Info, Hints, and Pics - Recumbent Trike Store

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
smoothing not before available.

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.

Tadpole and delta trikes

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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/82
383.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.

brands

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:
http://www.colliertechnologies.com/trike_main.html

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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.

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