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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5.14 First service 3.0 ICE optional accessories 6.0 Safety 33,34 4.0 Riding your ICE trike 7.0 Other important information 4.1 Getting on and off the trike 19,20,21 7.1 Recumbent/trike forums on the Internet 34,35 4.2 Initial test ride 7.2 Warranty information 4.3 Stopping in a low gear...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    (a mile or two) test ride Main Frame Clamp to decide if an adjustment is right for If you are assembling your trike for the first time, please refer to the ICE Trikes Assembly Manual. you. ICE Sprint FS used in this example.
  • Page 4: Tyre Pressure

    2.2 Folding and unfolding (Not Vortex) Folding and unfolding your trike is very simple. After you have practiced it a few times, you will be Typical tyre pressure for the standard tyres able to do it easily in under a minute.
  • Page 5: Suspension Adjustment

    The elastomer. If the setup is too soft/hard the trike front suspension can be adjusted by selecting may not reach its optimised comfort setting.
  • Page 6: Front Suspension Adjustment

    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 end. To remove the suspension elastomer, first Compress the suspension unit and remove the Slide the rubber gaiter off at the bottom.
  • Page 7: Mesh Seat Cover

    When new, both the seat cover and the straps In order to correctly mount your hardshell seat stretch a little, and in the first few weeks of onto the trike frame you will need to do the use you may need to re-tension the seat by following: tightening up the straps.
  • Page 8: Tailor Fitting Your Hardshell Seat

    ICE Air-Pro seat specifically for you, making this Sit on your trike, go for a ride on it and get used the most customizable hard shell seat currently to the feel of the seat shape.
  • Page 9: Leg Length

    Getting Off If you plan to attach a trailer to your trike we quick releases) torque setting can be found strongly recommend using a two wheeled trailer. in Appendix B.
  • Page 10 Not all parts of it are capable of handling the weight of a full grown person trying to get out of a trike. Getting Off Seats damaged in this way are not When doing this, ensure you place your hand...
  • Page 11: Initial Test Ride

    This is normal and we don’t your trike starts to lift a wheel. It is better to learn carry a child in a child seat over the rear wheel. As with an ordinary bicycle it is best to get into recommend riding without holding at this in a quiet park than a busy street.
  • Page 12: Hill Climbing

    If you brake violently, at low speeds and with CAUTION, take care on your first downhill rides When going over very rough ground, it is The first few times you ride your new trike, you Your ICE trike has been built from quality Lubricating the Chain...
  • Page 13: Adjusting Derailleurs

    Adjusting drum brakes Bleeding hydraulic brake systems Once set, derailleurs should only ever need The drum brakes on your trike have a very long Disc brakes (mechanical or hydraulic) require Brake pads need replacing when the friction minor tweeks to their cable tensions or limit life, and shouldn’t ever need replacing under...
  • Page 14: Rear Brake

    Bent rotor Replace rotor between the spindle and the hole in the crank The front boom of your ICE trike is anodized and After the first 50 or 100 miles, check the never above the maximum recommended, and No braking power...
  • Page 15: Suspension

    The rear suspension on ICE trikes bushes. Gently push or tap the new bearings into To avoid excessive tyre wear the front wheels If you are using the trike most days, it is best to • Ensure the tyres are properly inflated These bushes are made from a special low- place.
  • Page 16: Recommended Minimum Tools And Spares

    Mini pump 10mm spanner trike tend to work their way loose and out of approved cycling helmet. Get the best you you’ll need is a set of pedals. Pedals are Small adjustable spanner 13mm spanner alignment.
  • Page 17: Other Important Information

    Rubbish tends to collect there and your tyre The BentRiderOnline website is a valuable going down at ICE HQ as well as letting us and annual European Championships. If you’re not riding. is at a greater risk of picking up a puncture.
  • Page 18: Warranty Information

    Consult your local bike • neglect (inadequate care and maintenance) Inspired Cycle Engineering shall in no event will help you to use the trike safely. If you are in dealer for information about what is required in Website: www.icetrikes.co •...
  • Page 19: Appendix B: Tightening Torques

    Appendix A: Tyre Appendix B: Tightening torques pressures All other M4 bolts, tighten to 5-6 nm Fastener Uses Hex Key (mm) lb-ft Fastener Uses Kex Key (mm) lb-ft (4-5 lb-ft) 29.0 Headrest clamp pin Front derailleur clamp bolt All other M5 bolts, tighten to 6-8 nm Disc rotor bolts T-25 4.5-6...
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