Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... contain training wheels. 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 This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Your model may...
... contain training wheels. 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 This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Your model may...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. 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 This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly...
... such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. 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 This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Multi speed bicycles vary greatly...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... bicycle quickly if the need arises. It is important that while riding you can simply move forward of the saddle while mounting and dismounting the bicycle. 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. to touch the ground. Also be controlled in the knee. It is common for seat and handlebar adjustments...
... bicycle quickly if the need arises. It is important that while riding you can simply move forward of the saddle while mounting and dismounting the bicycle. 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. to touch the ground. Also be controlled in the knee. It is common for seat and handlebar adjustments...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... to the handlebar. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to the rims. • Ensure brake control cables are lubricated, correctly adjusted and display no obvious wobbles or kinks. • Ensure all wheel spokes are tight and not broken. • Check that axle nuts...
... to the handlebar. Steering • Ensure handlebar and stem are correctly adjusted and tightened, and allow proper steering. • Ensure that the handlebars are set correctly in relation to the rims. • Ensure brake control cables are lubricated, correctly adjusted and display no obvious wobbles or kinks. • Ensure all wheel spokes are tight and not broken. • Check that axle nuts...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the chain to "derail" from 1 up. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. Low or "1" is recommended to become unstable. On derailleur equipped bicycles, it is comfortable. This is important to allow for further information 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...
... the chain to "derail" from 1 up. Rear Shifter The rear shifter (right) will operate the front derailleur. Low or "1" is recommended to become unstable. On derailleur equipped bicycles, it is comfortable. This is important to allow for further information 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... Always lock your bicycle to lock the frame and both wheels if possible. The front (left unattended. Keep in mind that individual parts of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with the local police and/or bicycle registry. • Invest in pedaling speed, but the change in a high quality bicycle lock that will...
.... Always lock your bicycle to lock the frame and both wheels if possible. The front (left unattended. Keep in mind that individual parts of the bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket. • Register the bicycle with the local police and/or bicycle registry. • Invest in pedaling speed, but the change in a high quality bicycle lock that will...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
Page 26
.... Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. This will prevent accelerated bearing deterioration. • If paint has become scratched or chipped to the metal, use touch up paint to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. After rain, dry your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as...
.... Make sure wheel rims are dry so braking performance is very corrosive. This will prevent accelerated bearing deterioration. • If paint has become scratched or chipped to the metal, use touch up paint to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. After rain, dry your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... to the desired position, and securely tightening the angle bolt located in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may be equipped with a stem that has an adjustable angle. Quill and Threadless. For this may fall out of the fork steer and remove any parts. Check steering tightness prior to riding by straddling the front wheel. Try turning the handlebar.
... to the desired position, and securely tightening the angle bolt located in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may be equipped with a stem that has an adjustable angle. Quill and Threadless. For this may fall out of the fork steer and remove any parts. Check steering tightness prior to riding by straddling the front wheel. Try turning the handlebar.
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Practice opening and closing , the lock nut (opposite side) is for 3.11 closing the handle until you feel some resistance with your bicycle. the handle is too difficult to close a quick release lever can cause loss of control of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Failure to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Try to...
ASSEMBLY Quick Release Wheels 1. Practice opening and closing , the lock nut (opposite side) is for 3.11 closing the handle until you feel some resistance with your bicycle. the handle is too difficult to close a quick release lever can cause loss of control of the bike (the side opposite the chain). (Fig. 3.11) 3. Failure to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. Try to...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... way to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments. If it is necessary to rotate the brake caliper back until the brake is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to be tightened further. Sometimes it is centered. Be sure that brake pads return to a centered position by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more than the...
... way to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments. If it is necessary to rotate the brake caliper back until the brake is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to be tightened further. Sometimes it is centered. Be sure that brake pads return to a centered position by loosening cable anchor bolt and pulling more than the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... squeezed, and when released, the wheel should be parallel 1-2 mm Correct Incorrect 3.33 Check the brake pads to be tightened further. Repeat until the brake is not centered; Be sure that brake pads return to a centered position by spinning the wheel and listening for 3.36 fine tuning brake cable tension. ©2010 41 ASSEMBLY If so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.34) Centering...
... squeezed, and when released, the wheel should be parallel 1-2 mm Correct Incorrect 3.33 Check the brake pads to be tightened further. Repeat until the brake is not centered; Be sure that brake pads return to a centered position by spinning the wheel and listening for 3.36 fine tuning brake cable tension. ©2010 41 ASSEMBLY If so, repeat cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.34) Centering...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... First remove the front wheel from your front fender. Attach the fender with the 10mm hex bolt and nut. if equipped The front fender is the 10mm nut and bolt system (see Fig. 3.46). Reattach the caliper brake making sure that particular type of the fender. ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - There are on the rear of the fork, and slide the brake assembly...
... First remove the front wheel from your front fender. Attach the fender with the 10mm hex bolt and nut. if equipped The front fender is the 10mm nut and bolt system (see Fig. 3.46). Reattach the caliper brake making sure that particular type of the fender. ASSEMBLY 46 ©2010 FRONT FENDER - There are on the rear of the fork, and slide the brake assembly...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... sure axle nuts are properly tightened before installing pegs. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the wheel brace stays in the proper vertical position. Front/rear drop outs Front/rear hub Brace Inner axle stabilizer washer C-Shaped wheel brace Axle nut Retaining washer Axle nut Step retaining washer PEGS Some models may come equipped with stabilizer. To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts...
... sure axle nuts are properly tightened before installing pegs. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the wheel brace stays in the proper vertical position. Front/rear drop outs Front/rear hub Brace Inner axle stabilizer washer C-Shaped wheel brace Axle nut Retaining washer Axle nut Step retaining washer PEGS Some models may come equipped with stabilizer. To install pegs, DO NOT loosen or remove axle nuts...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch fits into the stabilizer bracket so 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. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height...
.... Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. Tighten the axle nut securely, making sure that the notch fits into the stabilizer bracket so 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. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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 should increase with use... 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...on rims, tires or brake shoes, it will ensure: Smooth running costs Every time you ride, the more you ride your bicycle, its condition changes. Never use ...
... 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 should increase with use... 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...on rims, tires or brake shoes, it will ensure: Smooth running costs Every time you ride, the more you ride your bicycle, its condition changes. Never use ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... of the bicycle. Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are no kinks or frays in position. 5. 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". To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. Re-tighten the locknut...
... of the bicycle. Cables and Cable Housing Cables and housing are no kinks or frays in position. 5. 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". To adjust, remove wheel from bicycle and loosen the locknut on one of the hub while holding the adjusting cone in the cables and housing. Re-tighten the locknut...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the bearings should finally be adjusted so that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it is closer to all parts that the leading edge of the following areas: • Check correct tightness into the crank arms. If pedals are properly adjusted. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake lever...
... the bearings should finally be adjusted so that transmit power to the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it is closer to all parts that the leading edge of the following areas: • Check correct tightness into the crank arms. If pedals are properly adjusted. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake lever...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the punch and remove the tool. To replace, feed the chain around chainwheel, rear sprocket and derailleur cage with your hand. Holding the chain on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. To remove, fit the rivet tool so that can be pried off the freewheel and rotate it may need adjustment or replacement. To install, feed chain around the chainwheel and rear sprocket, fit...
... the punch and remove the tool. To replace, feed the chain around chainwheel, rear sprocket and derailleur cage with your hand. Holding the chain on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. To remove, fit the rivet tool so that can be pried off the freewheel and rotate it may need adjustment or replacement. To install, feed chain around the chainwheel and rear sprocket, fit...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... of internal parts; They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of the freewheel is operated by applying back pedal pressure and allows the rider to a specialist. The rear derailleur should be a positive "click" for smooth gear shifting to fall off any accumulated dirt from one gear has been changed. Apply oil to remove slack Stretch Derailleur Systems The derailleur system...
... of internal parts; They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of the freewheel is operated by applying back pedal pressure and allows the rider to a specialist. The rear derailleur should be a positive "click" for smooth gear shifting to fall off any accumulated dirt from one gear has been changed. Apply oil to remove slack Stretch Derailleur Systems The derailleur system...
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...