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7 April 2016 - 5:33pm
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.
Production leadtime has long been HP's Achilles heel. Custom HP Velotechnik purchases often require a one month leadtime. This has been a competitive disadvantage as compared to Catrike's 1-2 week just-in-time production schedule or ICE's ability to ship a trike within mere days of receiving the order.
To address this issue, HP is now producing a standardized upgraded version of their best-selling and award-winning full-suspension Scorpion FS-26 model for the United States market. Trikes with the US-Special specification can be shipped immediately.
The US-Special has the following upgrades:
- 27-speed Dura-Ace / XT drivetrain and shifting
- rear parking brake
- RockShox Monarch RL rear air-shock
It is available only in the grey / white color scheme and with front derailleur tube.
At $5053, there is no discount over a similarly equipped Scorpion FS-26 with the same options, but, the ability to ship it immediately will no doubt sway some purchasers' upcoming trike-buying decisions.
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