The deep solid mesh basket on the back of the Meridian has plenty of room to hold cargo securely as you ride. Just keep it to cargo only back there though – the basket is not suitable for children, pets, or other passengers. Check your inbox for exclusive coupons, deals, new products and more.
My wife and I just put our Schwinn Meridian together a few days ago, after my much superior Raleigh trike was stolen. We found it very difficult to remove some of the bolts for assembly, especially on the rear frame and for the rear fenders. You may need a small 10 mm wrench to loosen them; if you use just a Philips screwdriver, you might end up stripping the bolt head to loosen the tight ones. After we install the rear fenders, we could hear the tires scraping on them. Despite the guaranteed stability of the bike, every rider would like to know that they are equipped to come to a complete halt when need be.
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.
I’m guessing you have a problem with the freewheel part of the front shaft. If it was a normal bike, you might fix it by disassembling and cleaning the pawls in the freewheel, but with this setup it will be somewhat different. I expect the problem will come and go and gradually get worse.
Sturdy and stable, built with safety in mind, and designed with a carrying capacity of 350 pounds for rider plus cargo. Both models are suitable for riders between 5’4” and 6’2” tall. The Schwinn Meridian is an excellent bicycle alternative for adults looking to lose weight or simply add a fun exercise method to their everyday routine.
The smaller wheel size helps if you have limited space, otherwise we give the edge to the 26″ wheel because of more stablility and ease of peddling. Really though, the difference isn’t going to be noticeable for most people, so go with whichever one is available. The high handlebars and step-through frame are better for riders who experience back pain. Sitting in an upright position puts less stress on the lower back. The rider has less risk of strain when getting on and off the Meridian.
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