There is a bit of a pulling sensation when trying to break a trike that you need to familiarize yourself with. We’d recommend you take the first couple of rides in the driveway or on the sidewalk. You will have more control and can adjust to the feel of breaking with the tricycle.
The seat is extra large and rather comfortable with its extra cushioning. For better or for worse, adult tricycles stand out in the crowd, so you might as well choose a color that you love to complete the look. Schwinn adult tricycles are available in a range of colors — some bold, like bright red, and some with a cool vintage appeal, such as mint green and periwinkle blue. There are also more subtle hues, such as silver and black. Not all types of Schwinn tricycles are available in every color, so your color choices may be limited by the number of speeds or wheel size you require. Ride with confidence and style on the Meridian tricycle by Schwinn.
With a wide rear wheel position, the Meridian tricycle provides more stability than a bicycle so riders of all experience levels can get around easily. The low standover aluminum frame makes it easy to get on and off, while the extra-large seat offers superior comfort on every ride. Schwinn adult tricycles come with either 24- or 26-inch wheels, depending on the chosen option. Those with 24-inch wheels are best for riders between 4 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 5 inches; those with 26-inch wheels are best for riders between 5 feet 4 inch and 6 feet 2 inches. It’s important to choose the correct wheel size for your height so you can pedal effectively and comfortably. Another version of the single-speed Meridian tricycle from Schwinn has all the same great features but comes in a lovely mint green hue.
Yes, the handlebars can be re-adjusted and you can personalize them by adding accessories such as a rearview mirror. The best way to figure out if the 26” is right for you, try out say a 24” and then the 26” at a bike shop. Based on comfort and ease of getting on and off you should be able to figure out if the 26” works for you. It isn’t impossible to assemble this trike yourself, but you might need help if you are not particularly a do-it-yourself sort of person. You could always pay a little extra to have it assembled for you at a bicycle shop.
Unlike your typical 2-wheel bike, the 3-wheel Meridian trike uses two chains, the longer primary, and a shorter 50-pin secondary chain. From images on the web, the Schwinn Meridian is an adult tricycle with two chains. Connecting the two chains is a transfer shaft with two sprockets. The bike is apparently a single speed unit with two hand brakes — one on the front wheel and one on the transfer shaft. Presumably there is a freewheel mechanism built into one sprocket on the transfer shaft.
Because adult tricycles are generally used for casual leisure riding rather than performance cycling, they have large, well cushioned seats to prioritize comfort. However, you will find some difference between saddles in Schwinn’s range of adult huffy cruiser bike trikes. Some saddles are slightly wider and better padded than others and some are sprung for shock absorption. That being said, even the slightly narrower and less-padded saddles are more cushioned and comfortable than an average bicycle seat.