HP Velotechnik Gekko 26 Operating instructions
The upper picture shows the Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec, the lower picture shows the Scorpion fs 26. Relevant components
are alike on all tricycles depending on the model and individual configuration.
Parts marked with * are options or required for S-Pedelec when using on public roads in the scope of German StVZO
(German traffic regulations)
Parts marked with ** belong to the optional electric assist system.
Introduction
Dear customer,
thank you for buying a recumbent tricycle designed by HP VELOTE HNIK
and congratulations on the purchase of your new recumbent tricycle!
With this high-quality touring tricycle, you will enjoy many years of ex-
hilarating riding pleasure.
Your safety and your satisfaction are our main concern. On the follow-
ing pages, this manual will inform you about important safety issues as
well as maintenance and care instructions.
Even if you have many years of experience with bicycles please do take
your time to read this manual carefully before the first ride. Your re-
cumbent tricycle is designed with the latest recumbent technology by
HP VELOTE HNIK that partly needs special treatment and care.
In this manual, you will find detailed instructions on how to optimize
your tricycle to meet your demands and riding style as well as your size
and weight. In addition to this, we have put together a collection of in-
formation on care and maintenance as well as special technical advice
from our engineers. Important: Please send us the attached warranty
registration form for your extended warranty (see page 89).
This guide helps you to keep your tricycle in perfect condition so you
will always experience maximum fun, comfort and safety.
Enjoy yourselves and have a great ride!
Paul J.W. Hollants, Dipl.-Ing. Daniel Pulvermüller
and the HP VELOTE HNIK team
Content
Safety instructions 2
General safety instructions 2
Load capacity 5
arrying luggage 6
Final assembly 7
Bolts and nuts 7
Quick release levers 8
The first miles 8
Safety instructions (bicycle) 9
Legal requirements 9
No alteration of parts 9
Frame number and identification marks 9
Added parts and accessories 10
Fairings 10
Replacement of parts 11
Do not take kids with you 11
Pedelec system 11
Trailer on Scorpion, Scorpion fs 26
/fs 26 Enduro /plus 20 /plus 26 11
Trailer on Scorpion fx and Scorpion fs 20 11
Trailer on Gekko fx 20, Gekko fx 26, and
Gekko 26 12
Safety instructions (S-Pedelec) 13
Legal requirements 13
Exchanging parts 13
Added parts and accessories 14
S-Pedelec system 14
No riding without accumulator 14
No alteration of parts 15
Identification plate, frame number and
identification marks 15
Do not take kids with you 15
Trailers 15
iding a recumbent tricycle 16
Learning the new riding technique 16
How to ride correctly and safely 17
Wear protective clothing 17
Use clipless pedals 17
Slowly increase the strain 18
Handling instructions 19
Adjusting your new tricycle 19
Adjusting the seat position 19
The BodyLink-seat for Scorpion /fx
/fs 20 /fs 26 /fs 26 Enduro /fs 26 S-Pedelec
/ plus 20 /plus 26 19
The ErgoMesh-seat for Scorpion /fx /fs 20
/fs 26 /fs 26 Enduro /fs 26 S-Pedelec
/plus 20 /plus 26 22
The Gekko fx 20, Gekko fx 26, and Gekko 26
meshseat 22
The headrest 23
Raincover 24
Adjusting to your size 25
Adjusting the front boom 25
Adjusting the length with front boom
quick adjust 28
Adjusting the handlebars 30
A good setting for the handlebars 30
Setting the handlebar width and angle on
Scorpion /fx /fs 20 /fs 26 /fs 26 Enduro
/fs 26 S-Pedelec /plus 20 /plus 26 30
Setting the angle of the handlebar on
Gekko fx 20, Gekko fx 26, and Gekko 26 31
Adjusting the cable length 32
Handlebar grips 32
Folding 33
Taking off the seat 33
Folding of Scorpion fx, Scorpion fs 20 33
Folding the Scorpion fs 26 /fs 26 Enduro
/fs 26 S-Pedelec / plus 20 /plus 26 34
Folding the Gekko fx 20 and Gekko fx 26 37
Lighting system 42
Lighting systems for bicycles 42
Lighting system of Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec 44
Brakes 45
Handling of the brakes 45
Maintenance of the brakes 46
able operated (mechanical) brakes 47
Hydraulic brakes 47
Gear system and chain 49
Handling of the gear system 49
Adjusting the gear system 50
hain 51
hain protection tubes 52
Replacing the tubes 53
hain roller 54
Content
Content
Wheels 56
Disassembling the wheels 56
Tires 57
Front wheels of all Scorpion and Gekko
models 57
Rear wheel of Scorpion fx /fs 20 /plus 20
and Gekko fx 20 58
Rear wheel of Scorpion /fs 26 /plus 26,
Gekko fx 26, Gekko 26 58
Wheels of Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec 58
Spokes 58
Headset 59
Adjusting the headset on Scorpion, Scorpion fx,
Gekko fx 20, Gekko fx 26, and Gekko 26 59
Wheel alignment 60
Measuring toe-setting on Scorpion,
Scorpion fx, Gekko fx 20, Gekko fx 26, and
Gekko 26 60
Measuring toe setting on Scorpion fs 20
/fs 26/ fs 26 Enduro /fs 26 S-Pedelec
/plus 20 /plus 26 60
Adjusting toe setting 60
Setting of camber angle on Scorpion fs 20
/fs 26 /fs 26 Enduro /fs 26 S-Pedelec
/plus 20 /plus 26
(information for bicycle mechanics) 63
Adjusting the suspension 65
Suspension and damping of Scorpion /fx
/fs 20 /fs 26 /fs 26 Enduro /fs 26 S-Pedelec
/plus 20 /plus 26 65
ear suspension element 67
Adjusting the rear suspension element of
all Scorpion models 67
Steel spring rear shock DV-22 67
Air shock RO KSHOX Monarch 70
Front suspension elements 73
Adjusting and maintenance on the front
suspension of Scorpion fs 20 /fs 26
/fs 26 Enduro /fs 26 S-Pedelec /plus 20 /plus 26
73
Swingarm pivot 80
Swingarm pivot on Scorpion models 80
Mudguards 81
Front mudguards 81
Front mudguard mounting on Scorpion fs 20
/fs 26 /fs 26 S-Pedelec /plus 20 /plus 26 81
Front mudguard mounting on Scorpion,
Scorpion fx, Gekko fx 20, Gekko fx 26, and
Gekko 26 82
Water bottle cages 83
Water bottle cages for ErgoMesh seat 83
Water bottle cages for BodyLink seat 83
Water bottle cages for Gekko seat 83
Maintenance and care 84
Maintenance routine 84
Wear and tear 84
leaning and conservation 84
Storing the bicycle 86
Transport in the car 86
Tightening torques 87
Table of tightening torques for all
Scorpion models 87
Tightening torques for Gekko fx 20,
Gekko fx 26, and Gekko 26 88
Warranty 89
Warranty policy 89
Warranty pass 90
Your personal warranty pass 90
Service plan 99
Revision August 2018. For latest product
information and manuals, visit our website at
www.hpvelotechnik.com.
HP VELOTE HNIK GmbH & o. KG
Kapellenstraße 49
D-65830 Kriftel / Germany
Tel. +49 (0) 61 92 - 97 99 2 - 0
Fax +49 (0) 61 92 - 97 99 2 - 299
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General safety instructions
The manuals of component manufacturers
such as the brake manufacturer, the gear sys-
tem manufacturer, and the pedal manufactur-
er also belong to this manual. They give
detailed information on operating and main-
taining these specific parts. Please read the
manuals of the part manufacturers as carefully
as this manual. Please provide this manual to
any other user of your recumbent before us-
ing it.
The maintenance and adjustment of this re-
cumbent partly requires special tools and
skills. Do only works within your limits and,
for the purpose of your own safety, do not go
beyond.
Should you be uncertain at any point, get in
contact with your local dealer. The instruc-
tions in this manual apply only to a completely
assembled HP VELOTE HNIK tricycle with
standard parts from the series production of
HP VELOTE HNIK. On special demand
HP VELOTE HNIK delivers frame kits to put a
specialist dealer in a position to assemble a
tricycle individually. In this case the manuals
on the operation and maintenance of the
parts only represent a guideline, please read
every manual of every part manufacturer sep-
arately.
The specialist dealer is responsible for the ex-
pert assembly, please contact him for detailed
information! A tricycle that has been assem-
bled from a frame kit must always be tested
and approved by a qualified bicycle mechanic
before your first ride.
The texts in the grey boxes are particularly
important for your safety. Please read
them carefully. The signs explained below
will be used in this document without be-
ing explained again!
Danger! Texts that begin with
"Danger!" mark an immediate danger for
your life and your health. Please read them
carefully.
Attention! Hints with the text
"Attention" are important for your safety.
Saf
ety instructions
General safety instructions
3
Safety instructions
Gekko fx 20
Gekko fx 26
Gekko 26
Scorpion
Scorpion fx
Scorpion fs 20
General safety instructions
4
Scorpion fs 26
Scorpion fs 26 Enduro
Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec
Scorpion plus 20
Scorpion plus 26
General safety instructions
5
Safety instructions
Intended use
Your HP VELOTE HNIK tricycle is a bike for
the use on streets and paved roads.
This tricycle is not designed for the use in rac-
ing and off-road riding, for jumping or acro-
batics, and you must not ride across curbs,
stairs, etc.
The Scorpion fs 26 Enduro is a bicycle that
can additionally be used on unpaved roads.
The Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec belongs to the
EU-vehicle classification category L2e (three-
wheel moped) with speeds of up to 45 km/h
(28 mph).
Using your bike on public roads is only al-
lowed if it has been equipped with the acces-
sories that are required by the applicable
traffic regulations of the country in which you
are using it.
Never drive without holding on! Before your
first ride, read the chapter “Riding a recum-
bent tricycle” on page 16 and get carefully
used to the different vehicle performance.
Damage through inappropriate use, assembly
errors, accidents or similar activities and wilful
damage results in the loss of any warranty.
The intended use also includes the precise
observation of the prescribed usage and
maintenance regulations and instructions.
Load capacity
It is important to adjust the spring stiffness of
the suspension according to the load, see the
chapter about adjusting the suspension in this
manual, page 65.
Scorpion fx, Scorpion fs 26 /Enduro /S-Pedelec
The maximum load (rider + luggage) is 140 kg
(308 lbs). The maximum total weight (bicycle
+ rider + luggage) is 160 kg (352 lbs). The
lower limit is valid. With a coupled trailer, the
maximum total weight must not exceed
160 kg (352 lbs). When riding the Scorpion fs
26 Enduro on unpaved roads the maximum
load is 110 kg (242 lbs), the maximum total
weight is 130 kg (286 lbs).
The permitted axle load is 100 kg (220 lbs) on
the front axle and 95 kg (209 lbs) on the rear
axle.
Scorpion, Scorpion plus 20 /plus 26, Gekko 26
The maximum load (rider + luggage) is 150 kg
(330 lbs). The maximum total weight (bicycle
+ rider + luggage) is 170 kg (374 lbs). The
lower limit is valid. With a coupled trailer, the
maximum total weight must not exceed
170 kg (374 lbs).
Scorpion fs 20, Gekko fx 20 and Gekko fx 26
The maximum load (rider + luggage) is 130 kg
(286 lbs). The maximum total weight (bicycle
+ rider + luggage) is 150 kg (330 lbs). The
lower limit is valid. With a coupled trailer, the
maximum total weight must not exceed
150 kg (330 lbs).
General safety instructions
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Carrying luggage
arrying luggage is only allowed on the special
racks designed by HP VELOTE HNIK.
Carrier on Scorpion plus 26 and additional lowrider
On the models Scorpion, Scorpion fs 26
/Enduro /S-Pedelec, as well as on Scorpi-
on plus 26 only panniers can be used. On
Scorpion fx, Scorpion fs 20 and
Scorpion plus 20 additional luggage can be
stowed on the carrier platform.
When a rear rack is mounted you have to
make sure that when the rear suspension is
fully compressed there is at least a 1 cm (1/3")
distance between the rear tire (or mudguard)
and the rear rack.
If you want to increase this distance you have
to decrease the suspension travel of the rear
suspension element with clip-on spacers. For
that purpose, please consult your local dealer.
Danger! Additional load can in-
fluence the handling of your tricycle con-
siderably. If you plan on riding with heavy
luggage we advise you to make a test ride
on a street with no traffic to get used to
the new situation.
The load should be placed as close to the
body of the rider as possible, since this results
in better riding performance. You can also
improve the handling of the tricycle by posi-
tioning the centre of gravity of the luggage as
low as possible, so pack heavy items in the
bottom of your panniers.
Take care that your luggage is safely stored on
the racks. Bags must be tightly fastened to the
racks so they cannot move. Make sure that
loose parts like straps or belts cannot touch
the wheels, the derailleur, or the suspension.
The rear rack is designed for standard tricycle
panniers. Take care that your luggage does
not cover the lighting system and the reflec-
tors of your tricycle and that they stay fully
functional.
Maximum load for carriers:
The maximum load on the rear rack is 25 kg
(55 lbs).
The maximum load on the lowrider rack for
Scorpion fx, Scorpion plus 20 and Scorpion
plus 26 is 25 kg (55 lbs).
Carrier on Scorpion fs 20
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