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2012 Trike Owners Manual

1.0 Introduction
     1.1 Overview 
     1.2 Adjusting and closing quick-releases 
2.0 Adjusting your ICE trike 
     2.1 Tyre pressure 
     2.2 Folding and unfolding (not vortex)
        2.2a Suspension adjustment 
        2.2b Front suspension adjustment 
     2.3 Mesh seat cover
        2.3a Seat angle adjustment
     2.4 Hardshell seat adjustment
     2.5 Tailor fitting your hardshell seat
     2.6 Leg length  
     2.7 Seat brackets 
     2.8 Brake lever adjustment
3.0 ICE optional accessories 
4.0 Riding your ICE trike 
     4.1 Getting on and off the trike
     4.2 Initial test ride 
     4.3 Stopping in a low gear 
     4.4 Relax
     4.5 Cornering
     4.6 Handling 
     4.7 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 important information 
     7.1 Recumbent/trike forums on the Internet 
     7.2 Warranty information 
     7.3 Liability information
     7.4 Legal requirements
     7.5 Contacting us
Appendix A: Tyre pressures
Appendix B: Tightening torques
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Содержание Bicycle 2012

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Страница 3: ...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...

Страница 4: ...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 compo...

Страница 5: ...urning one clockwise until when you close the lever you feel some resistance At this point try to close the lever fully The adjustment is correct when you can fully close the lever but with some effor...

Страница 6: ...ly low rolling resistance as well as small high pressure racing tyres that offer very low rolling resistance and sport s car type handling 2 2 Folding and unfolding Not Vortex 2012 Folding and unfoldi...

Страница 7: ...fe 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...

Страница 8: ...shed by the selection of elastomers and mounting positions The elastomers are available in three hardnesses Yellow Soft Red Medium Green Hard There are five mounting positions the lowest closest to th...

Страница 9: ...90kg use the green elastomer in position 2 rather than red in position 4 If you are a light rider and have your suspension setup soft it is advisable to adjust it to a firmer setting change for a hard...

Страница 10: ...ellow 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 rubber bumper Slide the r...

Страница 11: ...ttom 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 prop...

Страница 12: ...f 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 Hardshell seat adjustment In order to correctly mou...

Страница 13: ...Assemble the seat as shown below and attach the seat to the frame at the front mount Check that the bracket is aligned with the holes in the backend as shown right If it does not line up correctly yo...

Страница 14: ...used without the notched plates like this if you require maximum recline Brackets only without the notched plates should be positioned closer together so that the space between fits the width of the m...

Страница 15: ...ch pad is there to hold it in place whilst you are experimenting with where to position the pads It can be pressed directly into any of the slots in the seat cover and will stay put whilst you try it...

Страница 16: ...utside 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 l...

Страница 17: ...be ridden with your feet securely attached to the pedals either with special shoes and pedals which you clip into or toe clips and straps 4 1 Getting on and off your trike Mesh seats Getting on Begin...

Страница 18: ...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 wheel When doing this ensure you place your hand on the front half of the wheel...

Страница 19: ...front wheel and the seat You are then ready to ride Getting Off When getting off sit upright and place both hands with the same positioning and pressure as used for getting in Using the hand placed on...

Страница 20: ...el and the right brake operates the right wheel Sit on the trike clip in and make sure you know where the brakes are and that they stop you moving Before you have ridden more than a few yards check th...

Страница 21: ...ke other trikes stopping using only one brake will not result in the trike veering from its intended course This NoBrake Steer geometry is a safety feature that is an ICE innovation and is designed in...

Страница 22: ...t downhill rides until you gain experience It is not unusual to reach speeds of over 40 mph on steep descents You will find you can go faster and with much more confidence once you are used to the way...

Страница 23: ...with new ones The steering ball joints don t require lubrication The front hub bearings handlebar stem bearings and pulley bearings are pre lubricated and sealed If they feel rough or sloppy they shou...

Страница 24: ...e the effort required to stop the trike i TIP Periodic removal and lubrication of the brake cables helps increase their life and gives smoother operating brakes Disconnect them at the wheel and then a...

Страница 25: ...depending on how worn the pads are and how damp or cold the rotor is A brake which is hot and dry will rarely squeal The braking performance will be severely reduced if the system is contaminated Cle...

Страница 26: ...slipping tighten up the central bolt on the brake lever using a large flat screwdriver 5 6 Drivetrain The chain pulley on the tension side of the chain will wear over time Initially it may make a sma...

Страница 27: ...uced pressure as the load is distributed across three tyres not two Lower pressure results in a more comfortable ride but at the expense of higher rolling resistance Balloon tyres are now available th...

Страница 28: ...resistant plastic They do not normally require lubrication If you should notice any significant amount of play in the suspension joint the bearings can be easily adjusted There are 2 bolts under the s...

Страница 29: ...llows the track to be adjusted very precisely To avoid excessive tyre wear the front wheels must be kept parallel Tracking only needs to be checked if you suspect damage through an accident if unusual...

Страница 30: ...able to do this for you if you are not confident to do it yourself During the first few weeks of riding parts of the trike tend to work their way loose and out of alignment This can lead to the trike...

Страница 31: ...shoes For those that have not experienced clipless pedals they have a small binding mechanism built into the pedal which locks onto a cleat fastened to the bottom of the shoe It works in a similar fas...

Страница 32: ...nse regardless of what you are riding You might consider fitting a horn The AirZound is a lightweight air horn charged with your bicycle pump and it is LOUD It is available from most good bike shops L...

Страница 33: ...formation can be found at www rtrmag com VeloVision VeloVision is a magazine published in the UK covering specialised bikes cycling as transport and human power We d have to agree when they say It s a...

Страница 34: ...as an non ICE approved power driven vehicle failure to follow instructions or warnings in the owner s manual activities for which they were not designed Bending of frames handlebars seats or wheel rim...

Страница 35: ...ensure that the trike is safe each time before you ride it You need to ensure that it is maintained to a proper standard Read and understand this manual it has warnings and suggestions that will help...

Страница 36: ...ver clamp bolt 5 6 8 4 5 6 Rear main frame joint 5 8 10 6 7 Mirror 3 3 5 2 4 6 Pivot pin clamp bolts 5 6 8 4 5 6 Shock pin 6mm spanner 5 7 4 5 Disc brake caliper mount 5 6 8 4 5 6 Rear mech hanger 5 8...

Страница 37: ...ts T 25 6 7 4 5 6 Master Cylinder Clamp Screw T 10 1 7 2 3 Caliper Bleed Screw 8mm Spanner 3 5 2 5 4 Caliper Mounting Bolts 5 11 13 8 10 All other M4 bolts tighten to 5 6 nm 4 5 lb ft All other M5 bol...

Страница 38: ...38 Accessories ICE Neckrest Bottle cages Rear mudguards Front mudguards Flags mirrors FF FB brackets Quick release kit Rear rack and panier sides Easy adjust kit Luggage solutions Front light mounts...

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