The full suspension speed trike
Profile
- Comfortable full suspension with AntiDive geometry and Stabilizer system
- Foldable in 60 seconds
- Medium seat height, flat seat position
- Multiple seats to choose from
- High pedal position for efficient use of pedaling forces
- Good ground clearance
- Very good riding dynamics
- Excellent tipping stability
- 26-inch rear wheel for a smooth ride
- Luggage: up to 35 kg (77 lbs) in seven bags
- Maximum payload 140 kg (308 lbs)
Engineered for the Extraordinary
Design Meets Driving Dynamics
Long wheelbase; clear contours; large, smooth-running wheels; elegantly integrated independent suspension: The dynamic appearance of the Scorpion fs 26 performance speed trike leaves a lasting impression.
You don’t need mountain passes, hairpin bends, or race tracks to enjoy the impressive ride dynamics of the Scorpion fs 26. HP Velotechnik’s agile speed trike also demonstrates its strengths when commuting to work or on a leisurely weekend ride.
A glance at the performance data reveals: This vehicle stands for ultimate performance and meets the highest demands for exclusivity and versatility with its unique equipment options. See for yourself by testing the ideal trike for people for whom every day is becoming ever more extraordinary.
The Full Suspension Chassis
Size Matters: A Long Wheelbase for Smooth Trike Rides
Even your first look at the Scorpion fs 26 will get your pulse racing. The powerful 26-inch rear wheel and striking, integrated MacPherson suspension make it unmistakably clear: This speed trike is hungry for asphalt and adrenalin!
But the stunning design features also convince with stable road holding and make traversing obstacles extraordinarily smooth.
With the Scorpion fs 26, you have the best equipment for exhilarating trike tours ready to go. The advanced steering geometry (ASG) system enables you to control the trike smoothly and precisely. You benefit from a small turning circle even though the big rear wheel demands for more space in the chassis. The Scorpion fs 26’s long wheelbase also offers a notably smoother ride, more safety, and supreme ride pleasure – size matters!
The entire chassis of the performance speed trike is designed using our No Squat suspension design and transmits all of your drive energy to the road without any loss of power. In return, you enjoy complete comfort so that you can lean back and relax while dynamically accelerating, even on rocky roads.
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Unfolds Pure Driving Pleasure
This Great Trike Performs Fast Also When Folding Tiny for Transport
With the Scorpion fs 26, HP Velotechnik presented its first full-suspension speed trike with a smooth-running 26-inch rear wheel, that can be folded flat for transportation without the use of tools.
It only takes a minute to fold your Scorpion fs 26 in just a few simple steps into a space-saving package with dimensions of 123 × 83 × 62 cm (49 x 33 x 25″). If you remove the wheels as well, the dimensions reduce even further to a compact 93 × 74 × 54 cm (37 x 29 x 22″). Even with the luggage rack and fenders attached, the Scorpion fs 26 performance speed trike can still be folded up without removing the wheels. And forget chain worries! Our sophisticated chain management system with flexible guard tubes ensures perfect positioning every time.
The best part: When you unfold the trike, HP Velotechnik’s unique, self-locking folding hinge enables you to turn your excited anticipation into pure riding pleasure quickly!
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The Details at a Glance
Your Scorpion fs 26 performance trike has these technical refinements on board as standard.
Ergonomic Handlebars
Robust Folding Hinge
Chain Protection Tubes
Disc Brakes
Easy wheel removal
Suspension
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 Scorpion fs 26 performance speed 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.
BodyLink-Seat
The HP Velotechnik seat systems provide an exemplary ergonomic connection at the key interface between the rider and the trike. With the adjustable BodyLinkhard shell seat, the lower seat shell offers excellent side support, while the upper seatback gives enough freedom for you to lean dynamically into the curve when cornering. 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 has anatomically-shaped side cushioning for extra support when cornering and a practical zipper pocket in the 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. With the ErgoMesh seat, you get a 3 cm (1.2") higher seat than with the BodyLink seat; with the extra high ErgoMesh HS plus seat, you sit 14 cm (4.2") higher. A higher seating position facilitates boarding and disembarking and improves the overview in traffic, but reduces the tilt stability when cornering at higher speed – please test your desired seat/handlebar combination at your specialist dealer.
Rear Rack
Your luggage will be carried with full suspension. This enables agile driving dynamics and helps to protect your equipment. The robust rear rack for two panniers weighing up to 25 kg (55 lbs) has been optimized to withstand the high lateral forces to which trikes are subjected. With this sturdy rack made of 14 mm tubing, your panniers are positioned low down with an optimum center of gravity and close to the rider to the side of the rear wheel. The Ortlieb recumbent bags available from bike shops are the ideal accessory and can be individually attached on the left and right. They offer ample storage capacity and improve the aerodynamics of your trike, similarly to a tail fairing. With our Top load attachment you can extend the rack with a platform for light luggage. If you choose the ErgoMesh seat and matching Side Bag Mounts, you have easy access to another 10 kg of luggage in two handlebar bags next to the seat.
Fenders / Mudguards
Functional fenders: The HP Velotechnik trike fenders offer excellent rider protection against spray from the rear and in particular, from the side. HP Velotechnik enlarged the inside facing part to improve the spray protection to the driver, especially when cornering. Elegant mounting hardware located on the inside of the fender with height adjustment. The rounded shape of the fenders with 60 mm / 2.36" width allows the installation of large-volume, comfortable tires up to 50 mm / 2" width.
Parking Brake
As a parking brake, we can install a V-brake on the rear wheel. It is operated by a thumb lever at the handlebar.
front boom quickadjust
The optional quick frame adjustment with quick-release levers can be used to adapt the bike to different leg lengths quickly. By pushing in the boom tube, you can also make your Scorpion fs 26 even more compact for transport.
Weather Protection Gear
The Streamer front fairing from HP Velotechnik keeps your feet warm and legs dry. The fairing can be easily removed using the quick-release lever and rolled up for transport.
Electric Power-Assist
Do you offer electric drive assistance? Certainly, we do – this is another domain of our trikes! HP Velotechnik can optionally equip all vehicles with a powerful electric motor. No other type of bicycle fits electric motors as perfectly as recumbent trikes. Why is obvious: The ease of pedaling and the ergonomic sitting position make the ride even more pleasant. The built-in aerodynamic advantage of your recumbent trike can also be exploited electrically: less drag means more range. The system can be easily integrated into the trike. That does not only take effect for the e-trike version with hub motor in the rear wheel or the version with bottom bracket motor upfront. It is also true for the easy-to-reach control unit at the handlebar and the rechargeable battery. As an extraordinary feature, you can order your trike with a second battery to double the range!
Build My Dream Bike Now!
Fast, convenient, and informative: Selecting the components of your performance trike is easy with our online configurator. Choose to your heart’s content from our versatile modular system!
Facts and Figures
Technical Specifications of the Scorpion fs 26
The outstanding ride of the Scorpion fs 26 is the result of 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 Scorpion fs 26 trike.
- Wheel size (front wheel): 20″ (ISO 406)
- Wheel size (rear wheel): 26″ (ISO 559)
- Max. tire width: 5 cm (2″)
- Bottom bracket height: 40–45 cm (16–18″)
- Ground clearance: 12 cm (5″, statically compressed)
- Wheelbase: 128 cm (51″)
- Track width: 78 cm (31″)
- Width: 83 cm (33″)
- Length: 187–231 cm (74–91″)
- Turning circle: 5.51 m (18′) outward
- Folded size: 123 × 83 × 62 cm (49 x 33 x 25″)
- Dismantled size: 93 × 74 × 54 cm (37 x 29 x 22″)
Standard color: Pure orange matt RAL 2004 / swing arm Black
Standard color: Cool grey metallic / swing arm Black
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 6 cm (2.4″) / rear 8 cm (3.1″)
- Weight: from 18.2 kg (41 lbs) incl. pedals
- Payload: max. 140 kg (309 lbs)
- Frame material: Aluminum 7005 T6 heat treated
- Swing arm bearing: maintenance-free
- Rider height: ca. 1.62 – 2.00 m (5’4″ – 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 Scorpion fs 26 performance trike in our detailed and richly illustrated Scorpion tricycle catalog. Also, you will read lots of background information about tricycles for adults and fascinating reports about trike tours all over the world.
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 detailed Scorpion tricycle catalog, you can read all the details about the full suspension adult tricycle and exciting adventures of riders on a trike.
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.
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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 performance speed trike Scorpion fs 26 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 Scorpion fs 26 on Google Photos.
FAQ
Scorpion fs 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.
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.
System weight means the weight of rider + luggage + bike (if applicable incl. motor). The payload refers to driver + luggage. In practical terms, this means that if you chose a motor for your Scorpion fs 26, you have to subtract its weight from the possible payload.
The geometry of the full-suspensionScorpion fs 26 trike has been optimized to allow the seat to be positioned low in front of the big rear wheel. This restricts the space for additional luggage racks such as a Lowrider. However, you can use a special recumbent bag (banana shape) for large amounts of luggage.
With our Top Load attachment you can extend the rack with a platform for light luggage.
If you choose the ErgoMesh seat and the matching Side Bag Mounts, you have easy access to another 10 kg of luggage in two handlebar bags next to the seat.
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