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Inspired Cycle Engineering Ltd

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I C E B 1

STEP-BY-STEP

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

and

OWNERS MANUAL

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Page 1: ...Inspired Cycle Engineering Ltd 2 0 0 8 I C E B 1 STEP BY STEP ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS and OWNERS MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...6 2 2 Fit the brake rotors and wheels 8 2 3 Adjusting the disc brakes 8 2 4a Assembling the seat mesh seat 9 2 4b Assembling the seat hard shell seat 10 2 5 Fit the seat 10 2 6 Fit the chainset 11 2 7 Fit the pedals 12 2 8 Adjust the seat angle 12 2 9 Set the front boom 12 2 10 Set the handlebars 12 2 11 Install the front derailleur 13 2 12 Install and connect the rear derailleur 14 2 13 Check the...

Page 3: ...s tubes wheels 31 6 7 Suspension 31 6 8 Storage 31 6 9 Serial Number 32 6 10 Recommended minimum tools and spares 32 7 0 Safety 33 8 0 Other Important Information 34 8 1 Recumbent Bike forums on the Internet 34 8 2 Warranty Information 35 8 3 Liability Information 35 8 4 Legal requirements 35 8 5 Contacting us 36 Appendix A Tightening torques 37 Appendix B Elastomer limits 38 Appendix C Tyre Press...

Page 4: ...4 1 1 Overview ...

Page 5: ...to rush through When assembling your bike please refer to the table in the appendix for the proper tightening torques for all fasteners Do not over tighten Adjusting and Closing Quick releases Open Closed Quick releases are used in a number of places on your bike it is important that they are tightened correctly A quick release that isn t fully and properly closed can result in parts coming loose ...

Page 6: ...e be careful not to cut through the parts or to mark the paintwork Have a good look at the various packages and familiarize yourself with the various parts In addition to the main components shown below there are other small packages of parts Don t open them just yet leave them sealed until you need them Main frame with assembled rear section and handlebars Chainset Front Boom Front Wheel and Rear...

Page 7: ...7 Rear and Front Derailleurs Brake Rotors and Chain Seat Mount and fixing clips and quick releases Seat Cover and Frame mesh seat models Seat and Cover hard shell seat models ...

Page 8: ...he gears on the same side as the brake disc Fit the rear wheel to the rear swingarm You may find this easier if the Velcro restraining strap on the swingarm is fastened around the rear section main tube 2 3 Adjusting the disc brakes First hook the Brake cables into the brake levers and connect the inner cable to the caliper actuation arm The brake calipers are already installed on the front and re...

Page 9: ...h the top buckle and pull snug Thread the next strap down through its corresponding buckle and pull snug Make sure the seat cover is centred on the seat frame and the top of the cover is not to high or low Work your way down the seat frame fastening up the straps snugly as you go Tight Loose When you reach the bottom check the cover for a smooth symmetrical fit When you are happy with the appearan...

Page 10: ...the protection from the Double Faced Tape and stick the cover to the seat 2 5 Fit the seat The seat is provided with 4 plastic SP 6 clamps Two of these clamps go around the bottom seat rail and the other 2 go around the top rail on the hard shell seat or the 3rd rail counting from the bottom on the mesh seat The 2 clips that go around the bottom rail are provided with quick release clamps Place th...

Page 11: ...inset You now need to install the left and right sides of the chainset Your bike is supplied with the bottom bracket already installed It is every important to follow these instructions exactly If the chainset is not installed correctly it will develop play and annoying movement soon after being put into service Grease the inner bearing races as shown in the diagram Grease is good don t be afraid ...

Page 12: ...y simply opening the seat mount quick release sliding the seat mount off the quick release and slotting it back over using a different set of slots Please refer to section 3 4 You may find a more upright position is initially better until you learn how the bike handles Do not use the handlebars to pull yourself out of the seat they are not meant for this purpose Under normal use the handlebars wil...

Page 13: ... adjust their position on the handlebars Usually some rotation is required Make sure you can grip the brake levers correctly and that you can see the gear numbers on the shifters Tighten everything up 2 11 Install the front derailleur Next the front derailleur needs to be installed Its position is determined by the size of outer chainring Attach the front derailleur to the seat tube and tighten th...

Page 14: ...ful not to crush or deform the cable TIP Do not trim any cables until you are happy with the various settings of front boom and gears The loose end of the cable can be tightly coiled so that it is out of the way 2 12 Install and connect the rear derailleur Find the bag with the rear derailleur parts in it Fit the rear derailleur to the rear dropout using a 5mm hex key making sure the B tension was...

Page 15: ...e outer link The final adjustment will take place once the chain is installed Fit the long length of gear outer casing into the rear derailleur Check that the rear derailleur is in the smallest cog position Rotate the rear shifter to the 9 position Turn the rear shifter barrel adjust clockwise fully into the shifter then back it off 1 full turn Thread the rear derailleur cable through the rear der...

Page 16: ...ing all the chaintubes together Mount the chain tube assembly and pulley onto the frame Ensure that the cables run behind the pulley plate as shown in the photo below Twist the right hand rear shifter to the 1 position so that the rear derailleur lines up with the largest rear sprocket Twist the left hand front shifter to the H position so that the front derailleur lines up with the largest front ...

Page 17: ...ss it thought the short length of chaintube under the pulley Now checking that the chain is not twisted inside the chain tube thread the bottom chain up through the derailleur and over the largest cog of the cassette Connect the bottom chain to the top chain using the quick connect links supplied Make sure that the chain is not twisted ...

Page 18: ...ill move up a fraction Then check that there is not too much slack when using the smallest chain ring and smallest cassette sprocket TIP get an extra pair of hands to help with this Make sure that any links you alter with the chain link remover are not stiff on the rivets If in doubt remove fewer links than you think as removing links is easier than riveting links back in Use the quick disconnect ...

Page 19: ... chainring Adjust the high limit screw so that clearance between the front derailleur cage outer plate and the chain is 0 0 5 mm Adjust the Front mech low limit screw Place the chain on the largest rear cog and the smallest front chainring Adjust the low limit screw so that the chain is positioned close to the inner cage plate without actually touching it If the front mech will not move to this po...

Page 20: ... chain shifts beyond the second cog decrease the cable tension by turning the shifter barrel adjuster clockwise Repeat the two former steps until shifting and cable tension is accurate It is not enough that the chain should run quietly in each gear it should also move smartly from one sprocket to the next without clattering or jamming Now check for smooth changing up through the range checking one...

Page 21: ...Try experimenting with cutting out pads and sticking them on You should be trying to pad any spaces where you do not touch the seat Don t pad the pressure points pad around them You can temporarily hold the pads in place with a bit of adhesive tape Don t peel off backing of the foam sheet until you are certain of their position The adhesive is very strong 3 3 Suspension adjustment The suspension a...

Page 22: ...ase 3 5 Leg length A small adjustment can be quite noticeable just like adjusting the saddle on a conventional bike Change gear to the smallest chain ring Undo the two clamp bolts under the front boom They must be loose Slide the front boom in or out by twisting and pulling or pushing TIP It is easier to move the boom if you get a helper to sit on the bike with both brakes on Check the boom is ver...

Page 23: ...to the front derailleur tube utilising the optional ICE front light mount Rear lights can be mounted on the upper seat cross rail or on optional neck rest The front light mount simply bolts into place into the 2 threaded holes on the front boom The bolts should be firmly tightened as the end of the boom is subject to some vibration on rough roads 4 2 Extra water bottle mount An extra water bottle ...

Page 24: ...way up so you can read the writing in the side and they are draped over the seat The top strap is either wrapped around the top seat tube if you don t have a neck rest fitted photo left or looped over the neck rest base if it is fitted photo lower right Gently pull the bags until they fit neatly around the seat ...

Page 25: ...grips If you have previously fitted a mirror consider using one of our mirror mounts to place the mirror in a more convenient place on the handlebars 4 5 Fitting a Rohloff The left side CNC rear drop out on the standard ICE B1 models is equipped with a mounting point for the Rohloff OEM2 axle plate Rohloff No 8227 making a tidy job of a Rohloff retrofit What you will need A complete built rear whe...

Page 26: ...ng As with any derailleur system you can only change gear when you are pedalling and moving forward It is easier to change gear if you are not putting a lot of force on the pedals particularly when changing from a high to a low gear The rear derailleur is operated by the right shifter and the front using the left shifter You should not try to change into the lowest gear largest rear sprocket unles...

Page 27: ...e very stable under braking The front brake provides most of the braking power but the fastest way of stopping in the shortest possible distance is by using both brakes Brake calipers and rotors will heat up when they are used They can get very hot especially after a long descent and it is possible to burn yourself if you are not careful Do not touch them while riding or immediately after dismount...

Page 28: ...idea to mark the position of the boom with a permanent marker so it can be easily returned to its original position when you reassemble the bike If you pull it out completely you will need to unhook the chain from the chain rings Reassembly Stand the handlebars up Return the front boom to its original position Either pull out the front boom or push it back in if you removed it take care not to dam...

Page 29: ...n t come too close to touching the handlebar grips If it does the brake cable may need to be re fastened at the caliper When the lever is released the wheel should turn freely and not drag on the brakes Derailleur Cables These are adjusted in the same way as brake cables Us the adjusters located at the shifters Adjustment for the front derailleur is not critical but correct adjustment is essential...

Page 30: ...ned firmly to the bottom bracket with no play Even a small amount of movement will cause the joint between the spindle and the hole in the crank to wear resulting eventually in damage to the chainset The rear derailleur idlers tend to collect oil and dirt Clean them with a dry rag If they squeak they can be disassembled and greased When you lubricate your chain put a drop of light oil on the movin...

Page 31: ...xt to it and one broken spoke is usually followed by another 6 7 Suspension The suspension on the ICE B1 bikes runs on plain bearings These bearings are made from a copper plated steel shell coated with a sintered bronze layer filled with a mixture of PTFE and other friction reducing additives They do not normally require lubrication or maintenance If you should notice any significant amount of pl...

Page 32: ...t you home kit Tyre levers Spare inner tube Puncture repair kit Mini Pump Small adjustable spanner 3 4 5 6mm Hex Keys Small Phillips screwdriver Spare Chain link Chain tool Full Touring Kit the Get you home kit plus at least these items 8mm spanner 9mm spanner 10mm spanner 19mm spanner 8mm Hex Key for the chainset Spare gear cable Spare brake cable ...

Page 33: ...corners Although the bike is capable of high speeds in corners a loose or irregular surface can quickly cause problems and even cause you to crash As you ride more you will gradually learn what the limits of the bike are Be careful of downhill speeds It is very easy to reach speeds in excess of 40 mph 60kph when going downhill Although you may feel in perfect control be wary of and allow for road ...

Page 34: ...subject but just has a list of the topics presently under discussion uk rec cycling uk rec cycling is an un moderated Usenet group This is a friendly gathering of enthusiasts who discuss a wide range of subjects usually related to cycling in the UK There are a number of recumbent riders and bike owners who are regular contributors to the group To join the group you will have to set up a Usenet New...

Page 35: ...e do our best to put it right 8 3 Liability Information Liability Waiver Taking part in any sporting activity can result in injury or death Cycling is no different in this regard and recumbent bicycles no different from upright bicycles In many ways recumbent bikes can be much safer than a standard bicycle Nevertheless the rider that s you is expressly assuming the risk for any injury and or prope...

Page 36: ...acted in a number of ways In person or by post Inspired Cycle Engineering Ltd Unit 9 Tregoniggie Industrial Estate FALMOUTH Cornwall TR11 4SN England Telephone FAX 01326 378848 44 1326 378848 outside UK e mail sales ice hpv co uk Website www ice hpv co uk Skype inspired_cycle_engineering_ltd Manual Revision 18 September 2008 This manual is composed using 9pt Verdana a British designed font which i...

Page 37: ... 1 2 1 2 Brake lever clamp bolt 5 6 8 4 5 6 Mirror 3 3 5 2 5 4 Pivot pin clamp bolts 5 6 8 4 5 6 Shock pin 10mm spanner 5 7 4 5 Disc brake caliper mount 5 6 8 4 5 6 Disc brake rotor bolts T 25 6 7 4 5 5 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 Headrest clamp pin ...

Page 38: ...tly on smooth tarmac you may be able to use a softer elastomer Note you may need an elastomer that is one grade harder if you are carrying any significant load Elastomers are stiffer at lower temperatures and you may find you prefer to change to a softer elastomer in cold weather Two elastomers can be fitted side by side if necessary Appendix C Tyre Pressures PSI BAR PSI 2 29 0 30 2 1 2 5 36 3 40 ...

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