Schwinn Meridian Adult 26 Inch 3 Wheel Bike
Cruise around in comfort and style with this easy-to-use, single-speed three-wheeled Schwinn Meridian bike. The bike features a low step-through frame, an upright handlebar, padded cruiser saddle, and front and rear brakes. Perfect for rides around town or through the park on a warm, sunny day, the bike features a folding rear basket to stash your picnic lunch or extra jacket. The Meridian also offers a lightweight aluminum frame for a comfortable and stable ride.
Key Features:
- Frame Type: Tricycle cruiser
- Frame Material: Aluminum
- Gearing: Single speed
- Brakes: Rear band brake with front linear pull brake
- Wheels: Alloy rims with stainless steel spokes
About Schwinn
Founded in 1895, Schwinn is an American icon that has been synonymous with quality and innovation. They have built some of the best-known and best loved bikes of numerous generations–Aerocycle, Paramount, Phantom, Varsity, Sting-Ray, Krate and Homegrown. Today, Schwinn continues to be a leader in the industry with innovative bikes such as the new Sting-Ray, Rocket mountain bikes, and Fastback road bikes. With a continued dedication to quality, forever synonymous with the Schwinn name, America’s most famous bicycle brand looks forward to providing another century of innovation, freedom and performance to people of all ages.
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Finding the Right Bike
To really enjoy cycling, it’s important to find a bicycle that works for you. Here are some things to keep in mind when you’re in the market for a new bike:
The Right Ride
In general, bikes are broken down into three major categories:
- Road and Racing Bikes–As a general rule, road and racing are built for speed and longer distances on paved surfaces. Thinner tires, lightweight 29-inch (700c) wheels and drop bars that allow for a more aerodynamic position are the norm. Most road bikes, regardless of price, offer many gears for tackling both hilly and flat terrain.
- Mountain Bikes–With their larger tires, hill-friendly gearing and upright position, mountain bikes are very popular for all types of riding, both on pavement and off. Mountain bikes that are designed specifically for rugged trail use typically feature a suspension fork. Some may have rear suspension, as well. A quick change of the tires on any mountain bike–even one that you use regularly on trails–adds to its versatility and makes it a worthy street machine.
- Comfort/Cruiser Bikes–For tooling around on bike paths, light trails, or for cruising a quiet beach-side lane, comfort/cruiser bikes are the ticket. With a super-relaxed riding position, padded seats, and limited or no gearing, these bikes are made for enjoying the scenery and having fun with the family.
The Right Price
A bike’s price boils down to three essentials: frame materials, bike weight, and component quality and durability.
- Entry-level–You’ll find a wide range of comfort and cruiser bikes in this category, as well as some lower-end mountain bikes and road bikes. Most will have steel frames and components that are designed to last for several years with frequent use.
- Mid-range–Bikes in this range may feature a lighter aluminum frame with mid-range components that keep performing after miles of use. If you’re looking for a quality bike that is relatively lightweight and will stand up to abuse, this is the “sweet spot.” Most serious commuter and touring bikes fall into this category, as do mid-range mountain bikes with a decent front suspension.
- High-end–Racers and serious enthusiasts who expect lightweight, high-performance components will want to stick to this category. For road bikes, exotic frame materials (carbon fiber, titanium) and ultra-lightweight components can add thousands to the price tag. Mountain bikes in this class often feature advanced front and rear suspension technology, as well as components designed to handle lots of rugged trail action.
The Right Size
Fit is crucial for comfort, control, and proper power and endurance on a bike. Here are some basic bike fit tips:
- Stand-over Height–To find out if a bike’s overall height fits your body, measure your inseam. Next, determine how much clearance you’ll need between your crotch and the top tube of the bike. For a mountain bike, you’ll want three to five inches of clearance. A road bike should offer between one and two inches of clearance, while a commuter bike should have two to four inches. Compare the stand-over height for a given bike to your measurements (inseam + clearance) to determine the right bike height.
- Top Tube Length–You can measure your torso to get a good estimate of proper top tube length. First, make a fist and extend your arm. Measure from the center of your fist to the end of your collarbone (the part that intersects your shoulder). Next, measure your torso by placing a book against your crotch with the spine facing up. Measure from the spine to the bottom of your throat (the spot between your collarbones). Finally, add the two measurements (arm length + torso length), divide the number in half and subtract six inches. This is your approximate top tube length. Compare this number to a bike’s posted top tube length. You can allow for about two inches longer or shorter, as most bikes can be adjusted via stem length/height and saddle fore/aft position to make fine adjustments to the fit.
- Bikes for Women–Proportionally, women tend to have a shorter torso and longer legs than men. Bike makers design women’s bikes that offer a shorter top tube and many comfort/cruiser bikes built for women may also provide more stand-over clearance.
The Right Accessories
When you make a bike purchase, don’t forget these crucial add-ons:
- Helmet (this is a must!)
- Seat pack
- Lock
- Hydration pack, or water bottles and bottle cages
- Spare tubes
- Portable bike pump
- Gloves
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars ROBUST,WELL MADE, BUT NOTE
Schwinn Meridian Adult 26-Inch 3-Wheel Bike
This made in China tricycle has a lot going for it, including a very capacious carrier/metal basket, quickly and easily adjusted saddle,brakes that lock in position so that the bike will not roll away, but note the following:
It is heavy. You will need to be quite strong if you need to pick it up.
It is 28.5 inches at its widest point. It will not pass through my side door, though it will through the front door.
Will it work for my 5′3 inch wife? It is quite big.
MOST IMPORTANTLY. My recommendation is that you have it shipped to your nearest Schwinn bike shop for assembly unless you are mechanically inclined and have the necessary tools.
NO REVIEWS I HAVE READ POINT OUT YOU NEED TO USE A TORQUE WRENCH WHEN ASSEMBLING THIS TRIKE,an item not to be found in most households and which costs $45 to purchase. I suspect buyers have used a regular spanner which is highly unlikely to tighten a nut correctly.
On balance, I decided to have the trike professionally assembled using the right tools. The cost of doing this was $70. The Schwinn Cyclery who handled this task found that a bolt and two nuts were missing from the kit.
5 Stars 3 wheel schwinn meridian bike
The bike was exactly as pictured on the web page, was easely assembled, and delivered promptly. I am very satisfied, and find the bike just as it was described on the web page. I would recomend this bike to anyone who is interested in a three wheeler. Bill H. Hill
4 Stars So much fun!
I love my new trike! Hadn’t been on a bicycle since the training wheels came off my bike at age 6, so I had no preconceptions about how to ride. My daughter, on the other hand found it difficult to ride and nearly hit a pole.
The reviews on this bike repeatedly talk about how hard it is to put together. It took my daughter’s motor head boyfriend something like six hours before he finally took it to a Schwinn shop for the final adjustments on the front wheel.
He was frustrated, but I am absolutely thrilled with how fun it is to ride. The only problem is that my three year old grandson wants to play chicken with me on HIS trike. Oh, well…
5 Stars Love the Trike
Love the trike when I am good Elizabeth lets me go for a ride in the basket.
We go to the DOGGy PARK and all around our Mobile home park. She lets me look at the golf course however I can’t go on it, only rabbits can. The rabbits hold conventions on the greens, at the 5th hole. I am not allowed in the lakes either but sometimes she lets me walk on a lease beside her and that is fun as I get to read the other doggy news left on the bushes. Most of the dogs in the Park are green with envy when I go riding by their house.
I just love the bike and I think Elizabeth does also as she takes me riding a lot.
Yours Truely
Cindy
5 Stars schwinn
It is a beautiful Blue My FAVORITE COLOR Only I would like to have gotten a 24 in. instead of the 26 in. Because I am only 4′ 11″ tall. But I love it and intend to go shopping with it. Go to resturant and library,
Dont need gas so should save some money there.
Yours Truly
Barbara J. Goss