I reviewed numerous trikes over a 3 month period. I purchased a Gecko fx 26. The

Gecko trike was better handling than other trikes I compared it to and was a better value than other brands.

I researched long and hard before I pulled the trigger on the Hp Velotechnik Gekko FX 26. I wanted a trike that folded so I could transport the trike in the back of my Ford Escape. My short list of trikes came down to the Catrike 5.5.9 and the Gekko FX 26. I liked both trike, but I seamed to like a number of thing better on the Gekko FX 26. First was the price, the Gekko FX 26 was $760.00 less in price. Second, was the Gekko was easier to fold. Third, I personally preferred the Indirect Steering on the Gekko over the Direct Steering on the Catrike. I will say that I thought the Catrike felt a tiny bit smoother but that could have been from the Catrike padded seat or slightly lower tire pressure in the tires. I have had my Gekko FX 26 for about six months and have been riding it at my vacation home in Florida. I have put about a thousand mile in the last three months and have been very satisfied with the trike

Just like a high performance Mercedes automobile the Hp Velotechnik is super high quality. I did my comparison of the Gekko FX 26 to other trikes in the market and theses are the thing that I feel made the Gekko stand out. 1) Folding, Hp Velotechnik claims it is the fastest trike to fold on the market but just the fact that if folds was important to me. 2) Indirect steering, I rode numerous trikes with both direct and indirect steering and I defiantly liked the trikes with indirect steering better. 3) 26” rear wheel, I wanted a larger wheel to smooth out the ride a bit over the 20” wheel. I live in a relatively flat area so the 26” made more since for me. 4) Quality of construction and components, Hp Velotechnik did not go cheep on the components, just good functioning stuff. The welds on the frame look perfect and must be dun by a machine or an extremely talented welder.

I liked everything about this trike. Top-shelf quality. Very easy to fold. Rides very well. I liked the grip shifters - they are in a natural hand position for me. I try to ride four times a week.