Ice Bicycle 2012, Owner'S Manual

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Page 3: ...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...

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 compo...

Page 5: ...urning 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 effor...

Page 6: ...ly 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 unfoldi...

Page 7: ...fe 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...

Page 8: ...shed 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 th...

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 hard...

Page 10: ...ellow 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 r...

Page 11: ...ttom 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 prop...

Page 12: ...f 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 mou...

Page 13: ...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 yo...

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 m...

Page 15: ...ch 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...

Page 16: ...utside 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 l...

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...

Page 18: ...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...

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...

Page 20: ...el 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 th...

Page 21: ...ke 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 in...

Page 22: ...t 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...

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 shou...

Page 24: ...e 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...

Page 25: ...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 Cle...

Page 26: ...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 sma...

Page 27: ...uced 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 th...

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 s...

Page 29: ...llows 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...

Page 30: ...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...

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 fas...

Page 32: ...nse 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 L...

Page 33: ...formation 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...

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 rim...

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...

Page 36: ...ver 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...

Page 37: ...ts 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 bol...

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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