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2011 ICE Vortex
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Starting at: $3649
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Overview
It Folds
The ICE Compact Flat Twist (C.F.T) fold is standard on all ICE 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 our Performance Tailbox.
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.
Carbon Fibre Seat
The Vortex is available with a hard-shell carbon fibre seat. This handmade seat combines exceptional stiffness with light-weight. This contributes to the Vortex's overall light-weight which can be as little as 33 pounds. The seat comes with performance enhancing adjustable side supports and a very breathable and comfortable removable seat cover.
700c or Full Suspension
The stiffness of the rigid frame of the Vortex and Vortex+ gives great handling and a very direct drive under hard acceleration, making it a favourite with many performance focused riders.
In the Vortex FS we have developed a trike which provides outstanding performance with the addition of front and rear suspension. The ICE Road Response Suspension (R.R.S) is fully adjustable for rider size and weight allowing the trike to be adapted to your requirements.
Needless to say, both trikes deliver outstanding performance combined with everyday ride-ability.
Vortex Philosophy
When we created the ICE Vortex we wanted to fuse accessible performance, dynamic handling and long distance comfort with stunning looks and detailing to create the ultimate trike. Details such as light weight V section wheels, a carbon fibre hard-shell seat and SRAM XX components combined with over 25 years of ICE know how mean you can be sure the ride delivers all that the looks promise.
The ICE Vortex does not sacrifice its usability to deliver great performance. The Vortex can quickly and easily be folded using the ICE Compact Flat Twist (C.F.T) fold. Racks, mudguards and other accessories can also be added.
When you combine the performance, style, comfort and usability, we're sure you'll see why the ICE Vortex can claim to be the ultimate trike.
Performance Wheel-set
The ICE Vortex has a custom specified ICE performance wheel-set. All wheels feature signature anodised red nipples and V section rims, the rear wheel adds butted spokes to reduce rotating weight. The Vortex can be specified with either a 700c or 406c rear wheel depending on rider preference.
Rider Positioning System
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.
Rider Positioning System - Technical Information
FF Bracket for Short Riders
The FF bracket moves the front seat mount forward for very short legged riders. Short riders on the Sprint or Vortex who use this bracket and would like to be more upright would also need the TT bracket which can be ordered from your dealer.
FB Bracket for Tall Riders
The FB bracket - moves the front seat mount backwards for very long legged riders. Note that using this bracket with the hard shell seat will reduce the maximum recline available.
Short Crank Chainset Option
For shorter riders we can supply a front chainset with 152mm cranks in place of the more standard 170mm. These cranks come with alloy CNC machined 22/32/44 tooth chain rings on a 64/104 - 4 arm spider. The rings are smaller than those used on the standard chainset we use and hence give a more appropriate lower gear spread. Short cranks give greatly improved comfort for shorter riders and are recommended for those under approximately 5'4". They are essential for riders under approximately 5'2" to give comfort and proper fit on the trike. Please see Trike Size page for more information.
Detailed Specifications:
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| Frame Material | 4130 Chromoly cruciform and 7005 series heat treated boom and rea |
| Front Wheel | Schwalbe Kojak 20" (35x406) |
| Rear Wheel | Schwalbe Kojak 700c (35x622) |
| Stock Tires | Schwalbe Kojak |
| Wheelbase | 48.5" (1232mm) |
| Wheel Track | 29.5" (750mm) |
| Total Width | 31.5" (800mm) |
| Seat Height | 7.5" (185mm) |
| Total Assembled Heig | 27.8" - 29.7" (705mm - 755mm) |
| Total Length | 78.5"-88" 1994mm-2235mm) |
| Turning Circle | 18' (5.5m) |
| Gear Inch Range | 25.54"-123.86" (2.037m - 9.878m) |
| Ground Clearance | 3" (76mm) |
| Seat Angle | 28 - 44 degrees |
| Seat Type | ICE composite hard shell with Ventisit Extra-Breathable cover and |
| Total Weight Capacit | 275lbs (125kg) |
| Trike Weight | 35.6lb (16.2kg) |
| Bottom Bracket Heigh | 12" - 15" (305mm - 380mm) |
| Number of Gear Combi | Sram PG 990 11-32 9 speed |
| Shifters | Sram X0 Twist grip |
| Rear Derailleur | Sram X0 |
| Front Derailleur | Microshift Triple |
| Front Brakes | Avid BB7 160mm disc |
| Chain Type | KMC Z9200 or YBN S9C |
| Standard Color(s) | Ink Black |
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