How to Use a Schwinn Cyclometer

Schwinn cyclometers are bicycle computers that display speed and distance. These small computers mount to a bicycle's handlebars and have buttons to control the display. In addition, Schwinn cyclometers use a small transmitter that sends signals from the sensor to the display unit. For the cyclometer to function properly, it needs to be calibrated before use.

Things You'll Need

  • Zip ties
  • Utility knife
  • Small Phillips screwdriver
  • Bicycle
  • Two SR44 or MS76 batteries
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Instructions

    • 1

      Attach the receiver rod of the cyclometer (a small metal cylinder) to the front fork of the bicycle. Keep it so it is even with with top third of the bicycle's wheel spokes. Zip tie it to the fork and trim the excess plastic off the zip tie. Snap the metal circle onto one of the bicycle wheel's spokes, a third of the way up the spoke (so it is even with the receiver rod).

    • 2

      Open the clamp on the back of the mounting bracket and place the two clamp pieces over the center of the handlebars. Screw the mounting bracket onto the bars via the clamps.

    • 3

      Open the back of the Schwinn cyclometer battery panel and insert the two SR44 or MS76 batteries (depending on the specific model of cyclometer). Snap the cyclometer into the bracket and press the red "MODE" button. Press and hold the yellow button for two seconds. The display unit slides down into the bracket and then snaps down into position.

    • 4

      Press the "SET" button and enter either kilometers or miles for your preferred unit of measure. Press the yellow button once.

    • 5

      Spin the front wheel to make sure the receiver rod and spoke disc are aligned. Hop on the bike and go for a ride. Monitor the display screen to watch your speed and distance traveled numbers.