By Steven Doetschman — fitness equipment technician and owner, Krislynn.com Replacing the handlebar grips on a Schwinn Airdyne is a straightforward job that makes a noticeable difference in comfort. Steven Doetschman uses a utility knife to slice and peel off the old grip, then sprays Windex inside the new grip and on the handlebar as…
By Steven Doetschman — fitness equipment technician and owner, Krislynn.com A gel seat cover is a simple comfort upgrade for the Schwinn Airdyne saddle. Steven Doetschman shows how to position the nose of the cover over the front tip of the seat, slip the edges around both sides, and use the push-button cinch strap at…
By Steven Doetschman — fitness equipment technician and owner, Krislynn.com Steven Doetschman demonstrates how to install a replacement windscreen on a Schwinn Airdyne fan bike to keep wind off your face during workouts. The windscreen mounts to the fan cage using a locking knob on one end. Steve shows how to identify the crimped end,…
By Steven Doetschman — fitness equipment technician and owner, Krislynn.com Steven Doetschman covers chain maintenance on the Schwinn Airdyne and other indoor and outdoor bikes using a Park Tool chain breaker. He explains the difference between inside and outside links, how to push a link pin out without removing it completely, and how to correctly…
By Steven Doetschman — fitness equipment technician and owner, Krislynn.com Before ordering a replacement crank for a Schwinn Airdyne or Schwinn indoor cycle, you need to know which type you have. Steven Doetschman shows the two types side by side: ISIS cranks (post-2004 Schwinn bikes) have a star-shaped splined interior and are secured with an…
By Steven Doetschman — fitness equipment technician and owner, Krislynn.com Square taper cranks are the most common crank type on Schwinn Airdyne and other indoor exercise cycles. Steven Doetschman shows how to use a Park Tool CCP-22 crank puller with a 14mm or 15mm socket to remove them safely. The two-part tool is separated, hand-threaded…
By Steven Doetschman — fitness equipment technician and owner, Krislynn.com This video covers removing a cotter (wedge pin) crank — the style found on older Schwinn Airdyne models. Steven Doetschman uses an adjustable wrench, a hammer, a small block of wood, and penetrating lubricant to drive the wedge pin free from the crank arm. He…
By Steven Doetschman — fitness equipment technician and owner, Krislynn.com Steven Doetschman demonstrates how to remove an ISIS crank from a Schwinn Airdyne or Schwinn indoor cycle using a Park Tool CCP-22 crank arm puller. ISIS cranks are found on Schwinn bikes made after 2004 and are secured with an Allen bolt in the center.…