Ice VTX vs Sprint X

[jamminbmx]

Hi all! I usually commute to work around 15 miles each way. Quite flat and long stretches.

I had a race bike but got knocked off if and blew up my shoulder! While I’m recovering i’ve been looking at a trike for the future…

Was thinking of an Ice trike as they look great and my mum is cornish 🤭

The Sprint X with 700c rear looks great as the folding will be handy for storage. But will it be much slower than the VTX? Any ideas?

Thanks all!!!

 

[PaulM]

The VTX is narrower and significantly lighter. By what I've read, I think there would be a noticeable difference in speed. However for lots of people comfort wins, and the Sprint X has suspension options. Let us know how it goes.

 

[Psamathe]

They are very configurable so ICE Sprint X could be configured to be closer to a VTX.

eg on my Sprint X Tour I opted for the hardshell seat - which I love and despite the (significant) extra cost would select were I re-purchasing.

Different people use differently but note that to fold the Sprint X you need to remove the seat - very easy to do (3 QR levers).

I can't comment on speed as mine is a Sprint X Tour which has the 26" rear wheel and I don't go fast but do go "laden touring.

Ian