All of this helps give the Meridian a stable, fluid ride and helps to prevent wear and tear from the weather or water that gets on the bike while ride. The speed drivetrain and huffy cruiser bike forward linear-pull brake, and rear expander brake are easy to operate. In addition, its upright riding posture and the extra-large elastomer saddle make it a pleasure to ride.
The only issue I noticed they are facing is the seat issue. If you change seat, maybe you can use it without any problem. The trike weighs in at 70 pounds, which is quite heavy, and it would need the combined effort of about 2 people to carry it.
I doubt going off a curb is going to damage a Schwinn Meridian. It’s built like a brick but that is one of the problems. I wouldn’t even recommend the 3-speed Schwinn for anyone with a disability that limits their ability to pedal.
The adjustable spring seat and backswept handlebars ensure that the rider is as comfortable as possible while riding this trike. To enhance visibility at night and promote safety, the trike features reflectors on the front and rear wheels, on the mudguards and pedals. Despite the guaranteed stability of the bike, every rider would like to know that they are equipped to come to a complete halt when need be. This trike is well equipped for reliable stopping with linear brakes at the front and a rear-located hand brake. As for mechanical design, the Schwinn Meridian is built with a lightweight alloy frame, which is actually lighter than we thought it would be. It also comes with a good V-brake on the front rim and a traditional “strap” brake in the rear.
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I used to walk miles three days/week, and that helped; however, I broke my hip a few years ago and had total hip replacement, so now I prefer to ride my trike. Sitting on a trike is not a problem for me, and neither is the single wheel drive. The trike has been helpful for my rehab, and many others. Your friend is lucky to have someone looking out for them. The right side should help with left leaning, but a test ride will verify that.
I don’t think his leaning is going to affect the drive train but he may have to steer the trike a bit to the right. Meridian rides really nice and can be used by anybody – seniors, people with balance, back or some other problems or children (8+ years) for example. Great for riding to the grocery store, exercising or just cruising for fun in the neighborhood. One of the biggest advantages of Schwinn Meridian is the large folding basket. Great for picnics, storing groceries or carrying water, food, extra clothes or even a small sized dog. And when you don`t need it, just collapse it to provide a flat “bed”.