THE AFFORDABLE LAID-BACK ADULT TRIKE
Gekko 26, clear lines, raised seating position, no compromises in equipment and easy to buy. And all this at a tempting price!
GEKKO 26 FEATURES
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Two essential features are the main reasons why the frame construction of HP Velotechnik’s trikes is very labor-intensive: First and foremost the driving characteristics, which are achieved above all by the ingenious geometry of the front wheel steering and which have a decisive influence on the driving experience. We will not change that! Thus, the Gekko 26 does without the second design refinement: the patented folding technology. In one respect, this even gives you an advantage: the strong frame can carry up to 150 kg (331 lbs), which is more payload than the foldable models.
Accessories
Optional Features
Do you have your own ideas of your ideal trike? A whole range of reliable accessories and components is available for your recumbent trike, all of which have been specially developed to excel in everyday use.
Front Boom Quick Adjust
To adjust the frame to your leg length, you can slide the front boom into or out of the main frame after loosening the two clamping bolts under the main frame. With the optional Quick frame adjustment, the length can be adjusted more quickly. The change in chain length is compensated by smooth-running idler pulleys. By sliding in the front boom during transport, you Gekko fx 20 gets even more compact.
Rear Rack
This optional stable luggage rack is made of 10 mm tube and carries up to 25 kg (55 lbs). Your panniers are kept at a safe distance from the rear wheel by the 2-braced construction. Practical detail: Protective bracket for the tail light with plastic coating. When folding, the carrier remains firmly attached to the frame.
Parking Brake
We can install a V-brake on the rear wheel. It is operated by a thumb lever at the handlebar.
Mudguards
Offer excellent splash protection to the rear and especially to the side of the rider. The inside edge of the robust plastic mudguards is extended far down. Elegant internal mounting with height adjustment for tires up to 50 mm (2″).
Hand Rests
A real boost to comfort for all trike riders. The hands easily guide the handlebars without the need for strenuous holding effort on the handlebar grip. The comfortably padded hand rests can be individually adjusted in angle and inclination. It is also available as a version with hand fixation – ideal to complement the one-hand operation of brake and gearshift.
The Details at a Glance
Your Gekko 26 has these technical refinements on board as standard.
Size Adjustment
To adjust the frame to your leg length, you can slide the front boom into or out of the main frame after loosening the two clamping bolts under the main frame.
Foldable seat backrest
Convenient for transport: Although the Gekko 26 comes without a folding hinge for the main frame, you can still fold the seat forward to reduce the height when transporting the trike in the car.
Detachable wheels
To reduce the size of your Gekko 26 even further, loosen the axle bolts of the HP Sport hubs with an open-end wrench and Allen key and simply remove the front wheels together with the brake disc.
Derailleur gearing
Solid start: Sram’s X4 rear derailleur combines shifting precision, low weight, and elegant design with an outstandingly low price. We offer this 24-speed derailleur in combination with a Shimano triple chainring set for the Gekko 26 tadpole trike. A convenient plus: With the smooth-running Sram twist shifters you always have the right gear ratio at hand.
TECHNICAL DATA
| Seat height | 15″ (38 cm) |
| Seat angle adjust | 39 – 47 degrees |
| Wheel size (front wheel) | 20″ (ISO 406) |
| Wheel size (rear wheel) | 26″ (ISO 559) |
| Max. tire width | 5 cm (2″) |
| Bottom bracket height | 15″ – 19.3″ (40 – 49 cm) |
| Ground clearance (ride height adjusted) | 7.3″ (18.5 cm) |
| Wheel base | 42.9″ (109 cm) |
| Track width | 31″ (78 cm) |
| Width | 33″ (83 cm) |
| Length | 32.7″ (83 cn) |
| Height | 32.7″ (83 cm) |
| Turning circle | 15’5″ (4.7 m) |
| Weight (from) | 37lbs (16.9kg) |
| Payload max | 330lbs (150kg) |
| Rider height | 5’3″– 6’6″ (1.60 – 2.00 m) |