Ice 2012 Adventure, Owner'S Manual

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Page 3: ...s 4 8 Hill climbing 4 9 Descending a hill 4 10 Ground clearance 4 11 Muscles 5 0 Maintenance 5 1 Lubrication 5 2 Adjusting derailleurs 5 3 Drum brakes 5 4 Disc brakes 5 5 Rear brake 5 6 Drivetrain 5 7 The frame 5 8 Tyres tubes wheels 5 9 Suspension 5 10 Adjusting the tracking 5 11 Storage 5 12 Frame number 5 13 Recommended minimum tools and spares 5 14 First service 6 0 Safety 7 0 Other important ...

Page 4: ... They are well worth taking special note of If you have never worked on a bike before you should consider purchasing a good book on bicycle maintenance The ICE trikes use as many standard bicycle components as possible and their adjustment and maintenance is no different from an upright bicycle We can recommend Lennard Zinn s Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance as a thorough and easy to ...

Page 5: ...turning one clockwise until when you close the lever you feel some resistance At this point try to close the lever fully The adjustment is correct when you can fully close the lever but with some effort the lever should leave its impression in the palm of your hand If you can only close the lever part way open it unscrew the adjusting nut slightly and try again If it closes too easily tighten it u...

Page 6: ...bly low rolling resistance as well as small high pressure racing tyres that offer very low rolling resistance and sport s car type handling 2 2 Folding and unfolding Not Vortex 2012 Folding and unfolding your trike is very simple After you have practiced it a few times you will be able to do it easily in under a minute To fold your trike Unscrew the knobs under the front of the seat and slide the ...

Page 7: ...afe place for next time you fold the trike Lift the QR Quick Release latch to retract the safety pin and close the hinge Make sure the safety pin is properly engaged Swing the QR and its connecting pin forwards 90 degrees into the slot on the front part of the hinge Tighten the QR on the hinge If the QR is loose the adjusting nut may be tightened slightly Release the QR on each handlebar and swing...

Page 8: ...ished by the selection of elastomers and mounting positions The elastomers are available in three hardnesses Yellow Soft Red Medium Green Hard There are five mounting positions the lowest closest to the main pivot numbered 1 here will make the suspension feel softer The highest furthest from the main pivot position 5 will make the suspension feel harder To setup the suspension you will need to sel...

Page 9: ... 90kg use the green elastomer in position 2 rather than red in position 4 If you are a light rider and have your suspension setup soft it is advisable to adjust it to a firmer setting change for a harder elastomer if necessary before allowing a significantly heavier rider to sit on your trike otherwise permanent damage to the elastomer may occur With rear or full suspension tyres can be run at hig...

Page 10: ...yellow and can be identified by the letters S M H printed on the end 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 front of the king post It should now be easy to remove the ela...

Page 11: ...ottom 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 that it is properly seated Compress the suspension unit and insert the rubber bumper Tighten the stop screw 12 11 10 9 8 7 ...

Page 12: ...If you want to make the seat less reclined then set it to the slots furthest from the seat cup Re tighten the seat angle adjustment quick release 2 4 Hardshell seat adjustment In order to correctly mount your hardshell seat onto the trike frame you will need to do the following There are three positions where the top mount brackets can be fitted Bolt the brackets onto the seat shell using the appr...

Page 13: ...d Assemble the seat as shown below and attach the seat to the frame at the front mount Check that the bracket is aligned with the holes in the backend as shown right If it does not line up correctly you will need to loosen the backend clamp bolts and slide the backend in or out until it is correct Line up the holes here Line up the holes here Line up the holes here Front Rear Bracket Front mount C...

Page 14: ... used without the notched plates like this if you require maximum recline Brackets only without the notched plates should be positioned closer together so that the space between fits the width of the mount point on the frame Note the brackets have slotted bolt holes so that they can be positioned with or without the extra plates The bracket should be slid to the correct position and the bolts all ...

Page 15: ...ach pad is there to hold it in place whilst you are experimenting with where to position the pads It can be pressed directly into any of the slots in the seat cover and will stay put whilst you try it out properly Don t be too quick to get the pads stuck on permanently experimentation is the key here so go out and give your trike a ride with the pads in various positions to find what suits you bes...

Page 16: ...outside of the lever near the pivot Adjust the position of the lever using the adjuster screw to the desired lever reach For drum brakes the lever has a reach adjustment screw on the underside of the lever body between the cable entry and the handlebar clamp Use a 2 mm hex key to adjust the screw The other knob located on the inside of the lever controls the leverage ratio of the brake lever Chang...

Page 17: ... be ridden with your feet securely attached to the pedals either with special shoes and pedals which you clip into or toe clips and straps 4 1 Getting on and off your trike Mesh seats Getting on Begin by standing in front of the cross axle with one foot on either side of the front boom Now bend down and reach back to hold the side of the seat to help lower yourself as you sit Try not to push or pu...

Page 18: ...s so the cross axle touches the back of your calves Then bend your legs placing one hand on the seat and the other on the wheel When doing this ensure you place your hand on the front half of the wheel and apply pressure going away from you Due to the Vortex s low profile it is slightly more difficult to get into than the other models Therefore please take extra care when getting in and follow the...

Page 19: ... front wheel and the seat You are then ready to ride Getting Off When getting off sit upright and place both hands with the same positioning and pressure as used for getting in Using the hand placed on the seat push your self off the seat and onto your feet Only remove the pressure from the front wheel once you are confidently back on two feet Once done you are good to go ...

Page 20: ...eel and the right brake operates the right wheel Sit on the trike clip in and make sure you know where the brakes are and that they stop you moving Before you have ridden more than a few yards 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...

Page 21: ...ike other trikes stopping using only one brake will not result in the trike veering from its intended course This NoBrake Steer geometry is a safety feature that is an ICE innovation and is designed into every trike we make Because your weight is being supported on 3 wheels rather than 2 you will find it easier to lock up the brakes on the front wheels The trike will not roll over but it will slid...

Page 22: ...st downhill rides until you gain experience It is not unusual to reach speeds of over 40 mph on steep descents You will find you can go faster and with much more confidence once you are used to the way the machine handles Because there is less air drag in the recumbent position you will go faster than a bike Remember you have powerful brakes with good stopping power CAUTION the brakes are powerful...

Page 23: ... with new ones The steering ball joints don t require lubrication The front hub bearings handlebar stem bearings and pulley bearings are pre lubricated and sealed If they feel rough or sloppy they should be replaced i TIP as with any cycle a small amount of regular care will prolong the life of your trike and its components The simplest thing you can do is to regularly give a quick drop of oil to ...

Page 24: ...se the effort required to stop the trike i TIP Periodic removal and lubrication of the brake cables helps increase their life and gives smoother operating brakes Disconnect them at the wheel and then a small amount of light oil can be dribbled down the housing without removing the inner cable Once set derailleurs should only ever need minor tweeks to their cable tensions or limit screws to keep th...

Page 25: ...e depending on how worn the pads are and how damp or cold the rotor is A brake which is hot and dry will rarely squeal The braking performance will be severely reduced if the system is contaminated Clean the calipers lever and rotors with water and a clean cloth If the disc rotor becomes contaminated with oil or grease it can be cleaned by wiping with a cloth with isopropyl alcohol or disc brake c...

Page 26: ...e slipping tighten up the central bolt on the brake lever using a large flat screwdriver 5 6 Drivetrain The chain pulley on the tension side of the chain will wear over time Initially it may make a small amount of noise but within a few weeks it will bed in and run much quieter A pulley should normally last about 10 000 12 000 miles but if it shows significant wear replace it Check that your crank...

Page 27: ...duced pressure as the load is distributed across three tyres not two Lower pressure results in a more comfortable ride but at the expense of higher rolling resistance Balloon tyres are now available that combine relatively low rolling resistance puncture protection and a smooth ride they are well worth considering Your ICE trike has been designed to allow these larger tyres to be fitted 5 7 The fr...

Page 28: ... resistant plastic They do not normally require lubrication If you should notice any significant amount of play in the suspension joint the bearings can be easily adjusted There are 2 bolts under the swingarm bearings which adjust the tension on the bearings Tighten these with a 4mm hex key only until the play is removed Do not overtighten it will make the suspension pivot stiff and wear the beari...

Page 29: ...allows the track to be adjusted very precisely To avoid excessive tyre wear the front wheels must be kept parallel Tracking only needs to be checked if you suspect damage through an accident if unusual wear starts on one or both front wheels or the feel of the steering changes Before adjusting the tracking check to make sure the track rods are not bent and the ball joints are in good condition as ...

Page 30: ...e able to do this for you if you are not confident to do it yourself During the first few weeks of riding parts of the trike tend to work their way loose and out of alignment This can lead to the trike performing sub optimally leading to undue wear The first service is more of a safety check than anything Check the torque of the major safety related fastenings bars stem frame clamps etc check the ...

Page 31: ... shoes For those that have not experienced clipless pedals they have a small binding mechanism built into the pedal which locks onto a cleat fastened to the bottom of the shoe It works in a similar fashion to a ski boot binding To lock your foot in you hook the cleat into the binding and push To remove your foot you twist your heel sideways and the binding releases the cleat Once you are clipped i...

Page 32: ...ense regardless of what you are riding You might consider fitting a horn The AirZound is a lightweight air horn charged with your bicycle pump and it is LOUD It is available from most good bike shops Like any other cycle try not to ride close to parked cars Drivers can fling open a door or pull out suddenly Although you are far more noticeable than any other cycle motorists will almost always unde...

Page 33: ...nformation can be found at www rtrmag com 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 www velovision co uk forum Follow the link to VV discussion To register click on the Log In link and then follow the lin...

Page 34: ... as an non ICE approved power driven vehicle failure to follow instructions or warnings in the owner s manual activities for which they were not designed Bending of frames handlebars seats or wheel rims can be a sign of misuse or abuse Inspired Cycle Engineering reserves the right to make sole determination of whether any failure or damage claimed under warranty was caused by material or manufactu...

Page 35: ... ensure that the trike is safe each time before you ride it You need to ensure that it is maintained to a proper standard Read and understand this manual it has warnings and suggestions that will help you to use the trike safely If you are in any doubt about any of the advice or procedures in this manual please contact your dealer or ICE It is up to you to know and obey traffic laws of the country...

Page 36: ...ever clamp bolt 5 6 8 4 5 6 Rear main frame joint 5 8 10 6 7 Mirror 3 3 5 2 4 6 Pivot pin clamp bolts 5 6 8 4 5 6 Shock pin 6mm spanner 5 7 4 5 Disc brake caliper mount 5 6 8 4 5 6 Rear mech hanger 5 8 10 6 7 Rear derailleur mounting bolt 5 8 10 6 7 Rear derailleur cable clamp bolt 5 5 7 4 5 Upper seat mount clamp bolts 4 5 7 4 5 Head rest clamps 4 5 7 4 5 Appendix B Tightening torques Appendix A ...

Page 37: ...lts 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 6 8 nm 4 5 6 lb ft All other M6 bolts tighten to 8 10 nm 6 7 lb ft ...

Page 38: ...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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