1: First; A: Bike Fit - Schwinn Hybrid Owner's Manual

1 Safety
WARNING!
Make sure that your child always wears an approved bicycle
helmet when riding; but also make sure that your child
understands that a bicycle helmet is for bicycling only, and must
be removed when not riding.
A helmet must not be worn while playing, in play areas, on
playground equipment, while climbing trees, or at any time while
not riding a bicycle. Failure to follow this warning could result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING!
This manual covers both Adult and Juvenile, BMX and other
types of youth-sized bicycles. Your child may be sold or may ride
an adult-sized bicycle as well.
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1: FIRST

NOTE: We strongly urge you to read this Manual in its entirety
before your first ride. At the very least, read and make sure that
you understand each point in this section, and refer to the cited
sections on any issue that you don't completely understand. Please
note that not all bicycles have all of the features described in this
Manual. Ask your dealer to point out the features of your bicycle.

1.A: Bike Fit

1. Is your bike the right size? To check, see Section 3.A. If your
bicycle is too large or too small for you, You may lose control
and fall. If your new bike is not the right size, ask your dealer
to exchange it before you ride it.
2. Is the saddle at the right height? To check, see Section 3.B.
If you adjust your saddle height, follow the Minimum Insertion
instructions in Section 3.B.
3. Are saddle and seat post securely clamped? A correctly
tightened saddle will allow no saddle movement in any
direction. See Section 3.B.
4. Are the stem and handlebars at the right height for you? If not,
see Section 3.C.
5. Can you comfortably operate the brakes? If not, you may be
able to adjust their angle and reach. See Section 3.D and 3.E.
6. Do you fully understand how to operate your new bicycle?
If not, before your first ride, have your dealer explain any
functions or features that you do not understand.