26″ Schwinn Meridian Adult Tricycle Review

The Schwinn Meridian Adult Trike is part of this legacy. With the variety of colors and speeds, it seems there is something for just about everyone. Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue. And often they review only the products that provide the most kickbacks when you buy. For pulling to left, make sure you sit straight while riding a tricycle. ​Yes, the handlebars can be re-adjusted and you can personalize them by adding accessories such as a rearview mirror.

Schwinn Meridian

That being said, bicycles aren’t everyone’s cup of tea & balancing on two wheels can be unnerving, particularly if you’ve fallen off a bike before . The huffy cruiser bike features a low step-through frame for getting on and off the trike more easily. The wide handlebars let you maintain an upright position while seated, helping to reduce strain on your back and neck. There’s also a padded spring-loaded saddle that is quite comfortable and has good shock absorption to keep the ride feeling smooth. Also, Schwinn builds the Meridian with alloy rims, stainless steel spokes, and smooth-riding tires in a light-weight aluminum frame.

In addition, it has a slight rise on its front to boost your stability, which is essential when you are overweight. Speaking of tires, I’m not certain my rear rims are made for the 2.125 tires they came with, nor the ones I purchased. The sissy bars still have to be permanently mounted at the shocks. I haven’t had the opportunity to put weight on the trike; but figured I’ll be seated over the rear axle, so most of my weight will be out back.

The thick brake pads provide the trike’s braking power. They have situated on the opposite part of the wheel in front and the rear wheel on the left. They are located on the side of the handlebars to allow you to stop the trike without much effort when riding. Its Schwinn Meridian trike is equipped with an ergonomically created seat.

First up, I puchased a Worksman wheel set from ind-chuckz, and 26×3 Duro whitewall tire to shoehorn up front. I had to cut the V-brake mounts to get the wheel to fit. If you select Site to Store delivery, you can call your local store as complimentary assembly may be offered at that location. There’s a HEAP of information on bikeforums.net/utility-cycling/… – too much to duplicate here. I’m guessing you have a problem with the freewheel part of the front shaft.

In addition, the slim step-through makes it quite easy to take it onto and off. This is a really fine adult tricycle and has a nice combination of comfort and safety for most riders. The Schwinn Meridian will last a long time, won’t need constant maintenance, and will give you a comfortable 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.

One that offers the durability of three wheels and is big enough to fit an adult. It is the Schwinn Meridian Tricycle for Adults is an excellent alternative to the standard two-wheeled bicycle. The Schwinn Meridian 26″ Comfort Trike provides a new kind of freedom while cycling. With a low stand-over, an easy step-through aluminum frame and rear folding basket, this adult tricycle can safely and smoothly get you where you need to go. With a comfort saddle, inclusive storage and an easy-to-operate, single-speed design, the Meridian Tricycle is sure to become a commuting favorite.

My feet would contact the ground; my toes would rub up against the fronts of my shoes which hurts but stops my body. I’ve gone over the bars on a two wheel ten speed, but huffy cruiser bike that was in the 80’s. Riding within ones limits can reduce the risk of “over-the-bar” effect in all conditions. It doesn’t make much difference which trike you ride.

The frame’s step-through design allows users to hop on and off with ease. Sandwiched between the rear wheels is a rather large cargo basket. Compared to all its features, the basket is the most useful.

It’s has a coaster brake on it, but the coaster brake won’t be used, as I am going to make a difference rear end for the trike . I thought about sending it back and purchasing a freewheel version, but the freewheel version is much thinner and wouldn’t fit the chain stay dimensions. Finished my trike and rode it about a half mile today.