Schwinn Meridian

It took my husband and me about 3 hours to assemble. We checked to make sure that all the parts were included before we started. Everything was there but we didn't unwrap the fenders until we were ready to install them. Unfortunately, one of them was severely damaged. Amazon graciously issued a return label but I opted to attempt to get a replacement fender from Schwinn because the bike was perfect for me. I emailed Schwinn with photos, model, etc. Within three days I received a fedex tracking number and my new fender was at my door! I am a 50 year old female (slightly overweight) who hasn't rode a bike in 15 years. I can haul my two 20 lb. Cavaliers in the basket. It is easy to pedal, turn, and I get lots of headturns! I would recommend this bike to anyone who wants to get out to get some leisurely exercise and not have to worry about balance.

Working solo, the assembly was slow. Do it right, do it once!

I cannot recommend this trike for anyone to buy directly from Amazon. The trike in question requires the skill of a bicycle pro to construct. The buyer needs to know that this trike was made in China. First, the bike comes knocked down in a box delivered to your home.. The trike has damaged the fenders (see enclosed pictures) because the package was not adequately protected or inspected by the primary seller, Pacific Cycle. Second, the parts are not all there a missing 16-mm nut that is used to connect the trike sub frame to the main frame was missing and had to be purchased from hardware store. Third, the manual included is for 7-speed trike not a 3-speed that was purchased. The tools recommended for the trike construction were conventional tools that were inadequate for the construction. The builder needs to torque down many of the parts. Tools from Park Tools are needed as well as their videos to construct a trike or bicycle. Forth, after construction using the manual, I a had a pedal (see enclosed picture) fail to stay within the crank arm (see enclosed picture) and hose up the threads. A replacement was acquired from Pacific Cycle at no charge too me. Fifth, the linear brake is difficult to calibrate as the settings require torquing of the parts, adjustment to center the brake with the rim and tire. I am still working on this after a month of getting the trike. I cannot honestly recommend any one buying this product. The Schwinn name is not the Schwinn brand that I bought 30 years ago.

Delivery arrived in one rather heavy box. Took 20 minutes just to unpack and remove protective foam from all parts, which was OK because things were packed tightly together and all the padding helped. While I had assembled many bikes in my younger life, I haven't assembled a bike in over 25 years. I found the included instruction book and video on assembly on the Amazon site differ a bit from the actual fitment, parts, and tools needed for assembly. All that said it took this 70 year old about 3.5 hours of puzzling it out to put this bike together. Out of the box there was one missing part and one broken cable, but Pacific Cycle (who owns the Schwinn name and manufactures the bikes) Customer Service quickly supplied replacements within a week. Bottom line is my wife (73 years young, 5'4" tall) LOVES riding this 26" bike (this three speed version is perfect for her), and that's what this purchase was all about! If you have previous experience assembling bikes I believe you could handle putting this together, but if not I would recommend contacting a knowledgeable friend or a bike shop for assistance. Overall my wife and I would recommend this bike, but with the foregoing caveats.

It doesn’t feel exactly like a bicycle but is easy to get use to.

The bike is comfortable to ride, 3 speeds is a plus. the bike is well built. However the basket rattles, which is driving me crazy. The basket should be 1 piece to eliminate the noise. [ I used a couple of bungee cords to eliminate the noise.

I bought the trike because well I need to loose weight and get outside. I have 2 dogs that I wanted to be able to take with me when I ride, and I felt more secure with a trike. I love riding the bike and my dogs do as well. I am a single female and was not about trying to put this together, so a local bike repair shop put it together and I have not had any issues. I love taking my camera with me and it is nice to be able to take pics from the bike. I recently started looking at bike campers and that may be my next thing to get and start doing camping weekends with the dogs. All in all I am very pleased.