Schwinn Meridian Tips

[@bigmikeh5827]

Bought a used meridian for my work in a factory (electrician). Removed basket and fabbed a mount for a rolling tool tote. Changed to high rise bars. Works great

[@jonw12]

excellent video. I threw away my fenders because I didnt have the patience to bend them and align them. I put about 1000 miles on my Meridian with a direct drive brush-less 1500 watt hub motor up front. I'll upload a video if you wanna check it out. I was very impressed with how well it held up. I did have to replace all the rims around 100 miles. I was hard on her though. She survived multiple beer runs with a passenger sitting on the back with the stock basket folded down and zero failures other than rims. That was an all up weight of 500lbs ish. 120lb of trike + electric kit, 240lbs 6' me and 120lbs cute girl+ beer. I used Schawlbe fat frank frank tires which really softened the ride. I'll be using CST Cyclops tires for my next build since I cant get fat franks at cost these days. If your parents need a little help getting around i would recommend a geared hub motor up front. The direct drives i used would top out at 26-40mph which is a death wish. But fun. Also I found it easier to tell my buddies to turn the front wheel the direction they want to go and lean into the turn. If it feels like its going to roll over lean into the turn and put your weight on the pedals. You can also get a disc brake kit for the rear axle if you google it.

[@deborahcarnaroli2918]

I inherited a broken Meridian and had it repaired at the local bike shop.......your tips for riding and balance were spot on and helpfu;

[@vidcreations]

Great, glad I could help.

[@samtully9212]

I own two now. my first one I got two years ago and rode it year round. just got a new one this week. I love them!

[@Имбирнаяпеченька-ю6ь]

What made you buy a new trike? What happened to the first one?

[@samtully9212]

@@Имбирнаяпеченька-ю6ь I was hit by a truck

[@bigsky1970]

I purchased the Schwinn trike in 2014. I put mine together by myself. It took me about an hour and a half to assemble, and you are right, the axle assembly was a bit of a challenge but still, one person can put the whole thing together with relative ease. It's really not complicated to put together if you follow the included assembly instructions step by step. Just take your time. I bought this bike for myself as I'm disabled and I'm 45 years old and don't have balance and strength in my legs to work a two wheel bike. My bike gets quite a bit of use. I bike around the neighborhood and for doing really short trips to the store about a half mile away. The one in this video looks like the 24" bike, mine is the 26" model and easier on the knees with the pedals slightly forward..

[@buildmor]

I have a Meridian that a good friend gave to me. He bought it for his dad who had had brain surgery, but he didn’t like to ride it. I have Parkinson’s disease, and can still sometimes balance on a two wheeler, but I never know when I’ll have a bad day and not able to be safe on a two wheeler, so it’s been a godsend. I find the gearing perfect as well… I haven’t found the hill I can’t pedal up, lol! I have also found the basket to be a little bit flimsy and fiddley, But in spite of that I have been able to strap 127 pounds of groceries on there and pedal home with it

[@vidcreations]

Hey, that's great to hear.

[@ernestpaul2484]

Bought a used one (that is actually blue) for my son to ride to hopefully help with getting rid of some of his weight. He is high functioning autistic and was born with hypo-plastic left syndrome. After a few heart surgeries and a couple of rods in his back he put on some un-needed extra weight. He won't ride the tricycle. So I am repairing and minor upgrading it for me to ride and get rid of some un-needed extra weight. Your videos have been very helpful. I am in congestive heart failure now myself (go figure) so this will help without any impact on my joints. I am 64.

[@vidcreations]

Glad I could help.

[@marybachmann]

Trikes are fun for any age. I have lots of wheeled toys, but trikes serve a special purpose. I got this one to ride around my flat tourist town to enjoy the atmosphere. I take it to festivals with my dogs in baskets and it keeps them safe and contained. You can stop a trike anywhere to comfortably browse or sit and people-watch, unlike a bike. It is great in a crowd--you have personal space. You can leave it to go into a shop and nobody steals it. lol This trike is aluminum, too, btw.

[@lewmurray6883]

It is MUCH easier to put the rear fenders on with the wheel off, but to put the wheel back on, you just need to let the air out of the tire. I'm 81 yrs old and have put 6 of these trikes together by myself. I add an electric motor and sell them as a hobby, as well as using mine as my main transportation.

[@bobcarver3539]

Lew Murray what type of electric motor do you use?

[@lewmurray6883]

@@bobcarver3539 This is what I used on my latest build. www.ebay.com/itm/26-E-Bike-Front-Wheel-36V-500W-Electric-Bicycle-Motor-Conversion-Kit-Hub/233658033932?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

[@MissJean63]

Wow! An hour to assemble. I took 3 days to assemble mine and I’m still adjusting. Thanks for the info.

[@vidcreations]

You're welcome.

[@Sokx41]

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. We initially removed the rear-most strut, thinking that was the part that was scraping the tires but after the first long ride, we just removed both fenders entirely to completely eliminate the rubbing or scraping on the tires. Inserting the handlebar stem calls for bike grease, which of course we didn't have so we used Crisco. That might be causing the handlebar stem to be slipping. I now carry the correctly sized Allen wrench with me to tighten it, which had to been done twice in our second long trip. so now I will remove the stem and wipe off the Crisco. I hope that fixes that slipping issue; does anybody else have that problem? Finally, on the second day after the first 2-mile bike trip, the secondary or rear drive chain slipped off the wheel drive sprocket. That required an almost complete tear down to readjust the connection between the front and back frames, and to really make bolts as tight as possible. The first time we fabricated the trike, the bolts weren't tight enough. I hope that solves that issue but I keep hearing a clicking sound with I pedal the trike. For $600, the Raleigh Torster Trike is far superior, and it comes with a 3-speed gear.

[@vidcreations]

I have found the fenders don't have good support and need bent by hand to form around the tires. I haven't heard of the stem needing grease, but the tightening of the stem and handle bars is a common complaint. In my opinion the stem is not a quality piece and unfortunately purchasing a better quality stem is the answer. It is important to take the time to line up, have the proper tension, and have the bolts tight for the drive chain. The banging of the rear hub has always been a complaint of many. I even mounted a camera on our bike to try to see if I could diagnose the problem. I can't. It must be something internal because on our bike, if you coast and stop pedaling, the hub grabs in a rhythm. Thus pulling on the chain and jerking the pedals as you coast. We will wait until the hub fails, then I'll have a better idea what the problem may be. My mom has always wanted a three wheel bike. We knew it wasn't going to be the same quality Schwinn has been known for, but for the price, it was our choice.

[@Sokx41]

The clicking or banging on the hub may be due to slightly bent rear axles, or so I have read.

[@Sokx41]

After writing the review above, I found adjusting the rear drum brakes to be too difficult to complete. I thought I had done it earlier but I realized that I was only testing the brake (as i worked on it) by pulling the handlebar lever, but the wrong lever. so I really didn't fix it all. I am searching for a video or other instruction that teaches on how to adjust the rear drum brakes, not just a video with pretty music but not spoken or printed instruction.

[@vidcreations]

@@Sokx41 kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ6Xd6GtqrydfLs

[@wtopp345985]

I'm glad so see the drive motor is on the rear two wheels (double traction).

[@vidcreations]

There is no drive motor, it is pedal powered. Also, there is only one drive wheel that drives the bike.

[@netcat2005]

Thank you so very much for the video, putting this together this weekend for my 75 year old mother and wanted to do some research before I took on the task.

[@vidcreations]

Glad I could help.

[@darrylbrown7259]

Hello Jimmy I would like to know I got a three-wheeler bicycle I don't know the front tire size

[@Mike-yg8ig]

Good video. Schwinn would be wise to have you do an assembly video for them.

[@vidcreations]

Thank You.

[@vogmar1]

Schwinn needs to be an independent company again relocating back to Chicago and focus on bringing back the quality.

[@darrellmcdevitt8072]

your video on the Schwinn three wheeler is a great help. I have had trouble with the front brake and I hope I can get it reattached. I am 78 years old and assembled this by myself. It was time consuming for me. Maybe my age was the reason. Thanks for you video

[@vidcreations]

Sorry to hear that you are having trouble with the front brake. If it is the cable you need to reattach you may want to look at the video at 3:58. I show the cable attached and taken apart. I do wish I did a better job explaining that part, but Schwinn should do a better job explaining how to put it together. I own a garage and it was a pain for me to put it together, so if you did it, that is really great. Glad you liked the video. Thanks.

[@karinthikkurissy6388]

Nope, I’m 46 and I’ve spent several hours on this. I’ve never put a trike, or bike for that matter, together; so figuring out the illustrations was very time-consuming. I spent an hour on the back fenders but they sit tight on the tires and are warped no matter what I do.

[@renees1021]

I purchased a Schwinn Hybrid in 2015 and should have demanded a full refund. I have put more money into this new bicycle than I paid for the bike. The pro bike shop told me Walmart commissioned Schwinn to make the bike (at least half the comments on the bike were very negative) and I couldn't believe Schwinn has lost it's brand pride. The Walmart assembler presented the bike to me as if all was well. Schwinn/Walmart... not doing either again unless I get at least a 3 day trial period. Have to help my disabled neighbor replacing a bad tube and have never done it before... no men have come to help! Thanks for your information, it can only help me on the trike!

[@BusterKitten]

Thanks Jimmy, even though you didn't intend to do a DIY vid on putting this bike together, you did. Helped a lot.

[@vidcreations]

Thank you, glad it helped.

[@vs800rider]

Note that this is heavy bike and the included written instructions are illustrated and easy to understand. My only complaint is that since the rear fender struts are on only one side, the fenders frequently rub the tires.

[@vidcreations]

All I did was spread the fenders with my hands to make them a bit wider and straight and have had no problems with fender rubbing.

[@darrellmcdevitt8072]

OK Jimmy I watched your video several times at the 3:58 on the noodle and brake carrier. What I did not see was you separate the rubber from the metal tip. I have a learning disability. My sister calls it ( stupid) but your video finally got me to finally get the front brake assembled. Thanks again. Darrell

[@vidcreations]

Wow, you have really brightened my day. Glad you were able to figure it out.

[@fun_ghoul]

Most places include assembly, but hire people with little bike-building experience (it's cheaper) and lean on them to build as many bikes as possible in two weeks. Clicking gears, wobbling wheels and cranks that fall off as you ride down Montreal Road in rush hour (!) are par for the course. It's best to DIY like Jimmy if you can, but not everyone has the skills, tools or place to do it. If you can't DIY but can afford $100 extra (many charge less), bike shop/mechanic assembly is a good option, esp. for older people.

[@thetrumpnewsnetwork7503]

The first step is to replace the seat with a WORKSMAN 6911v Bicycle Seat 13 In. Extra Wide which can be had at Walmart online for $30. The seat on that bike has a plastic frame which breaks easily if you shift wrong on the seat plus it isn't very comfortable. I thought it was very easy to assemble. I didn't even bother reading the instructions. I replaced the tires with whitewalls and they really pop on the Schwinn. It is a nice bike but the fenders are pretty flimsy so they easily rub the tires it they are bumped (or touched). For the money it is a pretty good deal. Oh and get rubber hand grips right away. Those cheap foam ones will turn into liquid in the hot sun or a hot garage.

[@mvanarsd1]

Very good video. Now there is a video from Schwinn but it is different from the assembly manual that comes with the trike. Jimmy does a great job explaining riding the Trike.

[@alejack12001]

I thank you for the detailed description regarding the assembly of the trike. I got a Meridian 3-speed trike and I am having some difficulty trying to find out which gear is which. In other words, they are numbered 1-3. So, I guess 1 is low, 2, medium and 3 is high. I cannot find any documentation on the gears nor the ratios. I would appreciate hearing from you or your readers regarding this issue.

[@DennyDreadBassMan]

I have one I bought from a lady in my neighborhood. I took to the bicycle shop and have them look it over to make sure everything was working good.

[@Friedbrain11]

I built my Meridian in my little apartment with no problems. Now i will convert it to electric front hub drive and disc brakes front and rear. I put the fenders on with the wheels on but they were not easy and the adjustment is almost nonexistent but all in all it is done. I got the darker metallic blue one . So it does look blue.

[@vidcreations]

How is the electric front hub working?

[@donaldduke2233]

Big help, Jimmy. I've decided that the Schwinn is the one for me. Your video will help me assemble it.

[@vidcreations]

Great, you may want to also watch my video on how to adjust your seat. It might help you putting your bike together.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jojJdJegdrWfsKM

[@lynnmsmith203]

I have been looking for one of these but haven't found one yet. I appreciate the time you took to explain about the Trike, that way, maybe we won't have a lot of trouble when I do find one. :)

[@RRW359]

My City is really into biking and I still can't really find any physical stores that sell adult trikes. You will most likely have to order online. This model is available on Amazon, as well as being the only model available on Target and Wal Mart's websites. I ordered mine from Target and it hasn't arrived yet so I can't speak to how good/bad it is, but if you can't find a trike anywhere else and want this model I'd recommend Target since they claim to offer refunds for online orders and going to a store is easier than shipping it back to Amazon for a lot of people.

[@lynnmsmith203]

@@RRW359 Thank you. I found the one I wanted shortly after I left you a message and I got it through Walmart.com. I know I can return things there without any issues. I love my trike, I just wish it was better built but most things are not built well like they used to be. I'll be 61 next month and my new granddaughter arrived in December. I plan on using a carrier that straps on to me so we can go riding with her 7 year old brother when the weather warms up again. I figured that 3 wheels would be tons safer than 2. Thank you again for getting back to me. I enjoyed your video and learned a few things about putting one together before mine was actually delivered. Sincerely, Lynn

[@rudypitte5032]

I've had my Meridian for over 4 years and thoroughly enjoy it. I ordered mine from Amazon in the original blue color. The included manual is worthless and the assembly was lagrely instinctual. I didn't care for the original handlebars and replaced them with Wald 13 inch high-rise chopper bars which was an easy replacement .Also added a Schwinn computer.

[@clays.4313]

A computer? What in Earth does that do?

[@kartaanig5968]

Yeah, I got the mint green one and my fenders were dented, also when I would move my bike forward it would shake the fenders, I then noticed that the silver fender holders (those 3 silver colored things that you screw onto the wheel that hold your fender up) was hitting the tire and makng the bike shake. I am going to try and bend them a little.

[@da-madmodler4692]

I was bummed to see scratches in the fenders so packaging could be improved and having tried it for the first time, I am investigating converting the bike into a three speed. good info thanks

[@katyb3869]

HI, thanks for the video! I have an izip trike that I adore. I found a square clear plastic container from The Container Store that replaced the basket beautifully. I painted it with kilz and black textured paint to accent the trike and added some little padlocks. It's perfect for all-weather conditions and it's the best little trunk for locking up my headlamp and my helmet when I park to do any errands. I spent probably 60 bucks on it, including paint and hardware but trike trunks are almost 200 dollars so this was a better option for me and it works great! I'm trying to find information on how to change the brakes on a trike. I've had mine for 7 years and it's time for some new ones. We don't have a bike shop very close by and KZbin has yet to be flooded with trike riders :P If you know of any resources online, I would be so absolutely grateful!! Thanks again for the great video!

[@a1930ford]

Hughes Motorized has a video on this specific make tricycle and gives great info on the brakes in the video. This video is great, as well, but the two together work very well in assembly of the trike and in providing great tips/pointers.

[@katyb3869]

@@a1930ford Thanks :)

[@rodneylong9687]

I wish for a brake upgrade disc. Bought for my dad 80 years old wore a set of tires. Wish the back axel was driven for both wheels.limited slip. If you over turn the handlebars more an 360 degrees you can damage the cables to the brakes. .it is the easiest bike we have tried and the geometry is very good especially or more fragile peddlers . Maybe adding with a three speed axel would be better for pulling slight grades. Good video Thankyou

[@vidcreations]

Glad you liked the video. Yes a limited slip rear drive would be nice, but I can only imagine the increased cost to the bike. From my experiences, a rim brake stops better than disc and are easier to replace the pads.

[@alexboyd2319]

Here's a tip that may be so obvious you didn't think of it: If you were planning on taking it to the gas station to fill the tires, it may be considerably easier to do that before attaching them to the bike, when you can just throw them in the trunk of your car. (Luckily, the gas station down the street from my house turned out to have it--I wasn't sure if it did.) Also, for other non-mechanically-inclined folks: when you're taking off the nuts to attach the rear axle piece onto the main body, there are two different kinds on there, so pay attention to which ones came from where. The difference between the two kinds is subtle enough that I didn't notice until I started wondering why I couldn't get it to go back on.

[@vidcreations]

Good idea.

[@totallyfrozen]

Thanks! Helpful video. Apparently, Schwinn heard what you said because about a year after you posted this video, they posted an assembly walk-through video on KZbin. Thanks again.

[@vidcreations]

I didn't know that.

[@yourwontu]

Schwinn took your/our advice and now has a video how to assembly this trike.

[@gregmoney2114]

Good Day sir. I have this very same bike and your video is excellent & informative. I bought mine already assembled 6 years ago but now my rear right driving wheel is warped. I have a replacement & hoping to replace the wheel myself. Is it just a matter of loosening the bolts & removing old wheel , then putting on the new wheel? Thank You for any input.

[@vidcreations]

From what I remember, yes. The biggest headache is getting the wheel out from and back under the fender. One person commented that if you let the air out of the tire, it's easier. Let us know how it goes.

[@gregmoney2114]

@@vidcreations Thank You for the response. I have had the new rim / tire for some time & did manage to put new tire on however it still runs with a slight warp. Apparently I may need to get the rim trued for it to run without the slight wow/ warp. Truing is something that may need doing on any new rim, so I am told by local bike dealer. Thank You for your response , it is much Appreciated!!

[@greenmachine55]

These bikes are perfect for people that live in town that don’t need a vehicle to get around and if you want to Carry more than just a backpack worth of stuff like if you bike ride all the time and go grocery shopping while your out and people that can’t ride 2wheel bikes like other people said

[@mindakahn9964]

It’s heavy. The the ability to corner is sluggish. It is a dinosaur. This is a one speed and upgrades are not a piece of cake. The Sun trike made in the USA in Miami is fabulous.

[@panzerwolf494]

Schwinn really should put lifted bars on those. My trike isn't a schwinn, and it has handlebars with about a 13 inch rise which never impedes my legs

[@kissybratt1]

Thanks! I just got this bike im going to put it together this weekend! Thanks for the info!

[@roncooke2188]

Good video Yes your right they are easy to build the more difficult is to make sure the rear axle is fitted square too the frame. Now you need to fit electric on the trike. I have just put electrics on a jorvik trike 26. inch wheels it a great model. better than a mission trilogy. Yes the trike is a bit strange to ride for the first few times. some rider never get the hang of it and give up

[@senihabaharoff1016]

Jim, Thank You for sharing your video with us. I'm shopping for Tricycle, but I've been told bikes with aluminum construction is lighter and you don't get tire riding it, but still get the exercise. My question is, do You know how heavy this particular model is? Thanks. 🚴‍♂️

[@vidcreations]

I don't know the weight, but it should be in the description on their Website.

[@clays.4313]

70 lbs. Pretty heavy I think

[@gaill2439]

I'm 73 and last year bought a Solorock 6 speed Trike here in Canada, an find it easy to use. I love it. Great price, quick delivery & they have an online Assembly video.

[@soylntgrnzppl]

Dude! Thank you so much! This was a very helpful video in making decisions about purchasing a three-wheeled bike!

[@ellyswift9576]

Thanks! I needed this in case Walmart doesn't put it together, hope they do.

[@JojoCrazyCat]

good stuff. You need to lift the seat up higher. Unless thats all it can go. Then you need a longer seat post. Your legs are to bent. Need to extend your legs out farther so you dont hit your knees on the handlebars. You are a bit to tall for that bike that low. I have rode those before , but never owned one. They are great to carry stuff around. Not just in your yard. But many places. Like going too the store, or just going on a stroll with some food to see the sights. Picnic out some place. Better then just setting at home like many people i know. They get weak from just setting around all the time.

[@PepeSolito]

Thank you! I am looking for one for my mother and your video has really helped!

[@vidcreations]

Glad it helped.

[@Natschke_Family_Adventures]

I bought one of these in Maroon to take to the beach etc but my 12 year old daughter liked it so much that it's hers now. lol. I like this gray color, I'd love to find someone to trade fenders with me. lol. Thank you for the video by the way. P.S. first thing I did was swap out the handlebars for some mini apes off of a Schwinn exercise bike, and it's SO much better.

[@vidcreations]

I've been thinking of doing that. Glad you liked the video.

[@joescheller6680]

their are many different styles of handle bars that are available at bike shops or on line

[@charlottegodfrey5536]

Thank you for the video! How wide overall is the Schwinn Meridian in the back dual tires? Thanks again. 😊

[@BNGamesYT]

This is an excellent review, thanks for all of the info!

[@vidcreations]

Glad you like it.

[@arturodiazdeleonenriquez3675]

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[@marilyntomlo5270]

Thanks for the video. I learned a few important tips. Good job.

[@lauratibbles6598]

I enjoyed your video I just recently purchased a three wheel bike since my truck is down and I’ve been stuck at home till repairs can be done we just had 6-8th of snow last week which can really cramp your style in riding so I have to put bike together i learned a lot from your presentation I’ll be contacting you if I have any future questions ...you have been very thorough but coming fro a 67 yr widow woman I may still have questions thank you for sharing ....rider St. Louis Mo

[@vidcreations]

Glad you liked the video, hope I can help with questions.

[@lauratibbles6598]

Thanks Jim I will be talking to you if I get stumped thank you so much

[@darrellmcdevitt8072]

I did notify Pacific Cycle that I was not able to get the front brake reattached. On your video the brake noodle doesn't look like the one you show at four minutes on your video. I could have received a defective part. Thanks again, Darrell E. McDevitt

[@mattman237]

Schwinn now has a video on KZbin showing the process, 2 years after this video was posted, lol.

[@hailbaphomet]

He was a man before his time.

[@markkelly3859]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5C2nIyigLp2pq8

[@Czarlite]

Thank you! Very helpful!

[@vidcreations]

You're welcome. Glad I could help.

[@layerz375]

Thanks for the video, was wondering if you knew why my trike pulls to one side?

[@vidcreations]

Please scroll down to Juan Riat's comment. I discuss this exact question. If the post doesn't answer your question, then let me know.

[@lindacraig644]

We're having a problem getting the front brake to catch the cable head at the handle. Any suggestions? Taking much longer to put together than 2hours!

[@elizabethaudas4756]

We just bought one of these trikes and put it mostly together yesterday. Today, we attempted to tweek the rear fenders in order to get them to stop rubbing on the tires with limited luck. We did note that there are slots on the metal bars that attach the fenders to the wheels allowing for positioning of the fender, presumably to avoid rubbing. After quite a bit of fooling with them, both fenders are rubbing less but are still not completely rubless. I was wondering if there are specific steps we can take to aleviate this rubbing. How, exactly, should we position the screws in the slots in order to avoid rubbing. Should the bolts be tightened in a certain order? We started with the center ones, pulling the slots up as far as they would go and then moved to the sides on each fender. The directions that came with the bike were not all that good and I've not been able to find anything online regarding fine tuning this specific step in the assembly process. Any insight you have would be greatly appreciated. Also, thanks for the tip about pointing the handle bars up - neither one of us thought of that!!

[@vidcreations]

Sorry to hear you are having tire rubbing problems. I did not have this problem, so I cannot give you a solution. However it sounds like you are doing what I would do. Bend and push the fender and the supports until the tire doesn't rub. I know that's not what you wanted to hear. Maybe someone else can post a solution.

[@elizabethaudas4756]

Thanks so much for the quick response! Good to know we're on the right track. Will keep tweaking the fenders until we get them where they don't rub the tires.

[@elizabethcalero2404]

Thank you sir !! I was just looking for a video like this to explain tge Shwinn trike.

[@vidcreations]

You're welcome.

[@elizabethcalero2404]

@@vidcreations just a quick question... i see in your video that the front wheel is always straight when the bike is stationnary. Mine mine goes right and left all the time and i wonder if this is the reason why we can't ride it. I tried it and i feel it going to the right all the time. Do you think it's a question of practice or maybe i need to check the steering ?? Thank you for your help !

[@vidcreations]

@@elizabethcalero2404 I never noticed that. From holding the wheel straight for a while and moving the bike, the front wheel made a groove in the gravel which kept the wheel straight. It just kinda happened. The front wheel is designed to turn left or right. It's called caster or rake and is to help the bike turn. A two wheel bike you mostly lean and slightly turn the front wheel. A three wheel bike is really different and takes practice to feel comfortable riding it, at least for me. My dad actually ended up in the grass and almost hit the house. So yes, I think it's just a question of practice and nothing wrong with your bike. Hope this helps.

[@elizabethcalero2404]

@@vidcreations yes, i know it must turn so you are able to go right or left. I just thought that i had maybe a problem because i'm never going the way i want to go. But yeah...i guess you're probably right ! I need practice. Thank you soo much sir !! Very nice of you to answering my question. 😁

[@vidcreations]

@@elizabethcalero2404 Thank you for watching my video.

[@Guitargasm1000]

I like the frame because it looks like I'll be able to reinforce the frame with metal screw clamps. I'm big! Also this will be an ebike conversion... nothing fancy. Good video

[@atlienstiiiloko1943]

I have a all original DeSoto classic. And I have one that looks much older but has been spray painted . The only thing I can identify on it is the coaster break which says Bendix 70. Has the square forks and 2 holes in the back of the bikes axles. How can I find out what this trike is? Any help ANYONE? THANX IN ADVANCE SIR 👍

[@kel7we]

first off thank you so much for making this video, buying a bike online is hard and I called the company they didn't have any videos. This helped a lot. I do have a question for you, I had 3 knee surgeries and only 1/2 a ligament currently in my knee, my knee is weak. I am worried about it only having a single speed. I am worried I might not be strong enough for this bike and wondering if I should get the 6 speed one. I like this one better, do you find it difficult to drive? thank you

[@vidcreations]

Kelly, sorry to hear about your knee. I don't know your leg strength so it is difficult for me to say. However I had the same concern because this bike is for my mother. She is 78 years old and can ride the bike on this slag drive. That's not easy. It takes a lot out of her, but she does it. I would think if you are riding on a flat hard surface, you should have no trouble. Hope this helped you out.

[@YogiTheFatGuy]

This trike had the non supported main tube frame. Later versions have a second strengthening tube for the main frame.

[@p.boelen4487]

Yogi martin .

[@a1930ford]

London Royal has a video as to how to put their trike together and assemble it, and it is essentially the same as the Schwinn. Schwinn did put up a video in May of 2016 though, so maybe they finally saw what you had originally said about such in this video.

[@vidcreations]

Good to know.

[@lessopinion9707]

Well done Jimmy! very helpful in general video. Schwinn should hire you to do a assembly Video...you come across well and present useful content without the drag on and stumble.

[@vidcreations]

Thank You. Glad you liked the video.

[@mangravy2000]

If you're not a DIY type person have them put it together at Walmart. If you do decide to do this make sure you have all the proper tools. Metric sockets with extenders. On mine they put the seat post upside down into the slot and I had to heat it slightly with a propane torch to expand it and it came right out. Use sockets instead of phillps head screwdrivers whenever possible. My fenders were dented but figured it would be just as bad to go through the process of getting them replaced. You need to know how to adjust brakes properly or have the desire to learn. I have to change the spring seat. My granny feels unsteady and unsure when she rides. The spring seat imho is giving her this impression. Update: Also changed the handlebars to the higher "chopper" type so she is sitting more upright. With that needed to replace the front brake cable with a longer one. Problems: Bottom brakett coming loose often, clunking noise coming from rear end.

[@ned418]

Ever find out what the clunking noise was at the rear?I'm having the same problem.

[@mangravy2000]

Yep, there is a nut on the rear axel on the inner side of the tire that needed to be tightened. I hope that works for you. Please report back either way so others may learn. Thanks

[@ned418]

Jest did a through check and I had the same problem so I'll have to keep watch of it happening again(sidewalks here are hell on bikes).

[@ermer]

Question for anyone who has this bike: is it easy to transport? Will it fit on a regular car bike rack, or will I have to buy a special one? Thanks in advance.

[@shanedimaio]

I've had one for 15 years & I've never put it on a bike rack, I can't really fathom how it would even fit on one, the back end is pretty wide. I transported mine home in the back of a pickup.

[@gloryhound]

Not at all easy to transport. I can’t imagine getting it on a bike rack and you can’t really get it on public transport. When I bought one I rode it eleven miles home because it wouldn’t fit in my hatchback!

[@WhiteKoneko]

This trike is perfect for anybody with say, a disability that prevents them from riding a 2 wheel bike. i'm one of these people. Yes it cost more, but it's a very good trike as long as you make sure you get it properly set up by a pro. I also have seen elderly people as well as parents ride this trike. I've also got some friends that own one too. My trike I use for errands and getting to work.

[@bigsky1970]

That's exactly why I got this bike too. I'm disabled as well.

[@freethebirds3578]

I'm not officially disabled; I have a lousy sense of balance and would not want to get on two wheels. My husband has been riding bikes for years, and I am glad to be able to join him. Total impulse purchase. I guess someone ordered one and didn't want it; it was assembled on the floor at Walmart.

[@Xhante]

I’m hoping to get this bike soon as the Walmarts where I live won’t be carrying them for much longer. I have terrible balance due to a brain injury in utero. This bike seems perfect for me and a lot of people like me who aren’t necessarily elderly but could use (and have fun with) an adult trike.

[@racer927]

@@freethebirds3578 Exact same reason I got one myself, I love this thing though I ran out of patience putting the fenders on so it has more of a rugged look to me without them.

[@meandyou917]

Thanks for the tips. I'm going to assemble a bike for my daughter.

[@arthurbouwers264]

Very informative! Thank you!art

[@vidcreations]

Glad you liked it.

[@popgoestheweasel95]

I’m concerned about the single speed on this bike. At 67 years old and semidisabled I have a hard time on my other bicycle which was a single speed up a slight incline. Can you really pedal the bike up a hill and up an incline without major problems?

[@vidcreations]

The gearing is the same as a regular bike, so the trike will probably take the same amount of effort. They do make a three wheel bike with three speed gearing. That may be a better option for you.

[@lynncook5508]

That should read: My husband tipped his trike over trying to go up a shell driveway. He can't get the chain back on. We are old, late 70's. Any advice would be helpful.

[@vidcreations]

There are two chains. I will assume it is the long chain that goes on the pedal crank that you are asking about. Put the chain on the smaller sprocket. Loop the rest of the chain on top of the large pedal sprocket. Pedal forward and the chain should go on. If not, you will need to loosen the sprocket axle, loop the chain on both sprockets, then adjust the sprocket axle to tighten the chain and then tighten the sprocket axle.

[@janetmonsivais9524]

Cant wait for mine to get here

[@randythomas5475]

what is the bottom bracket size in order to install a mid mount bafang bbshd motor?? Thank You Very Much

[@meagain2222]

I have converted my Schwinn meridain to electric and it is fabulous.The only complaint is the back drum brake cannot stop the bike on its own.I maybe don't know how to adjust it? Any tips?

[@mikemorris5730]

The back drum brake is essentially useless. I use it only for a parking brake.

[@chocknog5763]

Should have a lockable top for the Carry Basket.

[@maryjurgensmeier9380]

Great video, we have a new Meridian and need to know why my 22 sprocket pedals so hard and is there a 24 sprocket available anywhere that could replace it? We have looked on the web and been unable to find a 24 sprocket--any ideas of where to find one?

[@vidcreations]

Sorry for the late response. Station-inc.com has a ton of bike sprockets. Three wheel bikes just seem to be harder to pedal than a two wheel bike.

[@debraurrutia6298]

Good day Jimmy. Thank you for your video. I ordered one of these bikes from Walmart. I had to order another because the bike made noise in the area of the axle. I contacted Schwann and they said to remove the rear wheels and place a piece of wood on the frame and hot the frame mallet and hopefully the lose bearing (they said it is a lose bearing due to shipping) would fall into place. Did you hear a clanking noise in your axle? My son tried doing what they suggested and it did not work. I like the bike but the noise is really annoying. Hope you can help me.

[@vidcreations]

The rear axle noise is a known problem, I think there is a design flaw. I din't want to tear into it yet because it works for my mom right now. I am looking at making a video showing the problem so people will be aware before they purchase the bike. Sorry I can't help you.

[@debraurrutia6298]

Thank you for responding. It is unfortunate because I like the bike a lot. We will probably return it. We will pr

[@michelleempson3431]

Jimmy have you made a video regarding the clanking noise in the rear axle? I have the same problem and called Schwinn regarding this and they said it might be a bearing problem. They mailed me 4 replacement bearings. I've read numerous reviews with the same issue.

[@bobcatbikerlady]

I had just purchased one of these for myself for exorcise But. mine has the. Little electric motor because of my heart condition. Which is why I am going for the 3 wheel. Get. Tired turn the motor on & go home. LOL I am wondering if you can get a set of high rises for the Handlebars if that would be easier. Or. You could you the banana bars instead. You would need to get some longer cables. But still, it may help. I agree with the basket. I will get a sheet of metal and place in the bottom of that and drill some holes in it. So ythe water does not collect. On those scratches seal them off so they dont rust and ad some stickers over it. ✌️

[@vidcreations]

Sorry for the late response. Yes getting high rise handlebars and longer cables would help with the handlebars hitting your knees. I didn't do that because it is my mom's bike and she's happy with the way it is.

[@deedeeinwi]

What's the difference between the 24 and 26 which is easier to pedal

[@frankwyatt8372]

I purchased one and love it. However the drive wheel rim (right wheel) gets wobbly and some spokes break. It seems that my weight may be to much for this tricycle. I am 83 years old and weigh 232. Lbs. I purchased a two layer rim a installed it using the same spokes and after riding the tricycle this double layer rim also lost its “true” and became wobbly. Any idea on what I might do to fix this problem?

[@vidcreations]

I'm not a bicycle mechanic, but I am mechanically inclined. There might be some extra pressure being exerted on the drive wheel causing this. If you replaced the rim with a stronger rim, but used the same spokes, then I would think the same problem would arise. I believe the spokes are what hold the rim true. You might try larger diameter spokes?

[@frankwyatt8372]

Jimmy Mecannic Thank you. Your advice and suggestion is great. I will follow your suggestions. I love my Meridiam and really want to continue riding it. I hope your parents love theirs as much as I love mine. Thank you.

[@vidcreations]

@@frankwyatt8372 Let us know if the bigger diameter spokes work!

[@freddykhuizen1087]

Slight delay in gear to kick in while peddling. New Schwinn trike. I’m 85 with balance problems…so need it working perfectly. Could it work out with use? Thanks….

[@vidcreations]

I am assuming that you have a 3 or 7 speed? Sounds like the derailleur needs adjusting.

[@MichelMcDonald]

I bought the cherry red one for myself and put it together and the only thing that bugs me is that the rear fenders are so close to the wheels that they feel like they are rubbing the wheels a little. I'd love for them to be higher like the fender on the front wheel.

[@bigsky1970]

That's what annoyed me about mine is that the rear fenders look like they're too low on the tires. I was really concerned about that even before I took my bike out for its first spin, but thank goodness the fenders aren't rubbing on the tires.

[@KindCreature1]

Great video! Very informative. Thank you kindly for posting.

[@vidcreations]

Glad you liked it.

[@scootosan]

For the Basket can you use Zip Ties (wire ties) to secure the sides.

[@vidcreations]

Sorry for the late response. Yes, you could use zip ties.

[@tomkirchhoff4672]

Thanks Jim. Great advice

[@vidcreations]

Sorry I missed your comment. Glad you liked the video.

[@Caseytify]

Nicely done.

[@469154023]

I want to get one of these bikes and I'm afraid We will have to assemble it ourselves. Thanks for this video.

[@bigsky1970]

If you order through Walmart, get someone to assemble it for you. No charge.

[@vidcreations]

Usually they are assembled by a WalMart employee. The other problem is I couldn't, and maybe others too, get the trike home once it was assembled.

[@bigsky1970]

Yeah, understandable. That's really why I ended up going the Amazon route and assembled mine at home.

[@carrolkeller5298]

Question. I ordered a motor for my front wheel. Unfortunately, I ordered a 24 instead of a 26. Now my brakes don't align. Help please

[@vidcreations]

You may look into seeing if a disc brake setup for your front whee will work.

[@rahmatfauzan2974]

Thanks Mr.jimy from indonesia

[@vidcreations]

You're welcome.

[@greenmachine55]

If you wanted a blue one you should have ordered the darker more actual blue bike cause that one would have been listed as silver or gray depending on where you ordered that

[@vidcreations]

I ordered the blue bike, they sent a different color. It would have been more trouble returning the bike just because of the color.

[@francismcclaughry3794]

I would like to get one of these and put an electic wheel for the left side. is saw one and it was neat.

[@Carroll02]

Rear Band Brake? How are they adjusted? Mine don't seem to be braking very well.

[@pheebelikes3500]

Can you get a cover for the basket? Just in case you need one or have to leave a bag or personal stuff in there and not comfortable with leaving it open.

[@vidcreations]

I would suggest replacing the basket with a tote that has a cover. Remove the basket completely and mount the tote in it's place. Maybe someone else has a suggestion too?

[@Azraiel.Bridger]

Simple replace the crappy basket with a box with a lid and lock..can also store your chain/ lock in it while riding...honestly the overall design of this trike compared to others is piss poor as they are essentially mass produced women's bike frames other than the bolted on rear axel/ assembly..just saying..the seat/ saddle needs a vertical pole and larger saddle..the sun royal has a much better saddle that includes a back rest for sacral/ lumbar support

[@nancypeterson6347]

Is the handle bars suppose to make you balance and move slightly left and right a slight bit. I can't seem to relax I showed my husband and he said it probably how it rides . I think he did something wrong putting the handle bars together

[@vidcreations]

At 9:48 I talk about getting on the bike and how you will move from left to right. It is a false sense of balance that you are going to fall. Just sit up straight and relax. The bike will not fall if you are going straight. Hope this helped.

[@kdc300z]

Good bikes. We purchased 3 of these. All of them had dents.

[@Husker7733]

Appreciate it, too bad Swinn does not do a video. You would be the guy.

[@vidcreations]

Thank You.

[@kscamara123]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@lynncook5508]

My husband tipped his trike over trying to go tup a schell driveway. How do you get the chain back on?

[@mangreat71]

What's the names of the best trike bikes that's good for towing and has 500 watts and up. I want to put a hitch ball on the back of the trike so i can tow up to 100 lbs ????