Is the ICE Adventure the most comfortable trike you can buy?

Are these the most comfortable recumbent trikes on the market? We take an in-depth look to find out. ICE is known for their high-quality trikes and great customer service. In this video, I look at the ICE adventure with the ergoluxe seat.
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[@petecresswell932]

I've been riding an Adventure HD with "Full Suspension" for a couple of years now. Quotes because the travel is very limited. The suspension takes the edge off of sidewalk cracks, but over tree roots or even grass with hidden bumps you had better be sitting bolt upright or you will be risking spinal cord injury. I am currently shopping for something with a "Real" suspension. SteinTrike Wild One and Azub TiFly are on my short list.

[@PeowPeowPeowLasers]

A really good review, thanks for this.

[@kjlcycler]

I love my Ice Adventure HD 26 RS with the EgroLux seat. I buy/sell gently used recumbent trikes and have owned 55 trikes over the past 3 years. I’m 62 years old, 6’ and 220 pounds. It is the most comfortable trike I’ve owned. I have not owned a HP Scorpion.

[@chrisby777]

Hi. What state are you in?

[@kjlcycler]

@@chrisby777 Ohio. What relics do you hunt?

[@aponoypi]

i tested the ice adventure hd fs with egrolux seat. comfortable. easy to get in and out. my other choice is a catrike dumont. I am a new rider, need it fo daily exercise i am 64 years old 200 lbs. which is better for what I do? I will get one with the pedal assist. thanks in advance

[@kjlcycler]

@@aponoypi I’m 63, 220 with lots of arthritis. The HD is a wider deeper seat. Egro Lux seat is the most comfortable. You may or may not need/want the HD. The Dumont has a bit less suspension travel. The HP Scorpion has more suspension travel and is another option with a nice seat. Dumont-$, Ice-$$, HP-$$$. Can’t go wrong with either. I found an Ice HD gently used and had a Falco hub motor added. $6k instead of 10-12k. Good luck!

[@aponoypi]

Do you think out of brand pedal assist will work?

[@thecaptain6994]

Hey Tim Another question. Can you have these trikes serviced at regular bike shops if you don’t live near a trike dealer?

[@BentRevolution]

Some "regular" shops will be able to service trikes, but the issue often comes down to if they have a repair stand that will hold a trike for service. Most of the parts are the same, but having the right repair stand is usually the issue.

[@Hueffed]

Excellent review, but you need a link to your website. :O)

[@BentRevolution]

Updated the links in the description

[@BryceLovesTech]

Better than HP with 1.5" strut suspensions??

[@BentRevolution]

HP leads the way in suspension in terms of ride, but the Adventure has a great ride without suspension.

[@tesz-vesz1985]

what is the max speed in km/h?

[@BentRevolution]

I have had a trike like that up to 40 kph, but actual results would depend on the engine and the incline.

[@Badass-cycles]

It is a good trike but, the most comfortable, no, I use a ICE Adventure HD 26 with a higher seat, it rides great but coblestone roads and with Schwalbe Marathon plus tirers on 4,5bar it is realy not comfortable. But on tarmark and the great dutch cyclepads, it rides like a dream.

[@calajohnson]

Thanks for the review, really solidified my decision to save up for an ICE Adventure. I miss the cheaper prices of regular bikes but I had an accident on two wheels that resulted in three knee surgeries and panic attacks on bikes. Thanks for the review!

[@karinaluzanilla]

I have a trike like this and he ain't lying about how comfortable this trike is. I love it so much!

[@ravenshroud]

I own an ICE Adventure HD. I have had it 3 years. I am moving to Boulder, CO this week. I love this bike and I can't wait to ride Boulder!

[@shepatown]

Great review! Ice trikes are one of my favorites. I currently ride a 20 yr old Greenspeed GTO. Trike tech has accelerated since mine was made.

[@herbklee1]

yep doesn’t seem that long ago does it? gs gto owner here as well

[@beaver_creek_outdoors2010]

I Love my trike HD.. it's also power assist

[@georgehuerta1990]

I really like these recumbent bikes but they’re just too expensive it’s hard to pay for $5000 for a bike you can almost buy a small car for that type of money used of course but still

[@foodparadise5792]

True...still can't get over the panic attack after seeing the price tag. These can easily go up to $9000 and I have a yamaha motorcycle cost in that neighborhood.

[@georgehuerta1990]

@@foodparadise5792 🤦🏻o hell know

[@petefromoz9308]

Yeah, i got the top ICE Adventure 2nd hand for about 1/2 new, worth it!!

[@georgehuerta1990]

@@petefromoz9308 how do you like it

[@rdkuless]

good thing: Blue cannot be tar getted with a D E W...

[@alexmott4351]

Does the seat lean back? I have a spinal fusion occiput to C3 so comfort is super important especially in the neck & back. Leaning & lying more flat than upright is generally more comfortable for me.

[@BentRevolution]

The seat position is fairly flexible but if you are looking to really lay back, you might be better off with a Sprint or VTX.

[@corybikes]

Great information on this recumbent! Thank you!

[@greggriffith6129]

At times during the video, it looks as if you were turning the trike with one hand. Is it really that easy to steer? I have diminished hand strength and would be concerned about steering and braking.

[@BentRevolution]

Yes, the indirect steering makes it easy to steer. ICE can build a trike with all the controls on one side if that is easier for you.

[@UnstoppableYaris]

Arguably my 2005 ICE-S with zero suspension and lowered to the max is as comfortable... I take naps in it LOL

[@rdkuless]

I have a 2017 AZUB T-Tris 26.. love it.. tried to order the DreamSeat (a $270 upgrade). but found out that because i'm pre 2018 model, i have to buy a seat frame $580 + $270 DreamSeat... the old seat frame is 14" wide, the new frame is 15".. Can't justify $850 for a cushion.. LOL. I would have spent the $270 on a new mesh.. SAD AZUB made my trike seat obsolete.. kinda like computers and peripherals..?

[@MikeSmith-cl4ix]

It would be better if it had four tires, was wrapped with steel for protection and had some type of motor oh wait then it would be a car. But seriously does a bicycle need to be that expensive?

[@jimmysapien9961]

People Gotta make money these days

[@MikeSmith-cl4ix]

@@jimmysapien9961 true but who wants to spend so much on a bicycle? Though to be honest a lot of people seem to be enjoying them. I guess they live in the area where they can ride them. I live in the city where you'd likely get run over.

[@kauwnt]

Would you recommend this model for people with spine or knee injuries?

[@bartonwinchester450]

I would. I have a terrible back. Used to ride my diamond frame everyday without fail. Age and deterioration is taking its toll. My Adventure makes riding fun again.

[@goranbosnjak5685]

They are said ice recumbent trike cost 15000-17 000

[@fritzgroli2927]

Leider Verstehe ich nur wenig Englisch 😞

[@Edwardmodos]

$4k for a bike with a Deore set and no disk brakes?! Shirley you must be kidding.

[@Darthrocker06]

how are these thousands of dollars..... i'd buy one if it was like 500 bucks

[@Icetrikes]

Great video Tim

[@peterwilliamson4296]

Great review. Trikes with a lower pedal crank height relative to seat height prevent numb feet (and recumbent butt) so the Ice Adventure makes great sense to me.

[@SFCRambo60]

I Love my Catrike Dumont and will never change my mine.

[@seanmelvin5115]

Hi all. Im a runner former road guy looking into the trike. Can I get thoughts on disk vs drum? Thanks for your time.

[@BentRevolution]

Both stop the trike but drums tend to stay cleaner and last longer. Disks are stronger and not subject to heat fade on long downhill runs.

[@petecresswell932]

Drums are supposedly more trouble-free but my experience has been: * When things get weird (as in one of my drums locking up) the moving parts are out of view - making troubleshooting difficult. * When you pull a wheel with Sturmey drum brakes, there is a little collet that, if you are not expecting it, can drop into the grass and be lost - semi-stranding you. * Although it is rare to get water into drums, when it happens, they make a *lot* of noise for quite a long while. * Replacing brake shoes looks to me like a non-trivial task. * Replacement drums appear to be Sturmey-Archer proprietary. I converted to cable-actuated discs and find that: * The modulation is far, far, far superior. * When things go south, all the moving parts are in plain view. * Replacing pads is a trivial task * Replacement pads are non-proprietary and widely-available. * If you dump enough water on discs, they will lose braking power for a few seconds, but in real-world use they are immune to water-related problems.

[@stevemullin1195]

How are they on large hill climbing?

[@BentRevolution]

That ultimately depends on the rider, but as long as you shift into an easy spinning gear, you should not have trouble.

[@truth-Hurts375]

The answer is NO ....the best trike is the one you got !!!

[@stevemullin1195]

What’s the smallest gear inches possible on the ICE?

[@BentRevolution]

that depends on what equipment is being used. You should be able to replicate the gearing of a traditional bike. If you want more range, consider a Rholoff and Schumph drive that combo plus a small ring can climb anything short of vertical.

[@stevemullin1195]

Bent Revolution are those electric or mechanical?

[@BentRevolution]

Steve Mullin both are mechanical gearboxes.

[@gregorylugo9695]

Hello Tim! Another great video. I'm at the weight limit of the HD, but plan on not being there forever. I like the extra size of the HD, but would like a little lower seat height. Are these seats adjustable for height?

[@BentRevolution]

No way to lower the seat, but reclining the seat can give you more room.

[@chinno321]

*Adults love this*

[@iraq03to04]

easy use

[@jimmysapien9961]

Mmm I’m impressed

[@securitybranchdistt.fatehg8459]

Sir what is the price and where you deliver

[@BentRevolution]

That trike starts at just over $5,000. We fit riders to the trikes so we need the rider at the shop to size it correctly.

[@paulyd8291]

Just starting out my recumbent trike search--in terms of TerraTrike, ICE, and Catrike--are the all pretty comparable in terms of build quality and features includes? Is there one brand that stands out among others? Right now im between the TerraTrike EVO, ICE Adventure, and the E-Cat Dumont.

[@bartonwinchester450]

ICE. You get what you pay for.

[@paulyd8291]

@@bartonwinchester450 Ended up with an ICE Sprint X FS and it has been a joy to ride. You def. get what you pay for!

[@truth-Hurts375]

Yes...HP Velotechnic.

[@tjsullivan4793]

Expensive but best made trike for build quality hands down....Azub Ti Fly 26

[@securitybranchdistt.fatehg8459]

is it suitable for world tour sir

[@BentRevolution]

Yes, The trike is very well built and can carry racks for lots of gear.

[@BigHWorks]

Thanks Tim for a nice, concise review.

[@timjones4573]

I'm curious to know how the Ice Adventure compares with the HP Velotechnik Gekko. I'm thinking of buying either one of those, and would be interested to hear from anyone who's ridden both. Maybe you could do a video comparing them... please?

[@Gorlavic]

I was also trying to find a comparison of the Ice Adventure and HP Velotechnik with the Shimano Steps. Thanks

[@elfamosorisitas5074]

@@Gorlavic i have both and gekko is way better

[@truth-Hurts375]

HP Velotechnic is the best..

[@Badass-cycles]

I think there are still some very good trikes and I certainly think that the HP Velotechnik Schorpion FS is a very good one to compete with, the best trike. I've had both trikes and still have the ICE. In terms of handling, the HP provides a little more comfort with its suspension behavior. The ICE Adventure HD immediately feels sportier and you can also corner a little faster with it.

[@smallnuts2]

Is this indirect steering?

[@BentRevolution]

Yes. All ICE Trikes have indirect steering.

[@smallnuts2]

@@BentRevolution oh ya just noticed I just noticed the bar under seat, I need to feel the difference. I've only ridden a catrike 559.