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Latest News About Our Recumbent Bike Manufactory
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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.
- 26. November 2020•
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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.
- 20. March 2020•
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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.
- 12. February 2019•
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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.
- 26. November 2020•
- What's new? ·
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.
- 20. March 2020•
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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.
- 12. February 2019•
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Supplier evaluation: Previous year’s success confirmed
For the second year in a row, HP Velotechnik has made it into the top group of the supplier evaluation of the Verbund Service und Fahrrad (VSF).
- 30. April 2019•
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Fight the packaging waste
For the launch of the new series of the "Special Edition", the recumbent bike manufacturer revolutionizes its shipping and sends only half the size boxes.
- 17. December 2019•
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Employees wanted – vacancies
The world-renowned recumbent bike manufacturer is constantly growing - and is therefore always looking for new employees for its location in the Rhine-Main region.
- 17. December 2019•
New Developments
Innovative Products from Our Engineering Department
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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.
- 15. October 2020•
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Comfort Revolution: The Ergomesh Premium Mesh Seat
The completely new developed ErgoMesh Premium entirely redefines the category of recumbent seats.
- 6. September 2020•
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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.
- 4. September 2019•
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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.
- 15. October 2020•
- Product innovations ·
Comfort Revolution: The Ergomesh Premium Mesh Seat
The completely new developed ErgoMesh Premium entirely redefines the category of recumbent seats.
- 6. September 2020•
- 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.
- 4. September 2019•
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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.
- 4. September 2019•
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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.
- 4. September 2019•
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New developments: Seat Angle Adjuster for Gekko Trike Models
Whether for therapeutic reasons or individual comfort: Our new Seat Angle Adjuster allows to bring the seat of all Gekko models in a more upright position.
- 4. September 2019•
Press Releases
Our Service for Journalists with Text and Pictures
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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.
- 1. October 2020•
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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.
- 19. August 2020•
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Lavish homepage relaunch
The recumbent bike manufacturer’s completely redesigned online presence features numerous special functions and outstanding usability.
- 31. January 2020•
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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.
- 1. October 2020•
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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.
- 19. August 2020•
- Press Service ·
Lavish homepage relaunch
The recumbent bike manufacturer’s completely redesigned online presence features numerous special functions and outstanding usability.
- 31. January 2020•
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Recumbent manufactory halves packaging waste
The new Special Edition models as drivers for environmentally friendly logistics: when folded, the trikes need only half as much space in the box.
- 18. December 2019•
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New Era: Special Edition Recumbent Trikes
Special Edition: Based on the successful Scorpion, HP Velotechnik for the first time offers six prefabricated trikes, four of them with motor.
- 22. August 2019•
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Recumbents – electric assist powered by neodrives!
Strong commitment to rear motor: HP Velotechnik continues to rely on rear motor for recumbents with German specialist Alber and his neodrives Z20 system.
- 17. March 2020•
Press reviews
HP Velotechnik in the News
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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.
- 28. January 2021•
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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.
- 28. January 2021•
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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".
- 4. February 2020•
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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.
- 28. January 2021•
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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.
- 28. January 2021•
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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".
- 4. February 2020•
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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.
- 15. February 2019•
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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.
- 18. November 2018•
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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".
- 15. March 2015•