Schwinn Meridian Adult Tricycle Review

Based on comfort and ease of getting on and off you should be able to figure out if the 26” works for you. It isn’t impossible to assemble this trike yourself, but you might need help if you are not particularly a do-it-yourself Huffy Nel Lusso sort of person. You could always pay a little extra to have it assembled for you at a bicycle shop. The back positioned fenders often rub on the tires, which may result in quicker wearing of the tires.

The disadvantage is that you don’t have the option to change gears. If you’re on flat, paved ground this is not a big deal. However, if you’re riding in a really hilly area, or plan to take your tricycle on grass or gravel, we’d recommend something with gears. In particular, the Barbella Huffy Nel Lusso 7-speed might be a good option for hills, and the Vanell Mountain trike is a good choice if you’re on unpaved or rough terrain. Front and rear alloy linear pull brakes provide secure stopping power and speed control so you can ride with confidence in a variety of conditions.

We found it very difficult to remove some of the bolts for assembly, especially on the rear frame and for the rear fenders. You may need a small 10 mm wrench to loosen them; if you use just a Philips screwdriver, you might end up stripping the bolt head to loosen the tight ones. After we install the rear fenders, we could hear the tires scraping on them. The Schwinn Meridian Adult Tricycle teeters back and forth when it comes to value. On one hand, it’s a simple adult trike with a basket.

If you were looking to lessen your carbon footprint and have the tools for assembly, you’ll want something reliable. Its rear basket means you can take grocery trips without a car and it’s comfortable all the way there with its cushioned seat, and its linear pull system brakes really well. In addition to the features for comfort, there are several safety features that are worth noting. There are both rear and front breaks to help stop the trike more quickly. This is somewhat of a concern on most trikes since the added weight of the tricycle makes stopping less responsive than you on a two-wheel bicycle.

Schwinn Meridian

The low standover aluminum frame makes it easy to get on and off, while the extra-large seat offers superior comfort on every ride. Schwinn adult tricycles come with either 24- or 26-inch wheels, depending on the chosen option. Those with 24-inch wheels are best for riders between 4 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 5 inches; those with 26-inch wheels are best for riders between 5 feet 4 inch and 6 feet 2 inches.