HP Velotechnik Gekko fx 2013 Review Download Page 12

Equipment options and accessories from HP Velotechnik:
Your Gekko conforms entirely to your requirements

HP V

ELOTECHNIK

's

Trikefender

offers an

excellent splash protection, especially
on the side of the rider. Elegant, inter-
nal mounting with height adjustment
for tires up to 50 mm (2

").

Elegance to the max: the high-strength
carbon fiber version with high-gloss
handmade laminate offers an optimized
stiffness and thus saves 120 grams.

Protection against wind and weather:
The 

Streamer

front fairing from HP

V

ELOTECHNIK

keeps your feet warm and

legs dry. It can be easily removed via
quick release lever and can be rolled
up for transport. Drop shape for low
wind resistance.Weight approx 2.2 kg.
Transparent, unbreakable plastic.

Equipment options for individualists:

Do you have your own idea of the

ideal cycle technology? With our modular system you can assemble your cycle
to fit you perfectly. For your Gekko you can obtain a system of reliable equip-
ment parts that we have developed specifically for tough everyday use. The
Streamer front fairing for example extends the cycling season to the whole
year. In the development of our Trikefender mudguards we have devoted par-
ticular attention to the side splash guard for the trike application.

For the gear and brake systems 

we mount reliable, easy to use com-

ponents from reputable manufacturers.We also combine this with unconven-
tional solutions, such as the one-hand operation for brake and gear.Would you
like to have your Gekko fx built according to your own ideas with equipment
options other than those listed on the back of this catalog? Then we will pro-
vide the complete trike technology to your dealer with our frame kit.

In any case 

you can ask your dealer for detailed advice. Disc brakes and

hub gears can make noise; tire and chain drive wear out.Your dealer knows
the advantages and disadvantages of the different components, provides you
with the correct service intervals and would be glad to customize your Gekko
fx equipment for your purpose, individual riding style and needs. With the
extensive HP Velotechnik worldwide dealer network, you can rely on perfect
service in your vicinity. Check our dealer database at www.hpvelotechnik.com
for details.

You can look forward to 

many years of fascinating riding pleasure!

The sturdy luggage rack is made of 10
mm tube and carries up to 25 kg. It is
tailor-fit for the Gekko fx. Your bags
are held by the two-strut structure at a
safe distance from the rear wheel.
Practical detail: Integrated hoop guard
for the rear light.When folding the rack
remains fixed to the frame.

Highlight:The S

ON

hub dynamo lighting

system for your Gekko fx. Unmatched
efficiency and extremely light.Always
ready for use, even in rain and snow,
whereas tire-driven dynamos slip off.
Ultra bright 40 lux LED headlamp B&M

IQ Fly Licht24 

with extra safety through

daytime headlights. B&M 

Linetec 

LED

taillight. Parking light front & back twin-
wire cable in the frame.

The standing-up aid provides two grips,
one positioned at each side above the
left and right front wheel.They provide
a firm grip and come handy to lift your-
self up from the seat or to support
when getting into your trikes.The stan-
ding-up aid can be easily removed with
one screw.

The S

HIMANO

DuraAce

bar-end shifters

perfectly fit into the hand and enable
quick and precise shifting. For the S

RAM

DualDrive

hub/derailleur, we offer bar-

end shifters instead of twist-grip shif-
ters along with a S

HIMANO

XT rear

derailleur and an XT cassette with
11–34 teeth as a 27-speed option.
The gear ratio is 1.50–8.50 m. (59–335

")

R

OHLOFF

Speedhub

gear system: 14

evenly graded gears in a hub. Easy to
use with our extra-long twist grip.
Low-maintenance, enclosed gear unit in
oil bath. Chain tensioner and external
gear cable box for easy rear wheel
removal. Gear ratio is 1.45 to 7.63 m
(57–300

")

.The hub is anodized in ele-

gant black matching our front wheel
hubs.

S

HIMANO

XT

gear system: The reliable

S

HIMANO

XT 

27-speed derailleur,

S

HIMANO

XT

cassette with 11–34 teeth,

TRUVATIV / HP chainring set 40-52-60
teeth with integrated chain guard ring,
easy to use S

HIMANO

DuraAce

bar-end

shifters.
Gear ratio is 1.80–8.20 m (71–323

")

.

Tire change:The standard 20"
S

CHWALBE

Tryker 

(40 mm) trike tires

provide excellent grip, precise steering
and good wear resistance.
You may select the S

CHWALBE

Big Apple

tires (50 mm) for maximum comfort
and the heavier S

CHWALBE

Marathon

Plus 

tires (47 mm) for outstanding pro-

tection from punctures.

Summary of Contents for Gekko fx 2013

Page 1: ...Gekko fx The nimble foldable touring trike from HP Velotechnik Leave your daily grind for a fast fun ride 2013 recumbent perspectives Fun ride on three wheels HP www hpvelotechnik com Velotechnik...

Page 2: ...ve With the Gekko a small change in posture brings great new panoramas Lean back on your com fortable seat and relax Put your feet up casually Enjoy the panoramic view Ahead of you lies a lot of ridin...

Page 3: ...hobby Searching bends With impressively stable road holding elicit maximum riding pleasure from every bend on your road with your Gekko But you cut a good figure on the Gekko even at a leisurely pace...

Page 4: ...integrated transport wheels Clear line The solid frame construction of the Gekko fx combines a secure road holding with a sporty handling precise steering low weight and maximum accele ration The fram...

Page 5: ...Place one hand on the front of the main frame tube the other on the back of the seat stay Lift frame and turn sideways and in a smooth motion fold the rear wheel transversely below the frame 5 Lock th...

Page 6: ...wide handlebars allowing much wider steering angle for a small turning circle of just 4 25 m 167 To ena ble your trike to slip casually through doors and gates HP VELOTECHNIK has developed nar row hub...

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Page 8: ...Extra Energy Gekko E Trike...

Page 9: ...trike behind the rider on the backrest with HP VELOTECHNIK s bracket The Gekko fx folding feature remains fully intact The control panel is located on the handlebar HP VELOTECHNIK installs the auxilia...

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Page 11: ...s can fully enlarge and bring your cardiovascular system to full capacity Learn fast on the Gekko Riding pleasure is the best heart rate accelerator Test it yourself Your HPVelotechnik dealer will be...

Page 12: ...erfect service in your vicinity Check our dealer database at www hpvelotechnik com for details You can look forward to many years of fascinating riding pleasure The sturdy luggage rack is made of 10 m...

Page 13: ...On the Gekko you can judge the total width of the front pair better while riding through narrow areas You can go with a heavy load on the trike as slow as you want without overturning You are also vi...

Page 14: ...uccess of the developments are thereby the extensive riding experiences of the custo mers all over the world Before an implementation of sug gestions in the series production a conservative test is al...

Page 15: ...r sional rigidity compared to a similar heavy steel tube with a wall thickness of 1 mm You feel it at once the precision of the steering the sporty handling and safe braking The tilt stable chassis Th...

Page 16: ...es 150 g 29 90 only compatible with drivetrain SRAM X4 24 XT 81 or BIONX PL250M Drivetrain ROHLOFF 14 speed hub gear black long twist grip 1 220 00 Power assist BIONX PL250M supports up to 25 km h 26...

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