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# 26-inch wheels for smooth cruising 44 lbs fold-flat cargo basket Lightweight 15.5-inch aluminum frame Schwinn Meridian

**Brand:** schwinn
**Price:** AED 1344
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚲 Own the road with Schwinn Meridian — stability meets style in every ride!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Schwinn Meridian by schwinn
- **How much does it cost?** AED 1344 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- schwinn enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted schwinn brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Cargo Ready:** Generous rear basket folds flat for storage and hauls up to 44 pounds of your essentials.
- • **Effortless Comfort:** Extra-large cruiser saddle and upright handlebars keep every ride relaxed and pain-free.
- • **Stable 3-Wheel Design:** Ride with confidence and balance, perfect for all skill levels and mobility needs.
- • **Low Maintenance Drivetrain:** Single-speed simplicity means less fuss, more fun—ideal for casual riders and daily errands.
- • **Durable & Lightweight Frame:** Aluminum step-through frame offers strength without the bulk, making mounting a breeze.

## Overview

The Schwinn Meridian is a premium adult tricycle featuring 26-inch wheels and a lightweight 15.5-inch aluminum step-through frame designed for riders between 5'4" and 6'2". It supports up to 300 pounds and includes a low-maintenance single-speed drivetrain, wide upright handlebars, and an extra-large comfort cruiser saddle for an easy, stable ride. Its redesigned rear basket folds flat and carries up to 44 pounds, perfect for errands or leisure. Full coverage aluminum fenders and heavy-duty double-wall alloy rims with oversized tires add durability and style, making it an ideal choice for older adults, those with mobility challenges, or anyone seeking a reliable, comfortable, and stylish trike.

## Description

desertcart.com 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.desertcart.com Bicycle Buying Guide 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 Product Description Ride with confidence and style on the Meridian tricycle by Schwinn. This full-sized tricycle for adults is perfect for those who want to enjoy the outdoors. The Meridian’s stylish three-wheeled design provides more stability than a bicycle, while the step-through aluminum frame provides a low stand over height, making it easier to get on and off. It features a 7-speed drivetrain, front linear pull brake, and rear expander brake to create a fun ride that’s simple to use. Plus, this tricycle’s upright riding position and extra-large elastomer saddle make it a joy to ride. And don’t forget - the rear folding basket has plenty of room for cargo, like a backpack, bags of groceries, and more. (Note: the basket is not suitable for children, pets, or other passengers.) Experience the joy of cycling like never before with the Meridian tricycle. Enjoy the freedom of riding a Schwinn.

Review: Excellent trike, just takes some patience if you have to assemble it. - Many of the negative comments you may read are posted by people who are not bicycle mechanics and have little/no experience putting together a bicycle. If you think putting a bicycle together might be challenging for you then you probably want to steer clear of an un-assembled Schwinn Meridian. Even knowing what I'm doing it took about 2.5-3 hours to get the trike assembled and that is only the basic assembly. It took 2-3 days of riding and fiddling with things to get everything adjusted properly. I've seen a few complains about Schwinn (Pacific Cycle's) warranty but I had no issues at all. The first hub unit stripped out the very first time I tried to ride it and the freewheel would just spin on it and the trike wouldn't move. I called up Schwinn warranty services and literally in under 5 minutes I was off of the phone and they were sending me out a new hub unit, freewheel and rear sprocket (just in case). As soon as the new hub unit and freewheel were in and installed I was riding in style. The seat that comes with the bike may be comfortable for lighter (under 200lbs) riders but for larger folks like myself I found it too "bouncy" and it always felt like I was leaning too much with the trike in corners. I replaced it with a Schwinn ultra-wide comfort seat with memory foam from my local Targer (I always use that exact seat on every bike I own). Speaking of corners, a trike is NOT a bike and therefore there is some learning to do. - Firstly you have to remember that you have wheels sticking out that can get caught on something, so no cutting corners close because either you will clip something and get into a terrible collision or your wheel will dip into the corner and cause you to flip/lose control. Just stay a couple of feet away from road edges and such and you're fine. - Also you'd think that you don't have to lean with it because it has three wheels, but it still has some play in it and when you turn (especially at any speed) I find that leaning with the trike helps the handling quite a bit. - Lastly, remember that it IS a three wheeler with one wheel in the front and two in the back, don't turn the front wheel really hard while going too fast or you can flip it. This seems to be a moot point since it's not a terribly fast bike anyway, but if you're booking it down a big hill or something at 20+ mph it's something to consider. As for fine tuning the assembly, you'll probably have to fiddle with the brakes for a while to get them just right and the fenders can be quite challenging to get lined up properly where they don't rub, you're best bet is to just leave them off honestly. My only real CON with this bike is the way it's geared, it's geared low but not super low. I find that it's hard to ride long distances because of this. At the speed I normally ride a bicycle (probably 5-7mph) I'm having to do a lot more pedaling than normal. If you ride very slow it's fine, or if you ride really fast and take little breaks and coast for a while it's ok, but I do wish it was geared differently. I will probably eventually replace either the rear sprocket or the freewheel for a larger model that will allow me to cruise at the speeds I like (moderately slow), it will greatly limit my top speed but I'm ok with that since I seldom break 10mph on this trike. All in all it's a great bike that I will end up keeping for a very long time. It's like having a little truck that you can throw things into and carry around. You can transport dogs, a small child (with a helmet of course), groceries, things you bought at a local garage sale, all kinds of things easily with this trike. Ride and handles great, Schwinn customer service is great. The only reason I'd say to steer clear of buying it is if you aren't committed to putting it together and taking the time to get it right. If that's the case then buy it from a local re-seller pre-assembled, even though you'll likely still have to do some tweaking.
Review: I am shocked at how well this is built. - For about a year I have looked at 3 wheel bikes(trikes)intending to get one for my lady friend. I ride road bikes for exerciser and pleasure and wanted her to accompany me when I leisurely explore small country towns or cruise bike paths. She has balance problems and is not able to ride a 2 wheel bike at this time and I felt she could ride a trike.. To be honest, I choose this trike because it was the cheapest deal I could find on line.. Sorry honey.. I never expected this much quality for the price though.. The Low Price and the fact that it's a trike is the only reason I bough it.... Being this cheap I felt it may be light duty and not very well made. I hoped it would get her riding before we trashed it and she got on a two wheeler.. BOY was I SHOCKED. I opened the crate, saw this trike and fell in love.. The trike arrived UPS, no damage, none what so ever, zilch but there was one hole in the box where an axle rubbed.. The box had been opened and taped closed.. Everything was in the box, no missing parts to my surprise due to the fact all the staples had been pulled loose on top of the heavy card board box and it was clear to see someone had taped it closed again using packing tape.. I have mechanical skills so assembly was no sweat..Someone who has less skill may need to ask a few questions. There is an 800 number supplied. I did not call it so I can't say if it works or not. For assembly you will need metric tools. I recommend sockets and metric allen wrenches.. A strong Phillips screw driver may be handy too.. My trike had two flat tires but there is nothing wrong with the tires. New rubber can be expected to slowly leak at times because before rubber ages a tiny bit of air can seep through the rubber even when there are no holes in the tube. No telling how long those tires had sat in storage. I squirted some slime in the tubes (like I always do with new bikes ) and inflated the tires. They are holding air well.. The instructions are a single page tucked in the owners manual. Hard to find and not really good when you do. There was NOTHING mentioned about trikes in the owners manual. Strange.. BUT if you insert the back part to the bike to the main frame and bolt it together using the 4 bolts and nuts provided you will get past the hard part. I hear complaints about the fenders...Mine are great..The fenders will need to be adjusted to cover the tires.. Do not bend the nice shiny metal braces. After the fenders are installed you can slightly bow the center brace to line the fender with the top of the tire..with an adjustable wrench you can grasp and slightly bend the bottom part of the fender braces outward to line the fenders up with the tires..If you are careful you can get them almost perfect.. Someone could drill the fake lights ( red reflectors ) located on each fender from behind and install LED's through the back.. Fill the hole with something to keep water out. Hook up a battery and have red lights for night riding..Done correctly this would be nice.. When you assemble the two main parts..Think of the front of the bike as the bike and the part with the long axle as THE REAR PART. The rear part attaches to the bike where the rear wheel normally goes. It has flanges that GO INTO not over the matching flanges on the main bike frame.. Put them INSIDE where the back wheel normally goes. They fit tight and may not be easy to get INSIDE. A ball bat or other heavy wooden object, covered with rags to protect the pain will help bang the parts in place.. You will also need to connect a short chain during assembly but do not fear. It comes with a master link that you clip in place using pliers. I have a chain tool and I replaced the factory short chain with a better chain that I had on hand. I made a replacement short chain out of a long chain using my chain tool.. I recommend that everyone buy a chain tool and learn how to use it..All bike and trike riders should know how to splice a bike chain. The photo's do not do this bike justice. The basket is strong and BIGGER than I thought it would be. My 5 year old grandson loves riding in it. Place more weight slightly to the right because the right back tire does the pulling and needs the weight for traction especially going up hills.. It will coast down hills very FAST... you may want to hold slight pressure on the hand brake at times.. Always be careful costing big hills and use the brakes to keep your speed in a safe range. I feel safe on the trike at about 17 MPH.. Install a bike computer.. Keep up with your miles. This will encourage you to ride more. Gives you goals.. Yes. I Recommend this bike and I recommend people get it from desertcart. They have always treated me well and they have the best deals on line. I love this product and I am impressed with desertcart's service.. My lady friend is very happy with her new trike. We have ridden it tonight all over the farm.. I believe it will be good for some park trails too. I regret now that I did not get one for myself so when she rides hers I can leisurely ride along side.. Did I say, I love this trike? The seat is big, soft, comfortable and nice too.. The angle of the seat in relation to the peddles makes it fun and easy to ride. It almost feels like riding a stationary bike.. Comfortable with more leverage.. The ONLY thing I did not like about the entire package is the cheap plastic peddles. Ouch. They are NOT what I know as cruiser peddles and they will not spin freely when I give them a spin.. That is how I check my peddles. If I spin them I expect them to rotate at least 10 times on their own before slowing to a stop.. I suspect these peddles NOT have BEARINGS at all.. They look like Cheap Mountain bike peddles that retail for about 7 bucks a set.. They are Really cheap crap for a Schwinn. But when you saved 200 bucks, you can expect something to be cheap.. We will just replace them and not look back.. Wallyworld sells Cruiser peddles with bearings for about 12 bucks.. I like THEM much better but in all fairness the Mountain Bike Peddles may not allow your foot to slip off due to the way they are made... Quality like this, sold this cheap, is a bargain. Cheap plastic peddles and all...Better get you one while you can.. Good luck Chief.

## Features

- Adult trike with 26-inch wheels, offers a comfortable riding experience for riders 5'4" to 6'2" in height, recommended weight limit is 300 pounds
- Low-maintenance single-speed drivetrain, low standover 15.5-inch aluminum frame, this tricycle offers lightweight strength and easy on/off access
- Keep your cargo securely with the redesigned basket, with a weight limit of 44 pounds, and it conveniently folds flat for storage when not in use
- Three wheels provide a more stable, balanced ride with wide upright adjustable handlebars, extra-large comfort cruiser saddle, great for older riders, lack of mobility, or unconfident riders
- Full coverage fenders add style while helping to keep you dry, and heavy duty double-wall alloy rims with oversized tires add strength and stability

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000IORU06 |
| Additional Features | Aluminum Frame, Basket |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #25,616 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #7 in Complete Cruiser Bikes |
| Bicycle Drivetrain Type | single-speed |
| Bicycle Gear Shifter Type | Down Tube |
| Bike Type | Cruiser Bike, Folding Bike |
| Brake Style | Coaster, Linear Pull |
| Brand | Schwinn |
| Brand Name | Schwinn |
| Color | Blue |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 3,428 Reviews |
| Derailleur Configuration | Rear |
| Fender Material | Aluminum |
| Frame Material Type | Aluminum |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00038675400139 |
| Included Components | Schwinn Meridian Adult Tricycle |
| Is Assembly Required | Yes |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Item Type Name | Adult Tricycle |
| Item Weight | 70 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Pacific Cycle, Inc. |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 250 Pounds |
| Minimum User Height | 64 Inches |
| Model Name | Meridian |
| Model Number | S4001KM |
| Number Of Speeds | 1 |
| Number of Speeds | 1 |
| Power Source | Pedal power (human energy transferred through a drivetrain) |
| Seat Material | Faux Leather |
| Size | 1-Speed/26-Inch Wheels |
| Specific Uses For Product | Road |
| Style Name | 1-speed |
| Suspension Type | Rigid |
| UPC | 714547276223 038675400139 714547276216 |
| Warranty Description | 5 Year Limited Warranty |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Wheel Material | Aluminum" or "Alloy Steel |
| Wheel Size | 26 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Bike Type:** Cruiser Bike, Folding Bike
- **Brand:** Schwinn
- **Color:** Blue
- **Frame Material:** Aluminum
- **Included Components:** Schwinn Meridian Adult Tricycle
- **Number of Speeds:** 1
- **Special Feature:** Aluminum Frame, Basket
- **Suspension Type:** Rigid
- **Wheel Size:** 26 Inches

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the advantage or disadvantage to a 24" VS 26" ?**
A: I had also wondered about this and was told that because I have low back pain it would be better to get the 24" because the handles were higher and there would be less 'reaching' bending over that I would have to do with the 26" -  And I am almost 5'6"  - But I've not bought one yet because I would prefer to 'check' one out first.hope this helps someone.

**Q: What is the rider weight limit on the 26" Meridian Cruiser Tricycle?**
A: weight 280lb

**Q: A reviewer indicated the brake was faulty, unless I misunderstood. Has anyone else had brake issues? I am a 4' 10" senior and need stability.**
A: Ive owned 5 of these and never had a brake problem. You need the 24 inch version rather than the 26 inch.

**Q: can i put an additional basket on the front?**
A: The original Question-Asker no longer needs an answer; but  other readers may. Adding a basket on the front is not a problem. Bear in mind, however, that this trike steers by turning the handle bar, not by leaning, as with a bicycle. A heavy load in the  front basket could make steering awkward.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent trike, just takes some patience if you have to assemble it.
*by A***7 on November 15, 2013*

Many of the negative comments you may read are posted by people who are not bicycle mechanics and have little/no experience putting together a bicycle. If you think putting a bicycle together might be challenging for you then you probably want to steer clear of an un-assembled Schwinn Meridian. Even knowing what I'm doing it took about 2.5-3 hours to get the trike assembled and that is only the basic assembly. It took 2-3 days of riding and fiddling with things to get everything adjusted properly. I've seen a few complains about Schwinn (Pacific Cycle's) warranty but I had no issues at all. The first hub unit stripped out the very first time I tried to ride it and the freewheel would just spin on it and the trike wouldn't move. I called up Schwinn warranty services and literally in under 5 minutes I was off of the phone and they were sending me out a new hub unit, freewheel and rear sprocket (just in case). As soon as the new hub unit and freewheel were in and installed I was riding in style. The seat that comes with the bike may be comfortable for lighter (under 200lbs) riders but for larger folks like myself I found it too "bouncy" and it always felt like I was leaning too much with the trike in corners. I replaced it with a Schwinn ultra-wide comfort seat with memory foam from my local Targer (I always use that exact seat on every bike I own). Speaking of corners, a trike is NOT a bike and therefore there is some learning to do. - Firstly you have to remember that you have wheels sticking out that can get caught on something, so no cutting corners close because either you will clip something and get into a terrible collision or your wheel will dip into the corner and cause you to flip/lose control. Just stay a couple of feet away from road edges and such and you're fine. - Also you'd think that you don't have to lean with it because it has three wheels, but it still has some play in it and when you turn (especially at any speed) I find that leaning with the trike helps the handling quite a bit. - Lastly, remember that it IS a three wheeler with one wheel in the front and two in the back, don't turn the front wheel really hard while going too fast or you can flip it. This seems to be a moot point since it's not a terribly fast bike anyway, but if you're booking it down a big hill or something at 20+ mph it's something to consider. As for fine tuning the assembly, you'll probably have to fiddle with the brakes for a while to get them just right and the fenders can be quite challenging to get lined up properly where they don't rub, you're best bet is to just leave them off honestly. My only real CON with this bike is the way it's geared, it's geared low but not super low. I find that it's hard to ride long distances because of this. At the speed I normally ride a bicycle (probably 5-7mph) I'm having to do a lot more pedaling than normal. If you ride very slow it's fine, or if you ride really fast and take little breaks and coast for a while it's ok, but I do wish it was geared differently. I will probably eventually replace either the rear sprocket or the freewheel for a larger model that will allow me to cruise at the speeds I like (moderately slow), it will greatly limit my top speed but I'm ok with that since I seldom break 10mph on this trike. All in all it's a great bike that I will end up keeping for a very long time. It's like having a little truck that you can throw things into and carry around. You can transport dogs, a small child (with a helmet of course), groceries, things you bought at a local garage sale, all kinds of things easily with this trike. Ride and handles great, Schwinn customer service is great. The only reason I'd say to steer clear of buying it is if you aren't committed to putting it together and taking the time to get it right. If that's the case then buy it from a local re-seller pre-assembled, even though you'll likely still have to do some tweaking.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I am shocked at how well this is built.
*by T***D on January 8, 2011*

For about a year I have looked at 3 wheel bikes(trikes)intending to get one for my lady friend. I ride road bikes for exerciser and pleasure and wanted her to accompany me when I leisurely explore small country towns or cruise bike paths. She has balance problems and is not able to ride a 2 wheel bike at this time and I felt she could ride a trike.. To be honest, I choose this trike because it was the cheapest deal I could find on line.. Sorry honey.. I never expected this much quality for the price though.. The Low Price and the fact that it's a trike is the only reason I bough it.... Being this cheap I felt it may be light duty and not very well made. I hoped it would get her riding before we trashed it and she got on a two wheeler.. BOY was I SHOCKED. I opened the crate, saw this trike and fell in love.. The trike arrived UPS, no damage, none what so ever, zilch but there was one hole in the box where an axle rubbed.. The box had been opened and taped closed.. Everything was in the box, no missing parts to my surprise due to the fact all the staples had been pulled loose on top of the heavy card board box and it was clear to see someone had taped it closed again using packing tape.. I have mechanical skills so assembly was no sweat..Someone who has less skill may need to ask a few questions. There is an 800 number supplied. I did not call it so I can't say if it works or not. For assembly you will need metric tools. I recommend sockets and metric allen wrenches.. A strong Phillips screw driver may be handy too.. My trike had two flat tires but there is nothing wrong with the tires. New rubber can be expected to slowly leak at times because before rubber ages a tiny bit of air can seep through the rubber even when there are no holes in the tube. No telling how long those tires had sat in storage. I squirted some slime in the tubes (like I always do with new bikes ) and inflated the tires. They are holding air well.. The instructions are a single page tucked in the owners manual. Hard to find and not really good when you do. There was NOTHING mentioned about trikes in the owners manual. Strange.. BUT if you insert the back part to the bike to the main frame and bolt it together using the 4 bolts and nuts provided you will get past the hard part. I hear complaints about the fenders...Mine are great..The fenders will need to be adjusted to cover the tires.. Do not bend the nice shiny metal braces. After the fenders are installed you can slightly bow the center brace to line the fender with the top of the tire..with an adjustable wrench you can grasp and slightly bend the bottom part of the fender braces outward to line the fenders up with the tires..If you are careful you can get them almost perfect.. Someone could drill the fake lights ( red reflectors ) located on each fender from behind and install LED's through the back.. Fill the hole with something to keep water out. Hook up a battery and have red lights for night riding..Done correctly this would be nice.. When you assemble the two main parts..Think of the front of the bike as the bike and the part with the long axle as THE REAR PART. The rear part attaches to the bike where the rear wheel normally goes. It has flanges that GO INTO not over the matching flanges on the main bike frame.. Put them INSIDE where the back wheel normally goes. They fit tight and may not be easy to get INSIDE. A ball bat or other heavy wooden object, covered with rags to protect the pain will help bang the parts in place.. You will also need to connect a short chain during assembly but do not fear. It comes with a master link that you clip in place using pliers. I have a chain tool and I replaced the factory short chain with a better chain that I had on hand. I made a replacement short chain out of a long chain using my chain tool.. I recommend that everyone buy a chain tool and learn how to use it..All bike and trike riders should know how to splice a bike chain. The photo's do not do this bike justice. The basket is strong and BIGGER than I thought it would be. My 5 year old grandson loves riding in it. Place more weight slightly to the right because the right back tire does the pulling and needs the weight for traction especially going up hills.. It will coast down hills very FAST... you may want to hold slight pressure on the hand brake at times.. Always be careful costing big hills and use the brakes to keep your speed in a safe range. I feel safe on the trike at about 17 MPH.. Install a bike computer.. Keep up with your miles. This will encourage you to ride more. Gives you goals.. Yes. I Recommend this bike and I recommend people get it from Amazon. They have always treated me well and they have the best deals on line. I love this product and I am impressed with Amazon's service.. My lady friend is very happy with her new trike. We have ridden it tonight all over the farm.. I believe it will be good for some park trails too. I regret now that I did not get one for myself so when she rides hers I can leisurely ride along side.. Did I say, I love this trike? The seat is big, soft, comfortable and nice too.. The angle of the seat in relation to the peddles makes it fun and easy to ride. It almost feels like riding a stationary bike.. Comfortable with more leverage.. The ONLY thing I did not like about the entire package is the cheap plastic peddles. Ouch. They are NOT what I know as cruiser peddles and they will not spin freely when I give them a spin.. That is how I check my peddles. If I spin them I expect them to rotate at least 10 times on their own before slowing to a stop.. I suspect these peddles NOT have BEARINGS at all.. They look like Cheap Mountain bike peddles that retail for about 7 bucks a set.. They are Really cheap crap for a Schwinn. But when you saved 200 bucks, you can expect something to be cheap.. We will just replace them and not look back.. Wallyworld sells Cruiser peddles with bearings for about 12 bucks.. I like THEM much better but in all fairness the Mountain Bike Peddles may not allow your foot to slip off due to the way they are made... Quality like this, sold this cheap, is a bargain. Cheap plastic peddles and all...Better get you one while you can.. Good luck Chief.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice bike especially for the price of 249.00 free ship.
*by S***C on November 9, 2013*

Ok, all and all this seems to be a great bike for 249.00 you get a whole lot of bike.The frame is light weight (relatively) for such a large bike since it is aluminum. The tires are decent , seat is comfortable compared to most stock seats this one is not bad.I was worried when I read some reviews of the bike coming damaged and scratched since this would be a pain to box back up and return. I got the bike super fast , 3 days! The box was mangled! big hole like a foot long on the bottom and the hole box looked a mess like it fell down a flight of stairs ( not kidding) so I was expecting the worst. I unboxed it and to my surprise not a scratch or dent anywhere. The bike was simple to put together and it did come with instructions. Took about an hour to assemble but I kind of customized it so it took longer. Before customizing it I think it's a well made bike to begin with . I added a seat with back rest and ape hanger handle bars, a windshield , roof, front wheel motorized hub and battery. I gave the bike 4 stars because the rear brake sucks, won't even stop the bike from moving. The front caliper brake is fine. I'm going to check online to see if there is some other way to adjust it other than tightening up the cable. When pulling the rear break lever as hard as possible it doesn't do much of anything. Also being only one gear my legs are going a mile a minute when when I'm only going 12 mph. For my electric conversion it really sucks because once I get over 12 mph I can't peddle anymore and I like to pedal as well as use the electric. Riding it like a normal bike it pedals easy just can't go all that fast. I guess for my purpose I should have gotten a seven speed or 8. I would never pack it up and ship it back, way to much work. I looked for conversion kits but the ones I saw wouldn't work with this bike. For an elderly person this bike would probably be fine.I actually had fun driving it around and the electric conversion makes it really fun. I added 3 studded snow tires because my intentions for this bike was for driving to work in the winter without wiping out. I usually ride an electric 2 wheeled bike and have wiped out a few times. This should be much less stressful driving on ice. It's a nice bike for it's intended purpose , well built besides the rear brakes. I didn't put the rear fenders on because of the reviews of them being rather flimsy and rattling and hitting the tire sometimes. There not needed really since the water or mud wouldn't be thrown on your back since there not directly behind you. The front fender is fine. I'll post some pics here if I can. I love riding it with the electric conversion just wish it was geared higher. If any one knows of a conversion kit for the gears please post it . Thanks

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