The nimble fast folding trike
The Nimble Fast Folding Trike
Gekko fx 20: From Compact Size to Full Riding Pleasure in Ten Seconds
Time for a change of perspective. With the Gekko fx 20, a small change in attitude offers great new prospects. Sit back and relax in the comfortable seat. Raise your legs casually. Enjoy the panoramic view. Plenty of riding pleasure ahead of you!
Speeds up not only your heart rate: The Gekko fx 20 remarkably unfolds into a good deal of riding pleasure. To enable you to carry the Gekko fx 20 quite compactly wherever you’d like to go, the engineers at HP Velotechnik have equipped the foldable version of their nimble touring trike with an amazingly fast, easy-to-operate, sophisticated folding system.
Completely Compact
Folding Tricycle with a Unique Twist
Particularly useful: All components remain mounted on the trike – unlike conventional folding trikes, in which the seat, wheels or rack must be removed first and transported separately All this is made possible by HP Velotechnik’s patented Dual Flat Fold (D.F.F.) folding system, which uses only two quick-release levers for the Gekko fx 20. With little practice, you can fold your Gekko fx 20 into a compact size of 83 x 52 x 82 cm (32¾ x 20½ x 32 1/3″) in ten seconds.
Your advantage: After the swift folding, the package can be parked vertically to save space. So you can carry it easily in winding staircases or through train doors. On the platform, you simply wheel the folded Gekko fx 20 on its integrated transport wheels.
Cunning design: The solid frame construction of the Gekko fx 20 combines safe road holding with sporty handling, precise steering, low weight, and minimal space requirements. The frame cross member, which is bent far back and positioned close to the seat, and the robust, angle- and width-adjustable handlebar ensure easy entry and exit. In addition to innovative bicycle technology, the Gekko fx 20 also benefits from many years of tricycle construction experience of the expert engineers at HP Velotechnik. Tough and with a lot of traction, your Gekko fx 20 is your faithful companion in everyday life and when traveling.
Top Virtues of the Gekko fx 20
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.
Out in Front for Connoisseurs
Your Gekko fx 20 Shows Ergonomics at It’s Best
Finally, a cycle on which you’d like to remain seated for another round after the tour. In terms of ergonomics, your Gekko fx 20 is far superior to conventional upright bikes. Instead of balancing your whole body weight on a small, hard saddle, lean back comfortably in the wide mesh seat. The incline of the anatomically shaped backrest can be variably adjusted. It offers pleasant back support and relieves your spine. Relax: You can simply forget about an aching bottom, numb private parts, aching spinal discs or a stiff neck.
To make it easy for you to get in and get out the frame cross member that connects the front wheels is bent backward in such a way that you can put your feet securely on the ground close to the seat. Smaller
riders will appreciate the built-in, extra wide heel clearance of the Gekko fx 20.
In the recumbent position you spare your knees when pedaling and can systematically regulate the stress of the muscles during fitness training. The sporty pedal position of the Gekko fx 20 enables an optimal power support in the seat and gives you a streamlined, fully relaxed posture. Due to the open upper body posture, constricting pressure on the abdomen and your organs is avoided. Instead, the lungs can fully enlarge and bring your cardiovascular system to full capacity. Learn fast on the Gekko fx 20: Riding pleasure is the best heart rate accelerator!
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The Details at a Glance
Your Gekko fx 20 has these technical refinements on board as standard.
Ergonomic seat
Robust Folding Hinge
Ergonomic Handlebars
Chain Protection Tubes
Disc Brakes
Easy wheel removal
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 trike 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 fx 20 US-Edition in Sport or Performance Configuration
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 for our US Gekko fx 20 models. You can choose between sport-oriented or performance-driven components.
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. Standard on US Edition Sport and Comfort configurations.
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 our nimble tadpole trike 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 fx 20.
- Seat
- Wheels & Tires
- Vehicle measurements
- Colors
- Miscellaneous
- Warranty
- Seat height: 35 cm (13.7")
- 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: 38–48 cm (15 – 19")
- Ground clearance: 13 cm (5 1/8")
- Wheelbase: 100 cm (39 1/3")
- Track width: 78 cm (31")
- Width: 83 cm (33")
- Length: 165–197 cm (65 –78")
- Turning circle: 4,25 m (14´) outward
- Folding size: 83 × 52 × 82 cm (32¾ x 20½ x 32 1/3")
Standard color: Magma red
Standard color: Deep blue
Give your bike a personal touch: On request, you can have the frame of your HP Velotechnik recumbent bike powder-coated with a custom color completely to your personal taste. You can choose from hundreds of color shades:
An overview and further information about our custom colors can be found in our color chart.
- Bottom bracket standard: BSA 68 mm
- Weight: from 15,8 kg (35 lbs) incl. pedals
- Payload: max. 130 kg (286 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.
They Even Have a catalog? This Is Getting Better and Better!
You will find all the details about the Gekko fx 20 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 fx 20 and lots of background information about adult tricycles 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 Gekko fx 20 speak 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 fx 20 on Google Photos.
FAQ
Gekko fx 20 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.
A lot works with a lot – but not everything is compatible with everything. This is obvious with some combinations: a hub gear plus a hub motor in the same rear wheel is not possible. The easiest way to choose your specifications: Enter your whishes in our online configurator – we’ve programmed it with all possible combinations, compatibility, and descriptions on our component choices. For detailed advice on choosing the best option for your desired application, please contact your specialist dealer.
The seat frame of the Gekko fx 20 is an integral part of the frame. During the folding process of this trike all parts remain on the wheel – and only for this reason it can be folded within 10 seconds without tools. For this reason, the seat cannot be replaced.
The Gekko fx 20 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 in order to build a vehicle that is easy to transport in combination with its excellent folding properties. The frame construction chosen for these features does not include a suspension system.
Find a Dealer
All Right, Enough Theory, How Do I Get on This Recumbent?
A Gekko x 20 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.