I have a Schwinn 21 speed bike and just want to use this unit out in the patio on occasion when the weather is to poor to ride in. My concerns are: A. Will the rear Derailleur be in the way and B. Do you replace the rear axle nuts with what appears to...
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No to both questions.Will not interfere with derailleur at all. Fits over rear axle nuts.
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Very.... Essentially the push of a button... The quick release skewer is junk, and I'll be bitchin' about it and demanding a replacement, but the mounting and solid axle setup is solid.... Feel free to contact me with anymore questions you might have... I'm a bike mechanic with 30 years experience, and a borderline activist, so will answer questions with everyday biking in mind.... Be safe, have fun, and support cycling!!!
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You can't... I tried with mine. It's what people call a "walmart bike," which basically means the manufactuer makes them with specialized parts, usually reducing cost. They aren't interchangable. If you take it to a bike shop like i did (broke my rear axle), they will most likely tell you that in order to repair the bike, you'll have to replace more than what is broken... Good luck, hope this helps!
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Not honestly sure, I have a Shwinn Hybrid Signature bicycle and had no issues with it.
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So far Schwinn has been very good about getting back to me, but not so good in fixing the problem. I have replaced the control panel, nearly all the wires and the dc motor. It still doesn't work, but they are still working with me. If either of you have any luck, please let me know via this post.Thanks
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As long as your rear wheel is roughly the size of a ten speed wheel, or mountain bike wheel, you are good. The unit comes with an axle that you can use to ensure proper fitment on the unit. You should be fine with.
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You need a dynamo. There are several kinds--"bottom bracket" dynamos sit down near the pedals, under the pedal spindle, and roll on the bicycle's rear treads. These are rare these days. Sidewall dynamos mount so that they can roll on the tire's sidewall (natch!), either on the front or rear. Both of these kinds of dynamos include a mechanism so that you can "disconnect" them from the wheel, which is nice, because it means there is no drag. And which is bad, because by their nature, both of these kinds of dynamos can slip when the road is wet, and you can lose power to the light because of that. The best kind of dynamo is more costly--it's called a hub dynamo, or dynohub, and it's built into the front hub. There is a little drag when the light is switched off, but not very much, and slightly more when the light is on, but these dynos never slip in the rain and last pretty much forever (mine is nine years old). You can spend anywhere from c. $100 on up for a wheel with a dynohub built into it, and it's well worth the expense. If you're new to cycling, you may want to try things out with a sidewall dyno (you can get these for $30 or less). But if you're a hard-core cycling commuter, think about spending the $ to get a good hub dynamo setup. Oh, and you also may need a bit of wire, depending on how you set things up. Any more questions? Ask away!
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Also, I agree with the other reply on advising against using a quick release on a single speed. You're putting much more force on the axle than with a bike that has gears. Much more likely to bend, slip, or break than a solid axle.
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I haven't had to deal with that issue. My bike has been doing great! I would send a request to Schwinn for the information.
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Hello. I did send the bike back. Amazon's service was great, once again. The left hand was tearing in two places. The chain drive is very loud. There is no way to fix that. New road bikes don't have that noise. This one gear spinner should not be so loud. I liked the elbow pads, however that is a where the hands go. One of the pedals came off and was stripped. It would not go back on. I know I put it on correctly. For a new product this should not have so many problems. Spend a little more and get a quality product. I got what I paid for.
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I put mine on a Schwinn Meridian Trike and it works great on level surfaces. But if you have even minor hills like I do, it bogs down. Going to replace it with a Geared motor for extra torque. Some minor problems with the directions but the person that I emailed solved them, Am very happy with the transaction.
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If you are planning to user them on a bike with derailers you may not have success because the hub is make for flip flop of one cog. You can use the wheels on the frame but suggest to ride it as a single speed or a fixed gear. Your brakes might work but will show wear due to rubber pads rubbing on wheel edge.
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You may not like the answer. But I had problem with rear wheel bearing. After one weekend bearing literally disintegrated. I could not find part on web site and tech support was unhelpful, needed picture of it???? Probably last Chinese bike I buy
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No sorry you can't peddle backward I've tried. As far as getting detailed instruction on how to use the console I have yet to find a page on Schwinn's website that does it. Hopefully they will respond to concerns and fix the issue. For the price I paid I still like the bike, it works for me.
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I tried it with the quick release skewers and didn't like the instability. My bike kept wanting to pop out, so I switched to "Forte lockdown skewers" for the rear hub and it works great. Hope this helps you out.
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I looked at a couple of pictures of this Schwinn model. It doesn't look like it has the rear mounting posts that newer bikes have. Supposedly that isn't a problem because you can use P clamps to create mounting posts on the two tines or frame extensions that normally have these posts. However, I'm not even sure that the Schwinn sports world has two tines. (This wording is pretty awkward.) You may want to take your bike to a bike shop and ask an expert. You may only be able to use the time of rack that wraps around the seat post. I have one of those, and it works quite well.
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If your bike frame is steel, which is very likely, then it will be no problem to either "spread" the rear stays to use this wheel. That simply means you have to apply a bit of force and fiddle with the wheel axle slightly to fit it. It's a slight bother but hopefully you don't have to remove it very often.You could also have a good bike shop "cold set" the stays to the larger opening. Again, that's just a fancy term for controlled bending. I wouldn't try this yourself unless you consider the bike frame disposable. But it can be done safely by an experienced bike mechanic. Google "cold set bike frame" for info.This can't be done on alloy or carbon frames, but they would not have this narrow rear spacing. If your bike frame is steel, which is very likely, then it will be no problem to either "spread" the rear stays to use this wheel. That simply means you have to apply a bit of force and fiddle with the wheel axle slightly to fit it. It's a slight bother but hopefully you don't have to remove it very often.You could also have a good bike shop "cold set" the stays to the larger opening. Again, that's just a fancy term for controlled bending. I wouldn't try this yourself unless you consider the bike frame disposable. But it can be done safely by an experienced... » Read More If your bike frame is steel, which is very likely, then it will be no problem to either "spread" the rear stays to use this wheel. That simply means you have to apply a bit of force and fiddle with the wheel axle slightly to fit it. It's a slight bother but hopefully you don't have to remove it very often.You could also have a good bike shop "cold set" the stays to the larger opening. Again, that's just a fancy term for controlled bending. I wouldn't try this yourself unless you consider the bike frame disposable. But it can be done safely by an experienced bike mechanic. Google "cold set bike frame" for info.This can't be done on alloy or carbon frames, but they would not have this narrow rear spacing. « Show Less