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2011

OWNER’S MANUAL

SPRINT
ADVENTURE
VORTEX

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Summary of Contents for 2011 Adventure

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

Page 2: ...andling 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 brakes 17 5 5 Rear brake 18 5 6 Drivetrain 18 5 7 The frame 19 5 8 Tyres tubes wheels 19 5 9 Suspension 20 5 10 Adjusting the tracking 20 5 11 Storage 21 5 12 Serial Number 21 5 13 Recommended minim...

Page 3: ...ed 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 a good book on bicycle maintenance The ICE trikes use as many standard bicycle components as possible and their adjustment and maintenance is no different from an upright bicycle We can recommend Le...

Page 4: ...r 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 width angle brake lever reach tyre pressure etc are all well worth taking time to set to your personal preference TIP Experiment but always go for a reasonable a mile or two test ride to decide if an ...

Page 5: ...own 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 adjustment Remove the seat Release the QR on each handlebar and swing it backwards until each is horizontal Re fasten each QR Undo the QR on the hinge ...

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 pin forwards 90 degrees into the slot on the front part of the hinge Tighten the QR on the hinge If the QR is loose the adjusting nut may be tightened slightly Release the QR on each handlebar and swi...

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 suspension by pulling the stainless steel clip on the left hand side over it s pin The purpose of this clip is to keep the rear swing arm from dangling when the trike is picked up it is only unclipped w...

Page 8: ...stomer 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 hard comfort will be compromised You should generally get a better result with the hardest elastomer recommended for your weight for example if your weight is 90kg use the green elastomer in position 2...

Page 9: ...crew 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 around to the front of the king post It should now be easy to remove the elastomer fully ...

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 sure that it is properly seated Compress the suspension unit and insert the rubber bumper Tighten the stop screw ...

Page 11: ...furthest 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 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...

Page 12: ...ly 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 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...

Page 13: ...e 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 to get off the trike 4 1 Getting on and off the trike Getting on Begin by standing in front of the cross axle with one foot on either side of the front boom Now bend down and reach back to hold the si...

Page 14: ...that 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 depending on the road surface and camber TIP The steering of the trike runs on ball bearings so it is very smooth and requires minimal effort to steer The gear cables run forward and backwards and t...

Page 15: ...ur 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 and are not as efficient for braking as a wheel which is still turning When you are braking into corner you will find the unloaded inside wheel will lock up quite easily It is not a problem but rememb...

Page 16: ...from 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 maintenance gives you a good feel of how your trike is working 5 1 Lubrication TIP as with any cycle a small amount of regular care will prolong the life of your trike and its components The simplest ...

Page 17: ...ntil 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 can considerably increase the effort required to stop the trike TIP periodic removal and lubrication of the brake cables helps increase their life and gives smoother operating brakes Disconnect them a...

Page 18: ...rotor 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 out Missing pin Replace pin Fluid loss Hose leaking Banjo leaking Calliper bleeding Tighten hose nut Replace new hose Replace banjo O ring Tighten or replace bleeder Warning If you are not confident of...

Page 19: ...force 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 should be hand washed in warm soapy water rinsed well and hung up to dry Do not tumble dry After the first 50 or 100 miles check the steering components for signs of looseness The headset bearings may ne...

Page 20: ...he 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 Gently push or tap the new bearings into place Make sure they are pshed all the way in Press the pivot pin back into place and tighten the 2 pivot pin clamp bolts Re tighten the bearing adjustment scre...

Page 21: ...irculation 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 the derailleur springs and cables under minimum tension Ensure the tyres are properly inflated before storing the trike and check them every month or two Storing a trike on soft or deflated tyres is...

Page 22: ...se 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 head get a cheap helmet We highly recommend the use of clipless pedals Shimano s SPD system is a good choice and there are many SPD compatible shoes and pedals on the market Most cycling shoes will ...

Page 23: ...f 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 overtaking you close to a junction They will often misjudge the space they have to get in front of you and are rarely certain of what to do once they ve realized their mistake Like any other cycle try...

Page 24: ...laces 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 club publishes the quarterly BHPC Newsletter to keep one abreast of what s happening in the Club and the big wide world of Human Powered transportation They have an informative website and public foru...

Page 25: ...out 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 cycles are regarded in most countries as vehicles when on the road and are subject to the same rules as motor vehicles If you are not comfortable on the road or have little experience riding in traffic t...

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 Suspension Elastomer Rider weight Elastomer 60 128lbs 4 9 stone 27 58kg Yellow 120 220lbs 8 5 15 5 stone 54 100kg Red 148 275lbs 10 5 19 5 stone 67 125kg Green Your elastomer will also depend on you...

Page 27: ...s PSI BAR PSI 2 29 0 30 2 1 2 5 36 3 40 2 8 3 43 5 50 3 4 3 5 50 8 4 58 0 60 4 1 4 5 65 3 70 4 8 5 72 5 80 5 5 80 0 6 87 0 90 6 2 6 5 94 3 100 6 9 7 101 5 7 5 108 8 110 7 6 8 116 0 120 8 3 8 5 123 3 130 9 0 130 9 5 137 8 140 9 7 ...

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