Schwinn Meridian 26″ Adult Tricycle Various Colors

While tricycles conjure up images of kids learning to ride a bicycle, there are actually some adult-sized versions that are surprisingly comfortable and fun to ride. Second, there is an adjustment period to riding a tricycle. There are some habits you might have from bike riding that don’t really translate to trike riding.

The Schwinn Meridian adult tricycle encourages the cyclist to take a more upright and active riding position. Since there are only two different wheel sizes, it’s easy to decide which one is best for you. The 26-inch wheel is best for adults or anyone 5-foot-4 to 6-foot-2, whereas the 24-inch wheel is best for children between the ages of 8-12. Often, parts fail and then it can be a time-consuming effort to look for parts that are suitable for your model of the tricycle.

Schwinn Meridian

That’s why they’ve gone with a step-through frame that makes it much easier to get on and off the trike. To decide which speed option is best for you, think about the terrain you’re going to be riding and what you might need. If you know you’ll be going uphill, downhill, through Huffy Nel Lusso mud or difficult terrain, opt for a 7-speed. If you’re just going to and from the grocery store on a flat piece of land, a 1-speed is sufficient. That’s the bit that lets you coast along without pedalling, and the rear chain will keep moving with the rear wheels.

These are easy to install because they’re already attached to the main frame via the brake cords. Your job is made a little easier by the fact that the tricycle comes partially assembled. The main frame already has the brakes and chains set up so you don’t need to worry about that. Luckily, the Schwinn Meridian comes with linear brakes in the front and a hand brake on the rear wheels.

The huffy cruiser bike has a list of features that appeal to riders looking for a stable conveyance that can carry a considerable capacity. We’ll look at the features listed by the manufacturer and why they make this tricycle perfect for a heavier rider, riders who want to lose weight, and those that need extra balance. You could also try taking the bike to a local bike shop who may be able to help you source a replacement as well as do the replacing. The rear axle bearings in a Schwinn Meridian are sealed 17mm x 34mm, marked “6003RS”.

But the addition of a set of torque arms, will prevent the hub from spreading the dropouts allowing the hub to spin in the dropouts which will break the forks and damaging the electric hub. And will requiring the replacement of the forks, if they break, as welding them back Schwinn Meridian together is difficult. And i would rather have an 8 to 12 pound 48 volt lithium ion better then 50 pounds from 4 lead acid batteries. Adult tricycles offer greater stability for adults who aren’t comfortable riding bicycles, whether cycling for recreation or to run errands.