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Question posted by lbchaf on March 4th, 2017
Crank Bearings
how do I take crank apart to put new bearings in
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Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 1
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THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY, PERFORMANCE AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. READ THE MANUAL BEFORE TAKING YOUR FIRST RIDE ON YOUR NEW BICYCLE, AND KEEP THE MANUAL HANDY FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 5
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... risk of circumstances. As a parent or guardian, you bear the responsibility for you to understand your child is riding is properly fitted to the child; It is also important that the bicycle which your new bicycle.
Among these responsibilities are to make sure that most bicycle accidents involve children. ABOUT THIS MANUAL
It is important...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 7
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...fenders, bags, carriers, etc.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
SINGLE SPEED BICYCLE
Get to know the parts of your bicycle. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Note that smaller children's bicycles also contain training wheels. Seat Rear reflector Seat... reflector
Pedal Tire valve Training wheel
Chain wheel Chain
Crank arm Chain stay
Rim Tire
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Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 8
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... to know the parts of your bicycle.
Multi speed bicycles vary greatly. Your model may have additional accessories such as fenders, bags, carriers, etc. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and ...reflector
Front brake Front fork
Spokes Tire
Chain wheel
Chain stay Chain
Rear derailleur
BoƩom Bracket Axle Crank arm Tire valve
Pedal Front hub
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Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 15
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... Ensure that all reflectors are properly fitted and not obscured. • Ensure all bearings are properly lubricated. Frame and Fork
• Check that front and rear derailleurs ...8226; Check headset, wheel bearings, pedal bearings and bottom bracket bearings.
Cranks and Pedals
• Ensure pedals are securely tightened to the cranks. • Ensure cranks are securely tightened to the ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 21
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...the front wheel can stop . As terrain changes, the rider must practice and learn how each bicycle will respond in conjunction with the reaction. Remember that as you apply the brakes your body ... lever to operate one brake at a time, or all together, depending on some models in a new terrain or weather change. Front hand brake levers are located on the left side of the handlebar,...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 23
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... have a rear derailleur. BEFORE YOU RIDE
Fre ceowghseel
Rear de railleur
Front derailleur
Derailleur control cable
Guide pulley
Front Crank arm chainwheels
Pedal
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External Gears (derailleur equipped bicycles)
Derailleur equipped bicycles all have an indicator that reads either "low to "high" or a series of the pedals.) Failure to pedal...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 24
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...only while pedaling forward. Always lock your bicycle to an immovable object if it ....bicycle's serial number, generally located on the frame underneath the bottom bracket.
• Register the bicycle...police and/or bicycle registry.
• Invest in a high quality bicycle lock that one...possible theft:
• Maintain a record of a bicycle may be placed beside the frame so a smaller ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 25
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... water, they should be taken out and re-greased. If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of time, clean and lubricate all components and wax the frame. • Deflate the tires to half pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground. • Don't store near electric motors as required. (Refer to corrosive...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 26
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... and adjustment of enjoyable cycling. to properly assembly, repair, or maintain your bicycle was assembled and tuned in the factory and then partially disassembled for years of...- ASSEMBLY
TOOLS FOR ASSEMBLY
Your new bicycle was obtained assembled, we strongly recommend that you to prepare your bicycle for shipping. Friday 8:00 a.m. If your bicycle.
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The following...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 32
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Before your first ride, please check to the other crank arm and has a left- Tighten with a right-hand
Dust
(clockwise) thread. Look for...Note that the
right hand pedal attaches to the chainwheel side crank arm with a 15mm narrow open ended wrench. PEDALS AND CRANKS
Attachment of an incorrect pedal into a crank arm can strip pedal threads and cause irreparable damage. It ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 37
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... lower detangler plate?
This is the correct position for the bearing unit. Thread the adjusting barrels in on both need to...bearing unit has an equal gap on the upper cable, one or more of the cable casings is reduced. The goal is reduced. The best thing to do is to adjust the lower cables first until the flop is shorter than the other. Cable Detangler
Some freestyle bicycles...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 49
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Freewheel Brake cables
Bottom bracket Pedals Derailleur cables Wheel bearings Headset Seat pillar
Chain lube or light oil Chain ... recommend you see a bicycle specialist.
The more you ride, the more frequently maintenance will be able to lubricate your bicycle, its condition changes.
Do...Correct routine maintenance of your new bike will ensure:
Smooth running costs
Every time you ride your chain ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 50
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...your bicycle, don't get oil on both sides. A slow leak caused by the entry of the following areas:
• Inflation: Ensure tires are best handled by a specialist.
• Loose hub bearings: Lift...To check, pump the tire up to pull tire into place. Spin the wheel again to a bicycle specialist.
• Broken or loose spokes: Check that all of true.
When lubricating your brakes ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 52
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Re-tighten the locknut while holding the bearing cone on the bicycle. If you have any doubts. (Fig. 4.4)
1. Have a qualified bicycle mechanic perform the adjustment if you do not own these tools, do not attempt hub bearing adjustments. Before every ride, check that the wheel can turn freely without excessive side play .
4. Check to make...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 53
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... should be checked for disc brakes) When correct, re-tighten the lock nut. Always grease new cables before every ride, and the various bolts and nuts at least every three months. Be...be able to move on the rims to stop the bike. Usable brake shoe
Brakes
Never ride a bicycle unless the brakes are damaged, they should be replaced. (Fig. 4.6)
MAINTENANCE
Lubrication The brake lever...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 54
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...0.5 - 1.0 mm
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.
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Pedals inspection Pedals should...should be removed, cleaned and greased every six to twelve months. Failure to the internal bearings and axle.
If the pedal is secured tightly. Some brakes have a special mechanism ...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 55
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... a different thread and are loose. The right pedal, which attaches to the bottom bracket axle and bearings, the crank arms, and chainrings. Inspection The crank set refers to the other crank arm, is marked 'R' on the end of a bicycle each have built up on them. If they don't spin freely without grinding noise, then adjustment...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 56
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... replacement if it stretches, breaks, or causes inefficient gear shifting. MAINTENANCE
The chain must all bearing surfaces and ball retainers, and replace any 3 piece crank adjustments or repairs.
Take care to wipe off excess oil, and not to a detailed bicycle repair manual for further information. If the chain can vary. Pack the ball...
Schwinn Owner's Manual - Page 62
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...when pedaling
• Stiff chain link • Loose pedal axle/bearing • Loose bottom bracket axle/bearings • Bent bottom bracket or pedal axle • Loose ...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...
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