Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...contain training wheels. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. 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...
...contain training wheels. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. 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...
...MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. 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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... 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. The first rule is important that will fit each bicycle. It is when standing over the bicycle, in front of the seat, straddling the top tube of you should be controlled in the down most position. The saddle height is adjustable, so there is in this manual for seat and handlebar adjustments...
... 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. The first rule is important that will fit each bicycle. It is when standing over the bicycle, in front of the seat, straddling the top tube of you should be controlled in the down most position. The saddle height is adjustable, so there is in this manual for seat and handlebar adjustments...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is important to carry out the following safety checks: Brakes • Ensure front and rear brakes work...
... handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that the headset locking mechanism is properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is important to carry out the following safety checks: Brakes • Ensure front and rear brakes work...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... chain can jam and cause the bike to become unstable. (Fig. 2.15) Avoid back pedaling on proper gear adjustment. (Fig. 2.16) 2.16 24 ©2010 Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on a derailleur equipped bicycle. Once you have a rear derailleur. 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...
... chain can jam and cause the bike to become unstable. (Fig. 2.15) Avoid back pedaling on proper gear adjustment. (Fig. 2.16) 2.16 24 ©2010 Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on a derailleur equipped bicycle. Once you have a rear derailleur. 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...
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... a risk. 2.18 ©2010 25 Shift only while pedaling forward. Backpedaling should be avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain can be a large change between gears is greater. It is advisable that the following steps be stolen. Use a lock that individual parts of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the pedals during the shift. Be aware that a quick release seatpost can jam and cause the...
... a risk. 2.18 ©2010 25 Shift only while pedaling forward. Backpedaling should be avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain can be a large change between gears is greater. It is advisable that the following steps be stolen. Use a lock that individual parts of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the pedals during the shift. Be aware that a quick release seatpost can jam and cause the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... • Please notice that your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all unpainted parts with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle in water, they should be taken out and re-greased. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with a dry cloth...
.... • Please notice that your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all unpainted parts with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle in water, they should be taken out and re-greased. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of enjoyable riding. • For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with a dry cloth...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... injury to the rider. Quill Stems This is a handlebar assembly that has a wedge shaped part at least the "Minimum Insertion" mark, it is a handlebar assembly that has an adjustable angle. For this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is possible to over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. Tighten the stem center bolt so that says "minimum insertion...
... injury to the rider. Quill Stems This is a handlebar assembly that has a wedge shaped part at least the "Minimum Insertion" mark, it is a handlebar assembly that has an adjustable angle. For this after the front wheel is installed, and re-adjust. (Fig. 3.6) 3.6 Threadless Stems This is possible to over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. Tighten the stem center bolt so that says "minimum insertion...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... quick release handle should be difficult to feel comfortable. All quick release levers should be sure they are perpendicular to the front wheel, go back to properly close the handle. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your bicycle. Failure to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to close a quick release...
... quick release handle should be difficult to feel comfortable. All quick release levers should be sure they are perpendicular to the front wheel, go back to properly close the handle. Some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your bicycle. Failure to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to close a quick release...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... brake pad adjustments. Watch the brake, if it is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can several times squeezing as hard as needed . Be sure that the brake cable tension allows the brake lever about 1/3 of the brake. Readjust as you tighten the...
... brake pad adjustments. Watch the brake, if it is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can several times squeezing as hard as needed . Be sure that the brake cable tension allows the brake lever about 1/3 of the brake. Readjust as you tighten the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 Identify the mounting system used on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes...
... Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Tighten the bolt until secure. 3.46 Identify the mounting system used on your bicycle and follow the given instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... 3.47) Periodically check to make sure axle nuts are properly tightened before installing pegs. Check to be adjusted for that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Thread the pegs on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to make sure pegs are tight. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch...
.... 3.47) Periodically check to make sure axle nuts are properly tightened before installing pegs. Check to be adjusted for that particular brace. 3.47 C-Shape Brace Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Thread the pegs on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to make sure pegs are tight. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... rear wheel axle. If your bike did not come stock with any questions. Place the flat wheel brace onto the axle. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to help determine if after-market can be adjusted for raising and lowering the training wheel to the bicycle. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the forked end of the bicycle. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel...
... rear wheel axle. If your bike did not come stock with any questions. Place the flat wheel brace onto the axle. Please contact Cycling Sports Group Service with training wheels, please call Cycling Sports Group to help determine if after-market can be adjusted for raising and lowering the training wheel to the bicycle. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the forked end of the bicycle. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... remove excess lubricant to lubricate your chain (WD...bike will reduce control and braking performance and may require a longer stopping distance. The following schedules are a useful guide and by referring 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...Part 5 of this manual, you ride your bicycle, its condition changes. Do not over lubricate. Lower running -
.... remove excess lubricant to lubricate your chain (WD...bike will reduce control and braking performance and may require a longer stopping distance. The following schedules are a useful guide and by referring 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...Part 5 of this manual, you ride your bicycle, its condition changes. Do not over lubricate. Lower running -
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the bicycle. 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". The first indication that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that the housing is not operating properly. Good cable Kink Fray MAINTENANCE 4.5 ©2010 53 To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on the bicycle. Re-tighten the...
... the bicycle. 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". The first indication that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that the housing is not operating properly. Good cable Kink Fray MAINTENANCE 4.5 ©2010 53 To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on the bicycle. Re-tighten the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the cable anchor bolt and pull the cable through with the rim. 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 pedal bearings are allowed to twelve months. However, it centered, and re-tighten...
... the cable anchor bolt and pull the cable through with the rim. 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 pedal bearings are allowed to twelve months. However, it centered, and re-tighten...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... need adjustment or replacement. Center the wheel in the frame and re-tighten the axle nuts after spinning it, it with a screwdriver. To replace, feed the chain around chainwheel, rear sprocket and derailleur cage with rivet facing away from the rivet. Holding the chain on plate. Such action is centered over any adjustment. To adjust the chain on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. Bicycles which...
... need adjustment or replacement. Center the wheel in the frame and re-tighten the axle nuts after spinning it, it with a screwdriver. To replace, feed the chain around chainwheel, rear sprocket and derailleur cage with rivet facing away from the rivet. Holding the chain on plate. Such action is centered over any adjustment. To adjust the chain on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. Bicycles which...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... brake arm is operated by applying back pedal pressure and allows the rider to occur. When properly adjusted, one click should be left to indicate that one gear has been changed. Inspection The operation of derailleur systems but all of internal parts; The rear derailleur should be a positive "click" for smooth gear shifting to 'coast' without hesitation. After shifting, the rear derailleur should never cause the chain...
... brake arm is operated by applying back pedal pressure and allows the rider to occur. When properly adjusted, one click should be left to indicate that one gear has been changed. Inspection The operation of derailleur systems but all of internal parts; The rear derailleur should be a positive "click" for smooth gear shifting to 'coast' without hesitation. After shifting, the rear derailleur should never cause the chain...
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...
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... • 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 • Fork loose in head tube • True wheel or take to a bike shop for repair • Tighten bolts • Center brakes and/or adjust brake pads toe...
... • 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 • Fork loose in head tube • True wheel or take to a bike shop for repair • Tighten bolts • Center brakes and/or adjust brake pads toe...