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Given its width, it might not be able to go up a flight of stairs in the case of narrow stairways. The back positioned fenders often rub on the tires, which may result in quicker wearing of the tires. Its assembly isn’t as straightforward as you would expect and a little help is needed to put it together at home.
The brakes and chains are all set up on the main unit. That way you don’t need to worry about trying to get those assembled and mounted to the frame. The brake cords are attached, so the main frame and handle bars are connected by those cords. However, you’ll need to actually mount the handlebars on the frame and tighten them down with a wrench.
Sometimes when we are buying an adult trike, our intention was for leisure riding and neighborhood errands, not for speed. So this is the reason many people chose the Schwinn Meridian over other multi speeds trike. The trike’s wheels are made of stainless steel and have rims. Wide tires improve the comfort and smoothness of your ride on any road.
Another positive is that the gearing is perfect for her. I weigh 260 and this trike is easy, fun and very durable. I’ve heard there has been an issue with damage during shipment. Huffy Nel Lusso As with all exercise, there is a risk of injury involved while riding a bike. Be sure to consult with your doctor beforehand to ensure this is a safe and viable activity for you.
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.
Some people may encounter a little incident when first try to ride their Schwinn Meridian. They found that it has a tendency to pull toward the chain side of the trike. An experienced bike shop mechanic will tell you the pulling was due to uneven tire pressure. The sensation of pulling to the side is just like a car with a flat pulling to one side. Besides, since this is the first time you ride a three-wheeled bike, you might feel a little different than it would on a regular bike.
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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 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.