A walk-around of the ICE lineup on the shop floor.
From real riders
Why riders pick ICE at Laid Back Cycles
He doesn't have to push me in the wheelchair anymore. I can speed up and go places and see different things. I really love it. It gives me independence.
Why we carry ICE
ICE has been building recumbent trikes in the UK for more than two decades. The welds are clean, the seats are dialed, the suspension actually works on rough pavement, and the components they spec are the ones I'd put on a trike I was keeping for myself. When a customer asks me what I'd ride if I could only have one, ICE is on the short list every time.
What ICE riders tell us once they're a few months in:
- The ride is smooth in a way nothing else is. Suspension on the rear (and front, on some models) takes the road buzz out, so your back, hips, and shoulders aren't paying for every crack in the trail.
- The fit is right out of the box. ICE's hard-shell and mesh seats hold the body the way it wants to be held. Riders who've been hunting comfort for years stop hunting.
- They keep their value. ICE owners ride them for years and pass them on to other riders who ride them for years more. They are built to last and they last.
HOW TO BUY
Book a time.
Pick a slot on the calendar, whichever works for you.
We talk about your body and your riding.
Where you want to ride, how far, how often. Body first, spec sheet later.
We build your ICE together.
We narrow it to the one that fits, then build it. You see why each choice is on the list before it goes on the quote.
We deliver it ready to ride.
We ship your ready-to-ride trike to your door, nationwide.
ICE Sprint X
The sporty ICE.
The trike most riders end up on when they want one trike that is faster but not too low.
- Performance-leaning frame, lower seat, faster feel
- Rear suspension takes the edge off long rides
- Folds for transport without losing the ride quality
Starts at $5,703.
ICE Adventure
The relaxed ICE.
Easier on the body to get in and out of, and the trike Petra rides.
- Taller seat height for easier transfers
- Suspension options and a longer wheelbase for comfort
- Plays well with electric assist for hills and longer days
Starts at $5,938.
ICE VTX
The fast ICE.
Built for the rider who wants the speed back, without paying for it in the back, knees, or neck.
- Low, aerodynamic seating position
- Stiffer, more responsive frame
- Skinny, fast-rolling tires
Starts at $6,850.
ICE Full Fat
The off-road ICE.
Fat tires, real suspension, and a frame that handles loose ground.
- 4-inch-plus fat tires for sand, gravel, and dirt singletrack
- Full suspension front and rear
- The trike for riders who want to ride where the bike paths end
Starts at $7,089.
Not sure which ICE is yours?
That's what the session is for. An hour with Mickey and you walk away knowing which one fits, and a real quote on it.
A recent ICE build
David's ICE build
Yours will look different, because your body is different. That's the whole point of the call.
- Rider: David from New York
- Model: ICE Sprint X Tour
- Primary use: Riding comfortably with his wife
- Assist: Shimano STEPS EP6
- Seat: Tour Seat
- Gearing: Rohloff 14-speed
- Accessories: On The Road Package
Why riders trust Laid Back Cycles for ICE
- Authorized ICE dealer since 2020. A direct relationship with the factory, real warranty support, and access to the full ICE catalog.
- Family-owned recumbent-trike specialist in Sacramento. Trikes are what we do, every day. We do not sell upright bikes.
- Over 6,000 riders helped. Local, regional, and shipped all over the country, with 40+ trikes in stock at any time.
Common questions
Easier than the bike you learned on as a kid. You sit down, you don't have to balance, you start pedaling. Most riders are comfortable in the first five minutes. The only piece that takes a beat is the steering, and you have that figured out by the end of the parking lot.
ICE is not a $500 bike. It is a daily-use health tool built to be ridden for years. The frame, the suspension, the seat, the welds, and the components are all chosen so the trike feels right at year one and year ten. Riders who buy an ICE tend to ride it more than the bike it replaced, and they keep riding it long after.
Most likely, yes. We have built ICE trikes for riders coming back from strokes, joint replacements, back surgeries, MS, and a long list of other things. Three wheels means no balance to worry about. The recumbent seat carries your back, hips, and shoulders so the miles don't load the places that already hurt. We work with the VA, and the adaptive build work is the work, not a side service.
ICE trikes are built to last and they last. Owners ride them for years, service them once or twice a year, and they keep performing. You're buying a trike you'll ride, not a trike you'll replace.
Pick a time
Book your session
Pick a time that works for you. Mickey will be on the other end, ready to dig into your needs. About an hour and you walk away with the right ICE for your body and a real quote.