How Fast is the ICE VTX Recumbent Trike?

The ICE VTX may just be the fastest production trike available. How fast is it? Watch and find out!
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[woonpark]

I have got my VTX as my retirement gift from my wife 2018.
I am loving it since .
I like it the most is the speed which I could go faster as I wish .
Very good work out machine VTX trike .

[markfeldman]

That is zipping along! Great machines.I currently have a Catrike 559 and an older Trail and have an order in for a new custom 700….. which will probably not arrive until late fall as supply chain dynamics are killing production for many bikes/trikes. I get the 559 up to 22-23mph for stretches on the flat. The Trail is 3-4 mph slower with the same effort. I assume the 700 will rival the Ice for speed.that’s the most you’re going to get out of a guy who is 69 pushing 70 on next birthday.

[davidgerescher]

My VTX is so fast that when I come back home from a ride everyone seems older.

[alexwilsonpottery]

I think we all get asked that speed question, and I always answer, “It depends on how fast you can make your legs go round.”. I only have a distance meter on my trike/two-wheel recumbent to remind me when to get off the trainer when it’s ear-losingly cold out - Iowa isn’t very friendly at this time of year, and the lumpy frozen snow in the streets makes it even less so.

[KachUp]

Have you rode the Sprint X? I cannot find the speed difference tests between the two… also, what was your experience in testing the front and/or rear suspension on the VTX or Sprint X (not the the Tour)….

[cybresaint]

Hey, I recognize that bike trail! I've been living less than a quarter mile from its mid point for 51 years. I love that trail.

[cmitalo]

Great video and thanks for the info. Cool Webcor kit as well. Now in LA and missing riding the American River/Jed Trail from my home in the Pocket. I'm looking to transfer over to recumbent and have been looking at ICE trikes for riding the paved concrete river trails they have here. Also got to see where you put your computer. I notice you don't carry a flag. Is there a place for one?

[farrelllambeth]

I live in Mobile, Alabama we don't have a recumbent shop, the closest one is 3 hours away.

[mikldude]

20+ ish mph is a good average speed imo mate, i wish i could attain it :), on a good day on my heavy duty diamond frame 29 er mountain bike (because i`m a big old dude) that i do a bit of a combo run, of about 5 % dirt trail, and about 60 % suburban roads, and the other 35 % on paved bike track, i probably average 13 or 14 mph on a really good day when i`m feeling charged up, and i`m usually pretty happy with that given my oldness :) .
I`d love to have a go on a recumbent trike, diamond frames kill me in my old age , done a lot of heavy labouring in my working life, and the old bones remind me of that fact constantly .
Love your video`s mate, all the best to you .

[jasonnealey]

Whats the reclining angle on the VTX ?

I'm riding an old catrike road prior to 2010 no suspension. It's a great trike, recline angle is 39 degrees.
I've found when facing a stiff headwind, I can scoot down on my seat and reduce my recline angle . Km not as fast as I am on the road bike, Im averaging about 16 MPH over a 20 mile ride, I use to be active in the bike road race community so have some background in being fit and going fast . Always enjoy your videos. Keep them coming

[SFCRambo]

It's great that you all are into speed, I am into just enjoying the ride and surroundings. I can see that helmets are needed at your speed but does one need it going about 8 mph?

[alexm]

The VTX is a $6k bike… is there anything worth getting in the $2k range that still has some speed and comfort?

[tvman]

Hello Sir love your channel. I’m just getting into recumbent trikes after a mild stroke. Couple of questions about this video, what computer do you use on your trike? What bike shorts and shoes do you wear when riding? Thank you

[pitmastertoby]

Enjoying the vid, can you tell me what kind of tires you are running. Thanks

[denniskowskie]

Have you considered an aero rear wheel or do you think they have an advantage on a recumbent trike?

[KachUp]

Do you and your brother have the 170 or 150 mm cranks?

[jvermillion]

I just bought a CT Expedition. Where I live there is nowhere to ride that's not hills. A "small hill" ride near home is 550 feet of climbing on 8-mile circuit-so divide by 2 for up side. I am about 1/2 the speed on hills as my Fuji road bike. I can do the hills at 7-13 MPH on road bike and can only manage 4-6 on trike so far after a half dozen rides. I am faster than bike down, but there are really no flat sections to see what that would be. It doesn't help that I am 69, have one bionic hip, a long achilles from tearing it after the hip 2 years ago, and the other hip is due to be replaced end of the year. I will get faster on the trike as I learn it and get legs stronger. I love how it is aerobic riding now and I don't go anaerobic like road and mountain bike. That means I can ride twice as long as road bike, come home and go about my day without being blown up and stiff from road bike. The issue for me is that I was a racer in the 80s and early 90s, so I hate not being able to keep up with road bikes at least some of the time. Oh well, the trike is a lot of fun and it's nice to ride and not have to crash the rest of the day.

[sidchem]

Where did you buy your VTX? I live in the SF Bay Area and haven't found a dealer that can demo it.

[rossbrumby]

Any chance of a multi brand fast trike comparison? It's one thing i haven't seen anyone do. Like 4 or 5 different brands. The big wheels vs the little wheels especially. Put a GS Aero up against your trikes, don't get to see much on them.

[sallye]

I've been riding since chilhood in Philly & N.Y. I'm presently 72. I raced road bikes in the 70's. & 80's. I still ride a minimum
of 75 miles per week. The emergence of trail systems in the U.S. has made bicycle riding signifigently safer and more fun. But if I want to do a fast road ride. I do it on the streets or roads so as not to intimidate and endanger pedestrians, animals and children. One of my pet peeves are riders, esp. old farts, and Lance wannabes who because of inexperience and lack of cognitive skills careen around trails patently out of control thus creating a hazard to other trail users.
If you're going to set the world on fire with your apparent speed take it to the roads and leave the trails for commuters.