10 s
Folded dimensions:
83 cm wide, 52 cm deep, 82–116 cm tall (
32¾x20½x82 1/3
–
45 2/3")
(depending on front boom pullout and chain ring size).The front wheels can be easily removed with a bolt
each, then the width is only 73 cm and the folded package is even less bulky. HP Velotechnik’s innovative folding technology is patent pending at the German Patent office.
Folding trikes can be a easy as this:
1)
Open the quick release lever behind the seat and fold the backrest forward.
2)
Secure backrest on the frame cross member with the integrated Velcro
strap.
3)
Open quick release lever on the folding joint at the frame center and simultaneously unlock the safety bolt against spring pressure and open the folding joint upward a bit.
4)
Carry out the
D.F.F.-Move
: 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 the rear end on the main frame with safety strap. 6) Set the compact package upright on the integrated foot stand. Experienced folders do it in 10 seconds.
Alternatively, you can proceed as follows after step 3, which takes a little more time:
4a)
Tilt wheel to the side, so that it is supported on the right front tire. Swivel the rear end to the front.
5a)
Lock the rear end on the main frame with safety strap.
6a)
Set the compact package upright on the integrated transport wheels.
Right picture: The basic Gekko
(without fx) features a separable frame
and can be broken down for transport
in just one minute to a space saving
103 x 58 x 83 cm (
40 ½ x 22 ¾ x 32 2/3")
.
After removing the front wheels, the
packing size is reduced to 110 x 52 x
73 cm. (
43 1/3 x 20 ½ x 28 2/3")
