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Latest News About Our Recumbent Bike Manufactory
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Most Trustworthy Companies: F.A.Z. honors HP Velotechnik
Over 400 million online sources analyzed: German recumbent manufacturer amidst renowned names among bicycle manufacturers.
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New Momentum for the Bicycle: Eurobike coming to Frankfurt
The Eurobike is coming to Frankfurt! From 2022, the (trade show) center of the bicycle world will be located on the banks of the Main River. Read here, why we appreciate this decision.
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A Scorpion on a Mission to Protect the Oceans
The diving safety organization DAN Europe has embarked on a sustainability tour across Europe. On board: a Scorpion fs 26 Enduro trike.
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- What's new? ·
Most Trustworthy Companies: F.A.Z. honors HP Velotechnik
Over 400 million online sources analyzed: German recumbent manufacturer amidst renowned names among bicycle manufacturers.
- What's new? ·
New Momentum for the Bicycle: Eurobike coming to Frankfurt
The Eurobike is coming to Frankfurt! From 2022, the (trade show) center of the bicycle world will be located on the banks of the Main River. Read here, why we appreciate this decision.
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A Scorpion on a Mission to Protect the Oceans
The diving safety organization DAN Europe has embarked on a sustainability tour across Europe. On board: a Scorpion fs 26 Enduro trike.
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Hand Cycle Project: HP Velotechnik Cooperates With University
Cooperation with Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences explores feasibility for hand cycle drive based on the recumbent company's trikes.
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Bicycle building in times of Corona
Our factory is running! We build your bike and ship it to your dealer as usual. Here we inform you about how we stay reliable for you despite Covid-19.
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Test result “Very Good” for E-Trike
In the largest comparative test for pedelecs in 2019 in Germany, the trade magazine "ElektroRad" confirms that the "Scorpion" has outstanding properties.
New Developments
Innovative Products from Our Engineering Department
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Model Year 2022: Novelties and Changes at a Glance
Our novelties for the recumbent season 2022: Premium ergonomics become standard; fully enclosed hand drive for trikes, new options and basic specifications.
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Model Year 2021: Novelties and Changes at a Glance
Our novelties for the 2021 recumbent season: The revolution of the recumbent seat and an extended range of Shimano STEPS motors.
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New developments: Rear Hub Motor neodrives Z20
Alber’s neodrives Z20 rear hub motor will be part of our product line. Extensive tests convinced us of neodrives product features.
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- Product innovations ·
Model Year 2022: Novelties and Changes at a Glance
Our novelties for the recumbent season 2022: Premium ergonomics become standard; fully enclosed hand drive for trikes, new options and basic specifications.
- Product innovations ·
Model Year 2021: Novelties and Changes at a Glance
Our novelties for the 2021 recumbent season: The revolution of the recumbent seat and an extended range of Shimano STEPS motors.
- Product innovations ·
New developments: Rear Hub Motor neodrives Z20
Alber’s neodrives Z20 rear hub motor will be part of our product line. Extensive tests convinced us of neodrives product features.
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Comfort Revolution: The Ergomesh Premium Mesh Seat
The completely new developed ErgoMesh Premium entirely redefines the category of recumbent seats.
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New developments: Side Bag Mount extend luggage capicity on trikes
Need some easy to reach storage? Our pair of Side Bag Mounts is fully adjustable with a max. payload of 11 lbs. per side.
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New developments: Gekko Seat Pad for extra Comfort on a Trike
Our cushy add-on for all Gekko models allows for extra comfort, and a slightly higher seating position on your rides.
Press Releases
Our Service for Journalists with Text and Pictures
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Press Release Hands-On-Cycle: The Elegant Hand Drive for Trikes
The highly innovative Hands-On-Cycle turns trikes with sports genes into an everyday hand drive vehicle for people with handicaps.
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Net seat ErgoMesh: Making premium ergonomics the standard
Find out about our completely redesigned ErgoMesh seat for all Scorpion trikes and single-track recumbent bikes.
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More Power for the E-Trikes New Shimano and Neodrive Motors
Super-Power also for recumbent tricycles: For the 2021 season, recumbent bike specialist HP Velotechnik is installing the brand new Shimano STEPS EP8 engine.
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Press Release Hands-On-Cycle: The Elegant Hand Drive for Trikes
The highly innovative Hands-On-Cycle turns trikes with sports genes into an everyday hand drive vehicle for people with handicaps.
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Net seat ErgoMesh: Making premium ergonomics the standard
Find out about our completely redesigned ErgoMesh seat for all Scorpion trikes and single-track recumbent bikes.
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More Power for the E-Trikes New Shimano and Neodrive Motors
Super-Power also for recumbent tricycles: For the 2021 season, recumbent bike specialist HP Velotechnik is installing the brand new Shimano STEPS EP8 engine.
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World premier: Unique in comfort and function
The ErgoMesh Premium sets a new standard: It combines the best features of airy mesh seats and ergonomically adjustable hard shell seats.
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Lavish homepage relaunch
The recumbent bike manufacturer’s completely redesigned online presence features numerous special functions and outstanding usability.
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Trike Packing – Just pack it in and go out!
Trike Packing: HP Velotechnik presents new accessories that allow users to store even more luggage on the practical trikes.
Press reviews
HP Velotechnik in the News
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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.
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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.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
