Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 49 x 27 x 13.5 inches |
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Package Weight | 34.97 Kilograms |
Item Weight | 27.8 Kilograms |
Brand Name | Schwinn |
Warranty Description | Limited |
Model Name | Meridian |
Color | Black |
Material | Aluminum |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | Pacific Cycle, Inc. |
Part Number | S4073AZ |
Model Year | 2021 |
Style | Single-speed |
Included Components | Tricycle |
Size | Single-Speed/26-Inch Wheels |
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Schwinn Meridian Tricycle for Adults Men Women, 24 or 26-Inch 3-Wheel Bike, Multiple Speed Options, Low Step-Through Frame with Large Cruiser Seat, and Rear Folding Basket
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Brand Size | Wheel Size (in) |
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24 inch | 24 |
26 inch | 26 |
Bike Type | Cruiser Bike |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Brand | Schwinn |
Number of Speeds | 1 |
Color | Black |
Wheel Size | 26 Inches |
Frame Material | Aluminum |
Suspension Type | Rigid |
Special Feature | Basket, Foldable |
Included Components | Tricycle |
About this item
- Adult trike equipped with 26-inch wheels and offers a comfortable riding experience for riders 5'4" to 6'2" in height, recommended weight limit is 300 pounds
- Bike has front V-brake and rear band brake provides versatile stopping power.
- Keep your cargo securely with the redesigned basket, measures 505 x 540 x 300 mm, 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
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Frame Material
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size
| 24-Inch | 26-Inch | 26-Inch | 26-Inch |
# of Speeds
| Single Speed | Single Speed | 7-Speed | 3-Speed |
Recommended Rider Height
| 4'8"-5'6" | 5'0"-6'1" | 5'0"-6'1" | 5'0"-6'1" |
Features
| Folding Cargo Basket | Folding Cargo Basket | Folding Cargo Basket | Folding Basket, Nylon Canvas |
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. Its single-speed drivetrain, front linear pull brake, and rear drum brake make it simple to use. Plus, this tricycle’s upright riding position and cruiser dual spring 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.
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ASIN | B08YFLBNG7 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #32,721 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #5 in Complete Cruiser Bikes |
Date First Available | March 9, 2021 |
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Customers like the value of the bicycle. They say it's a great single speed inexpensive trike that works well for the price. They are also satisfied with fun, and ease of use. However, some customers have reported issues with damage, missing pieces, and scratches. Opinions are mixed on size, quality, and easy of assembly.
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Customers like the ease of use of the bicycle. They mention that it rides very easy, smoothly, and pedals easily. They also say that it's easy to maneuver and that it doesn't hard to get rolling. Customers also say the bicycle rides nice up and down hills with the 7 speed drivetrain system.
"...It was a very smooth ride - I have the 7-speed/26" wheel version and the tires are very thick, hence the smooth ride...." Read more
"...On level pavement, it is quite easy to pedal even though there is only one speed...." Read more
"...in addition to the width of the back end, makes controlling the vehicle much more complicated, and difficult to handle...." Read more
"...The angle of the seat in relation to the peddles makes it fun and easy to ride...." Read more
Customers find the bike fun to ride and bring pleasure. They say it makes getting around town fun and convenient. Customers also say the trike is a good choice for grandparents and is good exercise. They mention that the bike is worth the time and energy to learn to maintain.
"...other trikes out there as it has a super thick frame, quality welds, good, quality components, and a very thick paint job...." Read more
"...The angle of the seat in relation to the peddles makes it fun and easy to ride...." Read more
"...Its very stable and much better than a stationary exercise bike that can tip too easily...." Read more
"Overall, I'm very pleased with this purchase. It's really a fun bike to ride, the 7-speeds are enough to deal with inclines and yet get up to a..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the bicycle. They say it's worth the investment, a nice single speed inexpensive trike, and a great buy. Some customers also mention that the bike works well for the price and is very flimsy. However, some are happy that Amazon offers very reasonably priced assembly so they know it'll be safe.
"...rate the bike 5 stars because I love the style and I think it was a GREAT value. It seems to be working well...." Read more
"...It was worth every penny and more. If you could have seen his face, the light in his eyes.... pure joy...." Read more
"...The price was very reasonable at $323, although I noticed today the price has been reduced to $307...." Read more
"...It is well worth the money!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the bicycle. Some mention that it's well made and functional for their needs, while others say that the fenders are awful, very flimsy, and starting to fray. They also say the concept is great, but the bike has really cheap bolts, bad instructions, and design.
"...It is remarkably well-built and it is definitely not flimsy as it is solid and HEAVY - this is not a trike that you can carry up a flight of stairs,..." Read more
"...I rate the bike 5 stars because I love the style and I think it was a GREAT value. It seems to be working well...." Read more
"...bike has nice splash guards for anyone riding outside and a solid good size basket to put a few bags of groceries in or whatever you need...." Read more
"...These are not rigid at all and the fenders have a tendency to move in either direction until they hit the tire...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the bicycle. Some mention that it is straightforward to assemble, with an excellent owner's manual. However, others say that the instructions are weak and difficult than anticipated. The manual that comes with it isn't great, and the diagrams are hard to read.
"...When this is done, it is really tough to work through the spokes to manipulate the three bolts that secure the fender...." Read more
"...I was able to assemble it quickly and easily with the instructions, which were really well detailed...." Read more
"...In conclusion, the concept is great but really cheap bolts, bad instructions, and design flaws.I would not recommend this bike at all." Read more
"...Assembly took 2 hours and 15 minutes, and was pretty easy...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the bicycle. Some mention that the basket is nice and large, while others say that it didn't fit as well as they would like. Some customers also mention that it's a little off in dimensions, and the fenders are incredibly small and weak.
"...was not properly placed on the sub-frame, making the width too narrow to slide easily onto the bolts on the main frame...." Read more
"...The basket is strong and BIGGER than I thought it would be.My 5 year old grandson loves riding in it...." Read more
"...was not made of aluminum as advertised, but steel, was just a little off in dimensions and required the friendly persuasion of a rubber mallet to..." Read more
"...Also the bike isn't too wide so it fit through the door and in his living room where he rides it. He rides it several times a day and loves it!" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the damage of the bicycle. They mention that the fenders arrived damaged, with one small part missing. The rear fenders were slightly bent and rubbed the tires when assembled. The bike was banged up really bad and had scratches on it due to the packaging. The box was mangled and hard to snap in place.
"...Torn spots, dents in the cardboard, etc. From reading a lot of reviews about dents, I wonder if shipping is just really hard on this...." Read more
"...The front fender had a very minor scratch on it, not a real problem...." Read more
"...However, the fenders were damaged before it even left the factory by the way they zip-tied them to the tires...." Read more
"...Both rear wheels are in true.-- There was one scratch on the frame, but after 3 days of use I've already forgotten where it is...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the missing pieces in the bicycle. They mention that there were a few pieces of hardware missing on the fender brakes, one fend was dented, and one of the factory bolts was missing. They also say that the small chain was missing the link and some screws. Customers are disappointed that it only had half of the master link for the second chain.
"The fenders were damaged and one small part was missing...." Read more
"...Assembly was easy but for the missing parts that had fallen off the bike and out of the box...." Read more
"...Cons: Putting the secondary chain on was tricky-the two connectors were hard to snap in place and bent. Suggest 2nd set be included...." Read more
"...Out of the box there was one missing part and one broken cable, but Pacific Cycle (who owns the Schwinn name and manufactures the bikes) Customer..." Read more
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I am very impressed with the build quality of this trike - it is not cheaply made like so many of the other trikes out there as it has a super thick frame, quality welds, good, quality components, and a very thick paint job. It was extremely well packaged and there was no damage to the frame, although the fenders had a couple of minor dents which were easily pushed into place with my thumb. I was able to assemble it quickly and easily with the instructions, which were really well detailed. The only issue I had was getting the fenders aligned correctly over the tires; they are held in place on one side of the tire, which makes it more difficult to align.
Once assembled, I took it for a test drive and was pleasantly surprised to find that the gears shifted effortlessly and correctly and I did not have to make any adjustments. I've read some reviews where folks said they had an issue with this, but I guess I lucked out in that respect. It was a very smooth ride - I have the 7-speed/26" wheel version and the tires are very thick, hence the smooth ride. It was a relatively quiet ride except for the gravel and twigs kicked up by the tires and flying around under the fenders. What I also found that was weird is that the right-hand brake handle on the handlebar controls the front brake whereas on all of my other bikes, the right-hand brake controls the rear brake. Left=Front, Right=Rear; something new to get used to.
Overall, this is a really great trike that is extremely well made and with a good cover, will last a lifetime - just don't try carrying it up a flight of stairs.
That said, if you are just hoping for a quick experience putting it together, you may want to get help or pay a bike shop. I rate the bike 5 stars because I love the style and I think it was a GREAT value. It seems to be working well. But for the sake of those who read reviews, here are some notes that might help you.
--The color: I read a lot of reviews that complained that they were hoping for a more BLUE bike. This should be called "Ice Blue" or something like that, not Slate, because the bike is really a silvery blue not a darker color like I would think Slate would be.
--Packaging: I ordered from Amazon Warehouse Deals, which said the item would be repackaged, so I expected that. The large box it came in was not TOO badly roughed up from shipping, but when I opened it, the inner box that was holding all the bike parts was fairly frightening. Torn spots, dents in the cardboard, etc. From reading a lot of reviews about dents, I wonder if shipping is just really hard on this. Mine came basically double boxed. I wonder if someone returned it because of the condition of the original box! The original box did not appear to ever have been opened and resealed? Anyway, I probably got lucky, but my guess is this is a shipping issue and perhaps unavoidable when you have parts, like fenders, that are easily bent out of shape.
--Assembly: Yeah, there were a few head scratching moments where I had to look at the diagram, re-read and THINK, but I figured them out. I saw a YouTube video of a guy who was pretty mechanical and putting this bike together for one of his parents and he had pretty much the same issues I had! I used (after googling!) Vicks VapoRub for grease for the handlebar stem and it is working great. Did have to laugh at the whiff of menthol I got just before my second ride on it, when I adjusted the handlebars. Vaseline would work too if you don't have a tube of grease that they call for. I confirmed with a mechanical friend that this will be no problem, we're not dealing with high temperatures or huge amounts of friction. I had to really work to get fenders lined up to the holes for the bolts that hold them on, then I had to bend them into shape a little to keep them from rubbing. This is no big deal to me, but if it is to you, you're forewarned. If you can't find the stem for the seat, look inside the hole in the frame, lots of people think they don't have one then find it there! Brakes might take a while to get them adjusted properly. If any of this really doesn't sound like something you want to mess with then definitely find a handier friend or take it to a bike shop for assembly. I didn't mind the tweaking.
--Riding: THIS IS DIFFERENT THAN A TWO WHEEL BIKE! You have to really remember this or you may think something is wrong when it is not. If you learned to ride a two wheel bike, you instinctively *lean* to keep balance. Leaning on this bike is not necessary and may even make your sensation of being off balance WORSE. You *might* even want to lean OUT of a turn (the opposite direction) a tiny bit! I did feel a bit wonky on this trike at first, but I just took a deep breath and tried to remember that this was different. Much better as time goes on! Also, the road where I live is slightly graded to allow rain to runoff so if I'm riding on the road, I realize that it is going to feel off balance. I only take the road for a short while, then I am on the rails-to-trails near our home. That too is ever-so-slightly graded for runoff, but I can work with it better there. If the trail is clear, I just take my spot up the middle and my fellow bikers let me know they are coming with a friendly call or ring of their bell and I move over. :)
--Mount/Dismount: At first, I kept whacking the back of my legs with the back wheels. Just needed to get in the habit of remembering that unlike a 2 wheel bike, I have to watch for them.
--Seat: I'm a middle aged woman with an ample middle aged figure. The seat is just *okay* for me but since I got such a nice price on the bike, I don't feel badly about seeking out a wider, more comfortable seat. Until switching the seat, I only had gone about 3 miles at a time to avoid a sore posterior.
If you want a flawless, seamless experience to get up and running, look elsewhere or get professional help to assemble and fine tune. If you're willing to deal with a few little issues, you'll have a great trike at a great price.
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2017
That said, if you are just hoping for a quick experience putting it together, you may want to get help or pay a bike shop. I rate the bike 5 stars because I love the style and I think it was a GREAT value. It seems to be working well. But for the sake of those who read reviews, here are some notes that might help you.
--The color: I read a lot of reviews that complained that they were hoping for a more BLUE bike. This should be called "Ice Blue" or something like that, not Slate, because the bike is really a silvery blue not a darker color like I would think Slate would be.
--Packaging: I ordered from Amazon Warehouse Deals, which said the item would be repackaged, so I expected that. The large box it came in was not TOO badly roughed up from shipping, but when I opened it, the inner box that was holding all the bike parts was fairly frightening. Torn spots, dents in the cardboard, etc. From reading a lot of reviews about dents, I wonder if shipping is just really hard on this. Mine came basically double boxed. I wonder if someone returned it because of the condition of the original box! The original box did not appear to ever have been opened and resealed? Anyway, I probably got lucky, but my guess is this is a shipping issue and perhaps unavoidable when you have parts, like fenders, that are easily bent out of shape.
--Assembly: Yeah, there were a few head scratching moments where I had to look at the diagram, re-read and THINK, but I figured them out. I saw a YouTube video of a guy who was pretty mechanical and putting this bike together for one of his parents and he had pretty much the same issues I had! I used (after googling!) Vicks VapoRub for grease for the handlebar stem and it is working great. Did have to laugh at the whiff of menthol I got just before my second ride on it, when I adjusted the handlebars. Vaseline would work too if you don't have a tube of grease that they call for. I confirmed with a mechanical friend that this will be no problem, we're not dealing with high temperatures or huge amounts of friction. I had to really work to get fenders lined up to the holes for the bolts that hold them on, then I had to bend them into shape a little to keep them from rubbing. This is no big deal to me, but if it is to you, you're forewarned. If you can't find the stem for the seat, look inside the hole in the frame, lots of people think they don't have one then find it there! Brakes might take a while to get them adjusted properly. If any of this really doesn't sound like something you want to mess with then definitely find a handier friend or take it to a bike shop for assembly. I didn't mind the tweaking.
--Riding: THIS IS DIFFERENT THAN A TWO WHEEL BIKE! You have to really remember this or you may think something is wrong when it is not. If you learned to ride a two wheel bike, you instinctively *lean* to keep balance. Leaning on this bike is not necessary and may even make your sensation of being off balance WORSE. You *might* even want to lean OUT of a turn (the opposite direction) a tiny bit! I did feel a bit wonky on this trike at first, but I just took a deep breath and tried to remember that this was different. Much better as time goes on! Also, the road where I live is slightly graded to allow rain to runoff so if I'm riding on the road, I realize that it is going to feel off balance. I only take the road for a short while, then I am on the rails-to-trails near our home. That too is ever-so-slightly graded for runoff, but I can work with it better there. If the trail is clear, I just take my spot up the middle and my fellow bikers let me know they are coming with a friendly call or ring of their bell and I move over. :)
--Mount/Dismount: At first, I kept whacking the back of my legs with the back wheels. Just needed to get in the habit of remembering that unlike a 2 wheel bike, I have to watch for them.
--Seat: I'm a middle aged woman with an ample middle aged figure. The seat is just *okay* for me but since I got such a nice price on the bike, I don't feel badly about seeking out a wider, more comfortable seat. Until switching the seat, I only had gone about 3 miles at a time to avoid a sore posterior.
If you want a flawless, seamless experience to get up and running, look elsewhere or get professional help to assemble and fine tune. If you're willing to deal with a few little issues, you'll have a great trike at a great price.
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The instructions are okay but not great. It was challenging to get the backend assembled correctly. I engaged Schwinn support about some adjustment info and they were responsive but not very technically helpful. They advised me to see a local bike shop but the trike is quite large when assembled and I don't have a pickup truck to transport it to a shop. Luckily I managed to fix things myself.
Es una bici bastante buena. Hay algunos problemas con él, la mayoría en su mayoría muy menor. Sin embargo, hubo algunos problemas al recibirla, y muchos problemas al armarla. Recientemente me mudé a México, y sabía que no iba a tener un coche por un tiempo, así que quería conseguir una bicicleta que podría utilizar para ir de compras y moverse por la ciudad con. Sabía que iba a tardar un mes en llegar, así que la pedí con antelación. Apareció casi exactamente un mes después.
Cuando llegó, las instrucciones de montaje eran muy confusas. Hice una parte del proceso y tuve que parar porque parecía que me habían enviado una rueda que no estaba completa. Después de investigar más, descubrí que tenía todas las piezas correctas, pero que habían empaquetado las ruedas incorrectamente. Así que empecé a montarla de nuevo.
Una vez que terminé de montarla casi por completo, descubrí que habían instalado la cadena alrededor del cuadro de la bicicleta, por lo que no podía utilizarla. Me puse en contacto con su soporte y me dijeron que iba a tener que contratar a alguien para repararla. Se ofrecieron a pagar la reparación pero exigían un recibo que como muchos de ustedes saben, aquí en México no siempre se recibe un recibo. En este caso no lo recibí así que no me lo reembolsaron.
Tardaron una semana completa en armar y reparar esta moto. No tenía transporte así que tuve que pagar viajes para moverme por la ciudad. Schwinn se negó a reembolsarme ninguno de esos gastos.
También hubo otros problemas durante el proceso de fabricación. Había varios cortes y rasguños en el cuadro, y tuve que arreglar el freno trasero porque estaba demasiado suelto.
No recomendaría esta bicicleta porque no es de muy buena calidad para la cantidad de dinero que tienes que gastar en ella.
Reviewed in Mexico on May 17, 2023
Es una bici bastante buena. Hay algunos problemas con él, la mayoría en su mayoría muy menor. Sin embargo, hubo algunos problemas al recibirla, y muchos problemas al armarla. Recientemente me mudé a México, y sabía que no iba a tener un coche por un tiempo, así que quería conseguir una bicicleta que podría utilizar para ir de compras y moverse por la ciudad con. Sabía que iba a tardar un mes en llegar, así que la pedí con antelación. Apareció casi exactamente un mes después.
Cuando llegó, las instrucciones de montaje eran muy confusas. Hice una parte del proceso y tuve que parar porque parecía que me habían enviado una rueda que no estaba completa. Después de investigar más, descubrí que tenía todas las piezas correctas, pero que habían empaquetado las ruedas incorrectamente. Así que empecé a montarla de nuevo.
Una vez que terminé de montarla casi por completo, descubrí que habían instalado la cadena alrededor del cuadro de la bicicleta, por lo que no podía utilizarla. Me puse en contacto con su soporte y me dijeron que iba a tener que contratar a alguien para repararla. Se ofrecieron a pagar la reparación pero exigían un recibo que como muchos de ustedes saben, aquí en México no siempre se recibe un recibo. En este caso no lo recibí así que no me lo reembolsaron.
Tardaron una semana completa en armar y reparar esta moto. No tenía transporte así que tuve que pagar viajes para moverme por la ciudad. Schwinn se negó a reembolsarme ninguno de esos gastos.
También hubo otros problemas durante el proceso de fabricación. Había varios cortes y rasguños en el cuadro, y tuve que arreglar el freno trasero porque estaba demasiado suelto.
No recomendaría esta bicicleta porque no es de muy buena calidad para la cantidad de dinero que tienes que gastar en ella.
Amazon advertised this Schwinn Meridian 7 Speed tricycle with an irresistible price when I searched for tricycles. The intention of buying this tricycle was for a rider with balancing issue.
The red theme might not be everyone's favourite. However, the intended rider feels this colour is best to be seen in traffic ~ a safety feature.
Schwinn has styled the Meridian as a "Retro" hence many components equipped were "a couple of eras behind". For example, instead of the current trend's thread-less fork, stem and headset, the Meridian is equipped with a quill stem and threaded fork and headset. The bottom bracket is a "cup and cone" type instead of a cartridge. They will do the job but they do need some attention on adjustments.
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Below is a collection of my observations while putting the tricycle together and later the test ride:
[Parts]
Most parts arrived safely. There were minor dents and scratches on the two rear fenders. They're minor enough with nothing to scream about.
[Assembly]
Despite of watching "How to Assemble a Meridian Tricycle" video on Schwinn's own website, it is still difficult to assemble and much fine tuning is required. An average consumer might be able to assemble this tricycle with some degree of struggle. However, much more tools then the instructions indicate are needed to have this tricycle functioning properly.
[Fine tuning]
All the bearings are NOT adjusted. They are all TOO TIGHT as shipped. The bearings at the headset, bottom bracket, front & rear hubs, and the rear drive axle all need to be adjusted with proper tools (like cone wrenches, headset wrenches, and bottom bracket hook wrench).
The derailleur mounting is tricky and require proper adjustments to clear the largest cog of the freewheel. Shifting range and cable adjustments are also required to have the gear shifting working properly.
Many reviews on the internet have commented on the possibility of a bent rear axle. The one I received does have a minor bent.
The instruction video on Schwinn's web site is questionable and being overly generalized for all models of their tricycles. There is no specific instructions for the 7 speed model.
Best to have a professional bicycle mechanic fine tune this tricycle after assembly.
[Test Ride]
Most rider will think a tricycle would be more stable. However, this 7 speed Meridian has the tendency to power steers itself into the direction of steer. It is a very undesirable characteristic. Recalling from my childhood days, tricycles don't steer on its own. I inspected more closely and found the steering problem explained below in [QI 1] & [QI 2].
Although the Meridian is a supposedly a relaxed, up-right posture, leg slightly forward ride, the faraway handlebar disrupts this characteristic and causes the rider to reach forward. Once forward, the weight distribution is too far upfront. Part of the instability is due to this fact.
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[QI 1] - Frame Geometry
The effective top-tube length on this cruiser like step over frame is long. The saddle and seat tube are set back like a cruiser. However, the handlebar is too far away for a relaxed reach.
[QI 2] - Steering Components
The steering is UNSTABLE. This could be caused the combination of the head tube angle, rake, trail, handlebar, stem and tire profile.
The stem is short. The handlebar is narrow and far in reach (for this tricycle). With its 30+ degrees of back sweep, it literally cancels all the effective stem extension. What that means is that the hands of the rider are literally turning the handlebar with no stem extension making the steering overly sensitive.
The front tire's super fat round profile makes things worse by having gravity swaying the steer with its roundness. What this translates to, is that if the front end is not steered straight, any slight steering will force pull the steering towards that direction. It's a shock to any rider with this uncalled-for "power assisted steering" while riding.
[QI 3] - Out of True Wheels
All three wheels were found to be out-of-true. With my sample, the worst is the drive wheel. Next, it's the front. Then last is the idle wheel. They appear a bit warped. However, they are true-able.
[QI 4] - Ineffective Rear Brake
The rear band-brake does nothing when pulled. It feels firm to the pull and mushy at the end. It does not slow nor stop the tricycle. No matter how it is adjusted, this rear band-brake has yet to show any effectiveness.
[QI 5] - Weak Saddle Clamp
The clamp that holds the saddle to the post is inadequate. The saddle is way too large in proportion. Hence the clamp won't keep the saddle in place when a twisting force, like getting off the tricycle, is applied. It takes more than the usual torque on the saddle clamp bolt to keep the saddle from twisting. It is better to replace it with a unified seat post with an integrated saddle clamp.
[QI 6] - Inappropriate Tire Size
Besides what was mentioned in [QI 2], the 26" x 2.3" semi-slick tires are too wide and keep rubbing fender supporting beams in the rear. These tires weigh ~1.23 Kg (~2.7 lbs) each.
[QI 7] - Too Heavy a basket.
The basket alone weighs 5 Kg (11 lbs).
[In the End...]
To counter its shortcomings, I had already adjusted all bearings, trued the wheels, straightened the axle, changed the handlebar, stem, tires, seat post and rear brake to make this tricycle a far better ride with stable steering and functional rear braking.
This tricycle, fully assembled weighs (as reported) 33.5-35 Kg (74-77 lbs). It make sense to reduce some weight. By replacing the equipped tires with 26" x 1.75" tires, the total weight is reduced by ~1.8 Kg (~4 lbs). Replacing the steel basket with a suitable substitute plastic basket takes off another 4 Kg (8.8 lbs).
[The Bottom Line...]
As is, this tricycle is not good for recommendation to the average consumer. This tricycle can be assembled by the average consumer but must be fine tuned by a professional. It has unstable steering due to poor choices of components to go with its geometry. It also requires specialized tools for fine tuning.
However, this tricycle can become a great ride by replacing the components in question with ones that have appropriate parameters suitable for the frame's geometry. That could be an enjoyable project for some DIY enthusiasts.