| This T has hydraulic disc brakes, Big Apple tires (2.35 on the rear), grip/light bar, custom computer mount, rack, X0 shifters, and much more. While it spends most of it's time on smooth surfaces, it is quite at home on trails like this. The newest trikes are equally at home on this terrain. Full suspension adds bump management not before available. This superb trike recently came back in on consignment. It is now headed to Vancouver to join a stable of ICE trikes. |
| Sebastian likes heading out in his trailer. The trike is a Q with a custom hitch mount for the Cycletote trailer, the hauler made for BIG doggies. The Trike Store now carries Burley trailers for doggies/equipment up to 75 lbs. |
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| Here's a nifty product that is useful well beyond triking. Wraparound sunglasses with built-in magnification for those of us who are at a disadvantage once we put our bifocals in a pocket. Takes the numbers on a bike computer--car dashboard, too--right out of the fog. (The diopter cuts do NOT show.) Available here: http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/andmore_home/andmore_toolsofprotection/82383.aspx?feature=Product_66 |
| A car top rack is a secure method with a reasonable cost. One of the best examples I have found is the one shown here. The rails attached to the car can be Thule or Yakima. The trays are by Thule, Yakima, or Rocky Mounts. |
| The Trike Store offers complete support of the ICE line of trikes with most models in stock all the time and keeps a full line of factory accessories on hand. Test rides are available with direct trail access from the front door and can include a hill climb, 30 mph descent, and dirt surfaced trail. We are available by appointment seven days a week. |
| With a little planning, trike transport is easier than you think. |
| We use one of these, but almost any vehicle with a rear hatch will work. The ICE trikes can be partially or fully folded when necessary. |
| Trike specific racks are excellent for transport such as this one from: Hollywood hitch-mounted trike/bike rack |
| _____________________________________________________ Miscellaneous Information Best way to improve hill climbing on a trike: work on yourself rather than the trike by doing lunges three or four times a week. Here is one example: LUNGE The chain on your trike can last for several thousand miles--IF you lubricate it regularly. The number one reason why riding a trike may be safer than a two-wheeler is that, since you essentially don't have to watch the road surface you are free to watch everything and everyone around you. At the very least an enjoyable read, another reason may be found here: The Theory of Big If you must lock your trike for a relatively long period of time in an area not considered entirely safe, consider taking the seat or rear wheel with you. A would-be thief certainly wouldn't be able to ride it away. Do NOT use the handlebars to support your weight when getting in or out of your trike. They were not designed to be used in that way and damage may result. Use any other part of the trike or wheels to mount/dismount. Tips and Hints Chain tubes: Where the chain tubes meet the pulley, be sure the alignment encourages the chain to enter in the center of the tubes--that will minimize noise and maximize efficiency. The bolts that secure the power side, or upper, tubes to the backing plate do not need to be tight. It works well if the tubes can move up and down in the slot. If the bolts are tight and your tubes are well centered and operating quietly, that is OK. If you want to put additional flared ends on some of your tubes, a heat gun and smooth tapered--30 to 45 degrees is easiest--stick or tool will yield professional looking and functional results. Heat only the tip of the tube until shiny and shape with your tool. Do not allow contact with the tube end until completely cool. The chain tubes for 2010 models come pre-packaged with the chain already in the tubes and may have chain grease on them which is difficult to remove. Chain tubes on earlier models often have a whitish haze. Goof-Off or a similar universal remover will leave the tubes clean and shiny. Use very sparingly on the soft stretchy portion of 2010 tubes. Handlebars: Quick release handlebar clamps are difficult to get tight enough. The little plastic saddle in the clamp will depress over time. To get the clamp tight enough to inhibit unwanted and inconvenient movement the levers have to be painfully tight--to get them tight enough, it should hurt to close them (crying out, while not a good plan may be appropriate for some). It may be necessary to gently use a pliers to tighten the thumb screw on the clamp (with the lever up or open) so that when closed there is enough pressure to totally secure the bars. Seat tube flag mount: The plug at the top of seat tube sometimes comes loose with the flag mounted or when removing it. This can be completely resolved by drilling for a set screw about a half inch down from the top on the side toward the center. Insertion of a small sheet metal screw about 3/8" long will do the job permanently and tidily. ______________________________________________________________________________ |
| These wild and crazy trikers, Cal and Dee rode from Kansas to Alaska and more! Read more about their amazing trike trips by using the link above. |
| Here is an excellent and reasonably priced source for unpadded shorts and pants: Aerotechdesigns |
| These shirts are EXTREMELY visible, virtually wrinkle proof, super durable and an excellent value: High Visibility Shirts |
| A grand touring adventure! |
| With Stan and Margaret Huntting |
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| Touring on a LoGo: |
| exceptional tour, excellent read! |
| Here's a brand new journey to follow. Kurt, the dad, and Zoe the nine year old daughter plan to ride across the US on trike and Trets. Follow along for a grand adventure! |
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