Ice Trike 2012, 2012 Adventure, 2012 Sprint, 2012 Vortex Assembly Manual
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2012 Trike Assembly Manual
1.0 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................................................
1.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.0 Assembling your trike ...................................................................................................................................................................................
2.1 Adjusting and closing quick-releases .....................................................................................................................................................
2.2 Unpacking .................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.3 Unfolding ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.4 Fit and set the handlebars to an approximate position ...........................................................................................................................
2.5 Install and connect the rear derailleur .....................................................................................................................................................
2.6 Fit the front wheels and brakes ................................................................................................................................................................
2.6a Fit front AVID BB7 disc brake wheels and brakes .............................................................................................................................
2.6b Fit front AVID BB5 disc brake .............................................................................................................................................................
2.6c Fit front hydraulic brakes wheels ........................................................................................................................................................
2.7 Seats .........................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.7a Mesh Seat ...........................................................................................................................................................................................
2.7b Assembling the seat – hard-shell seat ...............................................................................................................................................
2.8 Fit the seat ................................................................................................................................................................................................
2.9 Fit the front boom to an approximate position .........................................................................................................................................
2.10 Fit the pedals ..........................................................................................................................................................................................
2.11 Adjust the seat angle ..............................................................................................................................................................................
2.12 Set the handlebars .................................................................................................................................................................................
2.13 Set the front boom ..................................................................................................................................................................................
2.14 Install the front derailleur cable ..............................................................................................................................................................
2.15 Check the chain tube lengths ................................................................................................................................................................
2.16 Fit the chain ............................................................................................................................................................................................
2 .17 Check the gear shifting .........................................................................................................................................................................
2.18 Fit the mirror ...........................................................................................................................................................................................
2.19 Fit the flag ...............................................................................................................................................................................................
2.20 Reflectors and Bell .................................................................................................................................................................................
2.21 Check nuts and bolts .............................................................................................................................................................................
3.0 Other Important Information .........................................................................................................................................................................
3.1 Adjusting the tracking ...............................................................................................................................................................................
3.2 Serial number ..........................................................................................................................................................................................
3.3 Warranty Information ................................................................................................................................................................................
3.4 Liability Information ..................................................................................................................................................................................
3.5 Legal requirements ..................................................................................................................................................................................
3.6 Contacting us ............................................................................................................................................................................................
3.7 Recumbent/ Trike forums on the internet ................................................................................................................................................
Appendix A: Tightening torques ..........................................................................................................................................................................
Appendix B: Tyre pressures ...............................................................................................................................................................................
Appendix C: Elastomer limits ..............................................................................................................................................................................
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1.0 Introduction
Congratulations on being a new ICE trike
owner. You have purchased the finest, most
refined recumbent tricycle available today; we
hope it brings you many years of enjoyment.
This manual has been written to help you set
up and use your trike. Recumbent trikes may
be a little different from the cycles you are
familiar with, so please take a moment to read
through this document. You will find the latest
version of this manual in a download-able PDF
format on our website.
1.1 Overview
ICE Sprint RS used in this example.
Throughout the manual, we have included
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 Lennard Zinn’s “Zinn and
the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance” as a
thorough and easy-to-read reference.
We hope you enjoy owning and riding your ICE
trike as much as we like making these great
machines.
2.0 Assembling your Trike
Assembly tools required:
3mm Hex Key
4mm Hex Key
5mm Hex Key
6mm Hex Key
Cable cutter
Small flat screwdriver
Torque wrench (optional)
Bicycle pump
8mm Wrench
10mm Wrench
13mm Wrench
Chain link remover
Sharp knife
T25 Torx key (required for disc brakes)
Throughout this manual, “left” and “right” are based on the rider’s position, as seated on the trike.
When assembling your trike, please refer to the table in the appendix for the proper tightening
torques for all fasteners. Do not over-tighten
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TIP:
You will nd it much
easier to assemble the trike
if you can work on a bench or a
table at waist height; this avoids
too much bending down. If you
have to work on the ground, put
down some newspaper to avoid
the chain, which is protected by
grease, from picking up dirt.
2.1 Adjusting and closing quick-releases
Quick-releases are used in a number of places
on your trike; it is important that they are tightened correctly.
A quick-release that isn’t fully and properly
closed can result in parts coming loose or
moving while riding. This could cause a serious
accident.
With the part you are clamping located properly, adjust the quick-release by opening it,
holding both ends and turning 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 effort (the
lever should leave its impression in the palm
of your hand). If you can only close the lever
part way, open it, unscrew the adjusting nut
slightly and try again. If it closes too easily,
tighten it up a tiny bit and try again. Do not
try to tighten the quick-release by winding the
lever around; it will not tighten enough to be
safe.
A quick-release system consists of two basic
parts: a lever that provides the clamping force
and an adjusting nut that alters the clamping
tension.
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2.2 Unpacking
First of all, open the box, unwrap and lay out
the pieces, inspecting for any damage that may
have occurred during shipping.
The black square of fabric-covered rubber
is not a piece of packaging. Do not throw it
away!!
You should have all the items shown on this
page, as well as any accessories you have
ordered.
Assembling your trike is quite simple, even
if you have done little bicycle assembly/work
before. If you’re uncertain about the work,
any good bike shop will be able to follow these
instructions to assemble it for you.
It will take you an hour or two to put your trike
together, but don’t be tempted to rush through.
Your trike is secured in the box using several
cable ties (zip-ties) which will have to be cut
with a knife, scissors, or snips; 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.
(Please note, tyres may be supplied only
partially inflated for shipping. Please inflate
tires to correct pressure before sitting on
your trike. The correct inflation pressures are
printed on the tire sidewalls.)
Main Frame, cruciform and rear section
(Vortex frames will arrive seperated)
Front Boom
Air-Pro seat and Air-Pro seat pads (Hardshell
seat models)
Seat cover and frame (Mesh seat models)
Rear Wheel (installed on 20 inch models,
supplied separately on 26 inch and 700c
models)
Front Wheels (disc brake version shown –
wheels are shipped without rotors attached to
avoid transit damage)
Axle Bolts Rear Derailleur - attached by its cable and
fastened to the rear section
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2.3 Unfolding
Unwrap the trike main cruciform and sit it on a flat surface, preferably with something soft
(cardboard/carpet) under the frame to protect the paint.
Swing the rear section of the frame up and to
the left and then down to the unfolded position.
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.
If you have ordered a model with a 26 inch or
700c rear wheel, then insert the rear wheel fully
in the back of the frame and tighten the quick
release fully.
If you have the Vortex non folding trike then
carefully insert the rear frame into the back of
the main frame up to the guide mark on the
frame tubes.
Clamp the rear frame upright by tightening the
two M6 bolts.
2.4 Fit and set the
handlebars to an
approximate position
Slacken off the two clamps on the steerer and
adjust the handlebars to an upright position.
The clamps only need to be lightly tightened at
this stage.
does not apply to the 2012 Vortex
2.5 Install and connect
the rear derailleur
The rear derailleur is attached to its cable and
loosely fastened to the rear section. Fit the
rear derailleur to the rear dropout using a 5mm
hex key, making sure the B-tension washer tab
/ b-adjust screw is clear of the rear derailleur
dropout tab. Tighten the 5 mm hex hanger bolt
to 70 – 85 in. lbs. (8 – 10 Nm). (SRAM XX rear
derailleur installed and adjusted using a T25
torx bit)
The derailleur stop screws have already been
pre-adjusted in the factory. If you feel the
derailleur needs to be re-adjusted, then please
refer to the manufacturer’s instructions sheets
packaged with the derailleur.
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