Assembling the CHEAPEST Trike on Amazon

[@ambersilva5642]

This video was exactly what I needed. I needed to hear someone who knows what they’re talking about to just tell me this isn’t a piece of crap. Just want to ride it around the neighborhood! Nothing fancy. Will def recruit some help for assembly. Thank you!!

[@DentedFenderGarage]

Glad I could help. Just make sure it stays in a covered place or inside when not in use.

[@bigdime72]

Same here!!!

[@Vern859]

@@DentedFenderGarage I dont have a place to keep it stored. I will be riding it everyday. Maybe a tarp or cover will work. Why do you say it needs to be kept in like a garage??? Will it rust really fast?

[@DentedFenderGarage]

This exact trike will rust easily but I get more concerned about the water from heavy rains getting in the headset bearing and into the frame.

[@NicoleLan127]

I saw a 15" umbrella at Wallymarket for $100 and I'm thinking of that

[@paisleyprincess7996]

My friend came over and assembled this for me. It took him a couple hours to assemble it and he didn’t have any problems. I was gonna pay the bike shop to do it, but all I had to do was give my friend a couple electric scooters that were broken (he likes to fix things). All I need to do is ride it once the weather gets better!

[@electronron1]

I came here to see how to route the chain through the derailleur, you didn't show that but I figured it out. My wife got the same color as the one you were assembling. She used to ride 20 to 30 miles a day until she was hit by a car back in 95 and hasn't ridden since due to the injuries at first then just too busy with work and life. We're retired now and she wants to get back into riding but she's too unsteady on a regular bike so that's why we got this one. Thanks' for posting this video.

[@DentedFenderGarage]

I hope she gets comfy on the new bike. I posted a chain routing how-to in my most recent video with the pink bike.

[@unimatrixx001]

@@DentedFenderGarage Yea, same here. I thought you would go over the steps to building the bike but you time lapsed it and dude, your mic audio was low so I had my speakers on max and then during time lapse your music about blew out my speakers! You should balance your audio versus music in my humble opinion. Perhaps it is my crappy computer but man did it get loud when you put the music on!

[@DentedFenderGarage]

Sorry, this was one of my first videos with a new camera and new editing computer. I’m still learning. This was not a “how to” video, more of a building vlog.

[@monabo1]

pretty cool video brother. bought two of the same Trikes. Thanks for taking he time to put this together. Subbed your channel. pretty cool stuff. Awesome you spend time with your daughter teaching her such things. Important life skills for girls

[@stretchwith]

I just assembled a trike like this(same manual).When I finally got it finished, the rear axle decided to slip and give no drive. How do I fix that?

[@DentedFenderGarage]

It would be hard for me to answer without seeing the trike. Wondering if the collar on the freewheel is slipping or just the freewheel…

[@stretchwith]

@@DentedFenderGarage I watched some videos and figured out what I did wrong. ITouch tightened the left side nut too hard and it deforms the right side such that it no longer fit on the tapered axle end. I will know next time to always tighten the right side first.

[@hifijohn]

Have one and they are good only if you need to carry things but don't have a car, or you have trouble keeping your balance on a 2-wheeler, and they are a pain to assemble if you dont any type of mechanical skill, you're better off paying someone to do it.As far as riding it is a learning curve. that 3rd -wheel produces a lot of drag and if the basket is loaded it's even harder to pedal. make sure your tires are always fully filled.also since you sitting up you cant put good amount of pressure on the pedals like you can with a 2-wheeler.all things to consider if you are elderly and have trouble with your legs.In a 2 wheeler you are always vertical but in a 3-wheeler the bike follows the angle of the road and this can be very strange until you get use to it. you have to learn to steer all over again.you also cant get too close to the edge of a road because the rear of the bike is very wide.

[@brettpowell508]

I got one brilliant bit of kit bit hit and miss at first but after I modified it it a real eye turner 🥰

[@angelaloera7470]

Hi! Can you share the link for the red bike? And also, what’s the max weight?

[@DentedFenderGarage]

Amazon description says 350 pounds. Ey Adult Tricycle, 3 Wheel Bike Adult, Three Wheel Cruiser Bike 24 26 inch Wheels, 7 Speed, Adjustable Seat and Handlebar, Multiple Colors www.amazon.com/dp/B08L4XKG9L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_SWH1AMF4BDK5BV5EWSHD?psc=1

[@angelaloera7470]

@@DentedFenderGarage thank you so much!

[@angelaloera7470]

@@DentedFenderGarage thank you so much!

[@trinawainright5359]

I bought a cheap26" 7 speed tricycle from Amazon and I hate it. The bike won't steer straight at all. The thing turns right no matter what speed I'm going, even when I try the first peddling. Plus I tried to go into the very next gear and now there's a click while peddling. Only attempted to ride the bike once and am ready to throw it away. Any suggestions please.

[@DentedFenderGarage]

If it’s trying to turn right it sounds like the rear 2 wheel assembly is not installed correctly. As for the shifting, there are KZbin videos on adjusting the rear gears to stop clicking. Usually an adjustment that takes just minutes.

[@madmax2069]

A lot of people just don't understand that these kinds of tricycles are inherently unstable on uneven ground (heck they're even unstable on flat ground). Due to how a bicycle usually works when the two rear tires are on uneven ground they're are causing the front tire to want to turn into the direction the trike is leaning, when turning with a trike it wants to lean into the turn, but the rear tires force it to remain straight up which can lead into instability. More rolling resistance and the instability of these kinds of tricycle make them pretty uncomfortable to ride especially for long distances.

[@kennethcolbert2921]

I got my wife one and she had no trouble riding hers. And they are a lot of fun to ride.

[@roobscoob47]

Did you make the bike go backwards by pedaling backwards?

[@DentedFenderGarage]

No, I pushed back from the ground but then pedal backwards or the chain will bind.

[@roobscoob47]

@@DentedFenderGarage Thanks for replying... in that sense, I am glad your not famous.... YET~ Good luck my KZbin neighbor!!!

[@dr.crentist3155]

Putting the basket together was such a pain in the butt for me. I wound up using metal zipties to secure it

[@DentedFenderGarage]

Yes! Haha the idea of them that that was acceptable.

[@dr.crentist3155]

@@DentedFenderGarage i can build anything (i think...), put the entire thing together. But that stupid basket was like a comedy show. I wound up bending tabs to align then rebending to secure. Then of course the zip ties. Dont want mom's dog falling out of basket lol

[@gramps9838]

Ours came with a defective rear axel bearing. Having a difficult time sending it back to the Amazon seller. Barbella wants a Video of the defective part. PN#6202-2RZ ball bearing, An inexpensive part $9-$19 . Removing the said bearing is another issue . It shouldn't be on my behalf to do said repairs. They're quality control should have caught the defect before shipping. The box arrived with nuts , bolts and washers falling out from it before opening it. How many of those are missing ? Sadly many of such freely laying into the bottom of the box. The old clitche of "You get what you pay for" applies.

[@Metqa]

is riding one of these like riding a riding lawnmower?

[@DentedFenderGarage]

Never thought of it that way, but steers easier.

[@sandhyalakshmi7366]

How to get this trike in India

[@DentedFenderGarage]

I’m not sure.

[@KhorieMiller]

I want to replace the seat. I feel like I have too much back😩😂. The seat tilts back no matter how much I tighten it due to the pressure Im putting on the backseat. I feel like if the seat was comfortable it will be a nice ride. Also #2 Can you put fat tires on this trike? Im a heavy person heard fat tires will make the ride more comfortable.

[@DentedFenderGarage]

You can find a seat that is larger but all those seat backs bend. As for fat tires, you can put wider tires on it, they might make it ride better but that will come at a cost of more rolling resistance/harder to pedal.

[@KhorieMiller]

@@DentedFenderGarage Thanks!

[@courtneylovesmaccompact9047]

I'm looking for a conversion kit for a regular bicycle. Basically training wheels for an adult size bicycle. The only one I can find it like almost $200.... my bike itself was only $70. There has to be a cheaper version right? I cannot find one for the life of me

[@DentedFenderGarage]

Unfortunately there is not a cheaper option. The trike kit has very specific parts that are not compatible with normal bike stuff (wheels are different, whole rear end assembly). That being said, the rear assembly of an existing trike can be swapped onto many different frames so if you find a cheap busted trike with a good rear end it could be swapped onto your bike.

[@courtneylovesmaccompact9047]

@@DentedFenderGarage ok thanks for the response

[@lovesdoggies1481]

What brand

[@DentedFenderGarage]

I can’t find it on Amazon anymore.

[@sylviabruce2612]

Does the 1 speed 🤔 comes with a derailleur?

[@DentedFenderGarage]

It shouldn’t. A single speed doesn’t need a derailleur.

[@queenmab1999]

Thankyou :) I put mine together myself :D

[@ilblues]

Fame is overrated. Anonymity is a gift. ;^) What do you think about the weld quality? Wifey and I are seniors, considering adult tricycles for exercise and putting around town. Also, is the 7 speed really useful? We've been looking at the single-speed Schwinn Meridian bikes, which are often under $350 at Wally World. We're in the flatlands so the largest hill is a speed bump or rise over a bridge.

[@DentedFenderGarage]

If it’s really that flat then I’d go with single speed, if the gearing is too tall (hard) for your comfort you can have a shop swap to a smaller front sprocket for cheap to make it easier. I’ve worked on a Meridian and this bike was comparable but not overpriced for the Schwinn name that is no longer actually “Schwinn.” I was not concerned with weld quality.

[@CUZ1688]

As a person doesn’t got balance an wants a trike I definitely hear you on space because I live in NYC in a apartment building where that I am have to put outside because the building doesn’t have space I think of buying it an put a cover on it an about three locks on it

[@rose62958]

Wow I just received my And I think I am going to have a great time with it and it came on a Sunday very fast for seven dollars more before my two week date to received it

[@oyindamolayadeka3226]

So I got this cheap from Amazon’s and I have no idea how to set up the brakes😭

[@DentedFenderGarage]

Sorry I didn’t go into detail, I’m sure there are brake set up videos here on KZbin.

[@jdb0395]

CHAIN TO LONG INSTRUCTION TO SHORTEN BAD NOW I HAVE TO WAIT ON PIN TO FIX FRONT BRAKE NOT CLEAR TO INSTALL MANY WILL NEED HELP FROM A BIKE MECHANIC MY NEIBOR CAR MECHANIC TRIED AND FAILED

[@DentedFenderGarage]

This was not an instructional video.

[@Nicolas_0456]

Hello! Thank you!

[@D7MicGee21c]

You never said how cheap how much it was can you please reveal the price of the bike?

[@DentedFenderGarage]

This was a few years ago during the lockdown bike boom so there are cheaper trikes available now, but they were around $250 each.

[@buddhasmurfy]

Good video. Informative.

[@DentedFenderGarage]

Thank you.

[@philiprayner1772]

How well does a seven speed bike climb hills

[@DentedFenderGarage]

Depends on the rider, the tires, the wheel size, and more. This trike, the 7 speed climbs better than a single speed but it needs a lower gear for easier hill climbing.

[@NealVan]

The current cheapest adult trike with 7 speed and 26” wheel height. Looks almost identically the same except the instructions were horrible. It left out most of the assembly instructions and completely ignored the basket, I agree with the front brake, and derailer adjustment - to the best of my ability - will NOT switch from 1 thru 7! The drive chain changer on the handle simply flat out sucks and a turn knob you have to use quite a bit of force to get even close to gear 6-7. It came with those same crap tools which will not be big enough for the locking nuts for the rear wheels. Thanks for this video as it pointed out how to get the job done, AND just how pathetic ALL Chinese designed crap is since they’ve taken all US money for decades and especially as things are now with one of the most corrupt politicians (including his entire family) ever to inhabit the White House. I’m pretty sure he’s more corrupt that both Herbert Hoover and his successors FDR and Truman. But I’m digressing...sorry. I’m a relatively old guy at age 60 with severe arthritis, foot, and back problems. In other words, I’m in incredible pain as I try to type this and catch any typos before it’s posted. As someone who never road any type of 3-wheel vehicle once I outgrew my kiddie tricycle. Then outgrew the need for training wheels, I understand you point, but you caught one reason, which is my reason, for wanting a decent trike literally to get me and my fishing gear from the north side of the 55+ community I live in here along the central gulf coast of Florida, but not on the Gulf. Walking became too difficult if I brought more than one rod and a few lures. The water here is Brackish, meaning it’s BOTH freshwater and saltwater and it all depends on several conditions of weather and water movement to explain which will be likely to bite on any given day, etc. I hear the derailer you first mentioned that came with the first trike you assembled (yes, about half what any shop would charge. You nailed that one!) I believe you said was a Shimano derailer. I’ve heard those are good quality. I got the cheapest one which has an EBS stamped on it, which means nothing other than its garbage. You also didn’t ,entionnthe trike come with a ‘tire pump’. That could be okay, but not when the tires are stone flat. Luckily again, I keep most tools and other such things as a quality air pump with a multi-head so it can do basketballs to 12’ inflatable boats, and everything in between. Good video, great personality, looks like your daughter was a big help, and finally...I wish you all the best if you want to try to become monetized for your channel. I’m subscribing even if you don’t discuss anything else I’m interest in. I can’t think of doing much more than giving it a like to help you grow. Best wishes and I look forward to scrolling through you other videos since this was from 2020. If you’ve not done one already, how about doing one to show how one of these cheap trikes can be made into a 2/4 stroke gas or electric powered version? There are some I’ve seen, but they use top gear and aren’t from the USA. Might be nice to become represented in this market I believe will grow bigger as we become poorer. Take care to you and your family!

[@NealVan]

Wow, that was a fast respond! Thank you so much. I fixed my typo if you should see an edited remark. Somehow ‘cattle’ printed while I wanted ‘identically’. Go figure that one? Also, I’m very grateful for the added bonus of the highlight. I hope between your video and my remarks, people looking might save themselves quite a bit of time, frustration, and down right anger as I’ve experienced today trying to get this trike put together having to temper and guess most of my way through. If I’m not overstepping, I can send you a copy through here as a video showing what ‘instructions’ I was given and perhaps it might help you? If not, no problem. I’ve looked at several assembly videos, and in case you didn’t know already, ALL the non-country brands are ALL from the same shops in China put out under various names at differing prices for no reasonable t all other than to scoops up as much retail business as possible. Example: Coolbikes is the same as Bkisy (one I have), Slsy, Aboron, Eosaga, Barberella (which was a fun movie starring JaneFonda getting mostly naked in space. Trivia...it’s also where the band name Duran Duran came from. LOL) and anything labeled simply Adult Tricycle. That’s a ton of brands all in small packages with varying parts, colors, manuals, derailers, etc. I hope this might help you as well. Thanks again for your high praise!

[@DentedFenderGarage]

I’m small enough to still interact with anyone who comments, I enjoy the feedback and thank you so much for your kind words. My in-laws live on a river with brackish water, so I know all about the “bite” when fishing it. Glad to hear you live where you do in FL, perfect flat land for a trike. I have my trike in the school where I work and use it to ride classroom to classroom in the halls and flat ground is where a trike belongs. As for the engine on a trike, I’ve always avoided them based on the front end would wobble and become dangerous and at speed, turning would be tippy. There are companies that make a wheel with an electric hub that would actually work great on the front wheel of a trike, unfortunately probably none are made in USA, but you can find kits put together by caring US companies. A front electric hub would pull the trike along either with or without pedaling to assist and would eliminate front end wobble. Turning will always be an issue, I tip mine on 2 wheels taking turns quickly in the hall.

[@michellebrown5766]

Was this video just about this model trike or was it supposed to show you how to put it together ? If it was the last, I learned nothing. If it was about your opinion on this brand, then it came thru.

[@DentedFenderGarage]

This was not a how-to video. When you buy this trike they actually have a link to a how-to video.

[@ChessInstructorSF]

I came to see how the breaks were connected and you sped through the whole assembly process!👎🏻 but I am glad you approved of the trike.

[@DentedFenderGarage]

Sorry, this was not an instructional video.

[@Vern859]

They say the Shwinn Meridian is the best one.

[@DentedFenderGarage]

I’ve worked on the Meridian, it’s definitely better than the Amazon trike but it is still low end quality. Worksman sells the best quality trikes.

[@bowcsiorai]

50$ as a cheap price for assembling a trike?! Daamn and I do this shit for free.

[@DentedFenderGarage]

I do most of my work for free for friends but when someone comes to you that you don’t know offering money, it’s not a bad thing to get paid for what you do. If they took it to a bike shop it would have cost them 2 to 4 times that.

[@figgyflips2964]

Thought this would be step by step.

[@DentedFenderGarage]

Sorry, more of a review with some tips, I know there are other assembly videos on KZbin for you.

[@jasonwhite3135]

Not a fan of trikes, but I like your watch

[@Rowsdow3r]

Dag yo, turn that music down.

[@DentedFenderGarage]

I’m working on it. Learning curve.

[@echogary]

Great unboxing video... but your assembly part was awful.

[@DentedFenderGarage]

This was less of an assembly video and more of a review video. There are lots of assembly videos online for these trikes.

[@echogary]

@@DentedFenderGarage The title of this vid.. "Assembling the CHEAPEST Trike on Amazon ". States what?

[@DentedFenderGarage]

I apologize for my ignorance. I did assemble it, but I never intended it to be a how-to or that would have been the title.

[@diannadima7082]

cant even hear what you are saying.

[@DentedFenderGarage]

I’m sorry, this is an old video and I was using new equipment.

[@sadbug]

Unridable

[@DentedFenderGarage]

Guess you missed the part when I rode it. 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@sadbug]

@@DentedFenderGarage I bought the same one, it is so unstable and unbalanced.

[@DentedFenderGarage]

@sadbug turn the fork around.

[@sadbug]

@@DentedFenderGarage I had a pro shop build it, but I’ll check

[@sadbug]

@@DentedFenderGarage That's not the problem either, thanks for the suggestions though!

[@MAD1450]

This is a big giant piece of garbage in my opinion. Just assembled one. I feel sorry for anyone that's not mechanically inclined and has to pay someone to put this together. The bike is definitely not worth the money

[@DentedFenderGarage]

It’s not great. Haha

[@MAD1450]

@DentedFenderGarage hey I'm sorry if I came across like you were saying it was great. You had luck with your bikes and I'm totally happy for you. I had a real bad experience and I chose your video to voice it. I apologize for that. You did a great video. Very informative. So thank you for that.

[@DentedFenderGarage]

@MAD1450 I was never under the impression this bike would last a long time, but the retired couple that bought these, they weren’t going to be riding them much and also keeping them inside.

[@colorblind1983]

Was the annoyingly loud music necessary? Bible verse for the day. GET A MIC

[@DentedFenderGarage]

Sorry, this was one of my early videos using a new program, I’m trying.