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2.3a Mesh seat cover
When new, both the seat cover and the straps stretch a little, and in the first few weeks of use you may need
to re-tension the seat by tightening up the straps. In time it will settle down. For maximum comfort you may
need to tighten the cover more in some places than in others. In general, the base of the seat should be tight,
and the back looser.
2.3b Fitting the hard-shell seat to you
The hard-shell seat is supplied with adhesive-backed foam. 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.
2.3c Seat angle adjustment
The seat has 4 positions of adjustment, and adjustment is simple and quick.
Loosen the seat angle adjustment quick-release lever.
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 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 get a helper to sit on the trike with
both front brakes on.
Check the boom is vertical by eye. It's not necessary to measure anything, if it looks upright,
then it will be fine.
Check that boom is not extended past the MIN INSERT mark on the boom.
Tighten the two front boom clamp bolts (or quick releases)
If you have moved the boom by more than approximately 10mm you will need to check that you
have the correct chain length (see Fitting the Chain - section 2).
2.5 Seat brackets
If you cannot adjust the boom to fit you (either it needs to be further than the minimum insertion mark or your
heels are coming very close to the cross axle of the frame), then ICE offers accessory seat mounting brackets
for your trike. The FF and FB brackets are used to move the position of the seat forward or back when
installed between the trike’s sat mount and the seat. Contact ICE for more information or download the Seat
Bracket Instructions from our website.
