Jaynes red one

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 The second addition to our Ice Trike collection is a 2014 Adventure 26. Coming to us from Ipswich, having originally come from Bristol. Very good condition, but Jayne has already set out to make it her own. 





So while the bike was rideable when it came, so the work starts on servicing, adjusting and sorting.
Turns out the derailleur hanger was slightly bent, messing up gear changing. 
The chain has been removed and cleaned, making it run better.
And a shopping list is building of modifications. 



Twiglet helps Jayne refit the chain.


Neither the red or blue trikes came with rear brakes,
both now have hydraulic disks.


Twiglet is a friends cat that has come to stay for a few days.
She prefers my posh Ergo-Lux HD seat to Jaynes mesh one,
who can blame her. 

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