Adventure from $2,799.77

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The ICE Compact Flat Twist (C.F.T) fold is standard on all ICE Adventure and Sprint trikes. The folding is based around a lightweight heat treated aluminium hinge on the main frame. This allows the rear of the trike to pivot so that the rear wheel fits snugly between the front wheels. To fold, you simply release the seat by unscrewing the retention knobs and a quick release lever, once this has been done the handlebars are folded by loosening a quick release lever, from here it's just a quick release on the main frame and you're ready to go. Folding the trike is normally completed in well under 30 seconds. The fold has been designed to work with ICE accessories such as our racks and mudguards.

Whether it's putting the trike in the back of the car to visit a local trail or loading it onto a small airplane for the tour of your life, the ICE C.F.T fold provides the convenience and portability you need.

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Front Suspension

The ICE front Road Response Suspension (R.R.S) is the result of over three years of continued development. The system has been specifically engineered to answer the suspension requirements of trikes and delivers 40mm (1.57”) of smooth controlled travel . As well as using our in house expertise, we've worked with outside experts to ensure the delivered product meets our exacting standards. Made from heat treated 6061 T6 aircraft grade aluminium the unit delivers strength and stiffness combined with light weight to ensure you don't notice the suspension working, you just notice the smooth ride and controlled handling.

Rear Suspension

The ICE rear Road Response Suspension (R.R.S) system is the result of over 10 years of tireless development and testing. Providing up to 100mm (4 inches) of rear wheel travel, the suspension delivers comfort without compromising the accurate handling and control for which ICE trikes are famed. The system also minimises rear end squat during pedalling to ensure optimum power transfer. The rear suspension has been designed to give a high level of adjustability and durability, we have also developed a full range of racks and accessories to be fitted to our suspension models.

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At ICE we believe that good rides start with a trike which fits well. Our Rider Positioning System (R.P.S) covers a combination of features which we've developed to ensure the perfect rider fit.

Adjustable Boom and Seat Angle Adjustment

This starts with our adjustable boom which allows the boom to be extended and retracted to fit your leg length. Riders can then adjust the seat angle to one of four positions over a 7.5 degree range. This may not sound like much adjustment but having the seat angle just right for you makes a big difference to your comfort. The ICE mesh seat can be tuned to the perfect fit to your back by adjusting individual straps on the back of the seat.

Custom Brackets and Short Arm Cranks and Seat Types

We've developed custom designed brackets for shorter and taller riders giving a total X-Seam range of 35 to 50 inches (see our rider fitting page for more details). Shorter riders can also order short arm cranks to ensure the most comfortable ride. Where fitted, the ICE headrest can be adjusted to provide optimum support.

Anodised Parts

Adjustable parts such as the boom and the seat back rest clamp are hard black anodised, helping to prevent cosmetic wear under continuous use, the boom also has laser-etched fit markings which allow riders to quickly adjust the trike back to their ideal riding position.

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The ICE Adventure has a custom designed frame to give a higher, more upright seating position. This allows easy access and gives a great view of the route ahead. The ICE Adventure also gives great ground clearance for those who are riding on rocky surfaces.

At ICE we're proud of our trike's handling and that's why we developed a custom frame with a higher seating position as opposed to just raising the seat height from a lower frame, thus ensuring you retain the hallmark ICE handling and ride qualities combined with the benefits of a higher seating position.      

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One of the challenges for trike designers is giving a wide gear range on a machine with a smaller back wheel. Our custom Capreo gearing system gives a very wide range of gears enabling riders to go from climbing mountain passes on a fully loaded touring trike to being able to pedal at over 30mph (45 km/h) – if you are fit enough!. A standard bicycle gearing system when used with a 20” rear wheel gives a much reduced gear range which can compromise hill climbing or high speed riding ability.

Bryan Ball Managing Editor Bentrideronline – ICE Sprint test May 2010

“All of the components worked well on the Sprint also. I especially appreciated the custom gearing package that ICE has designed. Shimano no longer makes the Capreo rear hub and its 9-26 cassette but ICE now builds their own version. The shiny sealed cartridge bearing ICE rear hub is miles nicer than the Shimano version ever was and the custom designed 9-32 9-Speed cassette provided a lot more range than the original as well. ICE matches up this wide range rear wheel gearing to a Truvativ Firex crankset with 26-36-48 chainrings. That yields a low gear of about 15″ and a high gear of 97″. That is just about pitch perfect for your average rider. The steps between the gears are very well spaced also. I never felt like I was making a huge jump between them. I rarely condone plagiarism but I would encourage every manufacturer of a trike with a 20″ drivewheel to copy this layout immediately. Even with the full suspension, the Sprint was quick enough to use all of those gear inches.”

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At ICE we believe that good rides start with a trike which fits well. Our Rider Positioning System (R.P.S) covers a combination of features which we've developed to ensure the perfect rider fit.

Adjustable Boom and Seat Angle Adjustment

This starts with our adjustable boom which allows the boom to be extended and retracted to fit your leg length. Riders can then adjust the seat angle to one of four positions over a 7.5 degree range. This may not sound like much adjustment but having the seat angle just right for you makes a big difference to your comfort. The ICE mesh seat can be tuned to the perfect fit to your back by adjusting individual straps on the back of the seat.

Custom Brackets and Short Arm Cranks and Seat Types

We've developed custom designed brackets for shorter and taller riders giving a total X-Seam range of 35 to 50 inches (see our rider fitting page for more details). Shorter riders can also order short arm cranks to ensure the most comfortable ride. Where fitted, the ICE headrest can be adjusted to provide optimum support.

Anodised Parts

Adjustable parts such as the boom and the seat back rest clamp are hard black anodised, helping to prevent cosmetic wear under continuous use, the boom also has laser-etched fit markings which allow riders to quickly adjust the trike back to their ideal riding position.

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Those who ride regularly will appreciate the usefulness of a parking brake. ICE has developed a V type parking brake which is fitted as standard to all ICE Adventure and Sprint models. Actuated by a simple thumb shifter, the parking brake is easy and convenient to use. For those who are touring on a heavily loaded trike, ICE offer a disc parking brake which also can function as a drag brake on long steep descents.

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The ICE Adventure has a range of carrying options from our custom designed rack to recumbent specific panniers.

ICE Custom Designed Suspension Rack

The ICE luggage rack has been specifically designed to complement our Road Response Suspension (R.R.S) by ensuring that heavily loaded trikes still have a responsive suspension system whilst also providing a stable and strong platform for luggage. ICE also sells a rack to fit our hard tail trikes.

ICE Radical Bags

ICE has worked with Radical to create a range of custom designed removable lightweight storage solutions for your ICE trike. Our Radical bags fit directly over the seat giving a lightweight and useful storage system.

ICE Side Bag Mount

The ICE side bag mount gives easy and convenient storage which can be accessed from a seated riding position. The side bag mount fitting will accept a range of handlebar bags; we sell and recommend Altura bar bags. Please see the accessories section of the trike rotator for more information.

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The frame is the heart of any trike, dealing with the irregularities of the road surface, handling external forces and the forces exerted by the rider. A well designed and constructed frame is key to providing a great riding experience. The ICE optimised frame is constructed from a 4130 Chromoly heat treated cruciform combined with 7005 T6 heat treated aluminium boom and rear end sections. This provides a stiff platform for efficient power transfer whilst providing a comfortable ride which minimises rider fatigue on longer trips. The frame is fitted with cable guides and brazes-ons to ensure tidy cable routing and enable riders to attach racks and other accessories. For added convenience all ICE Adventure and Sprint frames fold.

At ICE we take great pride in the detail finish of our products, many items of the frame are CNC machined to reduce weight and deliver a product which is truly exceptional, spend some time examining our rear drop outs or king posts and I'm sure you'll agree the effort’s been worthwhile.

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All ICE trikes have a high quality Mirrycle mirror and ICE custom 3 piece flag fitted as standard.

The Mirrycle mirror attaches to the handlebars and gives a clear view of approaching traffic.

The ICE 3 piece flag fits into a mount on the seat. The flag has been designed for quiet operation and minimal aerodynamic drag; it has also been thoroughly tested to ensure it is robust in strong sunlight and heavy rain and high winds.

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During the last 25 years the ICE team have pursued a relentless development program to perfect the frame geometry. This has resulted in our No Brake Steer (N.B.S) frame geometry which ensures the trike steering is not affected by braking: vital for safe stopping from high speeds.

Stability at high speeds is key to any trike, here at ICE we ride in demanding hilly territory and regularly exceed 40 mph during our high speed stability tests. This ensures that the trike is designed to deliver the ultimate ride on your next descent.

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Most ICE Adventure's use powerful Sturmey Archer drum brakes which provide excellent power and low modulation . 

The Adventure FS+ is fitted with Tektro Auriga Pro mirrored hydraulic disc brakes for the ultimate in power and control.

Non front suspension models can be fitted with Avid Disc brakes if required.

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We've been designing trikes for over 25 years, and we like to think we're pretty good at it now. Your new ICE trike is the ultimate expression of those many years of continuous research and development. It may be your first trike, but it's good to know that it's got a proud lineage and some of the best minds in the business behind it as you descend that big hill!

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We at ICE are proud of our trikes and want to ensure that you share that pride for many years to come.

Our painting process begins with a thorough preparation of our frames to remove any welding residues, the main frame is then painted with an ICE selected tough powder coat which gives a rich base coat, this is followed by a lacquer coat to gives that lustrous finish which characterises ICE trikes. The frames are then given an internal anti corrosion treatment to aid longevity. Parts such as the boom and the rear end which interface with the main frame are given a hard black anodised coating which helps ensure that these parts stay showroom fresh after many years of use.

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New technology enables us to develop more sophisticated trikes and to analyse the performance of our trikes by computer. Whilst this will never be a substitute for our rigorous real world and bench testing programs it allows us to develop sophisticated technologies and bring these to our customers in a shorter timescale.

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All ICE trike models go through a structured and rigorous testing program. Only once this has been completed successfully are the products released to the market. This testing consists of both real world riding with data logging equipment and bench tests which simulate repeated harsh riding conditions.

It’s unlikely that you will ever push your trike to these extremes in normal riding, but it’s good to know that your trike was built for much more than everyday riding.

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ICE trikes are chosen by some of the world's more adventurous long distance touring cyclists. Long rides over rough and uncompromising terrain, combined with extreme climbs and descents often form the backbone of these journeys. In addition to the extreme terrain, the trikes are normally heavily loaded and often receive maintenance only when time and the journey allows.

Through all these challenges adventurers continue to choose standard ICE trikes for their adventure. So you can be sure, whatever your next ride, your trike is ready for the challenge.

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ICE trikes are constructed using a variety of methods, we use both traditional craftsmanship and advanced processes depending on which will deliver the highest quality. Some of our manufacturing techniques include CNC machining, laser cutting and forging. During our manufacturing operations we have rigorous quality control processes to ensure that your trike performs to the highest possible standard.

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At ICE we're proud of the details which make our trikes special. Our rear wheel drop outs are an example of this approach, these press forged components save weight as well as looking great. They are also compatible with rear disc braking systems and hub gear systems to give you the flexibility to fit different components to your trike in the future.

There is deeper hidden design thinking behind the dropouts. On all our frames both dropouts are offset 6mm (1/4") to the right moving the chain over 6mm, this combined with our super strong un-dished rear wheels leaves the tyre in the centre of the trike while dramatically improving chain and derailleur clearances to the tyre.

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The ICE kingposts are made from CNC machined 7005 T6 heat treated aluminium, the result of this is a lightweight stiff kingpost with a 2010 kingpost weighing less than half of our old kingposts. The kingposts support the front wheels and a stiff kingpost contributes to the accurate handling for which ICE trikes are famed.

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The ICE custom handlebars are made from heat treated aerospace aluminium, which is hard black anodised. The handlebars are adjustable for width and angle; these adjustments are quick and easy to do, just loosen the quick release levers. The handlebars also have laser etched markings so users can reposition the bars to their desired setting.

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The boom on ICE trikes is hard black anodised on the section which interfaces with the main frame, this tough surface helps keep a smart finish on a boom which is frequently adjusted within the trike. The boom also has laser etched markings which allow riders to know their preferred boom position setting.

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During the last 25 years the ICE team have pursued a relentless development program to perfect the frame geometry. This has resulted in our No Brake Steer (N.B.S) frame geometry which ensures the trike steering is not affected by braking: vital for safe stopping from high speeds.

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Here at ICE we've spent a long time developing what we believe is the ultimate trike mudguard system. Front mudguards on trikes are only supported from one side which gives a unique design challenge. A good mudguard must be stiff, strong, light and protect the rider from the wet. It may all sound obvious but not all trike mudguards are the same.

The ICE front mudguard is supported by a powder coated 6061 heat treated aluminium frame with a durable plastic guard body, the guard is adjustable for different tyre sizes, this ensures that it hugs the wheel and keeps the rider dry.

We're aware that many riders like the look of a naked un-guarded trike, for this reason the front guards are quick and easy to remove with just one bolt, and retain all adjustment settings so they fit perfectly when refitted.

For the rear wheel we've developed a lightweight guard which protects the rider from the wet and road grime.

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When we design a new trike we create accessories as part of the design process. This is very true for our rear rack. Made from aircraft grade heat treated aluminium, the geometry of the rack has been developed to ensure that even a very heavy load has a minimal effect on the action of the rear suspension.

To achieve this the rack has some moving parts; all pivot pins are made from ground stainless steel mounted in self-lubricating bushes to ensure a long and smooth life. We've put a lot of effort to ensure that the rack complements everyday life, for this reason all ICE trikes fitted with a rack can still fold. We've also added thoughtful features such as a comprehensive rear light mounting plate and tabs to help prevent your luggage straying forward whilst mounted on the top of the rack.

Customers can select from buying a top rack without the side plates or buying both the rack and the side plates for a wider range of carrying options.

Top Rack weight 900g (2lbs)

Side Plates weight 630g (1.4lbs)

Maximum rack load - 25kg (55lbs)

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The ICE side "handle bar bag" mount is built to fit a standard bicycle handlebar bag alongside either side of all mesh seats. The side handlebar bag mount is very useful for accessing items without getting off the trike.

For bigger loads, the ICE custom-designed "side pods" are ideal; these throw-over panniers fit directly to our mesh seats and are significantly lighter than any rack/pannier combination.

Radical ICE special side pods for mesh seats

We've had these bags specially made by Radical for use on all of our mesh seat models. At 2 x 12.5 liters capacity they are the perfect day riding or commuting bags with plenty of room for lunch, water-proofs or even an A4 folder. The pair of bags fit directly onto the seat so there is no need for a rear carrier (saving weight) or you can run these bags and a conventional pair of panniers if you want to add more touring capacity. The bags can be quickly removed from the trike just by lifting the pair off the seat. The two front straps are custom-sized to our seat so there is no need for bulky buckles. The top strap has an adjustable snap buckle and fits with or without the neck rest. The zip opening is arranged so that the front of each bag can be opened whilst riding along - perfect for getting at the snack bars or a camera. Available in black only with reflective tapes at the rear.

Radical Side Panniers US

These larger bags (2 x 28 liters) offer many of the advantages of the ICE sidepods while allowing higher load capacity on trikes with rear suspension, as some of the load is supported by the seat instead of it all being on the cantilevered rack (compared to conventional panniers).

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The quick release kit is ideal for those who wish to easily remove mudguards, front wheels and adjust front boom without the need for tools.

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The Flex Pack consists of ICE custom front and rear mudguards, rear rack and ICE custom chain-ring guard. All models in the Adventure and Sprint ranges can be fitted with the Flex Pack to facilitate your commute to work, epic tour or cruise to your local café.

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