ICE Adventure Recumbent Electric Trike Review & Ride Test
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- Review and ride test of the ICE Adventure Recumbent Electric Trike by Citrus Cycles. For detailed specs, pricing, or to order on-line with free shipping to most places in Canada visit citruscycles.ca/ice-adventure-...
Located in Ladysmith, BC on Vancouver Island, Citrus Cycles specializes in eBikes. We offer pedal assist electric bike tours, rentals and sales and offer expert advice and service to help you choose the best eBike for your needs. Call or e-mail us today to try one of our eBikes here on Vancouver Island. - Sport
My first recumbent trike ride was amazing. I loved it. That's exactly what I told my family, I felt like a kid riding a go kart. Probably the most dangerous place to ride a recumbent trike is in a parking lot or anywhere where stationary car(s) are in between you and any moving cars. Since the parked car is taller than you, not only can't moving cars see you, you can't see them either. I would not put my full confidence in the fact that I have a flag either. I experienced this firsthand when I was test riding in a parking lot. So as long as you are aware of this and ride defensively, you'll be OK
My ICE Adventure HD 26 RS is helping me gain my life back after nine spine surgeries. It is an incredibly built trike that's super comfortable to ride. Great low impact exercise while helping to build your core muscles.
Steve S. I so need this but it’s a lot of moola.
@@gildafriedman2559 I live in UK and it's cheaper to import/buy German made trike than buying the ones ICE make here in the UK.
On your HD, did you get full suspension or rigid? I have located a 2020 model for sale at a fair price but it is rigid and I’m wondering because I have spinal issues and a bad hip.
@@yvonnelives I have rear suspension (RS). I would take it for a test ride. The ICE trikes transfers less vibration to the rider than another trike I tested without any suspension due to the build quality.
Citrus is now on my list of places to go next time I'm on the Island!
Great video. The best I've found on some new (for me) technology. I've been riding recumbents for about 6 or 7 years now. Started with an Ice trike, then went to my current Grasshopper with underseat steering. Next bike will be the retirement bike and I've very interested in the new ride assist type accessories.
Nice review and ride video, lots of good information.
Thank you.
This is a fantastic video, thanks for doing this. What an amazing trike.
Great video mate , and that is a very nice trike that seems to have had thought put into everything .
Cheers .
as you are, so are you.
Leading link forks are actually designed to have a better response to front bumps over telescopic forks. Very nice.
I rented a trike from them it was superb great service
Excellent introduction.☕️🐸
Très belle prestation merci beaucoup pour la vidéo
The best review I’ve seen. Great video👍
Good to know it performs well on dirt trails. Thanks
Hey what's up great reviews 👍😀😀
Very well done . Thanks😊
Very informative great video
Great Review
good video. for comfort which is better ICE or Catrike
thanks for the video... can you get a good workout?
Hello, I am writing from Mustafa Tünkiye, I learned a lot of useful information from you. No Trike in Turkey trying to make their own possibility to me. Is there any advice you can give me, how did you make your seat? Note: I am using translation.
I used to have a negative view on these but now I realise I was being foolish and I really want to try one at some point.
They're great fun! & Very comfortable.
Mine reminds me of when I used to Go-cart.
@@nigelnightmare4160 Thats how i felt too an amazing feeling riding?driving these things and once you have tried one you wont want to use anything else ever again. lol.
@@kolloduke3341 You are 100% correct, all of you guys here, because I tried it out and I was like “ooooh my” And I can’t see myself jumping on a bicycle ever again. I’ve got to get one. I tried out the green speed magnum but I’ve been advised that the ice is a much better built machine and I am a tad bit overweight and I have hip and spine issues. I found one and I have to test it out
I am a HPV Scorpion trike rider from Australia and would love an ICE trike one day? Also love your Speed/Grade overlays on your video! Any chance of divulging the source of these?
I use a Garmin VIRB Ultra camera that has a build in GPS.
Nice trkebike someday have one.
Hope from the Philippines...
How much is that kind of trike???
Excellent review what bottle holder are you using on seat of trike please
I believe that is the optional Aquadock, which is very useful.
Nice trail I'd like to ride it one day.
That’s a pretty trike!
So what it's pretty is that the most important thing? that's the only thing you noticed? duh how about the workmanship how about the warranty? how about the power and all you can think about it is that it's pretty? kind of a waste of time and focus
Hey Jayoe take one of these on your next trip cool to see your name on here big fan
@An Art Journey With Jason I know people with conditions involving the mind live in an alternate reality so I know you're probably experiencing an episode right now. However if you deny that then I have to say that you seem to be the champion of the stupid and the illiterate you being the president of the organization of illiterate because I never slammed anyone I simply asked why the person was focusing on a pretty trike rather than the specs of the trike so maybe you should go back and reread it take a remedial reading course and then after growing to a workable level of intelligence you will know when to shut your mouth. I know you want to be a champion of the stupid but try and stay in your own world I know misery loves company but I don't accept your invitation!
@@Iambriangregory Someone needs to get out of mommy's basement. Pretty sure Matt's (AKA Jayoe Nation) riding around the world gives him more experience than you, Brian Nobody.
@@TheCyclingArtist SMH nothing is more sadly pathetic than someone taking someone else's lines and material to use against them come up with something original ...you only turning yourself into a double loser would you like to try triple loser! Hahaha
Can anyone suggest a storage box that is long enough for a trike?
The V brake in the rear is just for parking? The hand levers are just for the front wheels? Is the battery quick change? Could I carry two for longer rides?
Yes, the rear brake should only be used for parking. The hand levers are for the brakes on the front wheels. Shimano does make a 4A charger that will charge more quickly. You can bring two or more batteries if you wish!
The reason you see more on the trike is you can look around more and see more because you are not so worried about falling off the machine, so you see more.
Can you tell me what Speed / Gradient App you might be using? Thanks.
I use a Garmin Virb Ultra camera that has a GPS built in.
Are there any videos showing how to transport these trikes by car? rather than investing in a carrier for the car. I have seen plenty of videos on why I should ride a trike, but nothing on how to get it to where it can be ridden safely..
I believe ICE has a good video on how to fold the Adventure for transport. However, I don't fold mine as I have an SUV - I simply lift the rear wheel into the back, then lift up the front and wheel the rear wheel in between the drive and passenger seat. We also have carriers for the back of your vehicle if you prefer not to put it inside.
How do you get the speed and grade display in your video?
I use a Garmin Virb Ultra with a built in GPS.
It’s nice but why oh why is the rack in the back so high ???!!!
How much does the battery weigh?
The 500Wh battery is approx 2.6kg according to Shimano.
Thanks for your high knowledge and good explanation, if you would like you I think you can talk a little shower and also a little slower with the camera filming. Thanks
Had a few sound drop-outs on this one.... Otherwise nice stuff!
Can I purchase online
Yes, in Canada you can do so at CitrusCycles.ca In other countries, please contact www.icetrikes.co/
A Recumbent goes faster then a "normal" bicycle, even a race bicycle. Because the wind do not catch you as much. I own a 2 wheels recumbent without a motor and that thing goes fast. I live in The Netherlands, where you also have save area's to ride. I do not like to ride in a big city with much traffic, your view in front of you is very good, even better then on a "normal" bicycle, but behind you or next to you is not nice. Always had a mirror. You hard to notice for other traffic because you are so low. A flag is sure a good thing. A recumbent is nice in quit enveriment. There is not much difference in a trike or two wheel in that recard.
It should be lower and have the battery on top... I don’t understand those design choices
The extra top rack is optional, and is useful for bringing a trunk bag along. You can check out the pictures on our website for examples without the top rack: citruscycles.ca/ice-adventure-electric-recumbent-trike Check out the second video on that page for a video without the top rack.
The battery mount is in the perfect position - low and in the centre of the bike. This improves the handling. We really try to avoid rack mount batteries when possible.
I assume it wont fit in cycle lanes meaning you will be holding up traffic when a bicycle wouldn't
Trikes very easily fit in cycle lanes as trikes don't take up anymore room on the road than a bike. It seems counter-intuitive, but If you measure the width of your handlebars on your bike and add a bit for safety, it will be just as wide, if not wider than the width of the trike! The benefit of the trike is motorists can easily see how much room you need on the road. Often on bikes they incorrectly assume you only need the 2" that your tires take up on the pavement, which isn't true!
@@CitrusCycles You have sold me on trikes, will get one when I have the cash for touring as an alternative to the kona sutra tourer. Would it be good idea to get one with suspension or are they fine without it?
@@DemiGod.. The suspension does make a big difference for comfort and safety - you don't have to swerve to avoid rough pavement, and it makes longer rides much more comfortable.
@@CitrusCycles I see, probably look for the same setup as my touring and endurance bicycles, polymer suspension on the back, none on the front, the front taking care of itself with a light grip.