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Hello and welcome to the ICE tech guide.
In this film we will be looking at the Rider Positioning System
on the ICE Sprint and ICE Adventure recumbent trikes.
The Rider Positioning System is a group of features
that can be adjusted so that your trike fits you properly.
These features include the seat recline,
handlebar position,
and boom length.
This film will show you how to adjust these features
so that your trike fits properly for a safe and comfortable ride.
Before adjusting your trike
make sure you fit the wheels, pump up the tires,
fit the seat and boom,
and make sure your trike is stable and flat on the floor.
It also helps to have the parking brake on.
You don't need to connect the chain just now.
Connect the chain after you've set the boom length.
First, let's look at how to adjust the seat recline.
Adjusting the seat angle is very easy.
Undo the quick release lever located behind the seat
to release the seat bracket.
Lift the bracket off the quick release.
The seats on the ICE Sprint and ICE Adventure trikes have four recline positions
giving a recline range seven-and-a-half degrees.
To choose a slot turn the bracket like this,
then place the bracket back over the quick release and tighten.
Try some different seat positions to find the angle that feels most comfortable.
Once you've ridden your trike for a while
you may want to change the recline angle.
Always set the angle to suit you - there is no right or wrong.
Now you can set the handlebar position.
The handlebars can be tilted forwards and backwards,
and can be made wider or narrower.
To adjust the handlebars undo the quick release levers
which are located under the seat.
Sit on the trike and adjust the handlebars
so that they feel comfortable,
then tighten the two quick release levers.
Sit on your trike and turn the handlebars to maximum lock in both directions.
Carefully check that no parts come into contact.
Take care to check the brake levers,
disc brake callipers,
suspension king posts
and parking brake lever.
Also, check that your hands miss the tires.
If anything touches you must reposition the handlebars
until they're comfortable and safe to ride.
Now you can adjust your boom length.
The boom is the front part of the frame on your trike.
This slides in and out of the main frame to give a huge range of leg length adjustment.
The boom has a measurement guide etched into one side.
This gives you a reference when you adjust the boom length.
Newer ICE trikes also have a guideline on the boom
and a sticker on the mainframe which align to ensure
that the boom is upright and not twisted.
Its easier to get someone to help you with adjusting the boom length
otherwise you have to get on and off your trike a lot.
Loosen the frame clamp bolts with a five-millimeter hex key
Adjust the boom length by pulling or pushing.
The tolerance between the boom and the main frame is tight
so you may need to twist the boom to move it.
Sit comfortably in your seat.
Make sure your body is pressed firmly into the base of the seat.
Don't stretch or slouch.
Place your heel on the pedal at its furthest position.
Now adjust the boom until your heel is against the pedal
and you're leg is straight.
Check that the boom is not extended past its maximum limit.
If it is outside the range you'll need an accessory to move the seat back or forward
but I'll tell you about these later in the film.
When the boom is the correct length,
twisted so the guide lines up with the sticker on the frame,
tighten the bolts to lock the boom in place.
Now put your feet on the pedals and turn the cranks.
Your legs should extend fully
without your knees locking or your feet pointing.
Once your boom is set correctly you can connect the chain.
To see how to do this watch our ICE Tech Guide on fitting your chain.
The best way to test your trike is to ride it.
Take your trike for a short ride to see how it feels.
You may need to make some fine adjustments to make your trike as
comfortable as possible.
There are a range accessories for riders who are taller or shorter
than the average range.
The FB bracket is for taller riders.
This bracket moves the seat backwards
to increase the distance between the trike seat and the pedals.
The FF bracket is for shorter riders.
This bracket moves to seat forwards
to reduce the distance between the trike seat and the pedals.
Short-arm cracks are also beneficial for shorter riders.
The crank arm is shorter than the standard crank
which reduces the distance from the seat to the pedal at maximum extension.
For more information about the Rider Positioning System, or the set-up of your ICE Trike,
please contact your local dealer,
email ICE at info@icetrikes.co
or go to the ICE Trikes website at www.icetrikes.co