Wednesday, December 22, 2021

TRIKE - HP Velotechnik Scorpion fs 26 Enduro

Living in a dirt and mountain bike paradise I decided to get one of the best 3-wheeled recumbent bikes (trike) made, the HP Velotechnik Scorpion fs 26 Enduro.  I have no intention of riding the trike on the open road.  Given the mountainous and rough off-road / dirt / gravel terrain I opted for the deep knobby tires.  The `Scorp' has incredible suspension.  Combine the suspension with the knobby tires and there isn't much that this machine can't cover.  

Some pics and description of how I have the `Scorp' set up.



Bike full setup




Note the inverted bullhorn on the right handlebar.  Battery operated.  Very loud `siren' function deters dogs and critters.  Looks dorky until you find yourself being chased by one or more farm dogs.  Better than any device I've ever used.  









Rather than install a metal frame over the rear wheel to carry gear I use two Fastback Norback Flash frame backs under the bike frame.  One pack (rear) for tubes and other pack (front) for tools, etc.  







I mounted a bright white flashing strobe light on the left dropout (Planet Bike).


I mounted a Dinotte Quad Red taillight behind the carbon fiber hard shell seat.


In front I attached a Bacchetta One Armed Bandit light mount.  To the OAB I attached another Planet Bike strobe light. I also attached a KOM Elemnt Bolt mount.