Schwinn Meridian Tricycle

Review by Laura K.

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I was on the hunt for a decent three-wheeled bike. I’d been looking at several different options, and finally I bought this Schwinn Meridian Tricycle. I chose this adult trike because it has ample room in back for groceries. The folding rear basket is big enough to load a lot of stuff, and the wheels are 26”, which was my desired studded tire size.

Humble and Environmentally friendly

To me, Schwinn Meridian is a humble yet environmentally friendly vehicle. If you are planning to make an effort to better the environment, live green and reduce your carbon footprint like I am, this adult trike is your best choice. Not only does it give you a fun way to exercise and get around, this adult tricycle also serves a cargo function— you can load lots of books or groceries into its big basket. I love to ride my Meridian to the grocery store or do little neighborhood errands on a perfect sunny day.

Comfort Oriented

One thing I really like about the Schwinn Meridian Tricycle is that it is like a comfort-oriented three-wheeled machine. It comes with a single speed that makes it very easy to use. My intention in getting a trike was for leisure riding and neighborhood errands, not for speed. This is the reason I chose the Schwinn Meridian over the Schwinn Town & Country, which comes with 3 speeds.

Excellent Mechanical Design

As for mechanical design, Schwinn Meridian is built with a lightweight alloy frame, which is actually lighter than I thought it would be. It also comes with a good V-brake on the front rim and a traditional “strap” brake in the rear. All of these solid design features make the Meridian a comfortable, sturdy and safe vehicle.

My First Ride

I had a little incident when I first tried to ride my Schwinn Meridian. I found that it has a tendency to pull toward the chain side of the trike. I thought I might be doing something wrong during the assembly and had messed up the alignment. So I brought it to a bike shop for a check, where the mechanic told me 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. He also mentioned that since this was my first time riding a three-wheeled bike, I might feel a little different than I would on a regular bike. The handling characteristics are not the same. A tricycle is not steered by leaning as with a bicycle. It must be steered by turning the handle bar. To ensure I could have a fine ride, he helped me to adjust the rear axle, which is the two bolts between the tire and the axle. After a few days of riding my Meridian, I’m now totally addicted to it! I just love my new trike!

To me, Schwinn Meridian Tricycle is really a good buy for the price, due to its excellent quality. I would highly recommend the Meridian to anyone who is looking to buy their first adult trike at a reasonable price. Read more user reviews.

Here are some of the good and bad I found about this tricycle:

The Good

Sturdy, stable and safely built
Everyone can ride it. No skill required.
It has a big basket to put all your stuffs in
No bar on the trike. You don’t have to worry about hitting yourself on it.

The Bad

A little tricky to assemble at first. But once you figure it out, it is quite easy to get it done.

Perfect for

People who has balancing problem to ride a two wheels bicycle
Those who have not ride a bike for a long time, thrilled with the fear of falling
Maintenance personnel who need to carry tool and supplies
Senior parents who need a comfort and safe bike
Pet lovers who want to bring their little pals along the trip

Product Features

Frame: Tricycle cruiser frame made of aluminum; front hub width standard 100mm OLD (over lock nut); 3.5″ clearance
Handlebars: Wide, upright handlebar with alloy stem to eliminate back strain
Gearing: Single speed
Brakes: Rear hand brake with front linear pull brake
Wheels: Alloy rims with stainless steel spokes
Tires: 26″ x 2.0″
Fenders: Stylish front and rear fenders
Seat: Padded spring cruiser saddle for a more comfortable ride
Other Features: Folding rear basket
Assembly Time: Takes 45 to 60 minutes
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Tricycle	Schwinn Meridian

Type	Upright
Wheel size	26"
Dimension	72" (L) x 44" (W) x 30" (H)
Weight	77 lbs
Weight Capacity	Approx 350 lbs
Height Capacity	Approx 5' to 6' 6"
Basket Dimension	Top: 19 X 22 3/4" Bottom: 14 X 19" Height: 11 1/2"
Basket Weight Capacity	50 - 100 lbs
Basket Feature	Folded
Folding Feature	No
Gearing	Single
Tire Feature	Pneumatic tires 26 x 2.0" with a smooth tread, 26" standard Schrader type tubes
Recommended Tire Pressure	40 - 65 PSI
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Why these people love Schwinn Meridian Tricycle?

Maureen R.

I baught my Schwinn Meridian in August 07, and I am very happy with how sturdy it is and how easy it is to ride. I have two young healthy dogs who need a lot more exercise then I could give them. So I baught the bike to exercise them with and it is working out better then I could have ever hoped. The bike is very sturdy so if the dogs pull hard to one side it doesnt budge. The brakes are wonderful- stop on a dime. [Read full review here..]

Katy S.

I purchased this bike based on the reviews. It arrived quickly and it’s great! It rides very nice. I’m a 38 with a back problem that keeps me from riding a regular bike. This was the PERFECT answer for me. I can ride with the kids and Hubby without any problems and without worrying about hurting my back while balancing a regular bike. The basket is great! You can fit a lot of stuff in it for a long bike ride (water,blanks, food, kites! A small sized dog could easily ride in the basket too!). Best part about the basket is that it collapses and folds onto its self so that it can be a flat “bed”.

There was just a few items to assemble. Most of the bike was pre-assembled, which surprised me. You do have to put on the, steering wheel, front tire and fender, the rear tires and fenders, the foot pedals, and connect the rear frame with the front frame (two bolts) and a small drive chain–which was easy. The basket has four bolts to attach it to the frame and that’s basically it! [Read full review here..]

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