One-Year ICE Sprint X Tour Trike Review | Recumbent Trikes
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2022
- It's been EXACTLY one year since I got my ICE Sprint X Tour. What do I think? Find out!
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Hello David, I am from Costa Rica, diabetic, high blood pressure, 4 BRAIN STROKES and nasopharyngeal cancer, 6 chemotherapy and I managed to make my tricycle now, thank you very much David continues
Hello David, sorry aubout your cancer. I would like to send you a big thanks for your honest reviews there you tell about your challenges and hope riding a trike are helping you to overcome the panne and make you stronger both in your head and your body. In addition your knowledge about trikes are helping much other people including me in my disability.. Big thanks David, I wish you all the best. Best Regards from Arne Gerhardsen in Norway
Glad to see you out riding again. I’m finally done with COVID and ready to ride, it’s been in the mid 90’s for several days. I think tomorrow will be cooler and I can get out for a ride. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on your ICE. I didn’t look too close at ICE because of price. Our Catrikes have been a great fit for us. I continue to think positive thoughts for you and your struggles. You show strength, compassion, and grace, you are a class act. Take care and keep riding!
Thanks so much Dan! Yes, the ICE trikes are indeed pricey. But I figure I get so much use and pleasure out of it, plus I don't have a car, so I could justify the investment. And for me, when I sat in the ICE I knew that was the trike for me.
Thanks David for the encouragement everyday has it's challenges to getting out and riding my trike.
Just listening to you describe your love for the outdoors and opportunity to ride encourages met greatly!!
Thanks Danny. Yes, for me, getting outside and moving has become a true pleasure in my life.
Nice to hear your review David. Back when you posted on the Rohloff hub I had commented on how I was waiting for ICE to open their orders back up with the intention of getting two Sprint X Tours, one for me and one for my wife. You were kind enough to respond to me in several ways. I’ve watched your videos and others waiting for the right timing to move ahead with the purchase.
Well the order was finally placed back in May and I now have 1 of the units on my porch with the other due in this Sunday. Basically the same as what you have although we did not get the e-assist. Buying two of them (retirement gifts to each other) just put the e-assist out of reach for now. The Rohloff hub though is awesome. So glad we didn’t back off on it.
After a few practice runs we’ll be doing a portion of the Allegheny Passage Trail and are really looking forward to it. Already planning other trips and it is surprising how many rail trails and greenways are out there.
Just wanted you to know your videos do inspire people to move ahead on trikes and I wish you the very best.
Take care of yourself!!!!!!
Rohloff hub is very worth the high price. Even IF e-assist must be afforded LATER as a result of choosing a Rohloff!
Hi Gary. Yes, the Rohloff was truly an eye-opener for me. I always think that the Rohloff should be the standard when it comes to shifting technology. Then I remember the price.
Hi Bill. That's great that you ordered two of them and that you'll soon have the second one. And yes, buying two with Rohloffs and e=assist is a large investment indeed. I'm willing to predict that as you ride more, you'll enjoy and appreciate the Rohloff even more. What's really a shocker is, once you've gotten used to it and you ride a trike with a standard derailleur. You'll wonder why you didn't always have a Rohloff!
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That was our logic Gary. I was just amazed as I took the trike for a test spin where I purchased it (Bikes at Vienna). I know it’s expensive but what a joy to ride. Maybe over time it will become less of a plus to me but I don’t think so!!
I’m already wondering David!!!!
Dave, you are inspiring me and my hubby so thank you so much. We appreciate you and the time and love you have put into making these informative videos. I am passing these on to friends and family. Love from your neighbors in Detroit. Ride on!!!
Well thanks and you are so welcome! Maybe you can inspire my wife to ride a trike! 🤣
Hello David. You are a true inspiration! I've had my Sprint X Tour (rigid/non e-assist/derailleur) for 3 years now and agree with your positive review. I absolutely love mine too and enjoy commuting, touring and leisure riding. I smile every time I ride. Best wishes to you. Joe. UK.
Hi Joe and thanks! It is an amazing machine! Each time I get ready to go out for a ride, I sit down and that same smile comes to my face. The trike just induces it!
I’m glad you are so happy with your trike but I understand how it gives you the freedom to explore and feel free! Keep riding and stay happy my friend! Good video!
Thanks Steve. Riding is like a miracle tonic for me. Except it actually works!
@@DavidRidesaTrike Intend to buy the ICE Sprint X Tour soon. Was unable to walk a few years ago after losing the use of most of my body due to nerve damage. With alot of determination and hard work, can walk again but with difficulty, cycling though I don't have a problem with, it actually helps my legs. I have problems though with hands going numb on the handlebars and discomfort from the saddle, hoping that the trike will be the answer I am looking for. One thing I do is force myslef to go out every day nomatter what, and end up being glad I did.
Thank you for your great work.
Thanks so much!
Hey David, nothing but respect for your spirit. I have the same trike (without motor) and it’s a blast.
Hi Rob. Yes, even without the assist it's a pheromonal trike! It just feels so good to ride!
I'm currently looking into the ICE Sprint X Tour. Your review is helpful. Ta.
I forget to thumbs up you! I will go back to the ones I was catching up on and do that! Thank you for sharing!
Thank YOU!
Good review of your 1 year anniversary with the ICE Sprint X Tour, David. 72° sounds so nice compared to the 90°+ days we've been having here in Lancaster County, Pa. Your testimony of not having to battle yourself to go ride with the ICE Sprint speaks volumes. Keep on Triking!
Hi Tom! This is VERY unusual weather for us at this time of year. Typically we are in the mid to high 80s or higher. This week is warming up and will be in the 90s though. Even so, riding out there still feels great to me!
Hi Tom, my husband and I were actually thinking about taking a road trip to Lancaster because they have a trike rental there where we can try out some Cat trikes. Do you have any recommendations for trails, fun visits and best kept secrets of Lancaster?
Shweetie... If you are visiting and renting from Scott Barrows & crew at Lancaster Recumbent in Marietta, Pa. then you can jump on the Northwest River Trail which is very near the shop. That would be my first option.
The second option is to drive to the Manor Township - Enola Low Grade Trail just outside of Washington Boro on 2459 River Road. This rail trail has a beautifully restored tressel bridge overlooking the Susquehanna River and Safe Harbor Dam. From the parking lot to the tressel bridge and back (round trip)is ~11 miles.Washington Boro, PA 17582. This is a great ride with the possibility of seeing ospreys and matured bald eagles over the Susquehanna River.
The Northwest River Trail is a paved trail and the Enola Low Grade- Manor Township is crushed stone and dustier.
I hope this helps. If you are using Lancaster Recumbent, they will certainly guide you. Have fun!
@@tomboyd9053 thank you for such great info. Sounds beautiful. You are so appreciated.
E assist is the way to go. You don’t have to use it but it’s there when you do. It makes riding allot more enjoyable
Never athletic here but handicapped now.
Both E-assist and Rohloff is everything to me now!
Couldn't agree with you more!
veamos, te acompanio en
este viaje, abrazos hermano.
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I have an upright electrical assist Day 6 bike. It was great until I started having lower back pain. Now I thinking about getting a trike. I just got to find a dealer in Texas where I can try out different styles of trikes. Thanks for your infomation.
Hi Lincoln and welcome! Join the club of my-fill-in-the-body-part-is-killing-me-from-this-bike so I'm going to check out a trike. I know there are trike dealers in TX although you might have to drive a while to get to one. I think if you do, you'll be quite happy that you did. There can be quite a difference between the way different trikes feel and handle so start by being happy with those two areas. From there it's just a matter of what add-ons/upgrades you want.
@@DavidRidesaTrike You're right David, we will see.
Great video! Despite the fact that Connie and I have and love our Ice Adventure trikes, I have always been under the impression that the Ice Sprint X Tour was the more popular model. I have no real idea, but there is my guess. Thanks again for the video.
Hi Eric! It's honestly the same with me except I seem to see a lot more Adventures out there. You guys, the Simeks, Tom O'Boyle and a few more local riders who all ride Adventures. Come to think of it, I don't know that I've ever seen another Sprint out there. Oh, and there's also Stacey Springhill and Joe Caprini and his wife all with Adventures.
Me ride David. You are looking strong . Be careful out there in this awful heat!
Thanks Mark. The heat isn't too bad here. low 80s today. I had chemo this morning and a CT scan this afternoon so I can't ride today. I'll get out tomorrow and I'll try to get in a long ride. It'll be a few degrees warmer and a bit more humid, but that's okay. I just drink more water.
@@DavidRidesaTrike just keep your feet churning those pedals and keep going. The riding will help get you through the treatments. Best wishes. We are all pulling for you.
@@markfeldman6509 Thanks Mark. And I am!
Bruddah Big Wave Dave, congratulations on the 1 year anniversary and I’m so glad you enjoy your trike. It warms my heart to hear that. I had to do a lot of research online as we don’t have a trike shop on the island. I went back and forth between HP and Ice. My grandmother is from Cornwall and my grandfather was from Northern Germany. Both arrived in Hawaii separately. Who should I side with. We’ll, the HP had a greater degree in seat position and I was dealing with my spinal issues at the time and wanted to sit up more. I still prefer the more upright position 4000+ miles later. Anyway, I’m enjoying my marvelous HP Scorpion FS 26 as much as you enjoy your ICE Sprint. Both excellent trikes. Here’s to the next year and many more miles. 🤙🏽
Aloooo-HA! I know several Scorpion owners who like you, love their trikes. I think we all develop a certain level of comfort with whatever trike we ride after we've had it for a while.
When I was first trike shopping I felt more comfortable in a more laidback seat position. I did test ride the Scorpion and liked it and knew I could lean the seat back more. I also liked the fact that it was a bit higher off the ground and thus, easier to get out of. But for me the Sprint felt a bit more "nimble" and that's what sold it for me. But on my new one I have the Rohloff so both of your grandparents could be happy with my purchasing decision. 😎
I’m getting such great feedback for my trike buying from this community as well as inspiration so thanks for all the nuggets of wisdom here. I am awaiting double knee replacements but am strengthening up my leg muscles via triking. I find it hard to get in the lower trike seats. Does that have to do with the seat adjust or model specific ? I tried a friends who also didn’t know. My husband just bought a used Trident fold up just to get started but I’m still on the fence.
@@shweetiepetina1563 while each trikes seat can be adjusted, you might be better of looking at different models as each model is made for different riders, some are more up right, some higher, easier to get in and out. Most brands have different comfort levels. Find a trike shop and tell them what your needs are. Good luck on your search and happy riding.
@@hawaiiantrike-surfkayak Thanks Bob. So appreciate your input. Happy Trails to you. 😊☀️👍🏼
@@shweetiepetina1563 I think most if not all trike manufacturers have "grips" that make it easier to lower yourself into the seat as well as to get up from the seat. For example, click on this link and scroll down to the "helping handles" for ICE trikes - www.icetrikes.co/buy/accessories-buy/2-uncategorised/138-ice-accessories-seating-and-accessibility
Hi David, I was wondering if you ride from your home to the trails or load the trike into your SUV. I have a 12 mile course through my neighborhood. I do it in usually 1hr 7min. It’s all subdivisions and local mobile home parks. One day I’ll be loading my Trident Stowaway 26 into my Explorer (it fits great!) and find some real riding trails near my home. But for now, my neighborhood ride works out great every day except if I actually can’t because of a conflict. Looking forward to your next video.
Hi Michael and thanks! I don't drive because of my impaired vision so I have to ride to the trail. Fortunately, it's exactly 1 mile from my garage door to the trail head so it's very easy. And since the trail is almost 35 miles long, it gives me plenty of riding availability.
In the winter I have to ride through my neighborhood as I usually can't get to the trail because of snow or the trail itself has too much snow. But as you know, just getting out and riding, even if it's just through the neighborhood beats sitting in the house!
Great review. I think trikes might be in my future, and appreciate first hand knowledge about the experience. Question: have you ever had flats on the three wheeler? As I get older, dealing with flat tires has become a big pain in the arse. Lance Armstrong asked George Hincapie, on his TdF show, what do you do when you get a flat? Hincapie answered, "call my wife to pick me up." Yeah, that. With arthritis in the wrists and so forth, fixing flats has become a chore. With three wheels ....
Hi Curt. I have had flats although not for quite a while now (I'm knocking on wood!). Flats on the front wheels of a trike are much easier as the wheel doesn't have to be removed. You simply lift the trike over so it rests on its side with the bad tire facing up. You can then remove the tire and tube without taking the wheel off. The rear is a different store, especially with the Rohloff hub. If that happens to me I'll be following Hincapie's advice!
Curt, look at Hase Trigo delta planform trike.
NO TRIKE DISASSEMBLY NEEDED FOR REAR FLAT TIRE! (I Am Handicapped.)
Own both tadpole and delta trikes here from 1990 on.
Now own 4 Hase trikes. Trigo designed for post purchase addition of E-assist, even 2WD.
Side-saddle on/off, even from a wheelchair, if necessary. We're all getting younger.
Watch Trigo videos and see how low OR how HIGH the seat can be adjusted to.
Have you got serious puncture resistant tyres on board? On my 700c rigid bike, I like Schalbe Marathon Mondial Evo tyres for 100km rail trail rides here in Victoria, Oz. Good tyres will eliminate a high proportion of flats, but are not completely immune. I rode with a mate who had Rolhoff on the rear, who flatted and it was a bit of faffing about to swap the tube out on trail.
@@alanpage8911 Hi Alan. I have Schwalbe Marathons on all three wheels. They have served me quite well. No puncture flats at all since I switched to these 9 years ago. I've had to replace them due to wear, but they're great tires for my purposes. And yes, removing and putting the rear wheel with a Rohloff is a bit tricky!
That seems to have been a great purchase for you :)
Hi Jay. Yes, definitely!
Everything okay by you? I haven't seen any videos in a little while.
@@DavidRidesaTrike All good with me. Been a little busy with work which is why no vids. They will come but not as regular as before.
@@Biking360 Okay, good. Just wanted to make sure you were okay.
David, Please tell me where you purchased your Ice Trike? Thank you😊
Just did.
How often do you need to top up tire pressures?
What type of valve stems do your tires have?
I suggest not letting your tire go more than a week without checking your pressure and topping it off if necessary. My Ice Adventure HD seems to roll “easier” when the pressure is optimum.
Typically I check every three days and have to top off each of them. I have presta valves. To me, they seem a little more reliable than Schraders.
Thank you, David. Same thoughts here, just not too easy checking/filling tires anymore.
@@garyseckel295 I dread having to check and fill my tires. It always kills my back. But it's a necessary evil.
Yep, ICE recumbent trikes are outstanding! You made an excellent choice when you originally opted the ICE brand. Your seat is probably light years more comfy than the old mesh seat I had on my 2007 ICE Qnt (the trike model upon which these current Sprint-X trikes are based). Do you find the seat gets too warm ever? That would be the only question I would have about the super nice seats, regardless of trike brand. I see that it has ventilator openings throughout, but wonder if your back heats up on warm days on the padded areas. I have never ridden on of these modern seats, but I am sure I would love them. HP makes one, but the one I have is simply a traditional mesh that is padded underneath with foam inserts (not as cool as my old ICE that was mesh only - I could remove the padding easily enough, but it rarely gets hot enough here to feel the need).
I continue to be in awe of your sophisticated trail system there, and as always, am envious when I see how peaceful it is for your rides! How far from your home does the system start? Do you have to ride on paved automobile roads for any great length to access the trail system?
Thanks for the review David.
steve
Hi Steve,
This newer seat design is extremely comfortable although I always found my old seat, the traditional mesh with padding shoved in the bottom, to also be surprisingly comfortable. In comparison, the newer model is more comfortable. Regarding heat, even with the mesh seat my back would get quite wet when it got warm and/or humid enough. The same applies to the new seat but I can't honestly say if the mesh seat is any better at dissipating the heat. I would think the mesh seat would be better but I really don't know.
The trail access point is exactly one mile from my door. I ride 1/5 mile down my street (low traffic) to a very busy street but there I ride on the sidewalk for about 1/2 a mile. I then ride maybe 200 yards on a dead-end street that is only there to access one apartment building so the traffic is very low. From there I take a paved path to the trail I am EXTREMELY fortunate to have this trail so close and such easy access!
@@DavidRidesaTrike Indeed, you are very fortunate to have that trail system readily accessible to you. A mile on a trike is no big deal ... what I wouldn't give to have those paths here! Does the overall trail system have a formal name? Or is it multiple systems that have common connecting points?
@@EZSteve It's actually a single trail. It's called the Des Plaines River Trail and there are two connecting sections.One is in Cook County, IL. This is the county were Chicago is located. Then there's the Lake County section which is directly north of the Cook County portion. All told the trail is (I believe) about 55 miles long. However, I do all my riding on the Lake County portion as it is in much better shape. And while it's a single trail, there are various loops that go off of it as you get to different forest preserves along the way.
@@DavidRidesaTrike I found the Des Plaines River Trail on Wikipedia, and also on the satellite map. That is amazing to have that kind of mileage available as a cyclist! I have never had the privilege to ride anything close to this kind of trail system. There is a rural loop I have ridden in the past that I call the Sweet Creek Falls loop, 50 miles on mostly rural little used paved backroads, but it requires 15 miles on Highway 126 (a busy road between the coast and the Willamette Valley) to reach the rural part. Once on the small rural farm and ranch roads, it's pure heaven, then about 6 miles south of my home, I have to get on coastal highway 101 for the final portion. Fortunately the busy highways (about 20 miles worth) have super wide shoulders for cyclists, but it's still annoying to hear hundreds of cars and trucks screaming by constantly. Those 30 miles of rural riding are awesome, but there is a huge elevation gain partway through as the little paved road goes over some steep mountain terrain. The great news is there is no one up there - would be a neat place to pitch a tent for an overnight, something I have contemplated doing. You are SUPER lucky to be so close to that system!!!!
@@EZSteve One of the reasons I never get tired of this trail is because I am so grateful to have it so close to me. There is another great trail not too far away. It requires me to ride about 8 miles along a busy road but when I go to this trail I ride the sidewalk rather than take a chance in the street. There is no shoulder and there is a portion for about a quarter mile where it's just one lane in each direction with a concrete island in the center so cars couldn't go around me. One of these days I'll make a video from that trail. I haven't yet because while this other trail is also quite long, about 45 miles, it's not as nice as the DPRT.
A wonderful investment. Are you enjoying the full suspension? Riding=Therapy❤
It is a very worthwhile investment. As it turns out, I only have front suspension. There was some miscommunication between my LBS and ICE. Nothing can be done about it now. ☹️
@@DavidRidesaTrike oh thats unfortunate 😕
@@debbieschwartz3132 Yes, it's not a "must have" considering where I ride, but it would have been nice.
@@DavidRidesaTrike some lower air pressure could help
@@debbieschwartz3132 True, but I'm always paranoid about pinch flats so I always keep my tires inflated to the higher side of the pressure range.
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Please David’s, Tell us who you purchased you Ice Trike and telephone No.
The sh op is called Amlings Cycle and their number is 847-692-4240. They will be closed until next Tuesday as they are at Cycle Con.
Hi i am looking for a donor recumbent trike and wants too spread your vibe to India please get me one