Has anyone had trouble assembling this tricycle? How is this supposed to work?
2031216
I just finished assembling this bike less than an hour ago; so, this is still fresh in my mind. I had a bit of trouble with this as well. First, make sure everything is lined up straight and the screw holes are open. You may need to turn the screw through each of the holes (before assembling) to open them up if they are not drilled open all the way. I also found that it took a bit of "elbow grease" to get the screw to go all the way in as it is supposed to do. The first few turns of the screwdriver are difficult, then it screws in smoothly. Perhaps there is a holding material on the inside of the handlebars that you have to get through, I'm not sure. I hope this helps; good luck!
1671529
You have to "slide" it in from the side, I think. Worth a try. Or maybe have one person hold one side down while another person pushes the axle down with foot (while wearing a shoe!) Try both suggestions. It's been a while since I put ours together. We have so many of these kids things, it hard to remember how they were all put together. I totally understand your frustration!
125105
It's not easy to put together. The instructions say to use three people. My husband and I were able to manage though. Taking it apart for storage wouldn't be realistic. It's a lot of fun though and I'm glad we got it.
746143
It's been a while since I got this lift and put it together. I don't remember specifically, but I took a look at mine. You need to install the bottle Jack with lever pointing out. four bolts hold it to the frame. I remember having to undo and redo it a couple times because I put it on in the wrong order. It would have been nice if there was instructions included. Have you tried googling the maker? Sometimes there is info there. In the end I don't remember it beimg foo difficult. Sorry I'm not much help. Wish there was a way to send you at least some pics of mine completed.
2130257
It comes semi disassembled in a big box. If you are handy, then try it, If you have minimal mechanical aptitude, buy it fully assembled from a bicycle shop and save yourself allot of grief. I finally got it together after three evenings in the garage. The biggest shortcoming of this tricycle is that it is one speed only. Every time there is the least little rise or hill, my wife has to get off and push. Also had a problem with the drive mechanism. Schwinn doesn't fix the bike. They send you the parts and you do it.
456095
Nothing. The first bike I purchased had fully assembled, except for one pedal that would not screw in at all. It was a major pain to dissemble the bike completely and "try" to get it back into the carton so UPS could pick it up. The second bike assembled with no issues. About 9 months later I started having the same issue with the pedals coming off. I finally had enough and ended up giving the bike to a local charity since I rarely used it anymore. I suppose you could try super gluing the threads on the pedals or on the crank arm when re-attaching. Of course if you ever want to change out the pedals it may not be possible. Now that I think about it, I even had the same problems when I used a set of clipless pedals with the bike. So this leads me to believe there is an issue with the the treads on the crank arm.
2269924
Hello. I hate assembling things I buy. This was remarkably easy. There are instructions in a manual, but all that is required is attaching the handle and a few other small items at the side. Good luck,Dana
1232481
We had the same problem. They came with no instructions. We figured how to assemble by looking in youtube.
373455
I'm sorry but we never got it assembled. I bought it for grand kids but they are moving so it never got set up. Sorry I could not help.
1715713
This does not come assembled. It comes mostly assembled. The back wheel and chain are connected to the frame correctly which also has the handlebars and brakes already assembled, however, you have to put on the front tire, pedals and seat. It took me about 10-20 minutes if I remember correctly.
959941
We assembled it together slowly. Keep looking at the picture on the box along with the instructions. It helped my husband if I held some pieces for him, but we got it. We just went slow. It's was worth the trouble to me and I love it.
2248626
Mine has been wobbling like crazy every since I put it together. I've taken it apart, and reassembled twice, and it's never gotten better. I've tried to find a way to cross-brace it in the back, but the legs are metal, and I don't have the tools to get through it.
26763
It's kind of a pain to assemble. I had to call the manufacturer. I only assembled my unites once and let them be so I don't remember exactly how to put it together but there is a very specific way to do it!
1253244
Weight has not been an issue for our 2 1/2 years old granddaughter. You can extend the tricycle so we expect touse it for some time. It is very well built and it took time to assemble. German engineering!
2158999
I have had difficulty re assembling it. Just need to make sure that the filter is shoved in real tight and then try to line up the nubs to snap back together. Patience is a virtue!
2174728
Thank You. That is very helpfull. I should be able to manage that. I have put others bikes together before!
1908917
Yes it is very hard to get the wheels on. What you have to do press really hard and move the wheel right to left at the same time while you're pushing it in. Cnce there are in you ain't getting them out. Hope it works out for you.