I expect the problem will come and go and gradually get worse. I live in a town where NO ONE does trikes or bikes, and I don’t have any way to take it somewhere to fix. Sturdy and stable, built with safety in mind, and designed with a carrying capacity of 350 pounds for rider plus cargo. The 3 wheel tripod footprint stands up on its own with you on it. There is no need to balance at slow speeds or hop on or off the bike when coming to a stop. Pump ’em up to 60 pounds and even a big rider will roll along easily and smoothly.
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. They larger wheels will also give you a smoother ride. Really though, the difference isn’t going to be noticeable for most people, so go with whichever one is available. I weigh 410lbs and honestly expected the tires to blow as soon I I sat down for the first time.
Tighten these two screws down as hard as you can — this connection point takes a lot of stress, especially on uphill grinds. Sam, I have added a photo showing the underside of a schwinn meridian. Promotional offers available online at Kohls.com may vary from those offered in Kohl’s stores. 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. If you do hear noises, definitely take the time to oil and tighten the bolts since leaving them loose can be dangerous, and can also lead to more lasting damage to the bolts or wheels.
Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. That’s the bit that lets you coast along without pedalling, and the rear chain will keep moving with the rear wheels. The axle there the back chain connects was moving, but where the front chain connects was not moving. I started to walk it home and it started to work again. This product is not eligible for promotional offers and coupons.
Both models are suitable for riders between 5’4” and 6’2” tall. Several reviewers who have a balance or weight issues rave about the huffy cruiser bike. It provides them a means to get some heart-healthy movement into their lives while they enjoy the outdoors or run errands.
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. The back positioned fenders often rub on the tires, which may result in quicker wearing of the tires.
Riding a bicycle you typically put your foot down on the ground before you actually come to a complete stop (so you don’t fall over). With a trike, this doesn’t work since the rear wheels will run into your foot. You do have to get used to coming to a complete stop while still sitting on the tricycle. The brakes and chains are all set up on the main unit.