Fahrvergnügen guaranteed.
Scorpion.
The fast touring trike from HP Velotechnik.
Sometimes, German engineers can get surprisingly excited. It is those
special moments, when nature and advanced technology come together, such as
when our development engineer Daniel Pulvermüller takes the new Scorpion
trike out on a test ride. While he concentrates on checking the Scorpion's
great road holding, rapid suspension action and tight turning circle, the
broad grin on his face reveals better then any measuring instrument: yes, it
does have plenty of Fahrvergnügen!
Of course it is not only the thrilling ride that sets our new Scorpion trike
apart. When we decided to bring HP Velotechnik's
recumbent innovations and renown build quality to the trike world, it
was a logical step: we combined our famous adjustable BodyLink seat
("...the seat that fits your body like a glove") with our sophisticated
suspension system and an extremely stiff, lightweight, heat treated
aluminium frame. The cross member is bent up and forward to meet the sturdy
wheels up front, giving a long wheelbase for safe braking, easy access to
the seat and avoiding heel interference for smaller riders.
Obviously, the most fun a trike designer can have is to create the steering
geometry so that the trike handles precisely and reliably especially when
fully loaded - we'll spare you the details by
not explaining why our steering is just not exactly centre-point and why we
deviate from the so beloved Ackermann compensation. (Too much engineering
fame for a British antiques merchant, anyway.)
Our suspension system is fully integrated into the frame design and
isolates your body from road vibration. It is fully tuneable for
performance and works completely independently of your pedalling force.
We call this No Squat design, and it is a system that has been perfected over thousands of miles of extreme roads by our team of test riders.
What it means is, if you accelerate uphill, you accelerate.
We haven't neglected the accessories either. We can offer an integrated,
suspended luggage rack that actually deserves its name by carrying 56lbs of
your equipment, proper mudguards and our practical front fairing Streamer.
Of course it is the technical details that make the difference, and in this
area our experience is second to none. We made our first tricycle with full
suspension back in 1991. Since then we have focussed on two-wheelers and our Street Machine has become the most successful touring recumbent on this planet. Our customers have taken
our bikes to every corner of the world and they have provided us with
invaluable development feedback. Now, our new Scorpion trike combines
long distance riding comfort with incredible performance.
New: Our foldable trike Scorpion fx is available from March 2007. Read more in the Scorpion fx press release. Scorpion fx infos are also printed in the German Scorpion folder.
Scorpion is available at selected recumbent dealers. Arrange for your
personal test ride soon, and prepare to be amazed!
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