THE SPORTY TREKKING-TRIKE
The Light and Low Sports Recumbent with Rear Suspension
Scorpion Features
Fancy a Quick Ride?
Just a glance at the Scorpion lets you know that the stable track and low center of gravity provide secure road-holding for optimum control at all speeds. The robust wheels are placed further forward for better braking performance. Having both front wheels in your field of view at all times lets you easily avoid road obstacles. A protector layer in the tire protects the Scorpion against thorns, broken glass and other enemies.
The large 26″ rear wheel with its low rolling resistance gives the rider a spirited ride in any conditions Your Scorpion has a door-friendly track width (83cm or 33 inches) letting you roll your “new-best-friend” through most standard doors. Unless you decide to turn around for another ride, that is. After all, the highly agile speedster only needs a 5.4 m (17’9″) turning circle.
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.
BodyLink-Seat
The HP Velotechnik seat systems provide an exemplary ergonomic connection at the key interface between the rider and the trike. With the adjustable BodyLink hard shell seat, the lower seat shell offers excellent side support, while the upper seat back gives enough freedom for you to lean dynamically into the curve when cornering. Waterproof seat pad cushion made of EVA foam or breathable Airflow seat cushion (multi-layer system).
SeatWings
The SeatWings mounted on the lower part of the BodyLink seat will give your body even more support when cornering dynamically. If you think on key, spare tubes or your wallet while riding the attachable MicroBag for the BodyLink seat will be a handy accessory. The MicroBag is attached with velcro straps and can be taken off to double as a convenient hip bag. (Note: use limited with the Scorpion).
ErgoMesh-Seat
The airy ErgoMesh seat is available in several widths and heights. It has anatomically-shaped side cushioning for extra support when cornering and a practical zipper pocket in the backrest. Safety plus: Reflective strips on the seat sides. Both seat systems fit the same frame mounts and are thus interchangeable. They can also be removed entirely in 15 seconds a practical feature when it is raining, or you want to put your recumbent trike into your car. The ErgoMeshseat gives you a 3 cm higher sitting position than the BodyLink seat. A higher seating position facilitates boarding and disembarking and improves the overview in traffic, but reduces the tilt stability when cornering at higher speed – please test your desired seat/handlebar combination at your specialist dealer.
Rear Rack
Fancy luggage transport even on rough rides? No problem for your Scorpion. We can install the sturdy rear rack that we developed especially for the Scorpion series – and your luggage will be safe and fully suspended for your rides. This enables agile driving dynamics and helps to protect your equipment. The stable rack (14 mm tube) for 2 panniers weighing up to 25 kg (55 lbs) in total has been optimized to withstand the high lateral forces to which trikes are subjected. It comes with a secondary, lowered level to hang your panniers with a low center of gravity. Low sidebars provide secure support for bags. With the Top load attachment you can extend the rack with a platform for light luggage.
Parking Brake
We can install a V-brake on the rear wheel. It is operated by a thumb lever at the handlebar.
Fenders / Mudguards
Functional fenders: The HP Velotechnik trike fenders offer excellent rider protection against spray from the rear and in particular, from the side. HP Velotechnik enlarged the inside facing part to improve the spray protection to the driver, especially when cornering. Elegant mounting hardware located on the inside of the fender with height adjustment. The rounded shape of the fenders with 60 mm / 2.36″ width allows the installation of large-volume, comfortable tires up to 50 mm / 2″ width.
Front Boom Quick Adjust
The optional quick frame adjustment with quick-release levers can be used to adapt the bike to different leg lengths quickly. By pushing in the boom tube, you can also make your Scorpion even more compact for transport.
Electric Power-Assist
Scorpion Goes E-Trike. Like all models from HP Velotechnik, the Scorpion can also be equipped with a powerful and efficient STEPS electric assist system from Shimano. Through the electric motor support of up to 20 mph those steep climbs become less daunting. The built-in aerodynamic advantage of your recumbent trike can also be exploited electrically: less drag means more range. People with special needs, veterans or injured people can now experience exciting outdoor activities from the comfortable seat of HP Velotechnik’s stable trike and get some extra support from the powerful motor whenever they want to! For extra long trips, the second battery option from HP Velotechnik instantly doubles the maximum range.
The Details at a Glance
Your Scorpion has these technical refinements on board as standard.
Suspension
HP Velotechnik’s adjustable suspension provides superior ride comfort. The Scorpion’s suspension utilizes HP Velotechnik’s tried-and-tested No-Squat suspension concept. It reliably prevents drive forces from affecting the suspension and unpleasant pedal kickback. As an option, you can order the lightweight air shock element from RockShox. The spring stiffness can be easily adjusted to the payload using a shock pump. Equipped with adjustable hydraulic rebound damping and a block-able compression stage, it boasts the best response recorded in HP Velotechnik’s tests.
Disc Brakes
The Scorpion has a very safe braking action due to the low center of gravity and the long wheelbase. The standard disc brakes ensure maximum braking power even in bad weather. The front wheels are controlled separately so that you can selectively brake the inner wheel when cornering. This allows moves and maneuvers that a two-wheel MTB would plainly deny. Due to HP Velotechnik’s sophisticated steering geometry, the steering is not affected by braking or sudden bumps on your trail. On request, we build your trike with mechanically or hydraulically coupled front brakes with one-hand operation and a rear disc brake.
Easy wheel removal
Easy to transport: HP Velotechnik has developed open wheel mounts that allow the front wheels to be easily detached together with the brake disc by loosening just one bolt (HP Performance hubs are standard on Scorpions).
Ergonomic Handlebars
Comfortably-positioned ergo-bars beneath the seat relieve the strain from your wrists and neck muscles. HP Velotechnik’s steering geometry combines smooth straight-line stability with impressive maneuverability. Maintenance-free, sealed cartridge bearings on the handlebars and self-lubricating rod end bearings on the tie rods. Handlebar width and inclination are individually adjustable!
Chain Protection Tubes
Protects your clothes and the chain: The drive train is mostly covered. The unique chain tubes made from durable plastic create minimum friction for a quiet ride. The frame is adjusted to your leg length by shortening or extending the front boom in the main frame.
TECHNICAL DATA
| Seat height BodyLink | 11″ (28 cm) |
| Seat height ErgoMesh | 12″ (31 cm) |
| Seat height ErgoMesh HS plus | 16.6″ (42 cm) |
| Seat angle adjust | 41 – 49 degrees |
| Wheel size (front wheel) | 20″ (ISO 406) |
| Wheel size (rear wheel) | 26″ (ISO 559) |
| Max. tire width | 5 cm (2″) |
| Bottom bracket height | 16.1″ – 20.5″ (41 – 52 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 4″ (10 cm) |
| Wheel base | 51″ (128 cm) |
| Folded size | 49 x 33 x 25″ (123 × 83 × 62 cm) |
| Track width | 31″ (78 cm) |
| Width | 33″ (83 cm) |
| Length | 76″ – 90″ (194 – 227 cm) |
| Turning circle | 17′ 9″ (5.4 m) |
| Weight (from) | 37lbs (16.9 kg) |
| Suspension travel | Rear 3″ (8 cm) |
| Payload max | 330 lbs (150 kg) |
| Rider height | 5’4″– 6’7″ (1.62 – 2.00 m) |