The affordable laid-back adult trike
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Gekko 26 - the Starter Package for Your New Triker Life
Are you looking for an attractive recumbent trike – without becoming too immersed in all the technical details of the tricycle world? Then the Gekko 26 is a perfect choice: clear lines, raised seating position, no compromises in equipment and easy to buy. And all this at a tempting price!
With the Gekko 26, our engineers have fundamentally rethought the tricycle philosophy of HP Velotechnik. The aim was not only to achieve a higher seating position on an affordable laid-back adult trike. Above all, our engineers wanted to implement the typical, sporty and precise driving dynamics of our Tadpole trikes with the two steered front wheels in a very price-sensitive environment. In other words: A great trike also for those who have to work on a tighter budget.
Essentially Focused
Thinking Radical Requires Consistent Concepts
Two essential features are the main reasons why the frame construction of HP Velotechnik’s trikes is very labor-intensive: First and foremost the driving characteristics, which are achieved above all by the ingenious geometry of the front wheel steering and which have a decisive influence on the driving experience. We will not change that! Thus, the Gekko 26 does without our second design refinement: the patented folding technology In one respect, this even gives you an advantage: the strong frame can carry up to 150 kg (331 lbs), which is more payload than the foldable models.
Keep it simple. The recommended retail price for the Gekko 26 in the US is 1,990 US$ (MSRP), in Germany and other countries 1,990 Euro (MSRP). In order to make our entry-level trike a price breaker, we have limited another element of the HP Velotechnik philosophy for the Gekko 26 to essentials – our modular system.
You can configure the drive train, the brake system and other technical components in several hundred thousand variants for almost all other two- and three-wheelers that we custom-made for you in our recumbent factory in Kriftel, Germany. The option list for the Gekko 26 is short and convincing.
Ready to Drive!
Practical Equipment Requires No Compromises
We equip each Gekko 26 with a fixed, rock-solid component specification. For us, rock-solid means: 24-gear drivetrain from Sram, hydraulic disc brakes from Shimano, tires from Schwalbe and of course a tried-and-tested powder coating.
Handy? For sure! We offer many useful and convenient accessories for your Gekko 26. Be it our special carriers, mudguards, headrests or rear-view mirrors and lighting systems – your dealer will be happy to complete your Gekko 26 to satisfy your needs. So you will soon be at the pole position for a beautiful new Triker life!
Top Virtues of the Gekko 26
Sportiness
In this category, weight and seat position play a decisive role, in particular, the so-called bottom bracket elevation:
The higher the bottom bracket compared to the seat, the lower the drag and the higher the power development. A high bottom bracket position is more suitable for sporty, trained people. Also, the chassis is taken into account. A long wheelbase leads to a higher score because of the increased stability at high speeds. Most of our vehicles with a large 26″ rear wheel do have a long wheelbase. As a specialist, the Scorpion fs 26 Enduro receives a model bonus for its excellent off-road capability.
Comfort
Comfortable boarding and disembarking as well as relaxed sitting are taken into the rating as criteria. With a high seat and upright seat angle, you can board your trike comfortably, while lower and more reclined seats give better aerodynamics for a faster trike. Models score points for comfort if you can choose freely between our different recumbent seats. A suspended chassis not only ensures a lot of comfort on the road but also delivers a vital plus in safety.
Travel suitability
Luggage racks for up to four panniers plus a top-load platform bring our designated travel experts to the pole position for your very big tour. If a model can carry particular heavy loads, it gains some extra points. A relaxed sitting position and a lot of ground clearance let you enjoy our touring recumbents when heading for the long journey even in rough terrain.
Everyday strength
An always reliable daily companion is distinguished by a particularly robust design with a clear focus on what is really important for everyday commuting. Simple maneuvering in traffic, at home in the garage or even in your apartment gives extra points. In this area, you benefit from a small turning circle, low weight, and easy handling. Models that compensate for deficits here with very own strengths, such as an excellent commuting vehicle or car replacement, receive a bonus.
Transportability
For HP Velotechnik’s engineers, transportability is an essential matter and therefore separate item in this list. The rating is influenced by factors like whether and how quickly and easily a bike or trike can be folded; how small it can be stowed; whether it can be transported in one part – or even pulled on roller wheels over the tarmac. Two-wheelers receive a bonus compared to trikes due to their immanently smaller dimensions.
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The Details at a Glance
Your Gekko 26 has these technical refinements on board as standard.
Size adjustment
Foldable seat backrest
Detachable wheels
derailleur gearing
Accessories
Optional Features for True Individuals
Have you got your own notion of your ideal bike technology? Our modular system enables us to build your recumbent bicycle to meet your needs and desires. A whole range of reliable features and components is available for your recumbent trike, all of which have been specially developed to excel in everyday use. Here we show some selected examples; you will find the complete selection in our price lists and catalogs as well as our online configurator.
Exclusive Offers for US Customers
Gekko 26, Gekko fx 20 and Gekko fx 26 in Sport or Comfort Setup
Smiles for everyone: The US-Edition Gekko models not only combine HP Velotechnik quality with an attractive price but also give you several feature-packed setup levels to choose from. To top it all off and set you smiling and riding as soon as possible, we keep these US models ready for immediate shipping with our logistic partners in the USA.
Two configurations were carefully selected to meet the specific preferences of American recumbent enthusiasts. You can choose between sport-oriented or comfort-focused components for our US Gekkos.
Veterans looking for independence, well-being, and quality of life should get in contact with their local VA Medical Center. Learn about possible funding and opportunities for health and healing through adaptive sports with an HP Velotechnik trike!
Gekko US Edition Configuration Options
Sport configuration | Comfort configuration (Gekko 26 and Gekko fx 26 only) | |
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The right setup for all recumbent enthusiasts who are budget oriented without compromising the overall riding performance | Easy to use and highly
adaptive components
do not only provide
great comfort, but can
also make riding possible
again for trike fans
with special needs. | |
Drivetrain | 24 speed | 10 speed |
Derailleurs | Sram X4 rear, Microshift front | Sram GX |
Cassette | Sram PG-820, 8 speed, DuraBlast sprockets | Sram PG-1030, 10 speed |
Shift levers | Sram X4 twist shifters | Sram SL-500 barend shifters |
Chain | KMC Z8 medium rust protection, stretch proof | KMC X10 EL excellent rust protection, extra stretch proof, lightweight |
Crankset | Shimano FC-TY 501 triple steel chain rings, 170 mm crank arm length | Aluminum with single chain wheel 39 teeth, 155 mm crank arm length,
frame comes with derailleur tube |
Brakes | Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc brakes with 160 mm rotor | Avid BB7 mechanical disc brakes with 160 mm rotor, both front wheels coupled |
Front hubs | HP Sport with thru-axle | HP Sport with thru-axle |
Front tires | Schwalbe Road Cruiser 47 mm, Kevlar reinforced for puncture protection,
well-balanced rolling and durability chararacteristics | Schwalbe Road Cruiser 47 mm, as in Sport configuration |
Pedals | VP-895, one-piece black polypropylene body and cage, boron steel axle,
ball bearings | VP-895, one-piece black polypropylene body and cage, boron steel axle,
ball bearings |
Steering | one-piece handlebar, fixed width, angle adjustable | two-piece handlebar, adjustable in width and angle |
Accessories incl. | – | headrest, handrests, seat pad, seat angle adapter, parking brake |
HP Sport front hubs: With the solid, corrosion resistant thru-axle of the HP Sport front hubs the wheels can be removed with an Allen key and a 19 mm wrench.
Build My Dream Bike Now!
Fast, convenient, and informative: Selecting the components of your trike is easy with our online configurator. With your configuration number, you can edit your saved component choice, print and call your dealer for advice.
Facts and Figures
Specifications and Technical Data
The outstanding ride of the Gekko 26 is of course based on thoroughly engineered performance technology with precise technical specifications. The detailed figures can be found here in the technical data sheet – from the dimensions to the payload, from the seat height to the appropriate rider size. And of course, we are also happy to show you which colors you can choose for your Gekko 26.
- Seat
- Wheels & Tires
- Vehicle measurements
- Colors
- Miscellaneous
- Warranty
- Seat height: 38 cm (15")
- Seat angle: 39–47°
- Wheel size (front wheel): 20" (ISO 406)
- Wheel size (rear wheel): 26" (ISO 559)
- Max. tire width: 5 cm (2")
- Bottom bracket height: 40 – 49 cm (15" – 19.3")
- Ground clearance: 18,5 cm (7.3")
- Wheelbase: 109 cm (42.9")
- Track width: 78 cm (31")
- Width: 83 cm (33")
- Length: 175–210 cm (5'9" – 6'10")
- Height: 83 cm 32.7"
- Handlebar width: 58 cm (22.8")
- Turning circle: 4,70 m (15'5") outward
Standardfarbe: Lime green
- Bottom bracket standard: BSA 68 mm
- Weight: from 16,9 kg (37 lbs) incl. pedals
- Payload: max. 150 kg (330 lbs)
- Frame material: Aluminum 7005 T6 heat treated
- Rider height: ca. 1,60 – 2,00 m (5'3"– 6'6")
We are committed to the quality of our products. Therefore we grant a guarantee of 10 years on the frame and the swing arm bearing of our bikes and trikes. For further information, please have a look at our warranty conditions.
FAQ
Gekko 26 Frequently Asked Questions
The characteristics of our trikes depend on many factors. The wheel size is only one. HP Velotechnik optimized the geometry of each model for specific characteristics (with or without full suspension, foldable or not foldable, small rear wheel or large rear wheel, etc.). A conversion in this area would harm the overall balanced system and thus on the driving characteristics – therefore our trikes are not intended for such a conversion.
In our concept, the specialist trade is the central sales pillar. Our selected and trained specialist dealers can advise you in detail. Above all, however, they offer a promptly available service locally, which we cannot provide within the framework of our manufactory with some production processes planned for the long term. For these reasons we also do not sell directly to the customer at the factory.
The seat frame of the Gekko 26 is an integral part of the frame. In order to make transport as easy as possible, all parts remain on the vehicle. To reduce the loading height, you can fold the seat flat. For that reason, however, it cannot be exchanged.
The Gekko 26 has been optimized on the one hand to offer it at a very competitive price. On the other hand, it should be as light as possible with high frame stiffness at the same time in order to guarantee the highest possible payload. The frame construction chosen for these features does not include a suspension system.
In order to offer the Gekko 26at a lower price than all other trikes from HP Velotechnik, it is built in a fixed configuration. Only a number of carefully defined accessories (such as mudguards, luggage racks or battery-powered lighting) can be installed by your dealer. The factory-fitted electric motor would be too expensive in the price concept intended for the Gekko 26. But you can have your trike, like all other bikes from HP Velotechnik, retrofitted with a motor. For this technically almost new vehicle, we again assume the manufacturer’s warranty.
They Even Have a catalog? This Is Getting Better and Better!
You will find all the details about the Gekko 26 in our detailed and richly illustrated Gekko tricycle catalog. In addition, you will read lots of background information about tricycles for adults and the recumbent bike manufacturer HP Velotechnik.
Even now you have the choice with us: Browse here online on our website. Or request your copy in high-quality printing form by post. So you can comfortably recline at home on your sofa and start discovering the world of recumbents – without obligation and completely free of charge.
Time to sit back and relax?
They Even Have a catalog? This Is Getting Better and Better!
In our detailed Gekko tricycle catalog, you can read all the details about the Gekko 26 and lots of background information about tricycles for adults from HP Velotechnik.
Request your copy in a high-quality printing form right away. So you can comfortably recline at home on your sofa and start discovering the world of recumbents – without obligation and completely free of charge.
Picture Gallery
Here You Can Enjoy the Best Views
You will experience the best reasons for one of our recumbents during an extended test ride. On our website, we can only describe to you the incomparable driving feeling. True to the saying “A picture says more than 1000 words” we want to let our Scorpion fx Gekko 26speak for itself.
Move the mouse pointer over the image. Use the magnifying glass symbol to open the picture gallery. Alternatively, you can use the link icon to download photos in high resolution, e.g., as a desktop background – simply right-click after opening the image. You can find more high-resolution pictures in our album about Gekko 26 on Google Photos.
Find a Dealer
All Right, Enough Theory, How Do I Get on The Sporty Tadpole Trike?
A Gekko 26 is waiting for your test drive at these dealers near you. With the “Advanced Search” you can, of course, also search for other models. Click on the dealer for the details and your desired date for an individual consultation.