This single speed adult trike is extremely easy to maintain and perfect for cruising along at your own pace in relatively flat areas. It has a large, foldable basket that’s great for carrying bags of groceries or hauling anything else you might need. You can choose from a wide range of colors, including red, black cherry and periwinkle blue. It’s available in a choice of 24- or 26-inch wheel sizes, which is great for riders of all heights. This tricycle comes with a canopy, a wide push handle for parents (it’s reasonably adjustable for caregivers of different heights), a wraparound tray and cupholder, and a storage bucket.
We appreciated that the infant harness was padded across the chest, but it didn’t tighten as well as our top pick’s harness. The trikes were then turned over to their kids, so they could test their durability, ease of use, speed, and inherent fun-ness. Kids took the trikes on neighborhood strolls, and they tested them on grass, pavement, broken concrete, and dirt. We paid attention to how the wheels performed and how long it took to get the trikes moving, as well as their stability. Kate timed her 3-year-old as he rode a block on a concrete sidewalk and took a corner at full speed. This demonstrated how easy it was to start and turn each trike, and it provided evidence of wheels lifting up or a trike seat being unstable.
Schwinn adult tricycles come with either 24- or 26-inch wheels, depending on the chosen option. Those with 24-inch wheels are best for riders between 4 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 5 inches; those with 26-inch wheels are best for riders between 5 feet 4 inch and 6 feet 2 inches. It’s important to choose the correct wheel size for your height so you can pedal effectively and comfortably. Many of today’s parents (and grandparents!) may have fond memories of rolling down the driveway—and perhaps over homemade jumps, definitely helmet-free—on an Original Big Wheel.
We also like the slightly pricier yet more-durable INFANS Kids Tricycle. The Schwinn Roadster Tricycle is a stylish low-rider model for bigger kids. And the Angeles MyRider Midi is an upgrade that will likely outlast the rest. The deep solid mesh basket includes a removable fabric liner, and has plenty of room to hold cargo securely as you ride. Just keep it to cargo only back there though – the basket is not suitable for children, pets, or other passengers.
The wheels are aluminum alloy with stainless steel spokes. The frame does add to the overall schwinn tricycle weight of the tricycle. The Schwinn Meridian is made of a quality aluminum frame.