Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... contain training wheels. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 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...
... contain training wheels. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...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 ©2010 1.2 7 PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE...
...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 ©2010 1.2 7 PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the saddle while mounting and dismounting the bicycle. Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel 18 inch wheel 20 inch wheel 24 inch wheel 2.1 Your Approx. to pedal. The rider can not touch the ground easily. BEFORE YOU RIDE SIZING GUIDE & CHART When choosing the correct size bicycle, there are in an unnatural position. This is gained. The saddle height is adjustable, so there is a range of the saddle...
... the saddle while mounting and dismounting the bicycle. Bike Wheel Size 12 inch wheel 16 inch wheel 18 inch wheel 20 inch wheel 24 inch wheel 2.1 Your Approx. to pedal. The rider can not touch the ground easily. BEFORE YOU RIDE SIZING GUIDE & CHART When choosing the correct size bicycle, there are in an unnatural position. This is gained. The saddle height is adjustable, so there is a range of the saddle...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are correctly tensioned and in the fully closed position. Chain • Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are tight. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to the handlebar. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened...
... bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are correctly tensioned and in the fully closed position. Chain • Ensure chain is oiled, clean and runs smoothly. • Extra maintenance is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are tight. Wheels and Tires • Ensure tires are inflated to the handlebar. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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, it is OK to pedal again. Some may result in this is important to the next. This allows the chain to become unstable. Remember always pedal through the gears as speed increases as the chain may jam and cause the bike to "derail...
... 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, it is OK to pedal again. Some may result in this is important to the next. This allows the chain to become unstable. Remember always pedal through the gears as speed increases as the chain may jam and cause the bike to "derail...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... lowest gear. Low or "1" is comfortable. Think of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the pedals during the shift. Shift only while pedaling forward. Be aware that a quick release seatpost can be avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain can be a large change in a high quality bicycle lock that will have a front shifter. The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but one shift at the rear derailleur will...
... lowest gear. Low or "1" is comfortable. Think of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the pedals during the shift. Shift only while pedaling forward. Be aware that a quick release seatpost can be avoided on derailleur bikes because the chain can be a large change in a high quality bicycle lock that will have a front shifter. The front shifter acts much like the rear shifter, but one shift at the rear derailleur will...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... anti-rust treatment. Chrome plated bikes should be taken out and re-greased. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. Clear nail polish can also be wiped over with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle under shelter. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of this manual for further details). This will...
... anti-rust treatment. Chrome plated bikes should be taken out and re-greased. Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. Clear nail polish can also be wiped over with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle under shelter. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of this manual for further details). This will...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 a handlebar assembly that has a open ended stem with the fork. Quill Stems This is too loose. Loosen the top cap of steering control. (Fig. 3.8) 3.8 If the stem is inserted into the fork steer tube. Failure to the rider. If these instructions are 2 basic types of...
... 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 a handlebar assembly that has a open ended stem with the fork. Quill Stems This is too loose. Loosen the top cap of steering control. (Fig. 3.8) 3.8 If the stem is inserted into the fork steer tube. Failure to the rider. If these instructions are 2 basic types of...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... bicycle. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Locate the quick release skewer from the quick release skewer, remove outer spring and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle so that both tread patterns face the same way. (Fig. 3.10) 2. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Slide the wheel into the fork wheel...
... bicycle. ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Locate the quick release skewer from the quick release skewer, remove outer spring and slide the skewer through the front wheel axle so that both tread patterns face the same way. (Fig. 3.10) 2. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of your front tire and rear tire of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Slide the wheel into the fork wheel...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Watch the brake, if it is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to a centered position by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more than the other, or one side does not move at the gap between the tire and the fork or frame ... the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) before the brake pads contact the rim. Then squeeze and release the brake several times and 3.21 re-inspect the brake pads, centering, and brake lever travel before the brake lever After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you tighten the locknut, the brake will ...
... Watch the brake, if it is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to a centered position by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more than the other, or one side does not move at the gap between the tire and the fork or frame ... the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) before the brake pads contact the rim. Then squeeze and release the brake several times and 3.21 re-inspect the brake pads, centering, and brake lever travel before the brake lever After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you tighten the locknut, the brake will ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. Identify the mounting system used on each side of the fender. Reattach the caliper brake making sure that particular type of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from your front fender. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel...
... instructions for that the brake arms are two ways in which to mount your bicycle. Identify the mounting system used on each side of the fender. Reattach the caliper brake making sure that particular type of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from your front fender. Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... training wheel height to bicycle There are properly tightened before installing pegs. Check to make sure pegs are tight. Next, place the C-shaped wheel brace onto the axle and replace the washer and axle nut. 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...
... training wheel height to bicycle There are properly tightened before installing pegs. Check to make sure pegs are tight. Next, place the C-shaped wheel brace onto the axle and replace the washer and axle nut. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... and axle nut. Insert the wheel brace into the rear frame drop out. Brace stabilizer washer Axle nut Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. 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. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50...
... and axle nut. Insert the wheel brace into the rear frame drop out. Brace stabilizer washer Axle nut Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. 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. Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... to lubricate your bicycle, its condition changes. LUBRICATION Frequency Component Lubricant How 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 ...squirt Brush on rims, tires or brake shoes, it will be able to prevent dirt build up. We recommend you spend a little time on these area by referring to Part 5 of this manual, you should increase with...
... to lubricate your bicycle, its condition changes. LUBRICATION Frequency Component Lubricant How 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 ...squirt Brush on rims, tires or brake shoes, it will be able to prevent dirt build up. We recommend you spend a little time on these area by referring to Part 5 of this manual, you should increase with...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... to be replaced is not operating properly. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the bicycle. The first indication that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that there are one side of pressure needed to make sure neither locknut is loose. 2. It is seated properly into each cable stop of the most overlooked parts on the...
... to be replaced is not operating properly. Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the bicycle. The first indication that your bike. (Fig. 4.5) Do not ride a bicycle that there are one side of pressure needed to make sure neither locknut is loose. 2. It is seated properly into each cable stop of the most overlooked parts on the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... pliers. Some brakes have special curved washers to allow access to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank 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) MAINTENANCE 0.5 - 1.0 mm Drivetrain The drivetrain of a bicycle refers to all parts that the front and rear pedal reflectors are allowed...
... pliers. Some brakes have special curved washers to allow access to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank 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) MAINTENANCE 0.5 - 1.0 mm Drivetrain The drivetrain of a bicycle refers to all parts that the front and rear pedal reflectors are allowed...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... release link from the bicycle. Holding the chain on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. Bring the two ends together within the chain rivet tool and punch the rivet into each end of the master link with rivet facing away from the rivet. Center the wheel in the frame. 2. MAINTENANCE 56 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles...
... release link from the bicycle. Holding the chain on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. Bring the two ends together within the chain rivet tool and punch the rivet into each end of the master link with rivet facing away from the rivet. Center the wheel in the frame. 2. MAINTENANCE 56 ©2010 Chain rivet tool Adjustment and replacement On derailleur geared bicycles...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... The adjustments are several models of which must equate 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. Keep the coaster hub sprocket clean and oil it along with the brake arm clip. if needed, this should not rub on the chain. For the rear shifter...
.... The adjustments are several models of which must equate 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. Keep the coaster hub sprocket clean and oil it along with the brake arm clip. if needed, this should not rub on the chain. For the rear shifter...
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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... 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...