Vortex from £2,575.00

Overview

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 XO 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Overview

We've been designing trikes for over 25 years, and we like to think we're pretty good at it now. Your new ICE trike is the ultimate expression of those many years of continuous research and development. It may be your first trike, but it's good to know that it's got a proud lineage and some of the best minds in the business behind it as you descend that big hill!

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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.

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The frame is the heart of any trike, dealing with the irregularities of the road surface, handling external forces and the forces exerted by the rider. A well designed and constructed frame is key to providing a great riding experience. The ICE optimised frame is constructed from a 4130 Chromoly heat treated cruciform combined with 7005 T6 heat treated aluminium boom and rear end sections. This provides a stiff platform for efficient power transfer whilst providing a comfortable ride which minimises rider fatigue on longer trips. The frame is fitted with cable guides and brazes-ons to ensure tidy cable routing and enable riders to attach racks and other accessories. For added convenience all new ICE trike frames fold.

At ICE we take great pride in the detail finish of our products, many items of the frame are CNC machined to reduce weight and deliver a product which is truly exceptional, spend some time examining our rear drop outs or king posts and I'm sure you'll agree the effort’s been worthwhile.

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All ICE trikes have a high quality Mirrycle mirror and ICE custom 3 piece flag fitted as standard.

The Mirrycle mirror attaches to the handlebars and gives a clear view of approaching traffic.

The ICE 3 piece flag fits into a mount on the seat. The flag has been designed for quiet operation and minimal aerodynamic drag; it has also been thoroughly tested to ensure it is robust in strong sunlight and heavy rain and high winds.

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During the last 25 years the ICE team have pursued a relentless development program to perfect the frame geometry. This has resulted in our No Brake Steer (N.B.S) frame geometry which ensures the trike steering is not affected by braking: vital for safe stopping from high speeds.

Stability at high speeds is key to any trike, here at ICE we ride in demanding hilly territory and regularly exceed 40 mph during our high speed stability tests. This ensures that the trike is designed to deliver the ultimate ride on your next descent.

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The Vortex has been developed to be the ultimate long distance high performance trike. The lower Vortex riding position gives great stability and reduces frontal area which in turn reduces aerodynamic drag. The adjustable seat angle allows riders to change the seat recline position between 28 and 44 degrees allowing you to customise the trike for your riding style.

This low stance also results in a very low centre of gravity which gives great stability during aggressive cornering, this combined with ICE geometry and frame technology form the engineering logic behind the Vortex’s sure footed handling.

The lower riding position is achieved through the use of an upswept cross axle and a low stack sear height resulting in a comfortable riding position which makes the Vortex ideal for long distance high performance riding.

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Most ICE trikes now come with Avid BB7 cable disc brakes as standard, these brakes provide exceptional performance combined with low maintenance. For those who prefer low maintenance drum brakes we can offer these as a no cost option.

(Avid BB7 disk brakes standard on Adventure and Sprint levels 1, 1-26, 2 and 3 and all ICE Vortex trikes. Drum brakes standard on Sprint 2fs and Adventure 2fs, Hydraulic disks are used on Adventure and Sprint 3fs trikes)

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The Vortex is available with some highly advanced bicycle components. Our carbon fibre hard-shell seat combines stiffness, comfort and light weight resulting in a lighter trike which is comfortable for the long haul and efficiently converts your pedalling effort into forward motion! The Vortex 2 is also fitted with SRAM X0 red anodised rear derailleur for light weight combined with accurate and reliable shifting.

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We at ICE are proud of our trikes and want to ensure that you share that pride for many years to come.

Our painting process begins with a thorough preparation of our frames to remove any welding residues, the main frame is then painted with an ICE selected tough powder coat which gives a rich base coat, this is followed by a lacquer coat to gives that lustrous finish which characterises ICE trikes. The frames are then given an internal anti corrosion treatment to aid longevity. Parts such as the boom and the rear end which interface with the main frame are given a hard black anodised coating which helps ensure that these parts stay showroom fresh after many years of use.

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New technology enables us to develop more sophisticated trikes and to analyse the performance of our trikes by computer. Whilst this will never substitute for our rigorous real world and bench testing programs it allows us to develop sophisticated technologies and bring these to our customers in a shorter timescale.

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All ICE trike models go through a structured and rigorous testing program. Only once this has been completed successfully are the products released to the market. This testing consists of both real world riding with data logging equipment and bench tests which simulate repeated harsh riding conditions.

It’s unlikely that you will ever push your trike to these extremes in normal riding, but it’s good to know that your trike was built for much more than everyday riding.

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ICE trikes are chosen by some of the world's more adventurous long distance touring cyclists. Long rides over rough and uncompromising terrain, combined with extreme climbs and descents often form the backbone of these journeys. In addition to the extreme terrain, the trikes are normally heavily loaded and often receive maintenance only when time and the journey allows.

Through all these challenges adventurers continue to choose standard ICE trikes for their adventure. So you can be sure, whatever your next ride, your trike is ready for the challenge.

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ICE trikes are constructed using a variety of methods, we use both traditional craftsmanship and advanced processes depending on which will deliver the highest quality. Some of our manufacturing techniques include CNC machining, laser cutting and forging. During our manufacturing operations we have rigorous quality control processes to ensure that your trike performs to the highest possible standard.

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At ICE we're proud of the details which make our trikes special. Our rear wheel drop outs are an example of this approach, these press forged components save weight as well as looking great. They are also compatible with rear disc braking systems and hub gear systems to give you the flexibility to fit different components to your trike in the future.

There is deeper hidden design thinking behind the dropouts. On all our frames both dropouts are offset 6mm (1/4") to the right moving the chain over 6mm, this combined with our super strong un-dished rear wheels leaves the tyre in the centre of the trike while dramatically improving chain and derailleur clearances to the tyre.

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The ICE kingposts are made from CNC machined 7005 T6 heat treated aluminium, the result of this is a lightweight stiff kingpost with a 2010 kingpost weighing less than half of our old kingposts. The kingposts support the front wheels and a stiff kingpost contributes to the accurate handling for which ICE trikes are famed.

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The ICE custom handlebars are made from heat treated aerospace aluminium, which is hard black anodised. The handlebars are adjustable for width and angle; these adjustments are quick and easy to do, just loosen the quick release levers. The handlebars also have laser etched markings so users can reposition the bars to their desired setting.

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The boom on ICE trikes is hard black anodised on the section which interfaces with the main frame, this tough surface helps keep a smart finish on a boom which is frequently adjusted within the trike. The boom also has laser etched markings which allow riders to know their preferred boom position setting.

Overview

During the last 25 years the ICE team have pursued a relentless development program to perfect the frame geometry. This has resulted in our No Brake Steer (N.B.S) frame geometry which ensures the trike steering is not affected by braking: vital for safe stopping from high speeds.

Stability at high speeds is key to any trike, here at ICE we ride in demanding hilly territory and regularly exceed 40 mph downhill during our high speed stability tests. This ensures that the trike is designed to deliver the ultimate ride on your next descent.

Overview

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.

Overview

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.

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The Vortex has been constructed to be a lightweight trike, with an all up weight from just 33 pounds. The light-weight is delivered through careful choices both in the component selection and in the construction of the trike. Faster acceleration, sharper braking and more dynamic handling are the result of this weight saving approach.

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The Vortex features a hardtail back end; this gives an exceptionally direct power transfer for exhilarating acceleration. The Vortex still provides a smooth ride thanks to the natural suspension effect from the frame and the large rear wheel.

Overview

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 XO 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.

Overview

The frame is the heart of any trike, dealing with the irregularities of the road surface, handling external forces and the forces exerted by the rider. A well designed and constructed frame is key to providing a great riding experience. The ICE optimised frame is constructed from a 4130 Chromoly heat treated cruciform combined with 7005 T6 heat treated aluminium boom and rear end sections. This provides a stiff platform for efficient power transfer whilst providing a comfortable ride which minimises rider fatigue on longer trips. The frame is fitted with cable guides and brazes-ons to ensure tidy cable routing and enable riders to attach racks and other accessories. For added convenience all new ICE trike frames fold.

At ICE we take great pride in the detail finish of our products, many items of the frame are CNC machined to reduce weight and deliver a product which is truly exceptional, spend some time examining our rear drop outs or king posts and I'm sure you'll agree the effort’s been worthwhile.

Overview

Here at ICE we've spent a long time developing what we believe is the ultimate trike mudguard system. Front mudguards on trikes are only supported from one side which gives a unique design challenge. A good mudguard must be stiff, strong, light and protect the rider from the wet. It may all sound obvious but not all trike mudguards are the same.

The ICE front mudguard is supported by a powder coated 6061 heat treated aluminium frame with a durable plastic guard body, the guard is adjustable for different tyre sizes, this ensures that it hugs the wheel and keeps the rider dry.

We're aware that many riders like the look of a naked un-guarded trike, for this reason the front guards are quick and easy to remove with just one bolt, and retain all adjustment settings so they fit perfectly when refitted.

For the rear wheel we've developed a lightweight guard which protects the rider from the wet and road grime.

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The ICE custom front light mount is made from Ultra durable 4130 CRO-MO Steel and can hold two lights on the front of the trike.

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The ICE neck rest is fully adjustable for both height and angle, and can be fitted to hard-shell and mesh seats to provide neck support for increased comfort on long rides. Fitted with a removable padded cover, the neck rest also includes a light mount which provides a good location for fixing any rear light with a “Seat Post" style mount. (Light not included).

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ICE Radical bags provide an ideal storage solution for your Vortex, with 2 different size options available the radical bags are easy to use and save weight over a traditional pannier set up.

Radical Allfa Side Panniers S

A pair of top quality 2 x 20 Litre bags form an excellent shape behind the riders profile minimising drag. In our tests, it takes considerably more bubble wrap to fill these than a pair of large 2 x 25Ltr panniers!

Radical Allfa Side Panniers US

Larger 2 x 28 Litre bags. Huge capacity and light weight. Which can be used on the vortex without a rear rack.

Performance Tailbox

The ICE lockable performance tailbox is a great looking storage solution which is ideal for storing day items. Hand crafted from composite materials and finished in gloss black, it really is a unique finishing touch to your trike.

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Central computer mount

Our central mount allows easy fitting of the computer head unit to the trike. The mount is removable and is fitted to the bottle boss mounts on the top of the main frame

King post computer sensor mount

The king post sensor mount attaches to the end of the kingpost arm and allows the sensor to be easily positioned to pick up the magnet signal. 

Cateye Strada

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Constructed from Aluminium the custom adapted Vortex rack makes an ideal platform on which to carry luggage on longer rides or expeditions. The Vortex can be fitted with the ICE Performance tailbox to give a lockable and stylish luggage carrying solution.