Our Groundbreaking Handbike: Hands-On-Cycle
The Hand-Powered Drive for Trikes From HP Velotechnik
In the Hands-On-Cycle, 20 years of experience in tricycle construction merge with technical sophistication and convincing design to create a uniquely elegant, compact and comfortable composition. In practice, this means that handcycling has never been so safe and inclusive for people with disabilities.
Thanks to the groundbreaking technology, you can (once again) take off on bike tours and excursions with family and friends. And in the utmost comfort: The Scorpion plus models and the Scorpion fs 20, which also has full suspension, as well as the Gekko fx 26 roll casually over bad roads thanks to the rear-wheel drive with plenty of grip.You can entrust your payload to our generously dimensioned luggage racks.
Unique safety advantage: HP Velotechnik packs the hand drive, including gears and cable pulls into a closed housing. This prevents rotating and oily drive parts from coming into contact with your upper body and arms.
Click to enlarge Other advantages over conventional hand bikes: The vehicles have an amazingly small turning radius and the tidy cockpit offers optimum operating comfort.
Powerful plus: As an option, we can also equip your hand bike with an electric motor.The rear wheel hub motor Z20 from NEODRIVES supports you, as known with from other pedelecs, with foot pedals: Powerful additional thrust with up to 25 km/h (16 mph).
Adjustable in Four Ways
This Hand Cycle Drive Is Made to Fit You
Hands-On-Cycle can be continuously adjusted for people with a height of 1.62 to 2.00 m* (5’3″ to 6’6″) and arm lengths of 70 to 94 cm* (27″ to 37″). Optimizations are possible in all three dimensions here. The length adjustment range of the Hands-On-Cycle unit in the main frame is 6 cm (2.4″); the footrest can be extended by up to 14 cm (5.5″).
The pole has an adjustment angle of 14°. The grip width can be varied between 52 and 62 cm (20.5″ – 24.4″). Another possibility for adjustments is offered by the flexible seat systems from HP Velotechnik. We recommend the ErgoMesh Premium, which is mandatory for the Scorpion plus models.
* Approximate specification; consultation with a qualified dealer to determine whether and how Hands-On-Cycle can be used for your personal indications is necessary in any case.
Clever Accessories
The Hands-On-Cycle is prepared designed for dedicated customized dedicated options
Your Handbike Adapts to You
Hands-On-Cycle: As Variable as Your Requirements
HP Velotechnik mounts the Hands-On-Cycle on four models: the lightweight and compact Gekko fx 26 (right), the comfortable and full-suspension Scorpion fs 20 (left) and the robust Scorpion plus models with high seat position. All these models can be individually adapted to your requirements and special needs with our modular custom system. In addition, customers in the USA can choose the sturdy Gekko 26 non-foldable touring trike from our Gekko US edition as a third exclusive Hands-On-Cycle option.
Basic drivetrain with 3×8 gears is the Tripleshift 24 gearing – a combination of a stand-shiftable 3-speed hub plus 8-speed cassette with twist shifters. For deceleration, Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc brakes are a standard feature. With options such as the luggage rack or side bag mounts, you expand the range of use of your new touring partner immensely. For the ultimate in comfort equip your trike with a powerful electric motor!
A complete breakdown of options and prices can be found in the Scorpion and Gekko catalogs as well as in the online configurator. The configurator also allows you to check whether your desired setup is compatible with the specific requirements for the Hands-On-Cycle.
Electric Hand Cycle
Extra Power in the Rear: Hands-On-Cycle With Motor Assistance
Of course, the Hands-On-Cycle is prepared for the megatrend in the field of bicycles: If you so choose, we can install a powerful electric motor. In order to turn your hand powered bike into a pedelec (support up to 25 km/h), we use the rear hub motor Z20 from Neodrives in combination with a 10-speed Shimano/Microshift derailleur gearing. All controls and the color display are right in your field of vision in the cockpit.
The battery range is up to 145 kilometers or 90 miles (capacity 612 Wh). The 40 Nm of the extremely quiet hub motor transfers power directly to the rear wheel.
Note: For safety reasons, the reverse function of the Neodrives motor cannot be used in combination with the Hands-On-Cycle.
Facts & Figures
Technical Data of the Applicable Trikes
Gekko fx 26 | Scorpion fs 20 | Scorpion plus 20 | Scorpion plus 26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Material (frame) | Aluminum 7005 T6 | Aluminum 7005 T6 | Aluminum 7005 T6 | Aluminum 7005 T6 |
Suspension travel (front/ rear) | – / – | 6 cm / 8 cm (2.4″ / 3″) | 6 cm / 8 cm (2.4″ / 3″) | 6 cm / 8 cm (2.4″ / 3″) |
Length | 205 bis 223 cm (6.7′ – 7.3′) | 190 bis 210 cm (6.2′ – 6.9′) | 186 – 204 cm (6.1′ – 6.7′) | 186 – 204 cm (6.1′ – 6.7′) |
Width | 83 cm (32.7″) | 83 cm (32.7″) | 91 cm (35.8″) | 91 cm (35.8″) |
Folding dimensions (L x W x H) | 120 x 83 x 100 cm (47 x 33 x 40″) | 105 x 83 x 98 cm (41 x 33 x 39″) | 95 x 91 x 121 cm (38 x 36 x 48″) | 95 x 91 x 137 cm (38 x 36 x 54″) |
Seat height | 35 cm (13.8″) | 32 cm (12.6″) | 46 cm (18.1″) (standard) 57 cm (22.4″) (HS) | 46 cm (18.1″) (standard) 57 cm (22.4″) (HS) |
Weight | from 25 kg (55 lbs) | from 26 kg (57 lbs) | from 27,3 kg (60 lbs) | ab 28 kg (62 lbs) |
of which extra weight Hands-On-Cycle | 8,5 kg (18.7 lbs) | 8,5 kg (18.7 lbs) | 8,5 kg (18.7 lbs) | 8,5 kg (18.7 lbs) |
Payload (rider & luggage) | max. 130 kg (286 lbs) | max. 130 kg (286 lbs) | max. 150 kg (330 lbs) | max. 150 kg (330 lbs) |
Turning circle | 4,65 m (15.2′) | 4,76 m (15.6′) | 4,75 m (15.7′) | 5,35 m (17.7′) |
Development (24 gears) | 1,84 – 10,50 m (6 – 34.4′) | 1,78 – 9,28 m (5.8 – 30.4′) | 1,78 – 9,28 m (5.8 – 30.4′) | 1,84 – 10,50 m (6 – 34.4′) |
Development (Rohloff) | 1,56 – 8,34 m (5.1 – 27.4′) | 1,54 – 8,09 m (5 – 26.5′) | 1,54 – 8,09 m (5 – 26.5′) | 1,56 – 8,34 m (5.1 – 27.4′) |
Development (with E-assist / XT 10) | 2,36 – 7,74 m (7.7 – 25.4′) | 2,29 – 7,50 m (7.5 – 24.6′) | 2,29 – 7,50 m (7.5 – 24.6′) | 2,36 – 7,74 m (7.7 – 25.4′) |
Color main frame (with corrosion layer, color and clear coat) | Blue shade grey matt, Colza yellow or custom color | Magma red, Deep blue or custom color | Cool grey metallic, Magma red or custom color | Cool grey metallic, Magma red or custom color |
Color Hands-On-Cycle module | Blue shade grey matt | Blue shade grey matt | Blue shade grey matt | Blue shade grey matt |
Price (incl. Hands-On-Cycle) | from € 6.780 / US$ 7,929 | from € 8.780 / US$ 10,019 | from € 9.509 / US$ 10,808 | from € 9.609 / US$ 10,908 |
Find a Dealer
Where Can I Test and Buy the Hands-On-Cycle?
These dealers near you can order your trike with our Hands-On-Cycle handbike module. Use the “Advanced search” to filter for our specialist retail partners providing a trike with hand drive for a test ride in their store. Click on the dealer of your choice for details and to arrange your preferred appointment for an individual consultation.
