The ICE Adventure Folding Recumbent Trike -
Tricycle
ICE Adventure

In 2010 Trice replaced their T model with the new
Adventure. Both the T and the Adventure are higher,
more relaxing, easier to get into and out-of and a
bit slower than the old Ice Q/new Ice Sprint trikes.
The Adventure is available with 20” rear
wheel, no suspension, 20” rear wheel with suspension
and 26” rear wheel with no suspension. The trikes
with 20” wheels have lower gears for climbing than
the slightly faster 26” wheel version. All Ice
Adventure models have the Ice compact flat twist
frame. The Ice Adventure’s handling is very good.
High speeds are easily controllable, low speed
handling is fine but the U turn circle is quite
large. Brake steer is moderate. Pedal steer is
minimal too. Being higher than the Sprint it will be
slightly more likely to tip in fast, sharp turns. In
practice this is rarely an issue for mature riders
while those tough youthful riders of any age (you
know who you are!) may like the high speed cornering
of the lower Sprint. The Adventure also has more
ground clearance which can be nice on some dirt
roads or maybe urban obstacles like speed bumps.
The Sprint is available in four
configurations. In ascending price they are: 20”
rear wheel rigid; 26” rear wheel rigid; 20” rear
with rear suspension and fully suspended. You can’t
have an Ice trike with a 26” rear wheel and
suspension, sorry. Ice’s rear suspension is not much
changed from last year’s T and Q. It’s a simple
short travel elastomer and works well to smooth out
road bumps. Their new front suspension uses a
similar elastomer.
Adventure 1 20”

This is the entry level Adventure. Without
their rear suspension it’s a bit lighter weight and
lighter on your wallet too. This is a fine little
trike, good high speed handling, fine low speed
handling but U turns can be tough as its turning
radius is pretty large. The 20” wheel gives lower
gears for hill climbing than the 26” option. The 20”
versions also fold slightly smaller than the 26”,
especially if you install fenders or a rear rack.
Adventure 20”
with suspension
The Ice rear suspension is only available
with a 20” rear wheel. It works well on smaller
bumps and road vibrations. It’s not an off
road/large hit system. Riding the suspended
Adventure you can forget it has suspension. It is
silent, no squeaks or rattles. Climbing it doesn’t
bob and suck your energy.
Ice Adventure
26
The Ice Adventure equipped with the optional
26″ rear chain-stays and wheel it is bit faster than
the 20” versions. The 26” rear wheel makes it a bit
faster than the 20” – but you can’t have 26” and
rear suspension on the same trike, sorry. Bumps
aren’t as noticeable with the big rear wheel trike;
especially small bumps like the rough pavement
texture of a chip seat, oil stone country road.

Ice Adventure FS
The Adventure fs trike has 3 20” wheels and
elastomer suspension on all three wheels. The
Adventure’s high ground clearance allows you to ride
in some rougher places where a the all wheel
suspension will be appreciated. It’s not a racing
trike but it is quick enough for commuting or
touring. The low pedals and high seat combine to
make this a very relaxing trike.
The Adventure FS is available in two
component groups, the Adventure 2 fs with twist
shifters add cable actuated front drum brakes and
the Adventure 3 fs with bar end shifters and
hydraulically actuated front disk brakes. Some love
hydraulic brakes, they work great and are very low
maintenance. Some hate them; they can leak fluid and
require special tools and parts if maintenance is
required. The 3 is not available with mechanical
disks and cannot be converted to mechanical disk
brakes.
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