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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual Hybrid Bike 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. To register your bike visit schwinnbikes.com/register...
- Page 2 Congratulations IMPORTANT: This manual contains important safety, performance and service on your new bicycle! Proper assembly and operation of your information. Read it before you take the first ride on your new tricycle is important for your safety and enjoyment. bicycle, and keep it for reference.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3: HYBRID PARTS ........ - Page 4 7.C: Micro Adjust Seat with Pillar Seat Post ... . . 34 APPENDIX A ......... . . 61 8: ATTACH THE PEDALS.
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Page 6: ❶ Safety
Hybrid 1 SAFETY GENERAL WARNING: Because it is impossible to anticipate every situation or condition Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and damage. that can occur while riding, this Manual makes no representation By choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume the responsibility for that risk, so you need to know —... -
Page 7: 1: First
1 Safety 1: FIRST WARNING! NOTE: We strongly urge you to read this Manual in its entirety Make sure that your child always wears an approved bicycle before your first ride. At the very least, read and make sure that helmet when riding;... -
Page 8: B: Safety First
Hybrid 1 1.B: Safety First 1.C: Mechanical Safety Check Routinely check the condition of your bicycle before every ride. 1. Always wear an approved helmet when riding your bike, and follow the helmet manufacturer’s instructions for fit, use Nuts, bolts screws & other fasteners: Because manufacturers and care. - Page 9 1 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Correct tightening force on fasteners – nuts, bolts, screws – on Wheels must be true for rim brakes to work effectively. your bicycle is important. Too little force, and the fastener may Wheel truing is a skill that requires special tools and experience. Do not attempt to true a wheel unless you have the knowledge, not hold securely.
- Page 10 Hybrid 1 Brakes: Check the brakes for proper operation (see Section Handlebar ends: Make sure the handlebar grips are secure 4.C). Squeeze the brake levers. and in good condition, with no cuts, tears, or worn out areas. If not, have your dealer replace them. Make sure the handlebar •...
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Page 11: D: First Ride
1 Safety 1.D: First Ride 2: SAFETY When you buckle on your helmet and go for your first 2.A: The Basics familiarization ride on your new bicycle, be sure to pick a controlled environment, away from cars, other cyclists, obstacles WARNING! or other hazards. - Page 12 Hybrid 1 4. Be careful to keep body parts and other objects away from the sharp teeth of chainrings, the moving chain, the turning pedals and cranks, and the spinning wheels of your bicycle. 5. Always wear: • Shoes that will stay on your feet and will grip the pedals.
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Page 13: B: Riding Safety
1 Safety 2.B: Riding Safety 7. Use approved hand signals for turning and stopping. 8. Never ride with headphones. They mask traffic sounds and 1. Obey all Rules of the Road and all local traffic laws. emergency vehicle sirens, distract you from concentrating on 2. -
Page 14: C: Off Road Safety
Hybrid 1 7. Before you attempt to jump, do stunt riding or race with your 16. If possible, avoid riding in bad weather, when visibility is bike, read and understand Section 2.F. obscured, at dawn, dusk or in the dark, or when extremely tired. -
Page 15: E: Night Riding
1 Safety The mounting brackets of front and rear reflectors are often 2.E: Night Riding designed as brake straddle cable safety catches which prevent the Riding a bicycle at night is much more dangerous than riding during straddle cable from catching on the tire tread if the cable jumps the day. -
Page 16: F: Extreme, Stunt Or Competition Riding
Hybrid 1 2.F: Extreme, Stunt or Competition Riding • Wear light colored, reflective clothing and accessories, such as a reflective vest, reflective arm and leg bands, reflective stripes on your helmet, flashing lights attached to your body and/or your WARNING! bicycle ... -
Page 17: G Changing Components Or Adding Accessories
1 Safety When riding fast down hill, you can reach speeds achieved by 2.G: Changing Components or Adding Accessories motorcycles, and therefore face similar hazards and risks. Have your bicycle and equipment carefully inspected by a qualified WARNING! mechanic and be sure it is in perfect condition. Consult with expert Failure to confirm compatibility, properly install, operate and riders, area site personnel and race officials on conditions and maintain any component or accessory can result in serious... -
Page 18: 3: Fit
Hybrid 1 3: FIT as described in 3.B without exceeding the limits set by the height of the top of the seat tube and the Minimum Insertion or Maximum Extension mark on the seat post. WARNING! If your bicycle does not fit properly, you may lose control and fall. -
Page 19: B: Saddle Position
1 Safety 3.B: Saddle Position Correct saddle adjustment is an important factor in getting the most performance and comfort from your bicycle. If the saddle position is not comfortable for you, see your dealer. The saddle can be adjusted in three directions: 1. - Page 20 Hybrid 1 WARNING! If your seat post is not inserted in the seat tube as described in B.1 above, the seat post, binder or even frame may break, which could cause you to lose control and fall. Ask your dealer to set the saddle for your optimal riding position and to show you how to make this adjustment.
- Page 21 1 Safety If your bike has an interrupted seat tube, as is the case on some WARNING! suspension bikes, you must also make sure that the seat post is far enough into the frame so that you can touch it through the bottom When making saddle angle adjustments with a single bolt of the interrupted seat tube with the tip of your finger without saddle clamp, always check to make sure that the serrations on...
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Page 22: C: Handlebar Height And Angle
Hybrid 1 If, in spite of carefully adjusting the saddle height, tilt and fore-and- Otherwise, you’ll have to get a stem of different length or rise. aft position, your saddle is still uncomfortable, you may need a Contact customer service. Do not attempt to do this yourself, as it different saddle design. - Page 23 1 Safety Quill Stem Quill Stem If your bike has a quill stem you can contact customer service to adjust the handlebar height a bit by adjusting stem height. A quill stem has an etched or stamped mark on its shaft that minimum designates the stem’s Minimum Insertion or Maximum Extension.
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Page 24: D: Control Position Adjustments
Hybrid 1 3.D: Control Position Adjustments Adjustable Angle Stem Some bicycles are equipped with an adjustable angle stem. If your The angle of the brake and shift control levers and their position on bicycle has an adjustable angle stem, contact customer service to the handlebars can be changed. -
Page 25: ❷ Parts Identification
2 Parts Identification PARTS IDENTIFICATION Hybrid Get to know the parts of your bicycle. This will help with assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Color, style and parts may vary. PART NAME PART NAME PART NAME 1 Handlebar grip 12C Brake pads hardware... - Page 26 Hybrid 2 14 15...
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Page 27: ❸ Assembly
3 Assembly ASSEMBLY Your new bicycle was assembled and tuned in the factory and then WARNING! partially disassembled for shipping. You may have purchased the bicycle already fully assembled and ready to ride or in the shipping Improper assembly of this product may result in serious injury or carton in the partially disassembled form. -
Page 28: 1: Tools Required
Assembly 3 1: TOOLS REQUIRED 2: GETTING STARTED • Phillips head screw driver (minimum four inch shaft) ❶ Open the carton from the top and remove the bicycle parts. • 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm 8 mm and 17 mm Allen wrench ❷... -
Page 29: 3: Hybrid Parts
3 Assembly 3: HYBRID PARTS ❷ The following components are exclusive to the ❾ Schwinn Hybrid. Note: Your bicycle parts will vary depending on your model. Ensure you have all the following parts. Figure 3.2 ❸ ❶ ❹ Part name Qty. -
Page 30: 4: Attach The Handlebar
Assembly 3 Important! Be sure the minimum insertion marks do not go 4: ATTACH THE HANDLEBAR above the top of the headset and are not visible. ❸ Using a 6 mm Allen wrench tighten the stem binder bolt at the WARNING! top of the stem post. -
Page 31: B: Attaching A Threadless Stem
3 Assembly • Hold the handlebar, close the brakes and rock the fork back 4.B: Attaching a Threadless Stem and forth. If you hear a knock or clunking sound the headset Important! Do not disassemble the headset or lose any parts. is too loose. -
Page 32: 5: Attach The Brake Cables
Assembly 3 5: ATTACH THE BRAKE CABLES Cable adjustment barrel slot Cable nut slot WARNING! Failure to properly set the brakes may result in the inability to stop the tricycle movement and cause serious injury or death. Be sure the brakes are functioning properly before using the Brake lever Brake cable slot tricycle. -
Page 33: 6: Attach The Front Wheel
3 Assembly 6: ATTACH THE FRONT WHEEL There are two types of front wheel assemblies; nutted and Disc rotor quick-release. Note: Quick-release wheels may be on both the front and rear wheels or just one. Also, some tire tread patterns have a direction, so compare your front tire and rear tire of the bicycle so that both tread patterns face the same way. -
Page 34: B: Attaching The Front Fender And Headlight
Assembly 3 6.B: Attaching the Front Fender and Headlight Headlight Nutted Front Wheel with Round Fender Brace ❶ Position the front fender so the fender bracket is on the inside of the frame. Align the hole in the bracket to the hole in the fork crown. -
Page 35: C: Quick-Release Front Wheel
3 Assembly ❺ Slide the wheel into the fork dropout slots. Insert the disc 6.C: Quick-release Front Wheel rotor into the center of the disc brake at the same time you are inserting the wheel axle into the fork drop out. Figure 3.13 WARNING! Important! Be sure the wheel is as centered as possible All quick-release levers should be inspected before every ride to... - Page 36 Assembly 3 ❼ Move the quick-release lever into the open position. With one Important! You should feel resistance when you close the hand on the quick-release lever and one hand on the quick-release lever that should leave a temporary impression adjustment nut, start to hand tighten the adjustment nut until on your fingers.
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Page 37: 7: Attach The Seat
3 Assembly 7: ATTACH THE SEAT ❸ Tighten the seat clamp bolt to lock the seat in place. WARNING! ❹ Check the seat to be sure it does not move. Improperly adjusted seat height could affect the rider’s ability to reach the handlebar and pedals resulting in unexpected movement, loss of control and serious injury or death. -
Page 38: B: Quick Release
Assembly 3 Important! You should feel resistance when you close the 7.B: Quick Release quick-release lever that should leave a temporary impression The seat assembly should be adjusted with the seat centered on on your fingers. Open and close the handle to ensure the seat the rails and level. -
Page 39: C: Micro Adjust Seat With Pillar Seat Post
3 Assembly 7.C: Micro Adjust Seat with Pillar Seat Post ❶ Place the bottom plate on the pillar seat post. Be sure the Square nut holes in the bottom plate and the holes in the seat post are aligned. Figure 3.18 ❷... -
Page 40: 8: Attach The Pedals
Assembly 3 8: ATTACH THE PEDALS WARNING! Attachment of an incorrect pedal into a crank arm can strip pedal threads and cause irreparable damage. Visually match the R and L stickers on the pedal and crank arm before attaching the pedals. -
Page 41: ❹ Tech
4 Tech TECH wheel axles are inserted into slots, called “dropouts” in the fork It’s important to your safety, performance and enjoyment to understand how things work on your bicycle. We urge you to and frame, but some mountain and road bikes use what is called a “through axle”... - Page 42 Hybrid 5 1. A hollow axle with a shaft skewer running through it which has The clamping action of a correctly secured wheel must emboss an adjustable tension nut on one end and an over-center cam the surfaces of the dropouts.
- Page 43 4 Tech 1. Front Wheel Secondary Retention Devices 2. Wheels with Cam Action Systems Most bicycles have front forks that utilize a secondary wheel There are currently two types of over-center cam wheel retention device to reduce the risk of the wheel disengaging retention mechanisms: the traditional over-center cam from the fork if the wheel is incorrectly secured.
- Page 44 Hybrid 5 B. Adjusting the cam-and-cup mechanism (Figure 4.1) A. Removing a disk brake or rim brake Front Wheel The cam-and-cup system on your front wheel will have 1. If your bike has rim brakes, disengage the brake’s been correctly adjusted for your bicycle by your dealer.
- Page 45 4 Tech 4. While pushing the wheel firmly to the top of the slots in the CAUTION! fork dropouts, and at the same time centering the wheel rim in the fork. If your bike is equipped with a front disk brake, be careful not to damage the disk, caliper or brake pads when re-inserting the A.
- Page 46 Hybrid 5 2. If your bike has rim brakes, disengage the brake’s WARNING! quick-release mechanism to increase the clearance Securely clamping the wheel with a cam action retention device between the wheel rim and the brake pads (see Section 4.C).
- Page 47 4 Tech Note: If, on a traditional cam action system, the 2. On a derailleur bike, make sure that the rear derailleur is still in its outermost, high gear, lever cannot be pushed all the way to a position position; then pull the derailleur body back with parallel to the seat stay or chain stay, return the your right hand.
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Page 48: 2: Seat Post Cam Action Clamp
Hybrid 5 2.A: Adjusting the Seat Post Cam Action Mechanism 2: SEAT POST CAM ACTION CLAMP The action of the cam squeezes the seat collar around the seat post Some bikes are equipped with a cam action seat post binder. -
Page 49: 3: Brakes
4 Tech 3: BRAKES two brake pads; and internal hub brakes. All three can be operated There are three general types of bicycle brakes: rim brakes, which operate by squeezing the wheel rim between two brake pads; disc by way of a handlebar mounted lever. On some models of bicycle, brakes, which operate by squeezing a hub-mounted disc between the internal hub brake is operated by pedaling backwards. -
Page 50: A: Brake Controls And Features
Hybrid 5 3.A: Brake Controls and Features It’s very important to your safety that you learn and remember 1/3 distance to which brake lever controls which brake on your bike. Traditionally, handlebar in the U.S. the right brake lever controls the rear brake and the left brake lever controls the front brake (Figure 5.4);... - Page 51 4 Tech Example of Side-pull Caliper Brakes Example of Linear Pull Brakes 1/8” gap Cable (both pads) anchor bolt Cable Distance from brake pad to Cable Brake pad wheel rim 1/8” anchor Brake pad Brake pad locknut Cable Brake pads Tire Wheel rim Tire...
- Page 52 Hybrid 5 Example of Disc Brakes Example of Brake Cable Connected to Brake Arm Centering 1/32 inch clearance adjustment screws on each Brake cable Caliper body side of disc rotor Adjustment barrel Jam nut Brake arm Brake pad Cable anchor bolt...
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Page 53: B: How Brakes Work
4 Tech A wheel with more weight on it will accept greater brake pressure 3.B: How Brakes Work before lockup; a wheel with less weight will lock up with less brake The braking action of a bicycle is a function of the friction pressure. -
Page 54: 4: Derailleur
Hybrid 5 4: DERAILLEUR ❻ Again, shift through each gear several times, checking that each gear is achieved smoothly. It may take several attempts before WARNING! the rear derailleur and cable is adjusted properly. Front shifter Rear shifter Ensure all bolts are secured tightly and the chain does not fall off in either direction. -
Page 55: B: Adjusting The Front Derailleur
4 Tech 4.B: Adjusting the Front Derailleur If the chain falls off the largest chainwheel and into the pedals, you will need to turn the high limit screw in 1/4 turn increments clockwise until the chain no longer falls off. WARNING! ❼... -
Page 56: C: Shifting Gears
Hybrid 5 4.C: Shifting Gears Trigger-style Shifter Rear shifter Front shifter Your multi-speed bicycle will have a derailleur drivetrain (see 1. below). 1. How a derailleur drivetrain works If your bicycle has a derailleur drivetrain, the gear-changing mechanism will have: •... - Page 57 4 Tech B. Shifting the Rear Derailleur What’s confusing is that what’s happening at the front derailleur is the opposite of what’s happening at the rear The rear derailleur is controlled by the right shifter. derailleur (for details, read the instructions on Shifting the The function of the rear derailleur is to move the drive Rear Derailleur and Shifting the Front Derailleur below).
- Page 58 Hybrid 5 D. Which gear should I be in? The combination of largest rear and smallest front gears (Figure 4.14) is for the steepest hills. The smallest rear and largest front combination is for the greatest speed. It is not necessary to shift gears in sequence. Instead, find Three chain rings the “starting gear”...
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Page 59: 5: Tires And Tubes
4 Tech 5: TIRES AND TUBES WARNING! Some bicycles intended for competition are fitted with tires that are glued on to specially made rims. These are called “sew-up” or “tubular” tires. Properly mounting these tires requires specialized knowledge and skills. Ask your dealer to teach you how to mount tubulars before you attempt it on your own. - Page 60 Hybrid 5 The best and safest way to inflate a bicycle tire to the correct CAUTION! pressure is with a bicycle pump that has a built-in pressure gauge. Pencil type automotive tire gauges can be inaccurate and should WARNING! not be relied upon for consistent, accurate pressure readings.
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Page 61: B: Tire Valves
4 Tech 5.B: Tire Valves There are primarily two kinds of bicycle tire valves: The Schrader Valve and the Presta Valve. The bicycle pump you use must have the fitting appropriate to the valve stems on your bicycle. The Schrader valve (Figure 4.16) is like the valve on a car tire. To inflate a Schrader valve tire, remove the valve cap and clamp the pump fitting onto the end of the valve stem. - Page 62 Hybrid 5 Service If you want to learn to do major service and repair work on WARNING! your bike: Technological advances have made bicycles and bicycle 1. Contact customer service for copies of the manufacturer’s components more complex, and the pace of innovation is installation and service instructions for the components on increasing.
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Page 63: ❺ Service
5 Service 3. After every long or hard ride; if the bike has been exposed to 1: Service Intervals water or grit; or at least every 100 miles: Clean the bike and lightly lubricate the chain’s rollers with a good quality bicycle Some service and maintenance can and should be performed by chain lubricant. - Page 64 Hybrid 5 • Carefully check the control cables and cable housings. Any • Hydraulic brakes that feel “sponge-y” and/or levers that rust? Kinks? Fraying? If so, have your dealer replace them. can be depressed all the way to the grips w/o generating adequate stopping power (due to trapped air and/or leaks).
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Page 65: 2: If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact
5 Service 6. As required: If either brake lever fails the Mechanical Safety 2: If Your Bicycle Sustains an Impact: Check (Section 1.C), don’t ride the bike. Have your dealer check the brakes. If the chain won’t shift smoothly and quietly from First, check yourself for injuries, and take care of them as best you gear to gear, the derailleur is out of adjustment. -
Page 66: 1: The Lifespan Of Your Bike And Its Components
Appendix A Appendix 1: THE LIFESPAN OF YOUR BIKE AND ITS COMPONENTS You should have your bicycle and its components checked 1.A: Nothing Lasts Forever, Including Your Bike periodically by your dealer for indicators of stress and/or When the useful life of your bike or its components is over, potential failure, including cracks, deformation, corrosion, continued use is hazardous. - Page 67 Appendix A A. Understanding metals WARNING! Steel is the traditional material for building bicycle frames. It Frequent inspection of your bike is important to your safety. has good characteristics, but in high performance bicycles, Follow the Mechanical Safety Check in Section 1.C of this Manual steel has been largely replaced by aluminum and some before every ride.
- Page 68 Appendix A Metals vary in density. Density is weight per unit of material. When a metal bike crashes, you will usually see some evidence Steel weighs 7.8 grams/cm3 (grams per cubic centimeter), of this ductility in bent, buckled or folded metal. It is now titanium 4.5 grams/cm3, aluminum 2.75 grams/cm3.
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Page 69: C: What To Look For
Appendix A Eventually it becomes so large that the part is too weak to carry fatigue life. Aircraft, race cars, motorcycles all have parts with the load that it could carry without the crack. At that point finite fatigue lives. If you wanted a bicycle with an infinite there can be a complete and immediate failure of the part. -
Page 70: 2: Fatigue Is Not A Perfectly Predictable Science
Appendix A 2.B: Factors that Lengthen Product Life: 2: FATIGUE IS NOT A PERFECTLY Smooth, fluid riding style PREDICTABLE SCIENCE No “hits”, crashes, jumps, other “shots” to the bike Fatigue is not a perfectly predictable science, but here are some Low mileage general factors to help you and your dealer determine how often your bicycle should be inspected. -
Page 71: 1: Fastener Torque Recommendations
Appendix B Appendix 1: Fastener Torque Specifications Correct tightening torque of threaded fasteners is very important to your safety. Always tighten fasteners to the correct torque. In case of a conflict between the instructions in this manual and information provided by a component manufacturer, consult with your dealer or the manufacturer’s customer service representative for clarification. - Page 72 Fastener recommended torque Appendix B Component Torque Spec (IN LB ; N m) Component Torque Spec (IN LB ; N m) Stem Face Plate (1 or 2 bolt) Front Disc Brake cable Pinch Bolt 60 ; 7 151 ; 15 Stem face Plate (4 bolt) Seat Clamp Mechanism 60 ;...
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Page 73: 1: Limited Warranty And Policy On Replacement Procedures & Responsibilities
Appendix C Appendix 1: LIMITED WARRANTY AND POLICY ON REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES & RESPONSIBILITIES Your purchase includes the following warranty which is in lieu of all other express warranties. This warranty is extended only to the initial consumer purchaser. No warranty registration is required. -
Page 74: 2: Purchase Record
Appendix C 2: Purchase Record Fill in immediately and retain as a record of your purchase. Please Serial number is retain your sales receipt for any possible warranty claims. located below the bottom bracket Your Name: Address: City: State: Date Purchased: Place of Purchase: Model and Brand Information: Wheel Size:... - Page 75 State of California to cause cancer, birth defects Canada 1-877-758-4741 and other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov schwinnbikes.com OMSCHY is a registered trademark of Pacific Cycle, Inc. ® © 2021 PACIFIC CYCLE, INC. SCHWINN...