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Page 2: ...7 Brakes 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 imp...

Page 3: ... to the table in the appendix for the proper tightening torques for all fasteners Do not overtighten Fine tuning for leg length seat angle handle bar width angle brake lever reach tyre pressure etc are all well worth taking time to set to your personal preference 1 0 Introduction We hope you enjoy owning and riding your ICE trike as much as we like making these great machines On the off chance tha...

Page 4: ...verything is secure before riding your trike 5 6 7 2 1 Tyre pressure Typical tyre pressure for the standard tyres is about 70psi 4 6 bar Do not inflate the tyres more than the maximum pressure recommended on the tyre sidewalls You will need to experiment a bit to find the tyre pressure that suits you best Higher pressures will allow the trike to roll more easily but will transmit more road shock t...

Page 5: ...inged open screw the shock pin into the required hole in the shock plate Firmly push the elastomer back onto the pin and close the swing arm back onto the stainless steel clip The position you have selected using the table above will give you a good starting point Your trike should perform properly like this however it is worthwhile spending a little time experimenting with settings to find one th...

Page 6: ... 2 2b Front suspension adjustment Note This operation is shown here with the wheel removed but it is possible to do it with the wheel in place The elastomers are available in soft medium and hard All of them are coloured 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 rub...

Page 7: ...neral the base of the seat should be tight and the back looser 2 3a Seat angle adjustment The Mesh seat has 4 positions of adjustment and adjustment is simple and quick 1 Loosen the seat angle adjustment 2 quick release lever 3 If you want to make the seat more reclined set it to the slots closest to the seat cup If you want to make the seat less reclined then set it to the slots furthest from the...

Page 8: ... you can feel gaps or spaces between your back and the seat 2 Press the pads firmly down along the middle to make the raised strip on the pad engage properly with the grooves in the seat cover 3 If you can feel a pressure point where your back is pressing on a localised spot do not add a pad in that place but pad around the spot leaving a space in that area 4 Once you are fairly happy with the pos...

Page 9: ... 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 clos...

Page 10: ...ng the weight of a full grown person trying to get out of a trike Seats damaged in this way are not covered under warranty Getting On When attempting to sit in the Vortex first place one foot either side of the boom facing towards the pedals Then bring the cruciform forwards 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 whee...

Page 11: ...the corner is lower than the inside On a corner with reverse camber the trike will try to move to the outside of the curve which could take you off the edge of the road or into the oncoming lane We recommend that you find a quiet smooth surfaced area such as a car park or firm grassy field and get a feel for handling your trike Try turning at various speeds to find the point where your trike start...

Page 12: ... your knees On an upright bike if you pushed that hard you d lift yourself out of the saddle Also try to remember to shift down before you come to a stop you will find starting off again to be much easier 4 8 Hill climbing A recumbent trike tends not to climb a hill as quickly as an upright bike whose rider can get off the saddle to use his her weight to put extra pressure on the pedals It will cl...

Page 13: ...e brakes and clutches Using automotive fluid will ruin the seals in your brakes and they WILL fail Always use mineral oil a good source is LHM mineral oil used in many Citroen and Jaguar motor vehicles One litre is inexpensive and will last you a lifetime Note Always refer to the separate manufacturers brake system manual supplied with the trike 5 2 Adjusting derailleurs 5 3 Drum brakes The drum b...

Page 14: ...f your trike Fitting mudguards will help to keep road dirt off your trike Regular cleaning and corrosion protection should be a part of your maintenance routine We recommend hand washing your trike with warm soapy water and a rag or soft brush Never use abrasive cleaners or solvents on the powder coated finish Rinse well and dry after and then lubricate the chain Troubleshooting Brakes Symptoms Po...

Page 15: ...ot recommended Before putting the bike back into service go through all the maintenance and adjustment instructions in this manual to ensure the trike is working properly Tubes Punctures Always use good quality inner tubes on your trike It is easiest to carry a spare inner tube with you and change it if you should be unlucky enough to have a puncture Front punctures are fairly easy to mend as the ...

Page 16: ... fast into corners The immense stability of the trike is not absolute and sharp high speed cornering may cause you to lift the inside wheel or even roll over As you ride more you will gradually learn what the limits of the trike are Be careful of downhill speeds It is very easy to reach speeds in excess of 40 mph 60 kph when going downhill Although you may feel in perfect control be wary of and al...

Page 17: ...ther Human Power Clubs around the world here are some of the clubs we know of America www ihpva org Netherlands www ligfiets net Australia www ozhpv org au Germany www hpv org France www france hpv org 7 0 Other important information 7 1 Recumbent Trike forums on the internet Now that you have your new trike why not share your experiences with others on the internet forums Official ICE Pages Faceb...

Page 18: ... try practicing riding on quieter streets at least until you develop the necessary skills and road awareness Many bike shops can offer instruction on advanced riding techniques Inspired Cycle Engineering shall in no event be liable for incidental or consequential losses damages or expenses in connection with its tricycle products 7 2 Warranty information Warranty Your warranty should be submitted ...

Page 19: ... 6 Axle bolt 10mm Spanner 8 10 6 7 Steerer pivot bolt 10 70 52 Twist grip clamp bolt hex key 3 1 2 1 2 Brake lever clamp bolt 5 6 8 4 5 6 Rear main frame joint 5 11 8 9 Mirror 3 3 5 2 4 6 Pivot pin clamp bolts 5 12 15 9 11 Shock pin 6 8 5 6 Disc brake caliper mount 5 6 8 4 5 6 Rear mech hanger 3 8 10 6 7 Rear derailleur mounting bolt 5 8 10 6 7 Rear derailleur cable clamp bolt 5 9 6 7 Upper seat m...

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