The Hp Velotechnik Gekko FX 26 has been redesigned for 2018. The
Hp Velotechnik's Gekko FX 26 attention to detail is fantastic and is really fun to ride,
The Gekko FX 26 has a very tight turning radius, responsive steering, and good
behavior on descents. It feels glued to the ground on fast curves and give the rider a
feel of confidence and safety. Getting in and out of the seat is simplified by
a higher (13 2/3" 35mm) seat height the swept-back cross members of the
frame, allowing riders to get their feet well under them. The Gekko
FX 26 tips the scale to only 15.8Kg thanks to its aluminum frame.
The Gekko FX 26 folds so simply, with just two quick-release levers, and,
more importantly, that you do not have to remove the seat. The Gekko FX
26 folds fastest than any trike on the market so you can easily take it
with you. The seat simply folds down using a hinge where the seat back
meets the seat pan and the back half of the frame simply folds under the
front oft the trike without removing any of your accessories
| Sport configuration
The right setup for all recument enthusiasts who are budget oriented without compromising the overall riding performance | Performance configuration
You are aiming for the long haul and like to go out for epic rides on a regular base – this will be your perfect match! |
| Drivetrain | 24 speed | 30 speed |
| Derailleurs | Sram X4 rear, Microshift front | Sram GX rear, Microshift front |
| Cassette | Sram PG-820, 8 speed, DuraBlast sprockets | Sram PG-1030, 10 speed, steel lock ring, heat treated steel cogs with aluminum spider, durable nickel chrome finish |
| Shift levers | Sram X4 twist shifters | Sram TT-500 barend shifters |
| Chain | KMC Z8 medium rust protection, stretch proof | KMC X10 EL excellent rust protection, extra stretch proof, lightweight |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-TY 501 triple steel chain rings | Durabi 400 triple aluminum chain rings |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-M 315 hydraulic disc brakes with 160 mm rotor | Shimano BR-M 315 hydraulic disc brakes with 160 mm rotor |
| Front hubs | HP Sport with thru-axle | HP Performance with one key release quick mount |
| Front tires | Schwalbe Road Cruiser 47 mm, Kevlar reinforced for puncture protection, well-balanced rolling and durability chararacteristics | Schwalbe Tryker 40 mm, low rolling resistance, precise steering |
| Rear tire | Schwalbe Road Cruiser 47 mm (20" and 26" models) | 20" model: Schwalbe Tryker 40 mm,
26" model: Schwalbe Marathon Racer 40 mm, good puncture protection and grip, low rolling resistance |
| Pedals | VP-893, one-piece black polypropylene body and cage, boron steel axle, ball bearings | VP-199A, aluminum body and cage, CNC Cr-Mo axle, ball bearings |
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Hp Velotechnik Gekko FX 20 And Gekko FX 26 Posted on November 8, 2018
The Hp Velotechnik 2016 Gekko FX 20 and Gekko FX 26 are non suspended
aluminum folding trikes. Hp Velotechnik claims the trike can be folded
as fast as 7-8 seconds but as fast as I could do it, is ten seconds. I
know what you are thinking, my wife thinks I should be able to get jobs
completed around the house faster than they happen, just like folding
this trike. I guess I am about two seconds off the back on more than one
thing in life. There are two ways to get a Gekko from Hp Velotechnik.
You can get a highly customized Gekko FS 20 or Gekko FX 26 from Germany
or the same trike in the USA but with only a few options. The Gekko from
Germany will cost you a bit more but you can get it the way you like.
Frame: The frame on the Hp Velotechnik Gekko’s are
beautifully constructed. The TIG welding on the Aluminum frame is
consistent and smooth, I found no gaps in the welding or imperfections. I
would say it is as perfect as it gets. The hinge is very solid and well
made, we got zero flex out of the hinge in our testing. The Gekko FX 20
and Gekko FX 26 both have a flat fold design. The seat does not have to
be removed like other trikes on the market. The rear of the trike folds
uniquely under the trike rather than on top of the trike, like most
brands.
Paint: The paint was very nice. The paint was applied evenly and
consistently with no thin spots or runs. The paint looked to be very
generously applied. The paint looked to be a candy apple paint job,
where you are looking through the red to the silver primer below. The
paint job looked to be very high quality and should last the life of the
trike, easily.
Drive Train: The Gekko FX 20 and Gekko FX 26 comes with
a SRAM X4/X5 twenty four speed drive train and grip type shifters. The
stock 24 speed drive train gives most riders enough gears to conquer
just about any hill they can find. Hp Velotechnik chose a Truvativ
ISOflow alloy crank 170 mm long with 52/42/30 chain rings and a sealed
Truvativ bottom bracket.
Brakes: The brakes are Avid BB5 mechanical disc brakes
which do a fine job stopping the trike. Not only does the Avid brakes
work very well, but the brake pads are readily available at most bike
shops. The brake levers have a parking lock where there is a button on
the brake lever that you can push and lock the brake in the on position.
Seat: The bottom of the seat is in a fixed position
with a reciprocated breathable foam pad for extra comfort. The seat back
mesh is very breathable, the seat back angle can be adjusted from 33-42
degrees. The extra side padding not only gives extra conform but also
helps hold the rider in the seat better. I liked the extra padding on
the seat fabric and the straps to hold the seat fabric to the seat frame
were easily adjustable. The breathable mesh seat fabric can
accommodated people up to 287 Lbs.
Ride: The ride, well if I had to use one word, it would
be awesome or maybe comfortable or maybe spirited, or maybe fun, or
maybe I just could not decide which word to use. The Gekko FX 20 and
Gekko FX 26 handling is just perfect, back to that one word again. As
for the ride between the Gekko FX 20 and Gekko FX 26, I would say close.
The Gekko FX 26 has a slightly smoother ride due to the larger 26 inch
rear wheel. The 26 inch rear wheel will also give you a higher range on
all your gears but you have to decide which is the best choice for you,
20 or 26 inch. As for the Gekko FX 20, the 20 inch rear wheels
advantages can be that it will be easier to climb a very steep hill due
to the lower gear ratio or the 20 inch rear wheel. Other advantages are
the Gekko FX 20 fold smaller, is a bit lighter and the 20 inch rear
wheel will be stronger that a 26 inch rear wheel. With a seat height of
35 cm the Gekko FX has a slightly higher seat height than the ICE
Sprint, which is 20 cm and the TW-Bents Artifice, which is 29cm. The
Gekko’s come with Schwalbe Tryker front tires, which have a very good
roll and still offer a good amount of flat tire resistance and comfort.
Accessories: There are lots of options available for
the Gekko Trike. The most popular accessories are rear rack, neck rest, B
and M mirrors, and mudguards. Other popular accessories are safety
flags, front and rear lights, and motor kits.
In Conclusions: If you want a trike without a suspension, simply you can not go wrong with either one of the Gekko FX 20 or Gekko FX 26.
Pros: Quality, attention to detail and just perfect handling, only 34.8 Lbs.
Cons: Some people may find the folding under of the
rear wheel more difficult to fold than trikes like the Ice Sprint or
TW-Bents Artifice.
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