Of course, it`s not meant for speed riding – it lacks speed changes, the seat and handlebar are not accommodated for that as well. Also be aware that the steering doesn`t work like on a bicycle but by turning the handle bar – so you`ll have to do wider Schwinn Meridian and slower turns. Additionally, the company provides a five-year guarantee. This means that you don’t have to worry about it the warranty at all. I weigh 410lbs and honestly expected the tires to blow as soon I I sat down for the first time.
A tricycle is not steered by leaning as with a bicycle. So not to worry, after a few days of riding your Meridian, you will get used to your new trike. The 26″ Schwinn Meridian single speed adult tricycle has been a perennial favorite for years. The 26″ Meridian uses 26×2.00 tubes and tires. Unlike your typical 2-wheel bike, the 3-wheel Meridian trike uses two chains, the longer primary, and a shorter 50-pin secondary chain. The excellent features of this tricycle are the hydraulics brakes, adjustable seat height, and upright handlebars. The hydraulic brakes are easy to use, even with gloves on, and provide powerful braking capabilities.
With this trike popular with the elderly, but not confined to usage by adults of this age-bracket, the ease of getting on it and disembarking from it is quite useful. The trike features strategically placed fenders/mud guards that offer protection to the rider from having their backs stained by loose gravel and dirty water. It can produce strange noises at the back if you don’t keep it regularly oiled and tighten down the bolts on a regular basis. Sturdy and stable, built with safety in mind, and designed with a carrying capacity of 350 pounds for rider plus cargo.
Adult bikes come in different sizes, and often, the difference between getting the right bike and missing it is the size you opt for. One popular size is the 28 inch, which compels many to ask, ’28… The overall width of the trike at the back, however, is about inches.
Best suited for flat areas, this single-speed drivetrain is easy to use and simple to maintain, while the chain guard keeps your clothes and shoelaces free & clear. This fine piece of work came from Chop Shop Customs. Check first the tightness of the two hold-down screws on the rear axle drive sprocket. Sometimes these work loose, especially during the break-in period . Tighten these two screws down as hard as you can — this connection point takes a lot of stress, especially on uphill grinds.