HP Velotechnik German Engineering

AlphaBENT is a Premium HP Velotechnik dealer stocking almost every model of HP Velotechnik made, including bikes and trikes.

Working out of their factory in Kriftel Germany, HP Velotechnik engineers some of the finest-handling recumbent trikes in the world.

There are few trikes as comfortable as the suspension Scorpion models put out by HP Velo, and the front suspension models incorporate such features as anti-sway-bars, and have the most plush rides in the industry.

On the other end of the spectrum, HPVelotechnik also puts out non-suspension versions of its trikes that fold up tightly and have incredibly tight turning radii.

HP Velotechnik recumbent trikes are characterized by:

superb handling at speed
plush suspension
and great low-speed turning.

HP Velo has been engineering fine machines for a long time, and their products show it. These fine designs have come from HP Velotechnik:

NoSquat rear suspension, designed to maximize comfort and minimize loss of efficiency
split knuckle kingposts maintaining integrated front wheel and axle while allowing convenience of easy wheel removal
advanced steering geometry (ASG) for stable high-speed handling mixed with agile low-speed
self-locking folding hinge on some models
inifinitely adjustable BodyLink hardshell seat

Thanks in part to these innovations, HP Velotechnik's plush full-suspension Scorpion FS-26 won the BROL Recumbent of the Year award for 2013.

Factory tour

News

HP Velotechnik Scorpion FS-26 with upgraded drivetrain and white-grey colors

HP introduces US-exclusive Scorpion FS-26 with upgrades and fast delivery

In an increasingly competitive market, HP Velotechnik is taking pre-emptive measures against the impending arrival of Catrike's new full-suspension Dumont model.

7 Apr 2016 - 5:33pm

Catrike
HP Velotechnik
ICE

ICE shows Fat, racks, apparel, and support for electric-assist at RCC

ICE owners Chris Parker and Neil Selwood both came in person to the Recumbent CycleCon show in Cincinnati (Sep 25-27, 2015). They brought one of their surprisingly popular Full Fat all-terrain trikes and a representative lineup of ICE models:

29 Sep 2015 - 10:46am

HP Velotechnik
ICE
Rohloff
Schlumpf

New tadpole trike fits shorter riders

HP Velotechnik has announced a new trike specifically designed for people under 5'-11". This trike will be introduced at the 2015 Interbike show 9/16-18.

The first Gekko FXS in the United States will be available for test-rides shortly thereafter at AlphaBENT in Sacramento, CA.

24 Aug 2015 - 9:23am

hpvelotechnik.com

HP Velotechnik

New product: Gekko FX26 folding recumbent trike, HP Velotechnik

St Charles, IL: HP Velotechnik introduced a new high-performance folding trike into a booming trike market.

The Gekko FX-26 has the foldability of the proven Gekko travel-trike, but now gets the better-efficiency, comfort, and handling performance of a 26" drive-wheel.

12 Oct 2014 - 11:30am

HP Velotechnik

HP Velotechnik Scorpion FS-26 wins 2013 Trike of the Year

The HP Velotechnik Scorpion FS-26 full-suspension trike was awarded Trike of the Year by online presence BentRiderOnline.com

16 Jan 2014 - 12:15am

HP Velotechnik

Overheard

Learning and choosing versus being sold

Thank YOU - for helping me learn & choose rather than SELLING me a trike.

See you next Thurs. P[HP Velotechnik, Pedelec]

17 Mar 2014 - 10:09am

HP Velotechnik

The next thing...

I was looking for the next thing for my rehab... and, this is it! --Rocky

27 May 2014 - 12:21pm

HP Velotechnik

Considerate , polite approach.

Dear Hugh,
Please don't feel that you need to respond to this note.
I know that my check reached you yesterday and I just wanted to give you a big thank you. I have rarely run into someone whose customer service skills can match up to yours.

6 Jul 2014 - 8:22pm

HP Velotechnik

Products

recumbent trike

Gekko / Gekko FX

The Gekko is made for the casual riding or touring.

Gekko FX-26

Full-size touring trike packs down small

HP Velotechnik has brought the ride engineering of its popular Gekko model to full-form. The Gekko FX26 has the popular 20" (406 ETRTO) size tires on the front and comfortable, efficient 26" (559) rear wheel size.

Scorpion

The two wide spread front wheels and low center of gravity gives the Scorpion impressive stability and a unique look. Whether carrying a heavy load or taking corners at high speed, the Scorpion gives confidence with it's ability to hold onto the road.

Scorpion FS 20

The Scorpion FS 20 offers the smooth ride of a full suspension trike while preserving the turning performance that HP Velotechnik boasts in the Scorpion model lineup.

Scorpion FS 26

Plush, full-suspension comfort combined with an efficient 26" rear wheel. This trike was bentrideronline's Trike of the Year in its seminal 2013 year.

Scorpion FS 26 S-Pedelec / Enduro

Add an electric assist motor to the package of a Scorpion FS 26 and you get the S-Pedelec. Upgrade the components to be off-road ready and you get the Enduro.

It seems that there is no ride you can't do when you have these trikes at your disposal.

Scorpion FX

The Scorpion FX folds in a minute down to a package that fits into most hatchback cars. The wheels can be taken off in another minute so that it can fit into the trunk of a car.

recumbent bike

Grasshopper FX

The Grasshopper FX is one of the only folding recumbent bikes in the world. You can literally take it with you.

Its front and rear suspension give you a plush ride.

SpeedMachine

For racing speed with suspension comfort, look no further than the German-engineered SpeedMachine.

The design includes a rear suspension with No-Squat design to minimize pogo-effect suspension losses. With an air-shock, though, it would be easy to lock out the suspension for sprints.

Spirit

For an everyday rider getting around town, the Spirit is a convenient bike.

StreetMachine Gte

German-engineered full-suspension 20-26 compact recumbent bike.

This just in

Recumbent trikes, aging, and the immune system

Researchers in Britain studying elderly endurance cyclists have discovered profound benefits to cycling at an older age.

13 Mar 2018 - 11:34am

Azub
Catrike
Greenspeed
HP Velotechnik
Hase
ICE

Flags of 2018

Recumbent trike makers are revising their OEM safety flags for 2018 with a priority on safety over self-promotion.

5 Dec 2017 - 8:29pm

Catrike
Greenspeed
HP Velotechnik
Hase
Hase Spezialraeder
ICE
Purple Sky
Soundwinds

Overlay picture of folding action of a Gekko FX-26 recumbent tricycle

HP Gekko FX26 folding recumbent trikes become scarce in USA

HP Velotechnik has sold the last of its US supply of Gekko FX-26 folding recumbent trikes to its premium stocking HP Velotechni

26 Sep 2017 - 9:33am

Catrike
HP Velotechnik

Folded HP Velotechnik Gekko FX-20 recumbent trike

HP runs out of US-available Gekko FX-20 recumbent trikes

Surprisingly, HP Velotechnik has run out of supply of its US-available Gekko FX-20 folding recumbent trikes for 2017.

27 Jul 2017 - 9:44am

HP Velotechnik

Recumbent trike racks 1/2 off

[Disclaimer: This item was posted on April Fools Day, 2017. It is not to be taken seriously, though, perhaps, half-seriously. The rack and the trike are real and not Photoshopped. The trike is a Terratrike (perhaps an older Tour) and the rack is based on HP Velotechnik design.]

1 Apr 2017 - 8:16am

Azub
Catrike
Greenspeed
HP Velotechnik
Terratrike
Trident

Shimano STEPS pedaling system installed on an HP Velotechnik Scorpion recumbent trike

Electric recumbent trike: HP Velotechnik implements Shimano STEPS

HP Velotechnik offers electric recumbent trike options for most trikes models using Shimano STEPS motor system.

Shimano has entered the e-bike market with its STEPS motor system, and HP has adapted this system to most of its recumbent trike models.

3 Mar 2017 - 12:56pm

HP Velotechnik

HP Velotechnik revised Scorpion recumbent trike with 26" drivewheel

HP Velotechnik Scorpion suspension recumbent trike redesigned for 2017

HP Velotechnik has announced a changeup to the Scorpion model line of suspension recumbent tricycles. After twelve (12) years in production, the original Scorpion model will be retired.

12 Oct 2016 - 11:48am

hpvelotechnik.com

HP Velotechnik

Compare weight: 500W Bionx v. 500W GoSwiss 26" wheel

It's not every day that we have the opportunity to measure the weights of different systems. Usually, everything is so intertwined with everything else, that it's hard to pin down exact weight differences of comparable items and components.

24 Mar 2016 - 8:58pm

Bionx
GoSwiss
HP Velotechnik
Neodrive

Trigger-shifters alternative for shifting with limited hand strength

An alternative to twist shifters for riders with limited hand-strength

Twist (grip) shifters are an inexpensive and reliable technology common on recumbent trikes. They have two main drawbacks:

13 Jan 2016 - 11:20pm

HP Velotechnik
ICE
SRAM
Terratrike
Trident

Silicone foam grip installed on Catrike recumbent trike

Foam grips solutions

Catrikes, Greenspeeds, and other trikes using bar-end shifters get major upgrade at AlphaBENT

14 Sep 2015 - 1:09pm

Azub
Catrike
Greenspeed
HP Velotechnik
ICE
Trident

Neodrive 250W electric-assist system on HP Gekko FX26

We have just finished putting together an HP Velotechnik Gekko FX26 folding trike outfitted with a Neodrive 250W electric-assist system.

This is a very nice system and hard to find. The first test drive in front of the shop was on level ground, but the system seemed quite powerful.

5 Sep 2015 - 8:11pm

Bionx
HP Velotechnik
ICE
Neodrive

Bionx electric-assist system on HP Gekko FX26

We will have an HP Velotechnik Gekko FX26 folding trike outfitted with a Bionx 350W electric-assist system in the shop and available for test-riding on 27 August 2015.

This is a very nice system and hard to find.

26 Aug 2015 - 11:54am

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