Press reviews
HP Velotechnik in the Media
HP Velotechnik in the news: Read how independent journalists evaluate our products. These test reviews will help you to make the right choice in addition to your detailed test ride. We quote selected excerpts from some of the publications of recent years. In almost every case, the printed version of the publication contains additional useful information. We, therefore, recommend requesting the original copies from the respective publishing house.
In addition to press reports on our products, you will also find some portraits of our company as well as some articles on recumbents in general.
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- Gekko 26
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- Scorpion fs 20
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- Scorpion fs 26 Enduro
- Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec
- Scorpion fx
- Scorpion plus 26
- Speedmachine
- Streamer
- Streetmachine Gte
- Company Portraits ·
Press room – MyBike 5/2023: Report HP Velotechnik
[In German] As a manufacturer of special bikes "thirty years on the back": Visit to the recumbent manufacturer HP Velotechnik.
- Gekko fx 26 ·
Review: Gekko fx 26 – ElektroRad 01/2022
[In German] The ElektroRad magazine rates the Gekko fx 26 very good and awards it for outstanding value for money.
- Scorpion fs 26 ·
Review: Scorpion fs 26 – ElektroRad 01/2022
[In German] "The test bike impresses with power, riding performance and technical finesse," writes ElektroRad magazine. Test rating: Very good
- Company Portraits ·
Press room – ElektroRad 4/2021: Special Reha-Bikes
[In German] For many years, HP Velotechnik produced mainly sporty bikes. Meanwhile the adaptive bike segment has taken more and more space.
- Scorpion fs 26 ·
Review: Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec – ElektroRad 01/2021
[In German] The ElektroRad magazine gives the Scorpion fs 26 S-pedelec a rating of very good and a purchase tip for power commuters and speed touring.
- Scorpion fs 26 ·
Review: Scorpion fs 26 Shimano EP8 – ElektroRad 01/2021
[In German] The e-bike magazine ElektroRad praises the unique ride of the Scorpion fs 26 with the new seat and Shimano EP8 motor. Rating very good.
- Gekko 26 ·
Review: Gekko 26 recumbent trike – bentrideronline.com
The publisher of Bentrider Online has revealed himself to be a fan of the Gekko 26 and sums it up as follows: an attractive looking, great-handling, comfortable and well-built bargain of a trike.
- Scorpion fs 26 ·
Review: Scorpion fs 26 e-trike – elektroRad
[In German] The expert magazine ElektroRad gave the Scorpion with Neodrives rear engine and Pinion transmission a "Very Good" in the electric bike test 2020, including a recommendation "Purchase Tip".
- Scorpion fs 26 Enduro ·
Review: Scorpion fs 26 Enduro off road – elektroRad
[In German] The magazine ElektroRad has fallen in love with the Scorpion fs 26 Enduro with the rear hub engine. In the test field with 69 competitors there was a "very good" as well as the extra award "Sport-Tipp".
- Gekko fx 26 ·
Review: Gekko fx 26 foldable recumbent trike – bentrideronline.com
[Auf Englisch] The Managing editor of Bentrider Online is impressed by the "great performance" and the good handling of the Gekko fx 26 - all at an outstanding price.
- Scorpion plus 26 ·
Review: Scorpion plus 26 recumbent trike – bentrideronline.com
[In German] Managing Editor Bryan J. Ball of Bentrider online confirms that the Scorpion plus 26 is an SUV in the very best sense: comfortable and with super relaxed driving characteristics.
- Company Portraits ·
Am Anfang ging das Licht aus
[In German] On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the recumbent bike manufactory, the FAZ tells how the two pupils Paul Hollant and Daniel Pulvermüller formed a world-famous company in bicycle construction from the beginnings as garage tinkerers.
- Scorpion fs 26 Enduro ·
Scorpion fs 26 Enduro off road trike – Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
[In German] It came, saw, and judged: The bike expert of the FAZ, Hans-Heinrich Pardey, considers the Scorpion fs 26 Enduro to be "just awesome".
- Scorpion fs 26 ·
Review: Scorpion fs 26 – elektroRad
[In German] The editors of the trade magazine ElektroRad enjoy the Scorpion fs 26 with the drive combination Shimano-Motor Steps E8000 and electric Di2 shifting so much that they award it a "very good" in the test.
- Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec ·
Review: Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec – Radtouren
[In German] The test rider of the magazine Radtouren attests the Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec's versatility, the high safety standard and the high driving pleasure that the motorized trike offers with support up to 45 km/h.
- Scorpion fs 26 ·
Review: Scorpion fs 26 trike – bentrideronline.com
The publisher of the American online magazine Bentrider Online was already enthusiastic about the Scorpion fs 20. With the Scorpion fs 26 he emphasizes the improved handling and performance.
- Streetmachine Gte ·
Review Streetmachine Gte recumbent bike: Moderner Jubilar – elektroRad
[In German] With the Streetmachine Gte the company HP Velotechnik proves that it is well positioned for the future.
- Grasshopper fx ·
Review: Grasshopper fx foldable recumbent bike – bentrideronline.com
Bentrider Online's Managing Editor Bryan J. Ball is a big folding bike fan - and fairly impressed by the Grasshopper fx.
- Scorpion ·
Review: Scorpion recumbent trike with e-assist – fahrradblog
Auch Online kommt der Scorpion bestens an: Da bleibt kein Auge trocken, wenn "Spielkind" (so der Autor über sich selbst) Sören Eisenschmidt unser sportlichstes Modell richtig ran nimmt.
- Scorpion fs 26 ·
Review: Scorpion fs 26 trike – Trekkingbike
[In German] The test riders of the magazine Trekkingbike are very excited about the driving dynamics and feeling in the Scorpion fs 26 - this was rewarded with "Very good".
- Scorpion ·
Review: Scorpion trike – Die Rennmaschine – Rehatreff
[In German] The magazine "Rehatreff" writes for people with handicaps - and says: The Scorpion with electric motor and automatic shifting is a fun machine for everyone.
- Scorpion fx ·
Review: Scorpion fx foldable recumbent trike – Aktiv Radfahren
[In German] The German magazine Aktiv Radfahren awards the first foldable Scorpion with a "very good": Handling, chassis, versatility and technical refinement convince the editorial staff all along the line.
- Speedmachine ·
Review: Speedmachine recumbent bike – bentrideronline.com
Editor Bryan J. Ball of Bentrider online has tested the Speedmachine intensively - his conclusion: It is the fastest bike that he had feel comfortable taking on a cross-country tour.
- Streetmachine Gte ·
Review Streetmachine Gte recumbent bike: Improving The Best – bentrider online
The Streetmachine Gte is confident, reliable and silent. Just what you’d want in a traveling partner.
- Company Portraits ·
Company Portrait recumbent and tricycle bicycle manufacturer
[In German] Bikes from the Rhine-Main area: Two boys win a design competition - and found a company that today sells special bikes worldwide.
- Scorpion fx ·
Review: Scorpion fx foldable recumbent e-trike – elektroRad
[In German] At the big test in the trade magazine elektroRad there was a "very good" for the Scorpion fx with rear wheel motor - and the test driver summarizes his impressions: "pure fun".
- Company Portraits ·
Company Portrait: Tüftler as Stuntmen in the movie 13 Semester
The CEO's of the German recumbent bike manufacturer in an unusual role: With their "Scorpion" trike, they appear in the film "13 Semester".
- Gekko fxs ·
Press report Gekko fxs: versatile trike for kids, short people & special needs
[In German] The magazine "Rehatreff" writes for people with handicaps and presents the Gekko fxs as a trike that can grow with a rider as they progress from child to adult in detail with the many adaptation possibilities.
- Company Portraits ·
Company Portrait: Jedes Rad ein Unikat
[In German] Paul Hollants and Daniel Pulvermüller have been in business for 16 years: The manufactory is the market leader in Europe with its recumbents and defies the crisis.
- Scorpion plus 26 ·
Review: Scorpion plus 26 recumbent trike – aktivRadfahren
[In German] Not only because of the high seat in the Scorpion plus 26, the German magazine "aktivRadfahren" awards an "Outstanding" in the test result. According to the editors, this super comfortable luxury touring bike is even worth a "recommendation".
- Scorpion plus 26 ·
Review: Scorpion plus 26 tricycle – FAS
[In German] Comfort and cosiness: FAZ author Hans-Heinrich Pardey is delighted by the electric reverse gear and enjoys the high and comfortable seating position offered by a Scorpion from the Plus series.
- Scorpion fs 20 ·
Review: Scorpion fs 20 tadpole recumbent trike – bentrideronline.com
The managing editor of the American online magazine Bentrider compares the Scorpion fs 20 with a Maybach. And he doesn't save on praise anywhere else.
- Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec ·
Review: Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec – FAZ
[In German] In his driving test, FAZ author Hans-Heinrich Pardey praises not only the excellent suspension characteristics, especially at higher speeds, but above all the feeling of being on the road very safely.
- Scorpion fs 26 ·
Review: Scorpion fs 26 recumbent trike – aktivRadfahren
[In German] Sebastian Böhm from the German magazine AktivRadfahren sees the Scorpion fs 26 as a real alternative to the car and states that it is currently probably the most mature and funniest recumbent trike ever.
- Streetmachine Gte ·
Review Streetmachine Gte recumbent bike: Andere Perspektive – aktiv Radfahren
[In German] Outstanding test result: The Streetmachine - or: an ergonomic touring bike in a class of its own becomes a classic.
- Scorpion fs 20 ·
Review: Scorpion fs 20 recumbent trike – Radtouren
[In German] A fun machine for rapid cornering in combination with the casual reclining position and the powerful supporting electric drive convinced the testers of the magazine Radtouren. Their test rating for the Scorpion fs 20: "very good".
- Gekko fx 20 ·
Review: Gekko fx 20 recumbent trike with e-motor – Blauer Blitz – elektro Rad
[In German] Driving stable and comfortable - but especially fascinated by the explosive start of the motorized Gekko fx 20, the editors of the "ElektroRad" are impressed.
- Scorpion fx ·
Scorpion fx: trike with a high seat – Fairkehr
[In German] The magazine of the Verkehrsclub Deutschland VCD recommends the Scorpion fx as a comfortable tricycle: The high seat and at the same time high tipping stability make it a vehicle for all those who would otherwise not be able to ride a bike due to handicaps.
- Scorpion fs 20 ·
Review: Scorpion fs 20 full suspension trike – aktivRadfahren
[In German] The editor of AktivRadfahren feels "like on clouds" and gives the top mark "Outstanding" as a test result to the fully suspended Scorpion fs 20 trike with single wheel suspension plus individually adjustable shell seat.
- Grasshopper fx ·
Press Review Grasshopper fx: Liegerad faltbar! – aktiv Radfahren
Kompakt in 60 Sekunden - das beeindruckt auch die Experten-Jury
- Scorpion ·
Review: Scorpion recumbent trike – RTR
The new Scorpion with 26-inch rear wheel scores with its equipment. Charles Coyne of the magazine Recumbent Rider & Tandem is sure: It ties seamlessly to the history of the predecessor with small rear wheel.
- Streetmachine Gte ·
Test: Streetmachine Gte recumbent bike – aktiv Radfahren
[In German] Cutting-edge seating posture, rigid frame, adjustable full suspension: The Streetmachine Gte offers perfect comfort at all times.
- Grasshopper fx ·
Press report Grasshopper fx: Faltbares Liegerad! – aktiv Radfahren
[In German] A fully suspended speedster, which convinces by its seating comfort and its good road handling.
- Speedmachine ·
Review Speedmachine recumbent bike : Tief(F)lieger – aktiv Radfahren
[German] Die Speedmachine ist ein durchdachter Mix für Sport und Alltag und wartet dank nachrüstbarem Gepäckträger auch mit guten Touring-Eigenschaften auf.
- Company Portraits ·
Recumbent Manufacturer Company Portrait: Aus freakig wird Hightech
[In German] The story of this company is partly the story of the recumbent bike: HP Velotechnik has broken many new ground in 25 years and defined its niche itself.
- Gekko fx 20 ·
Review: Gekko fx 20 recumbent trike with front fairing Streamer – FAS
[In German] The bike specialist from the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung is impressed by the sporty handling of the Gekko fx 20 and is delighted by the possibilities offered by the weather protection streamer.
- Scorpion fx ·
Review: Scorpion fx trike – bentrideronline.com
For the Managing Editor of the American online magazine Bentrider Online, the foldability of the Scorpion fx is a nice side effect - he recommends the folding trike primarily for its comfort, utility and handling.
- Gekko fx 26 ·
Review: Gekko fx 26 foldable recumbent trike – RTR magazine
[Auf Englisch] Der Rezensent vom amerikanischen Liegerad-Spezialmagazin ist sich sicher: Beim Gekko fx 26 erhält man viel Trike für wenig Geld - besonders beeindruckend: Es ist ganz leicht zufalten und zu transportieren.
- Scorpion fs 26 ·
Review: Scorpion fs 26 full suspension recumbent trike – RTR magazine
The test rider of the magazine Recumbent & Tandem Rider is deeply impressed by the driving stability of the Scorpion fs 26 even at speeds of 80 km/h.
- Streetmachine Gte ·
Streetmachine Gte: Recumbent & Tandem Rider Magazine Review #119
The Streetmachine Gte is really designed for the touring cyclist who wants good performance and lots of comfort at the same time.
- Grasshopper fx ·
Review Grasshopper compact recumbent bike: The Good Bug – RTR
This bike is a blast, says the author. And he can´t wait to go touring again!
