The foldable touring recumbent bike
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- Comfortable full suspension with NoSquat design
- Foldable in 60 seconds
- Medium seat height for good aerodynamics
- Raised pedal position above the seat for efficient performance
- Agile, manoeuvrable steering geometry
- Also ideal for smaller persons
- Compact 20-inch rear wheel
- Rack with platform for 2 large bags up to 25 kg (55 lbs) plus Lowrider option for 2 large bags up to 25 kg
- Maximum payload 130 kg (286 lbs)
Take a Ride on the Green Side
A Tour with the Grasshopper fx Unfolds Pure Riding Pleasure
Time for refreshing new perspectives. The foldable recumbent bike Grasshopper fx brings action into the world of bicycles. For a long time cycling primarily meant one thing: hump up and step down. Your Grasshopper fx accelerates forward, suspends downwards – and folds to the side.
Whether on the train, in the car or in your home, the compact trekking recumbent bike from HP Velotechnik will gladly make itself small. With a packing size from 96 × 50 × 70 cm (37.8 x 19.7 x 27.6″) and a weight from 15.2 kg (33,5 lbs), the quickly foldable recumbent bike quickly finds safe shelter. Out on the road, your Grasshopper fx unfolds pure driving pleasure.
You do not want to miss out. Who likes riding upright against the wind, anyway? Your Grasshopper fx glides smoothly like an arrow on the street. Off-road 11 cm ( 4.3″) of suspension travel handle roughnesses with ease. Meanwhile, you enjoy panoramic views!
Grasshopper fx
Small Package. Great Ride!
A space saving miracle. With its two smooth running 20″ wheels, the Grasshopper fx is also the most compact model in our recumbent bike range. Fully unfolded this bike has a length of 1.60 m (5’3″) – shorter than your old upright bike! The medium seat height of 54 cm (21.3″) makes the Grasshopper fx perfect also for smaller riders. You have a good overview in traffic and can put your feet down safely at traffic lights. And if you fancy an e-bike, you can order our electric assist system to help you along.
Your Grasshopper fx indulges you with relaxing comfort. The full suspension also increases riding safety, as control and traction are improved. And the best part: You save energy – an effective suspension lets you go faster! With every unsuspended bump, a part of the forward energy is irretrievably converted into upward or downward movement of the bike and rider. With the Grasshopper fx, only the wheels follow the profile of your rough path. Even driving on dirt roads becomes a delight now. Important: The quality of a cycle’s suspension becomes particularly clear when carrying a great deal of luggage or riding on hills.
To the Point
Your Grasshopper fx has these technical refinements on board as standard.
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Award-Winning Design
The Grasshopper fx Is Happy to Make Itself Small!
The folding touring recumbent Grasshopper fx was awarded with the 2007 Eurobike Award for particularly innovative design and above-average product quality.
The seat is removable with a quick release mechanism and can be packed into the optional protective cover with practical shoulder strap. The folded frame sections snap into place with the snap-in strap in the snap-in buckle under the main tube.
Folded dimensions:
96 × 50 × 70 cm (38 x 19.7 x 27.6″) with Under Seat Steering or Aerobars.
96 × 60 × 70 cm (38 x 23.6 x 27.6″) with Above Above Seat Steering
With the under seat steering, just open the quick-release fastener at the stem and pull the handlebar/stem combination out of the frameside-mounted stem. To stow the handlebar away, just slide the stem-stud into the rubber socket on the seat tube - we simply call it the "Gummiflomp".
Dimensions folded (length x width x height): 96 × 50 × 70 cm (38 x 19.7 x 27.6″) with under seat steering,
96 × 60 × 70 cm (38 x 23.6 x 27.6″) with above seat steering.
For an even narrower package: Rotate the above seat handlebar after loosening a screw and unscrew the left pedal.
With the under seat steering, just open the quick-release fastener at the stem and pull the handlebar/stem combination out of the frameside-mounted stem. To stow the handlebar away, just slide the stem-stud into the rubber socket on the seat tube - we simply call it the "Gummiflomp".
Dimensions folded (length x width x height): 96 × 50 × 70 cm (38 x 19.7 x 27.6″) with under seat steering,
96 × 60 × 70 cm (38 x 23.6 x 27.6″) with above seat steering.
For an even narrower package: Rotate the above seat handlebar after loosening a screw and unscrew the left pedal.
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The Details at a Glance
Your foldable recumbent bike Grasshopper fx has these technical refinements on board as standard.
Robust Folding Hinge
Suspension fork
Disc Brakes
Suspension
Chain Protection Tubes
Accessories
Optional Features for True Individuals
Do you have your own notion of your ideal trike technology? Our modular system enables us to build your recumbent tricycle to meet your needs and desires. A whole range of reliable features and components is available for your bike, 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.
BodyLink-Seat
At the most important contact area between rider and bike, the seat systems from HP Velotechnik create an exemplary ergonomic connection. With the BodyLink seat, two anatomically shaped hard seat shells, connected by a flexible middle section, provide an unprecedented sitting comfort on your recumbent bicycle. Integrated length adjustment to adapt to your body size. Seat back inclination, pelvic support and the height of the front edge of seat can be adjusted by quick release levers according to your riding situation. Spinal canal with large ventilation openings. Waterproof seat pad cushion made of EVA foam or breathable Airflow seat cushion (multi-layer system).
ErgoMesh-Seat
Alternatively, you can mount the airy ErgoMesh mesh seat. It features ergonomic side padding and an integrated pocket for small belongings in its backrest. Safety plus: Reflective strips on the seat sides. Both seat systems fit the same frame mounts and are thus interchangeable. They can also be removed entirely in 15 seconds a practical feature when it is raining, or you want to put your recumbent bicycle into your car. The ErgoMesh seat gives you a 3 cm higher sitting position than the BodyLink seat.
Under seat steering
Comfortably positioned ergo-bars beneath the seat. Your wrists and neck are relieved from strain. Length- and angle-adjustable. The handlebar is positioned far back to allow even smaller riders to place both feet safely on the ground. The large steering angle due to the indirect steering makes the Grasshopper very manoeuvrable. Maintenance-free operation using sealed industrial bearings and self-lubricating rod ends.
Tiller steering
Alternative Above Seat Steering for best possible aerodynamics. All control elements remain in view as you are used to. The tiller arm is positioned to the back and combines a robust tilt adjustment with a solid swivel joint.
Aero-Handlebars
The aero handlebar guides you to a sporty, forward-facing arm position. This handlebar is the easiest way to push your Grasshopper fx on the handlebar.
Rear Rack
Your luggage will be fully suspended: Your equipment will find plenty of space on our sturdy 10 mm tube carrier. With the deep side bars it offers a secure support for panniers up to 25 kg. Integrated protective bracket for your tail light and a flag holder.
Lowrider
Ideal for heavy bags: Lowrider rack for two front wheel panniers up to 25 kg under the seat. Good road holding due to low centre of gravity.
Air Shock
If you wish, your Grasshopper fx can be equipped with the ultra-light Monarch RL air suspension element from RockShox. The spring stiffness can be easily adjusted to the payload using a shock pump. Equipped with adjustable hydraulic rebound damping and lockable compression, it convinces with the best response behaviour in our tests.
Electric Power-Assist
Do you offer electric drive assistance? Sure! We can equip all our cycles with an electric motor. The super trend of the electric bicycle is showing its best side on a recumbent: The streamlined seating position saves valuable energy, so that the precious battery capacity can be used efficiently for optimum range. The technology can also be easily integrated into the vehicle. This includes not only the engine in the rear wheel or in the front boom, but also the control unit on the handlebar and the battery.
Build My Dream Bike Now!
Fast, convenient, and informative: Selecting the components of your foldable recumbent bike is easy with our online configurator. Choose to your heart’s content from our versatile modular system!
Facts and Figures
Grasshopper fx Specifications and Technical Data
The outstanding ride of our folding touring recumbent bike 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 Grasshopper fx.
- Wheel size (front wheel): 20″ (ISO 406)
- Wheel size (rear wheel): 20″ (ISO 406)
- Max. tire width: 5 cm (2″)
- Bottom bracket height: 65–69 cm (25.6″–27″)
- Wheelbase: 109 cm (42.9″)
- Length: 160–189 cm (63–74.5″)
- Height: 98–105 cm (35–41.3″)
- Handlebar width: 56 cm (22″)
Standard color: Magic green
Standard color: Blue shade grey
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
- Suspension travel: front 5 cm (2″) / rear 11 cm (4.3″)
- Weight: from 15.2 kg (33.5 lbs) incl. pedals
- Payload: max. 130 kg (286 lbs)
- Frame material: Aluminum 7005 T6 heat treated
- Swing arm bearing: maintenance-free
- Steerer tube: oversized for 1″ integrated headset
- Rider height: ca. 1.58 – 2.00 m (5’2″ – 6’7″)
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 Grasshopper fx in our detailed and richly illustrated two-wheeler recumbents catalog. In addition, you will read lots of background information about recumbent bikes and exciting adventure reports from people travelling by bike.
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 recumbent bicycles – without obligation and completely free of charge.
Do you want to read more?
They Even Have a Catalog? This Is Getting Better and Better!
In our extensive recumbent bike catalogue you can read all the details about the Grasshopper fx and fascinating adventures of people on their recumbents.
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 recumbent bicycles – 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 foldable recumbent bike Grasshopper fx 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 the Grasshopper fx on Google Photos.
FAQ
Grasshopper fx Frequently Asked Questions
Of all the HP Velotechnik two-wheeler models, the Grasshopper fx is the one best suited for smaller people. Starting from 1.58 meters body height you can comfortably take a seat on this bike.
Even with a lowrider, the folding dimensions of the Grasshopper fx remain practically unchanged (96 x 50 x 70 cm with bottom or aero handlebars, 96 x 60 x 70 cm with tiller steering). Also, other factors like an engine have no influence, apart from the additional weight.
Yes, this is possible with the conversion sets offered by HP Velotechnik. Please note that a few combinations are not compatible. The use of Under Seat Steering in combination with electric assist is not possible due to a conflict with battery, nor is the use of an ErgoMesh XL mesh seat.
HP Velotechnik offers the rear wheel hub motor option for all its single-track recumbents. For safety reasons, the fitting or retrofitting of a bottom bracket motor is not permitted.
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.
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All Right, Enough Theory, How Do I Get on The Foldable Touring Trike?
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