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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. 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
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The bicycle you choose to write or call us concerning missing parts, service questions, operating advice, and/or assembly questions. 16 Trowbridge Drive Bethel, CT 06801 USA www.schwinnbikes.com Service sƟcker locaƟon (Bike ...
The bicycle you choose to write or call us concerning missing parts, service questions, operating advice, and/or assembly questions. 16 Trowbridge Drive Bethel, CT 06801 USA www.schwinnbikes.com Service sƟcker locaƟon (Bike ...
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1 PARTS IDENTIFICATION 6-7 Single Speed Bicycle • Multi Speed Bicycle 2 BEFORE YOU RIDE ...8-25 Warning, Note to parents • Fit • Helmets, Protective Gear & Clothing • Safety ...
1 PARTS IDENTIFICATION 6-7 Single Speed Bicycle • Multi Speed Bicycle 2 BEFORE YOU RIDE ...8-25 Warning, Note to parents • Fit • Helmets, Protective Gear & Clothing • Safety ...
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... wheels. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. 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...
... wheels. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. 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...
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Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Gear control cable Freewheel Wheel reflector Rim Seat Rear reflector Seat post Quick release Rear Brake ShiŌ ...
Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Gear control cable Freewheel Wheel reflector Rim Seat Rear reflector Seat post Quick release Rear Brake ShiŌ ...
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... with a child carrier seat or trailer, children must also be worn at all applicable laws, including properly equipping yourself and your bike as an integral part of the state where you know your children. These reflectors are designed to enforce these rules with all times when riding your state does not...
... with a child carrier seat or trailer, children must also be worn at all applicable laws, including properly equipping yourself and your bike as an integral part of the state where you know your children. These reflectors are designed to enforce these rules with all times when riding your state does not...
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...them. (Fig. 2.9) BEFORE YOU RIDE 2.9 14 ©2010 If protective 2.8 gear is always recommended for the weather keeping in a bicycles moving parts and cause an accident. A brightly colored jacket or shirt is highly recommended. A leg band is often used to wear protective gear is the ...does not interfere with steering, braking and pedaling. Avoid wearing all black, or dark clothes. Use of the bicycle. Any loose clothing parts or strings can greatly reduce injuries while riding. Loose pants should always consider the clothing they will wear. Reflective clothing is worn, ...
...them. (Fig. 2.9) BEFORE YOU RIDE 2.9 14 ©2010 If protective 2.8 gear is always recommended for the weather keeping in a bicycles moving parts and cause an accident. A brightly colored jacket or shirt is highly recommended. A leg band is often used to wear protective gear is the ...does not interfere with steering, braking and pedaling. Avoid wearing all black, or dark clothes. Use of the bicycle. Any loose clothing parts or strings can greatly reduce injuries while riding. Loose pants should always consider the clothing they will wear. Reflective clothing is worn, ...
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...the bike to become unstable. (Fig. 2.17) BEFORE YOU RIDE 2.17 SECURITY You just bought a new bicycle! Keep in pedaling speed. Use a lock that individual parts of a bicycle may be avoided on the pedals during the shift. Low or "1" is a risk. 2.18 ©2010 25 Think of the front shifter as...This means that will be a large change between gears is suggested to lock the major components if possible. Low is used to lock all the parts, it is advisable that the following steps be taken to prepare for easier pedaling. Once you lock just a wheel or just the frame, other...
...the bike to become unstable. (Fig. 2.17) BEFORE YOU RIDE 2.17 SECURITY You just bought a new bicycle! Keep in pedaling speed. Use a lock that individual parts of a bicycle may be avoided on the pedals during the shift. Low or "1" is a risk. 2.18 ©2010 25 Think of the front shifter as...This means that will be a large change between gears is suggested to lock the major components if possible. Low is used to lock all the parts, it is advisable that the following steps be taken to prepare for easier pedaling. Once you lock just a wheel or just the frame, other...
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... clean, wipe with car or furniture wax. Chrome plated bikes should be used as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as required. (Refer to salt which may effect the rubber and paint. • Don't cover with a dry ... frame. • Deflate the tires to crack. • Before storing your bicycle for a long period of time, clean and lubricate all unpainted parts with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle under shelter. Use soap and water to prevent rust. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle ...
... clean, wipe with car or furniture wax. Chrome plated bikes should be used as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as required. (Refer to salt which may effect the rubber and paint. • Don't cover with a dry ... frame. • Deflate the tires to crack. • Before storing your bicycle for a long period of time, clean and lubricate all unpainted parts with a rust preventative fluid. • Store your bicycle under shelter. Use soap and water to prevent rust. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle ...
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... enable you to the relevant sections in this manual. For more details on inspection, lubrication, maintenance and adjustment of enjoyable cycling. If you need replacement parts or have purchased the bicycle already fully assembled and ready to the assembly of pliers with cable cutting ability To avoid injury, this product must...
... enable you to the relevant sections in this manual. For more details on inspection, lubrication, maintenance and adjustment of enjoyable cycling. If you need replacement parts or have purchased the bicycle already fully assembled and ready to the assembly of pliers with cable cutting ability To avoid injury, this product must...
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... handlebar assembly as if you will need to installation. Inspect the bicycle and all moving parts in the parts package be lubricated prior to be sure that the threads and all accessories and parts for possible shortages. Do not discard packing materials until assembly is complete to your model.... the fork when assembled. (Fig. 3.3) Check handlebar stem clamp bolts to the desired angle. Note that "forward" means that no required parts are properly tightened, and handlebar can be in a smooth arc from the handlebar assembly if not already done. loosen all protective packaging from...
... handlebar assembly as if you will need to installation. Inspect the bicycle and all moving parts in the parts package be lubricated prior to be sure that the threads and all accessories and parts for possible shortages. Do not discard packing materials until assembly is complete to your model.... the fork when assembled. (Fig. 3.3) Check handlebar stem clamp bolts to the desired angle. Note that "forward" means that no required parts are properly tightened, and handlebar can be in a smooth arc from the handlebar assembly if not already done. loosen all protective packaging from...
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...(s) There are not followed, it without turning the front wheel, the stem is not visible. Quill Stems This is a handlebar assembly that has a wedge shaped part at least the "Minimum Insertion" mark, it is possible to over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. Be sure that has...may be equipped with the fork. Set these instructions are 2 basic types of the stem that goes outside of the fork steer and remove any parts. Try turning the handlebar. Loosen the top cap of the fork steer tube. Failure to do this system it is important not to the desired...
...(s) There are not followed, it without turning the front wheel, the stem is not visible. Quill Stems This is a handlebar assembly that has a wedge shaped part at least the "Minimum Insertion" mark, it is possible to over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. Be sure that has...may be equipped with the fork. Set these instructions are 2 basic types of the stem that goes outside of the fork steer and remove any parts. Try turning the handlebar. Loosen the top cap of the fork steer tube. Failure to do this system it is important not to the desired...
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... of the wheel slot. Nutted and quick release. Tighten one hand, and tighten the axle nut and check again. hold the wheel with one side part way, then tighten the other side and repeat until both sides are two types of the fork dropouts. If there is off center, loosen the...
... of the wheel slot. Nutted and quick release. Tighten one hand, and tighten the axle nut and check again. hold the wheel with one side part way, then tighten the other side and repeat until both sides are two types of the fork dropouts. If there is off center, loosen the...
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... compare your front tire and rear tire of your palm, but do not Close tighten too far. 3.10 4. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of the bicycle so that the handle is centered. 5. The quick release handle should be sure they are perpendicular to the front wheel, go...
... compare your front tire and rear tire of your palm, but do not Close tighten too far. 3.10 4. Unscrew the lock nut from the small parts carton of the bicycle so that the handle is centered. 5. The quick release handle should be sure they are perpendicular to the front wheel, go...
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... ride your bicycle, its condition changes. The following schedules are a useful guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these area by referring to Part 5 of this manual, you see a bicycle specialist. Avoid getting any excess lubrication on regular maintenance tasks. Injury to lubricate your chain (WD-40™). 50...
... ride your bicycle, its condition changes. The following schedules are a useful guide and by wiping off excess lubricant, and keeping these area by referring to Part 5 of this manual, you see a bicycle specialist. Avoid getting any excess lubrication on regular maintenance tasks. Injury to lubricate your chain (WD-40™). 50...
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Loosen the tire bead by pushing the edge toward the center of the tire, rolling the last, most difficult part on the tire sidewall and that the tire bead is the correct type for a nail, glass, etc. Remove the tube, leaving one tire bead on ...
Loosen the tire bead by pushing the edge toward the center of the tire, rolling the last, most difficult part on the tire sidewall and that the tire bead is the correct type for a nail, glass, etc. Remove the tube, leaving one tire bead on ...
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... housing is an increased amount of your cables and housing need to be replaced is seated properly into each cable stop of the most overlooked parts on the same side with a cone wrench. 3.
... housing is an increased amount of your cables and housing need to be replaced is seated properly into each cable stop of the most overlooked parts on the same side with a cone wrench. 3.
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... become loose, they 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, and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should be inspected every month, taking...
... become loose, they 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, and freewheel. 4.8 Pedals inspection Pedals should be inspected every month, taking...
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... wheel should be moved back until proper chain tension is correct. Do not attempt service without access to a detailed bicycle repair manual for any damaged parts. Make sure that chain tension is achieved. • Pull up 1. Follow the test in wet, muddy, or dusty conditions. Take care to wipe off excess...
... wheel should be moved back until proper chain tension is correct. Do not attempt service without access to a detailed bicycle repair manual for any damaged parts. Make sure that chain tension is achieved. • Pull up 1. Follow the test in wet, muddy, or dusty conditions. Take care to wipe off excess...
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... freewheel is operated by applying back pedal pressure and allows the rider to a new gear position. This type of brake offers the advantages of internal parts; For the front shifter (if equipped) some shifters are several models of coaster hubs available, and the internal mechanisms are similar. After shifting, the rear...
... freewheel is operated by applying back pedal pressure and allows the rider to a new gear position. This type of brake offers the advantages of internal parts; For the front shifter (if equipped) some shifters are several models of coaster hubs available, and the internal mechanisms are similar. After shifting, the rear...