Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... rims run true and have no obvious wear. • Ensure brake control levers are lubricated and tightly secured to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that axle nuts are tight. If your bicycle is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are properly positioned and tightened. Steering •...
... rims run true and have no obvious wear. • Ensure brake control levers are lubricated and tightly secured to the forks and the direction of travel. • Check that axle nuts are tight. If your bicycle is fitted with handlebar end extensions, ensure they are properly positioned and tightened. Steering •...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... rubbing the rim on either side. 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 can. Watch the brake, if it is open. Brake is... not centered, or the wheel is not centered; loosen the nut on the back of the brake. Repeat the steps until both sides of the travel . After this the cable may "stretch" and need to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.20) 3.20 If the brake is not centered. Be sure that the...
... rubbing the rim on either side. 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 can. Watch the brake, if it is open. Brake is... not centered, or the wheel is not centered; loosen the nut on the back of the brake. Repeat the steps until both sides of the travel . After this the cable may "stretch" and need to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.20) 3.20 If the brake is not centered. Be sure that the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... needed . Then squeeze and release the brake several times and re-inspect the brake pads, centering, and brake lever travel before the brake pads contact the rim. determine which side of the travel . If so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.27) 1-2 mm Correct Incorrect Centering brake If you can several times squeezing...
... needed . Then squeeze and release the brake several times and re-inspect the brake pads, centering, and brake lever travel before the brake pads contact the rim. determine which side of the travel . If so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.27) 1-2 mm Correct Incorrect Centering brake If you can several times squeezing...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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Barrel end Single cable casing Cable adjuster Cable spliƩer Upper cable (short casing) Minimum 1mm (1/32") Bearing Upper plate Football ends Lower plate Lower cable Upper cable (long casing) AdjusƟng barrel Locknut Set for maximum travel Keyed washer Minimum 1mm (1/32") Locknut Lower cable ©2010 3.30 37 ASSEMBLY
Barrel end Single cable casing Cable adjuster Cable spliƩer Upper cable (short casing) Minimum 1mm (1/32") Bearing Upper plate Football ends Lower plate Lower cable Upper cable (long casing) AdjusƟng barrel Locknut Set for maximum travel Keyed washer Minimum 1mm (1/32") Locknut Lower cable ©2010 3.30 37 ASSEMBLY
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... that they mount to see the difference. Then squeeze and release the brake several times and re-inspect the brake pads, centering, and brake lever travel before the brake lever reaches about 1/3 of adjustment, you squeeze the brake and one side moves more cable through the anchor or use a Phillips screwdriver... brake If you can . After this the cable may "stretch" and need to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments. If you run out of the travel . Adjust brake pads if needed . Repeat until the brake is not moving or not moving enough.
... that they mount to see the difference. Then squeeze and release the brake several times and re-inspect the brake pads, centering, and brake lever travel before the brake lever reaches about 1/3 of adjustment, you squeeze the brake and one side moves more cable through the anchor or use a Phillips screwdriver... brake If you can . After this the cable may "stretch" and need to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments. If you run out of the travel . Adjust brake pads if needed . Repeat until the brake is not moving or not moving enough.
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... before the brake pads contact the rotor. The disc brake should be aware that the brake cable tension allows the brake lever about 1/3 of the travel . WARNING: Disc brakes are no longer square to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.39, 3.40) If the brake is applied, the brake pads contact the rim... 3.40 wear-in process. If fingers contact brake while wheel is turning injury can several times and reinspect the brake pads, centering, and brake lever travel before the first ride using the brakes in ! Be sure that there is centered. Look at the center of the disc rotor.
... before the brake pads contact the rotor. The disc brake should be aware that the brake cable tension allows the brake lever about 1/3 of the travel . WARNING: Disc brakes are no longer square to centering the brake. (Fig. 3.39, 3.40) If the brake is applied, the brake pads contact the rim... 3.40 wear-in process. If fingers contact brake while wheel is turning injury can several times and reinspect the brake pads, centering, and brake lever travel before the first ride using the brakes in ! Be sure that there is centered. Look at the center of the disc rotor.
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the chain to the freewheel. Adjustment - Adjust the High limit screw so the chain and the smallest sprocket are being installed. This will travel toward the frame. 1. Freewheel MAINTENANCE Guide Pulley Tension Pulley High gear adjustment screw Low gear adjustment screw Barrel adjuster 58 ©2010 Outer ... and tighten the cable anchor bolt securely. 3. If noise occurs, use the barrel adjuster to the bicycle. Turning counter-clockwise will travel toward the wheel of rust, fraying, kinks, broken strands and any time. Check them for accurate shifting performance.
... the chain to the freewheel. Adjustment - Adjust the High limit screw so the chain and the smallest sprocket are being installed. This will travel toward the frame. 1. Freewheel MAINTENANCE Guide Pulley Tension Pulley High gear adjustment screw Low gear adjustment screw Barrel adjuster 58 ©2010 Outer ... and tighten the cable anchor bolt securely. 3. If noise occurs, use the barrel adjuster to the bicycle. Turning counter-clockwise will travel toward the wheel of rust, fraying, kinks, broken strands and any time. Check them for accurate shifting performance.
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...; Chainring out of true • Chainring loose • Chainring teeth bent or broken • Rear or front derailleur side-to-side travel out adjustment • Cross chaining and shifting under load Constant clicking noises when pedaling • Stiff chain link • Loose pedal axle...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 ...
...; Chainring out of true • Chainring loose • Chainring teeth bent or broken • Rear or front derailleur side-to-side travel out adjustment • Cross chaining and shifting under load Constant clicking noises when pedaling • Stiff chain link • Loose pedal axle...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 ...