You’ll find a couple of main parts when you first unpack the tricycle. There is the main part of the frame which has the handlebars, brakes, chains, and drive. Also, there is a rear part of the frame that you need to attach. This is the part of the frame that goes between the two rear wheels of the tricycle. Finally, you need to attach the three wheels to the bike. In addition to the features for comfort, there are several safety features that are worth noting.
The smaller is the nominal width, the larger is the exact diameter where the tire meets the rim. The hole is purposely off center to save from having to grind much more of the seat post. While trying to center it vertically , the tape touched, and that was all she wrote.
Those large 26 inch wheels allow comfortable ride, also rear and front brakes work well. In overall – decent construction, completely sufficient for this type of bike. The benefits of the Schwinn Meridian Tricycle overshadow the drawbacks. With the ability to adjust the bar and seat, the bike can tailor the bike to your body. The handlebars provide an upright, comfortable riding posture that puts less stress over your shoulders than the other bicycles.
On one hand, it’s a simple adult trike with a basket. On the other hand, Schwinn has a long history of making quality bikes of all shapes and sizes, unlike a Slsy Tricycle Three Wheeler. You always have to consider the basket more closely; it can help shave down your gas bill if you take this in lieu of your car for quick grocery trips. It’s also much cheaper than a Raleigh Tristar Tricycle.
All of this helps give the Meridian a stable, fluid ride and helps to prevent wear and tear from the weather or water that gets on the bike while ride. The speed drivetrain and Huffy Nel Lusso forward linear-pull brake, and rear expander brake are easy to operate. In addition, its upright riding posture and the extra-large elastomer saddle make it a pleasure to ride.
The held fine and I have been on multiple rides now with this bike. The step-through frame also eliminates the bike mounting/dismounting difficulty I had trying to swing my leg over the back of a standard men’s bicycle. Everything’s strong enough to support a “plus-size” rider . Have you recently purchased an adult tricycle or have an experience you would like to share in exploring an adult tricycle? The bike is not designed with the provision to for an extra seat/child seat.
The brakes are generally easy to adjust and offer excellent stopping. The wheels are also relatively large, especially the 26-inch wheels, Huffy Nel Lusso to offer you extra stability. Pacific Cycle employs alloy rims in the trike’s wheels which are not just lightweight but pretty sturdy.
Make sure to get them aligned properly when putting the bike together. Best adult tricycle overall in terms of quality, durability, comfort and price. A quick section to give you an idea of assembling the trike and how difficult it is.
I am an old geezer with balance and mounting/dismounting problems using bicycles, and this trike solves both problems. Remember, with any bike, you need to ride safely and Schwinn Meridian obey the laws in your particular town. To watch a brief video about the basic rules of the road, go to my article,Bicycles and Seniors – I Bet You Haven’t Forgotten How.