How to Set the Combination in a Schwinn Lock

Schwinn is a company that creates bicycles, exercise equipment and fitness accessories; the company is owned by Dorel Industries. One of the available accessories for your Schwinn bike is a combination lock. These locks allow you to set your own, four-digit combination. This will secure your bike in place, and might help prevent theft. Setting the combination on a Schwinn lock is accomplished in minutes.

Things You'll Need

  • Schwinn combination lock
  • Bicycle
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Instructions

    • 1

      Refer to the Schwinn bike-lock's user manual to determine the default lock-combination. Turn the tumblers on the Schwinn bike-lock so the numbers line up to that combination. Pull open the lock.

    • 2

      Push the small, reset lever found on the head of the Schwinn lock. Press it flat against the lock.

    • 3

      Set the lock combination by turning the four tumblers to the numbered combination of your choice.

    • 4

      Press down the reset lever on the head of the Schwinn lock. It should be flush against the lock.

    • 5

      Close the lock and scramble the tumblers. Position them to the new combination. Open the lock to verify that it works.