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3 2012 trike owners manual 1.0 introduction 1.1 overview 1.2 adjusting and closing quick-releases 2.0 adjusting your ice trike 2.1 tyre pressure 2.2 folding and unfolding (not vortex) 2.2a suspension adjustment 2.2b front suspension adjustment 2.3 mesh seat cover 2.3a seat angle adjustment 2.4 hards...
4 1.0 introduction congratulations on being a new ice trike owner. You have purchased the finest, most refined recumbent tricycle available today; we hope it brings you many years of enjoyment. This manual has been written to help you set up and use your trike. Recumbent trikes may be a little diffe...
5 i tip: experiment but always go for a reasonable (a mile or two) test ride to decide if an adjustment is right for you. 1.2 adjusting and closing quick-releases quick-releases are used in a number of places on your trike; it is important that they are tightened correctly. A quick-release that isn’...
6 2.1 tyre pressure typical tyre pressure for the standard tyres is about 70psi (4.6 bar). Do not inflate the tyres more than the maximum pressure recommended on the tyre sidewalls. You will need to experiment a bit to find the tyre pressure that suits you best. Higher pressures will allow the trike...
7 swing the rear section of the frame up and to the left. Be sure to lift the chaintubes as shown in the photo. This will allow the chain to fold over properly. Put the neoprene mat between any parts that touch after the fold. Swing the qr and its connecting pin backwards 90 degrees. Lift the qr and...
8 2.2a suspension adjustment the front and rear suspension can both be fine- tuned to work well for you. The rear suspension can be adjusted by a combination of selecting one of three different hardness and five different fitting positions for the elastomer. The front suspension can be adjusted by s...
9 the elastomers have different compression characteristics, and you may find other combinations of elastomer hardness and pin position which suit the roads you ride on and your riding style better; it is just a matter of trying different combinations. The elastomer system is simple and small enough...
10 2.2b front suspension adjustment note : this operation is shown here with the wheel removed but it is possible to do it with the wheel in place. The elastomers are available in soft, medium and hard. All of them are coloured yellow, and can be identified by the letters: s, m, & h printed on the e...
11 to replace the elastomer, first grease the elastomer all over then slide it into the kingpost. Push the bottom of the elastomer around to the side and into the locating hole. Apply soapy water to the gaiter groove to aid fitting. Slide on the rubber gaiter at the bottom, checking to make sure tha...
12 2.3 mesh seat cover when new, both the seat cover and the straps stretch a little, and in the first few weeks of use you may need to re-tension the seat by tightening up the straps. In time it will settle down. For maximum comfort you may need to tighten the cover more in some places than in othe...
13 clamp bolts vortex sprint bolt the brackets to the seat shell as shown. M5 x16mm bolt alloy washer seat shell adventure (large hard-shell is interchangeable with the mesh seat if this bracket position is used) assemble the seat as shown below and attach the seat to the frame at the front mount. C...
14 vortex sprint adventure bolt the notched plates to the brackets. The plates are used to give a range of easy to adjust seat angles. On the vortex the brackets can be used on their own without the notched plates if you require maximum recline. Use qr or bolt in forward position front. Rear use qr ...
15 2.5 tailor fitting your hardshell seat a lot of time went into the design of the ice air- pro seat and seat cover to make it suitable for a wide range of people but obviously everyone is a slightly different shape. First ride your trike for a while with the standard pads. There is a good chance y...
16 2.7 seat brackets if you cannot adjust the boom to fit you (either it needs to be further in than the minimum insertion mark or your heels are coming very close to the cross axle of the frame), then ice offers accessory seat mounting brackets for your trike. The ff and fb (not fb on vortex 2012, ...
17 3.0 ice optional accessories instructions for our accessories are now packed with the accessory itself. These include: • front mudguards • neck rest • full wrap rear mudguard • chainring guard • easy adjust chain management system • quick release kit • rear disc brake if you require an additional...
18 1 4 3 2 hardshell seat caution: it is possible to damage the hardshell seat if these instructions are not followed. Not all parts of it are capable of handling the weight of a full grown person trying to get out of a trike. Seats damaged in this way are not covered under warranty. ! Getting on wh...
19 5 7 6 1 2 3 in the meantime, place the back of your hand half way up the hardshell seat. Slowly lower yourself into the seat and only when sat, remove the pressure from the front wheel and the seat. You are then ready to ride..... Getting off when getting off sit upright and place both hands with...
20 4.3 stopping in a low gear as with an ordinary bicycle it is best to get into the habit of finishing your journey in an easy gear so that you can pull away easily when you start again. 4.4 relax whilst riding sit back and relax. Do not pull on the handlebars; just hold them lightly. The trike wil...
21 you should avoid riding the trike on two wheels. It is possible to do, with considerable practice, but it places unfair stresses on the wheels and you will not be able to control the trike properly. If you lock the back wheel (using the rear parking or disk brake), it is possible to make the back...
22 4.8 hill climbing a recumbent trike tends not to climb a hill as quickly as an upright bike whose rider can get off the saddle to use his/her weight to put extra pressure on the pedals. It will climb in comfort at a lower speed and in a lower gear. Try to keep your cadence (speed of which the ped...
23 5.0 maintenance your ice trike has been built from quality materials and parts, and will last for many years with just a bit of simple maintenance. Although there is nothing on the trike that a bike shop can’t maintain for you, doing your own basic maintenance gives you a good feel of how your tr...
24 5.2 adjusting derailleurs 5.3 drum brakes the drum brakes on your trike have a very long life, and shouldn’t ever need replacing under normal use. We have yet to see a worn-out set of pads. If you find that the brakes are not gripping as well as they used to, they can be disassembled and de-glaze...
25 brake pads need replacing when the friction material is worn, contaminated or damaged. Don’t wait until the friction material is worn through to the backing plate to replace the pads. To maintain safe and efficient braking, the pads need to be replaced if the material is worn down to 0.5mm. Repla...
26 troubleshooting - brakes symptoms possible cause corrective action lever goes to the handlebar system leak air in the system brake pads worn out re-bleed the system re-bleed the system replace pads spongy lever air in system re-bleed the system disc rotor rubbing on the pads caliper not centered ...
27 do not clean your trike using a pressure washer, as the water will force its way into bearings, removing the grease and causing corrosion. Keeping the frame dry and clean will keep the coating looking its best for years to come. If you need to clean the seat mesh, it should be hand-washed in warm...
28 tubes & punctures always use good quality inner tubes on your trike. It is easiest to carry a spare inner tube with you, and change it if you should be unlucky enough to have a puncture. Front punctures are fairly easy to mend, as the tyre can be removed without taking the wheel off the bike. You...
29 5.11 storage if you are using the trike most days, it is best to store it somewhere dry and well ventilated. A damp, covered trike will quickly develop surface corrosion of its components, and eventually, the frame. If you are storing your bike for any considerable period (over winter or a long h...
30 5.13 recomended minimum tools and spares get you home kit full touring kit tyre levers +get you home kit spare inner tube 8mm spanner puncture repair kit 9mm spanner mini pump 10mm spanner small adjustable spanner 13mm spanner 3, 4, 5, 6mm hex keys 8mm hex key (for the chainset) small phillips sc...
31 6.0 safety between all of us here at ice, we’ve ridden thousands of miles on trikes, and we’ve all developed good road sense. The following safety considerations are for your benefit; please give them serious consideration: • we recommend always wearing an approved cycling helmet. Get the best yo...
32 7.0 other important information 7.1 recumbent/trike forums on the internet now that you have your new trike, why not share your experiences with others on the internet forums? Official ice pages facebook find “ice trikes” on facebook and “like” our page to keep updated with everything that’s goin...
33 ice trikes (trice) owners list there is an online trice owners group, started in 2008. Run by trice owners, it’s the first place to go to discuss riding, maintenance, or anything else trice. It can be found at: www.Sports.Groups.Yahoo.Com/group/triceriders bent rider online the bentrideronline we...
34 7.2 warranty information warranty new for 2012!. Your warranty should be submitted online within the first 30 days of ownership.(information on how to activate your warranty can be found inside of the front cover). Inspired cycle engineering warrants, to the original owner of each new ice tricycl...
35 7.5 contacting us your first point of contact should be your local dealer. They will be able to answer most of your questions and can provide you with the full line of ice accessories. If you need to speak to us directly, we can be contacted in a number of ways: in person; inspired cycle engineer...
36 fastener uses hex key (mm) nm lb-ft front derailleur clamp bolt 5 5-7 4-5 front derailleur cable clamp bolt 5 5-7 4-5 chainset - central crank bolt 8 35-50 25-36 chainset - chainring bolt 5 + tool 8-10 6-7 chainring guard bolt 5 6-8 4.5-6 main frame clamp bolts 5 8-10 6-7 mudguard adjusters 4 6-8...
37 fastener uses kex key (mm) nm lb-ft headrest clamp pin 5 5-7 4-5 disc rotor bolts t-25 6-7 4.5-6 master cylinder clamp screw t-10 1.7-2.3 caliper bleed screw 8mm spanner 3-5 2.5-4 caliper mounting bolts 5 11-13 8-10 all other m4 bolts, tighten to 5-6 nm (4-5 lb-ft) all other m5 bolts, tighten to ...
38 accessories ice neckrest bottle cages rear mudguards front mudguards flags & mirrors ff & fb brackets quick-release kit rear rack and panier sides easy-adjust kit luggage solutions front light mounts.
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