29May/120
How to Adjust Chain Tension for a Schwinn IC Bike
Video Demonstrating How to Adjust Chain Tension for a Schwinn IC Bike
- This video will demonstrate the chain tension procedure on a Schwinn IC bike
- Tools required:
- 15mm Wrench
- 10mm Wrench
- 4mm Allen Wrench
- Although the tension is set at the factory over time the chain may loosen and need adjustment
- To inspect the chain tension, remove the chain guard
- Use a 4mm Allen wrench to remove the 3 screws as shown in the video
- Turn the pedal to the 3 o' clock position (as shown in the video), then grasp the chain guard and move it back past the tab at the back of the chain guard
- Place the pedal in the 9 o' clock position and you can remove the chain guard as demonstrated in the video
- Test the chain for 3/16" of deflection
- If adjustment is needed, loosen the nuts on each end of the axle with a 15mm wrench
- Now using a 10mm wrench, make equal adjustments to the bolts that stick through the frame at the front of the cycle
- Then retest the deflection
- Make small adjustments until the proper 3/16" of deflection is achieved
- Tighten the axle bolts and replace the chain guard
- This completes the procedure of adjusting the chain tension on a Schwinn IC bike