Not too long ago, a customer came to the shop looking to trade in an old trike towards a newer long wheelbase bike.  The trike had seen better times and was covered with dust and grime, but the 700c tire on the rear revealed that it wasn't just any piece of kit.

A little research showed it to be a circa 1990 ICE Trice, one of the earliest models to be sold in the US and the first Trice to feature 20" fronts and the 700c rear.  It was also the last model of Trice to feature their fiberglass seat, which was amazingly intact (with original seat cushion!) on the trike that was traded in.

Not everything survived the years.  The original steering bars had long since been replaced by a standard set of handlebars and some custom bar ends sporting hand rests.  The idler also had been replaced by one intended for BMX bikes.  While the front brakes were still functional, the rear brake was shot.

Still, there was a lot of promise in the 18 year old trike, so Rob took it in and handed it over to Oliver for reconditioning.

A new bottom bracket, chain ring, all new bolts, and a healthy dose of elbow grease cleaning have taken the years off the Trice.  It's hard to tell now that it's any different than any other lightly used trike.

Curious about the history of this trike, Rob called ICE to get the lowdown.  This particular model was popular as a racing tricycle (thus the 700c) and was produced in such limited numbers that they suggested where on the frame we might find the two digit frame number!  The frame number was likely printed onto a plate that has since fallen off as there was no impression upon the frame itself.

What follows are photos of the Trice in its condition upon arrival with a few shots of Oliver hard at work.