Ice Sprint, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...2011 OWNER S MANUAL SPRINT ADVENTURE VORTEX...

Page 2: ...ndling 15 4 7 Brakes 15 4 8 Hill climbing 15 4 9 Descending a hill 15 4 10 Ground clearance 16 4 11 Muscles 16 5 0 Maintenance 16 5 1 Lubrication 16 5 2 Adjusting cables 16 5 3 Drum Brakes 17 5 4 Disc...

Page 3: ...d some Tips which have been learned from over 20 years of experience building trikes They are well worth taking special note of If you have never worked on a bike before you should consider purchasing...

Page 4: ...trike please refer to the table in the appendix for the proper tightening torques for all fasteners Do not over tighten 2 0 Adjusting your ICE trike Fine tuning for leg length seat angle handle bar w...

Page 5: ...wn 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 Release the quick release QR Quick Release on the seat angle...

Page 6: ...safe 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 p...

Page 7: ...main pivot position 5 will make the suspension feel harder To setup the suspension you will need to select an elastomer and position it by using the table below Elastomer positions Unclip the rear sus...

Page 8: ...tomer If you are a leisurely rider who rides predominantly on smooth tarmac you may be able to use a softer elastomer If the setup is too soft the trike may feel like it will roll over If it is too ha...

Page 9: ...rew 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 arou...

Page 10: ...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 checking to make...

Page 11: ...urthest from the seat cup Re tighten the seat angle adjustment quick release 2 4 Leg length A small adjustment can be quite noticeable just like adjusting the saddle on a conventional bike Change gear...

Page 12: ...y counter clockwise so that the maximum amount of cable is pulled For Tektro Hydraulic brakes there is an red adjustment knob on the outside of the lever near the pivot Adjust the position of the leve...

Page 13: ...information in section 6 of this manual They are a safe way of attaching your feet to the pedals Remember because you are now riding a tricycle there is no need to put your feet down until you want t...

Page 14: ...hat you can pull away easily when you start again 4 4 Relax Whilst riding sit back and relax DO NOT PULL ON THE HANDLEBARS just hold them lightly The trike will tend to steer itself in a straight line...

Page 15: ...r 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 slide Locked wheels are hard on tyres a...

Page 16: ...rom quality materials and parts and will last for many years with just a bit of simple maintenance Although there is nothing on the trike that a bike shop can t maintain for you doing your own basic m...

Page 17: ...til you are used to the improvement in braking If you notice a gradual reduction in braking power over a period of time check the condition of the brake cables and housing Friction from dirty cables c...

Page 18: ...otor Re centre the calliper Push piston back Replace new rotor No braking power Contaminated pads Worn out pads Contaminated disc Replace new pads Replace new pads Clean disc with alcohol Pads fall ou...

Page 19: ...orce its way into bearings removing the grease and causing corrosion Keeping the frame dry and clean will keep the coating looking its best for years to come If you need to clean the seat mesh it shou...

Page 20: ...e swingarm Push the plastic bearings from the swingarm This can usually be done with your fingers although a small bit of wood and a hammer will remove a stuck bearing without damaging the swingarm Ge...

Page 21: ...rculation around the trike Outdoors under a tarpaulin will actually accelerate any corrosion and can damage the paintwork and components Set the gears to the smallest sprocket and chainring This keeps...

Page 22: ...e The following safety considerations are for your benefit please give them serious consideration We recommend always wearing an approved cycling helmet Get the best you can afford If you ve got cheap...

Page 23: ...an approaching trike They just don t seem to understand how fast you can be traveling Be wary of cars which assume you are slow and pull out in front of you with little warning Also be wary of cars o...

Page 24: ...aces to meet and socialize with fellow enthusiasts and to try out people s strange machines In addition to the race series they also organize touring weekends in interesting parts of the country The c...

Page 25: ...ut 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 or state where you will be riding your trike Pedal cycl...

Page 26: ...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 Appendix B Suspension Elastomer limits Rear...

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