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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, FF
can’t be fitted to Adventures) brackets are used
to move the position of the seat forward or back
when installed between the trike’s seat mount
and the seat. Contact ICE for more information
or download the Seat Bracket Instructions from
our website.
2.8 Brake lever adjustment
The position of the brake lever relative to the
handlebars (the ‘reach’) can be adjusted. It
can be useful to 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 body, between the cable entry and the
handlebar clamp. Use a 2 mm hex key to adjust
the screw. The red knob, located on the outside
of the lever(only on Sprint X types and Vortex’s),
controls the leverage ratio of the brake lever.
The correct position for Avid BB7 brakes is with
the knob turned fully counter-clockwise, so that
the maximum amount of cable is pulled.
For Tektro hydraulic brakes, there is a red
adjustment knob on the 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. Changing this setting changes the
amount of cable the lever pulls, and affects the
feel of the brakes. The usual position is with the
knob turned fully clockwise, so that the minimum
amount of cable is pulled (but with the maximum
power).
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TIP:
It is easier to move the boom
if you get a helper to sit on the trike
with both front brakes on.
2.6 Leg length
A small adjustment can be quite noticeable, just
like adjusting the saddle on a conventional bike.
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Change gear to the smallest front and rear
chainring.
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Undo the two clamp bolts under the front
boom. They must be loose.
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Slide the front boom in or out by twisting
and pulling or pushing
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Check the boom is vertical, by eye. It’s not
necessary to measure anything, if it looks
upright, then it will be fine.
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Check that boom is not extended past the
MIN INSERT mark on the boom.
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Tighten the two front boom clamp bolts (or
quick releases) torque setting can be found
in Appendix B.
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If you have moved the boom by more than
approximately 10mm you will need to check
that you have the correct chain length (see
“Fitting the chain” section 2)
