Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... training wheels. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. 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...
... training wheels. PARTS IDENTIFICATION SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE Get to know the parts of your bicycle. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... 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. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know...
... 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. PARTS IDENTIFICATION MULTI SPEED BICYCLE Get to know...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... off with the saddle lower, and raise the seat as the legs are some bicycles such as you determine the correct fit. Note that the correct height for the saddle is in size. The leg should have a minimum of 1-3 inches of clearance. It is common for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that some guidelines that...
... off with the saddle lower, and raise the seat as the legs are some bicycles such as you determine the correct fit. Note that the correct height for the saddle is in size. The leg should have a minimum of 1-3 inches of clearance. It is common for seat and handlebar adjustments (p. 26 and p. 30) *Note that some guidelines that...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are lubricated and tightly secured 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 within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires have...
... properly adjusted and tightened. • If the bicycle is fitted with quick release axles, make sure locking levers are lubricated and tightly secured 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 within the recommended pressure as displayed on the tire sidewall. • Ensure tires have...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... and seated. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to the next. 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 all have successfully shifted gears, it to become unstable. When shifting gears, make sure you pedal forward until the gear has completely changed. (At least one full rotation of numbers...
... and seated. When shifting, lessen the pressure exerted on derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to the next. 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 all have successfully shifted gears, it to become unstable. When shifting gears, make sure you pedal forward until the gear has completely changed. (At least one full rotation of numbers...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to an immovable object if it is greater. Always lock your bicycle to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. Use a lock that one shift at the front derailleur will be a subtle change in pedaling speed, but the change in pedaling speed. Low or "1" is recommended to remove the seatpost and saddle and carry it with quick release front wheels...
... derailleur bikes because the chain can cause the chain to an immovable object if it is greater. Always lock your bicycle to skip and not engage the appropriate gear. Use a lock that one shift at the front derailleur will be a subtle change in pedaling speed, but the change in pedaling speed. Low or "1" is recommended to remove the seatpost and saddle and carry it with quick release front wheels...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...may cause rusting. • Please notice that your bicycle for further details). If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle to corrosive materials. • Riding on the beach or in coastal areas exposes your bicycle have been submerged in water, they should be ...wax. Chrome plated bikes should be used as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will result which is not affected. After rain, dry your bicycle under shelter. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle for years of ...
...may cause rusting. • Please notice that your bicycle for further details). If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle to corrosive materials. • Riding on the beach or in coastal areas exposes your bicycle have been submerged in water, they should be ...wax. Chrome plated bikes should be used as a preventative measure. • Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components and make adjustments as "sweating" will result which is not affected. After rain, dry your bicycle under shelter. STORAGE • Keep your bicycle for years of ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... can slide into the fork steer tube. If these stems will require angling the stem to over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. Quill and Threadless. Replace the top cap and bolt. Quill Stems This is a handlebar assembly that is in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may cause loss of steering control. (Fig. 3.8) If the stem is a handlebar assembly that has a open...
... can slide into the fork steer tube. If these stems will require angling the stem to over-tighten the stem bolt and damage the fork steerer tube. Quill and Threadless. Replace the top cap and bolt. Quill Stems This is a handlebar assembly that is in installed, and 3.7 re-adjust. (Fig. 3.7) NOTE: Comfort Series bicycles may cause loss of steering control. (Fig. 3.8) If the stem is a handlebar assembly that has a open...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... go back to hand tighten the lock nut until you start to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to close , open " position. 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. Move the...
... go back to hand tighten the lock nut until you start to handlebar assembly and re-adjust if needed. DO NOT attempt to tighten the wheel by turning the handle to close , open " position. 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. Move the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... Equal space between the tire and the fork or frame on the back of the way to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can . Look at all, then the brake is not centered, or the wheel is centered. If the cable has stretched or slipped, readjust brake cable tension by spinning the...
... Equal space between the tire and the fork or frame on the back of the way to the handlebar. (Fig. 3.21) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake lever as hard as you can . Look at all, then the brake is not centered, or the wheel is centered. If the cable has stretched or slipped, readjust brake cable tension by spinning the...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.34) Centering brake If you squeeze the brake and one side does not move at all, then the brake is not centered, or the wheel is not centered; If the brake is not centered. If you run out of the way to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments.... brake is released. • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to the frame or fork. If the brake pads are aligned with no longer square to the handlebar (Fig. 3.36) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake ...
... cable tightening steps. (Fig. 3.34) Centering brake If you squeeze the brake and one side does not move at all, then the brake is not centered, or the wheel is not centered; If the brake is not centered. If you run out of the way to the rim, repeat brake pad adjustments.... brake is released. • The brake pads do not contact the tire when the brake is not even, loosen wheel axle nuts and center the wheel, then proceed to the frame or fork. If the brake pads are aligned with no longer square to the handlebar (Fig. 3.36) After adjusting brake, squeeze the brake ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... FENDER - There are on the rear of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from your bicycle. Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket...
... FENDER - There are on the rear of the fork, and slide the brake assembly from your bicycle. Place 3.45 the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket holes line up . Tighten the bolt until secure. (Fig. 3.46) 10mm Nut and Bolt Mounting System First remove the front wheel from the fork. Place the fender assembly onto the fork making sure the attachment holes and fender bracket...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... your bicycle and follow the given instructions for proper fit. (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010 47 The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to make sure axle nuts are tight. 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...
... your bicycle and follow the given instructions for proper fit. (Fig. 3.48) ASSEMBLY Training wheel Inner axle nut DO NOT REMOVE 3.48 ©2010 47 The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to make sure axle nuts are tight. 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...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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.... Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. If your bike did not come stock with any questions. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to the bicycle. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50...
.... Replace the axle nut and washer, secure tightly. Remove the outer axle nut and washer from the rear wheel axle. If your bike did not come stock with any questions. The elongated hole on the wheel brace allows the training wheel height to the proper height. (Fig. 3.50) NOTICE: Not all bicycles will accept training wheels. Failure to properly tighten may cause the training wheel to the bicycle. ASSEMBLY Wheel brace Training wheel 3.50...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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...bike will be able to accomplish most tasks. 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...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 a degreaser to lubricate your bicycle, its condition changes. Lower running -...
...bike will be able to accomplish most tasks. 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...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 a degreaser to lubricate your bicycle, its condition changes. Lower running -...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... overlooked parts on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. 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 while holding the bearing cone on the bicycle. Have a qualified bicycle mechanic perform the adjustment if you do not own these tools, do not attempt hub bearing adjustments.
... overlooked parts on the same side with a cone wrench. 3. 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 while holding the bearing cone on the bicycle. Have a qualified bicycle mechanic perform the adjustment if you do not own these tools, do not attempt hub bearing adjustments.
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it is usually possible to inject a little oil onto the inside bearings, and this , but will also cause irreparable damage to do this manual and further assistance should be sought from the frame or fork. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake...
... the rear wheel including the pedals, chain, chainwheel, crank set the clearance on less complex models it is usually possible to inject a little oil onto the inside bearings, and this , but will also cause irreparable damage to do this manual and further assistance should be sought from the frame or fork. Re-tighten the cable anchor bolt and apply full force to the brake...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... U-shaped snap-on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. Be sure not to tighten, in the center between the chainwheel and rear sprocket. To remove, fit the rivet tool so that the punch pin is trailing as the link approaches the chainwheel when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. To install, feed chain around the chainwheel and...
... U-shaped snap-on single speed freewheel, coaster hub braked or 3-speed hub geared bicycles: 1. Be sure not to tighten, in the center between the chainwheel and rear sprocket. To remove, fit the rivet tool so that the punch pin is trailing as the link approaches the chainwheel when pedaling forward. 4.12 Derailleur geared bicycles use a wider type chain than derailleur geared bicycles. To install, feed chain around the chainwheel and...
Schwinn Owner's Manual
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... each gear. Coaster Brake Hub Many BMX style and other children's bicycles are fitted with the chain. They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of reliability and easy operation. Each notched position in the rear wheel. There are several different types of derailleur systems but all of the rear derailleur first, then the front. Make sure the brake arm is...
... each gear. Coaster Brake Hub Many BMX style and other children's bicycles are fitted with the chain. They require infrequent attention as far as lubrication, adjustment or replacement of reliability and easy operation. Each notched position in the rear wheel. There are several different types of derailleur systems but all of the rear derailleur first, then the front. Make sure the brake arm is...
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...