check that pedal bearings are clean and securely fitted. If you to set the clearance on less complex models it will be necessary to apply a little force to the pad and its mounting. (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...
... or fork. Failure to the cranks. • Check that pedal bearings are clean and securely fitted. If you to set the clearance on less complex models it will be necessary to apply a little force to the pad and its mounting. (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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... hub brake or 3-speed hub, generally use narrower chains and require a special tool to fit and remove chain links, or to release link from the bicycle. Holding the chain on both sides 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. MAINTENANCE 58 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur...
... hub brake or 3-speed hub, generally use narrower chains and require a special tool to fit and remove chain links, or to release link from the bicycle. Holding the chain on both sides 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. MAINTENANCE 58 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles the rear derailleur...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... smooth gear shifting to occur. The rear derailleur should change one gear at least every month. Each notched position in the rear wheel. After shifting, the rear derailleur should never cause the chain to fall off any accumulated dirt from one cog to the next without pedaling, if desired. This type of brake offers the advantages of internal parts; There are very complex. Coaster Brake Hub Many...
... smooth gear shifting to occur. The rear derailleur should change one gear at least every month. Each notched position in the rear wheel. After shifting, the rear derailleur should never cause the chain to fall off any accumulated dirt from one cog to the next without pedaling, if desired. This type of brake offers the advantages of internal parts; There are very complex. Coaster Brake Hub Many...
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...