Summary of Adventure
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2011 owner’s manual sprint adventure vortex.
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2 1.0 introduction. .............................................................................................................................. 3 1.1 overview ................................................................................................................................ 3 1.2 adj...
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3 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 diff...
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4 1.2 adjusting and closing quick-releases open closed 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’t fully and properly closed can result in parts coming loose or moving while riding. This could cause a seri...
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5 unscrew the knobs under the front of the seat and slide the clips off the frame cup in which the seat sits. The nuts should not have to be screwed down they should be left at the end of the screws as seen here. . They are there to prevent the knob from being unwound too far and falling out. Releas...
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6 swing the qr and its connecting pin backwards 90 degrees. Lift the qr and its pin to release the safety catch. 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 cushion mat between a...
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7 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 se...
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8 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...
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9 to remove the elastomer: to remove the suspension elastomer, first loosen the stop screw. Compress the suspension unit and remove the rubber bumper. Slide the rubber gaiter off at the bottom. Push the bottom of the elastomer out of the locating hole. Slide the bottom of the elastomer around to the...
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10 to replace the elastomer: 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,...
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11 2.3a 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 oth...
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12 2.6 brake lever adjustment the position of the brake lever relative to the handlebars (the ‘reach’) can be adjusted. It can be useful for move the lever closer to the handlebar for riders with smaller hands. For disc brakes levers, there is a reach adjustment screw on the underside of the lever b...
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13 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 copy of these...
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14 check the front brakes. Make sure you can stop! You should do this before each ride, as well as checking your brakes for damage and wear. Steering is very easy and natural and you will soon become unaware of the movements required. Gear changing - as with any derailleur system you can only change...
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15 4.6 handling 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 ...
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16 4.10 ground clearance when going over very rough ground, it is possible, but unlikely, that the underside of the frame could make contact. If you think there is a chance that the underside of the frame may hit an obstacle, get off first and look under the trike to see how close things are getting...
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17 brake cables to adjust the brake cables, loosen the locking nut on the barrel adjuster (this is the part that hooks into the brake backing plate on the inside of the hub). Screw the barrel adjuster out a little and check the brakes. When squeezing the lever, it shouldn’t come too close to touchin...
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18 bleeding hydraulic brake systems - bleeding the brake system is a procedure where new hydraulic fluid is used to replace leaked oil or to flush out any trapped air. Air in the system will reduce the braking performance and the feel of the brake. To bleed your brakes, follow the instructions that ...
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19 check that your cranks are tight after the first 50 miles of riding. These should be fastened firmly to the bottom bracket, with no play. Even a small amount of movement will cause the joint between the spindle and the hole in the crank to wear, resulting eventually in damage to the chainset. The...
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20 spokes occasionally check for loose spokes. Broken spokes are caused by spokes loosening up, and then undergoing stress every time they take a load. If you notice loose (or broken) spokes, or an untrue wheel, take your bike to your local bike shop to have the wheels re-trued. One loose spoke puts...
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21 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...
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22 5.13 recommended minimum tools and spares get you home kit tyre levers spare inner tube puncture repair kit mini pump small adjustable spanner 3, 4, 5, 6mm hex keys small phillips screwdriver spare chain link chain tool full touring kit - the ‘get you home kit’ plus at least these items: 8mm span...
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23 great distance, and the non-flashing light is better for other road users to judge your distance from them with. Use your rear view mirror, but don’t rely on it. You must also turn your head to check behind you before turning or changing lanes. Be careful of carrying too much speed into corners. ...
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24 velovision velovision is a magazine, published in the uk, covering specialised bikes, cycling as transport and human power. We'd have to agree when they say "it's a quarterly dose of cycle inspiration." to get to the forum, point your browser to http://www.Velovision.Co.Uk/forum/ follow the link ...
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25 the owner shall be responsible for all labour, shipping, and travel costs connected with the repair or replacement of warranted parts. Inspired cycle engineering will, at our sole discretion, normally consider compensation for reasonable labour, shipping, and travel costs associated with warranty...
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26 appendix a: tightening torques 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-...
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27 appendix c: tyre pressures psi bar psi 2 29.0 30 2.1 2.5 36.3 40 2.8 3 43.5 50 3.4 3.5 50.8 4 58.0 60 4.1 4.5 65.3 70 4.8 5 72.5 80 5.5 80.0 6 87.0 90 6.2 6.5 94.3 100 6.9 7 101.5 7.5 108.8 110 7.6 8 116.0 120 8.3 8.5 123.3 130 9.0 130 9.5 137.8 140 9.7.