Name

HP Velotechnik

Legal name

HP Velotechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://hpvelotechnik.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recumbent Bicycles and Trikes

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

E-bikes & E-cargo Bikes Manufacturing (IMACAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

E-Bikes & Electric Bicycles (CRACASAA)

Keywords

• Recumbent bicycles
• Recumbent trikes
• Adaptive cycling
• E-bike manufacturing
• Ergonomic bike seats

Headquarters

HQ city

Kriftel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Recumbent Bicycles and Trikes (Complete Units): HP Velotechnik manufactures and sells complete recumbent bikes and trikes as finished goods. Products are available in various configurations with extensive customization options via an online configurator. Customers select components (gearing, electric drive, seat type, accessories) and purchase through authorized dealers. Prices vary by model and specification.
2. Accessories and Spare Parts: The company sells a range of accessories including luggage and transport systems, lighting and safety equipment, weather protection (Streamer fairing), comfort options, and rehabilitation/therapy aids. Spare parts and replacement components are also available for existing customers.
3. E-Bike Retrofit Conversion Kits: HP Velotechnik offers retrofit electric drive kits allowing existing customers to add Shimano STEPS or Neodrives Z20 systems to their non-electric HP Velotechnik bikes. Retrofit kits include the motor, wiring harness, display/control unit, 4A charger, and battery holder. Batteries are ordered separately as dangerous goods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

HP Velotechnik designs, hand-builds, and sells recumbent bicycles and tadpole trikes at its manufacturing facility in Kriftel, Germany. Products span two-wheel recumbents (Grasshopper fx, Streetmachine Gte, Speedmachine, Speedmachine S-Pedelec) and three trike families (Gekko entry-level, Scorpion premium suspended, Delta tx e-chopper) with extensive modular customization via an online configurator. The company also offers replacement seats (BodyLink, ErgoMesh Premium), electric drive integrations (Shimano STEPS, Neodrives Z20, Bafang M410HD), rehabilitation accessories, and e-bike retrofit kits. Sales are executed exclusively through authorized specialist dealers rather than direct e-commerce.

Product overview

HP Velotechnik is a German recumbent bicycle and trike manufacturer founded in 1993, operating as a specialist 'Liegerad-Manufaktur' (recumbent manufacture). The product portfolio consists of two-wheel recumbent bicycles (Grasshopper fx, Streetmachine Gte, Speedmachine, Speedmachine S-Pedelec), trikes in three series (Gekko entry-level series, Scorpion premium suspended series, and Delta tx e-chopper), plus comprehensive accessories (seats, electric drives, safety equipment) and services (online configurator, 10-year warranty). The company offers a modular system where customers can customize their vehicles with various seat types (BodyLink shell seat, ErgoMesh mesh seats), electric drive systems (Shimano STEPS, Neodrives), and gearing options. Special Editions provide pre-configured models at attractive prices. The Gekko fxs trike is notably certified as a medical device in Germany for health insurance reimbursement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gekko Series: Handy and agile touring trikes, including models Gekko 26, Gekko fx 20, Gekko fx 26, Gekko fxs, and Gekko Special Edition
• Scorpion Series
• Delta tx
• Streetmachine Gte
• Speedmachine
• Grasshopper fx
• BodyLink
• ErgoMesh
• Streamer
• AirZound
• Hands-On-Cycle

Products and services

• Grasshopper fx A foldable touring recumbent bicycle designed as a daily companion, with folding capability and nimble handling for versatile everyday use and multimodal transport.
• Streetmachine Gte A comfortable travel recumbent bicycle appreciated by world travelers for over 25 years, featuring a timeless classic design with gentle characteristics suitable for touring and everyday use.
• Speedmachine A sporty touring recumbent bicycle offering the lowest air-resistance path among HP Velotechnik two-wheelers for high-speed riding.
• Speedmachine S-Pedelec A fast electric recumbent bicycle capable of speeds up to 45 km/h (28 mph), designed for rapid urban and interurban transport.
• Gekko 26 An affordable entry-level trike with the highest seating position in the Gekko family, providing easy entry into the recumbent world with fixed component specification.
• Gekko fx 20 A compact folding touring trike that folds to smallest dimensions in seconds, ideal for combining with other transport modes and storage in vehicles such as RVs.
• Gekko fx 26 A sporty folding touring trike with 26-inch wheels offering sportier driving dynamics than the fx 20 while retaining quick-folding capability.
• Gekko fxs A growing folding therapy trike for children and small adults, officially classified as a medical device in Germany with an aid number (Hilfsmittelnummer) for health insurance reimbursement.
• Scorpion A sporty tadpole touring trike with rear suspension offering the most sporty driving position among Scorpion models due to its particularly low seating position and high bottom bracket.
• Scorpion fx 20 A medium-high folding travel trike with 20-inch wheels offering the largest luggage capacity among Scorpion models and a moderate seating position.
• Scorpion fx 26 A medium-high folding travel trike with 26-inch wheels, combining fx-series cargo capacity with a larger drive wheel for touring.
• Scorpion fs 20 A compact fully suspended trike for adults with sporty character, featuring small pack size and full-suspension chassis for great driving pleasure.
• Scorpion fs 26 A performance full-suspension speed trike with 26-inch drive wheel, offering stable straight-line running at high speeds and full-suspension chassis.
• Scorpion fs 26 Enduro An off-road mountain trike based on the Scorpion fs 26, designed to withstand the toughest terrain for serious off-road adventures.
• Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec A fast electric folding trike capable of speeds up to 45 km/h, frequently faster than cars on routes over 10 km while still fitting into vehicles when needed.
• Scorpion plus 20 A compact trike for adults with a high seat position offering excellent overview, visibility, and high load capacity, suitable for people with special needs.
• Scorpion plus 26 A dynamic SUV-style trike with high seat and 26-inch rear wheel, bringing more dynamics than the plus 20 for younger members of the Generation-plus audience.
• Delta tx A comfortable e-chopper trike with standard electric motor, offering easy entry, comfortable seating, and a motor system operating independently of pedaling force for safe and simple cycling.
• BodyLink Hard Shell Seat Ergonomic hard-shell recumbent seat with anatomically shaped seat shell and flexible lumbar-support joint, infinitely adjustable via quick-release for seat angle, backrest angle, lumbar support, and front edge height. Removable in 15 seconds. Design protected as a registered design (Gebrauchsmuster) by the German Patent Office.
• ErgoMesh Premium Seat Premium mesh seat combining semi-flexible shell adjustability with airy mesh comfort. Uses Seat-O-Flex technology to adjust seat surface and backrest angles independently. Frame of 6061 T6 aluminium tubes; six-fabric and knit construction with eight tension straps and four OrthoFlex paddings. Available in Standard, XL, HS (11 cm higher), and combinations.
• AirZound Horn Compressed-air horn for bicycles providing powerful audible warning for safety in traffic.
• Streamer Fairing Front fairing providing weather protection and wind deflection for recumbent bikes, reducing rider fatigue on longer journeys.
• Hands-On-Cycle hand-pedal drive Hand-powered bicycle drive system for trikes, enabling upper-body propulsion for users with lower-body limitations or as an additional exercise option.

Quantifiable outcome

• Intervertebral disc pressure in recumbent position is reduced to one-third of the forward-bent posture on conventional bicycles
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• German Health Insurance System (Krankenkassen)minorOthers · 24 June 2026The Gekko fxs is registered as a medical device (Medizinprodukt) in Germany with an official Hilfsmittelnummer (aid number), enabling cost reimbursement through German statutory health insurance funds (Krankenkassen) for individuals with medical needs.
• Shimano (STEPS Systems)coreTechnology or IntegrationHP Velotechnik integrates Shimano STEPS electric drive systems (E5000, EP5, EP801 Cargo) into its trike models. Shimano is a leading global manufacturer of bicycle components and e-bike drive systems. HP Velotechnik offers the STEPS systems as both factory-installed options and as retrofit conversion kits.
• Neodrives (Z20 Hub Motor)coreTechnology or IntegrationHP Velotechnik integrates Neodrives Z20 rear hub motors — a gearless, whisper-quiet motor with 85% efficiency, regenerative braking, and up to 136 km range with the 576 Wh battery. The motor is manufactured in Germany (Schwaben). Available as factory-installed and as a retrofit conversion kit.
• Bafang (M410HD Motor)coreTechnology or IntegrationFor model year 2026/2027, HP Velotechnik introduced the Bafang M410HD crank motor with Smart Pedaling across all trike models. Bafang is a major Chinese e-bike motor manufacturer.
• Authorized Dealer NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHP Velotechnik sells exclusively through an authorized network of specialist recumbent bike dealers (Fachhändler) classified as Premiumhändler, Stützpunkthändler, or Servicepartner. Dealers provide consultation, test rides, sales, and after-sales service across Germany, Europe, and internationally. Dealers can perform Neodrives Z20 retrofits and have access to a dedicated dealer portal.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Catrike: Catrike is a US-based manufacturer of recumbent tadpole trikes, directly competing with HP Velotechnik in the premium trike segment with overlapping target customers (touring, sport, adaptive riders). Both companies focus on hand-built, configurable recumbent trikes sold through dealer networks.
• ICE Trike: ICE Trike is a UK-based recumbent trike manufacturer offering folding and full-suspension trikes across sport, touring, and commuter categories. It is one of HP Velotechnik's most direct global competitors with similar dealer-led distribution and premium positioning.
• Hase Bikes: Hase Bikes is a German manufacturer of recumbent trikes, cargo trikes, and adaptive/special-needs cycles. Like HP Velotechnik it is Germany-based, premium-priced, and serves overlapping rehabilitation, touring, and multimodal commuter segments.
• Azub: Azub is a Czech manufacturer of recumbent bicycles and trikes offering custom-built, configurable recumbents. It directly competes with HP Velotechnik in the European market across touring, sport, and off-road recumbent segments.
• Van Raam: Van Raam is a Dutch manufacturer specializing in adaptive, rehabilitation, and special-needs bicycles including tricycles. It is a direct peer in the Gekko fxs / medical-device category and competes for European health-insurance-funded rehab mobility customers.
• KMX Karts: KMX is a UK/US manufacturer of recumbent trikes and quad bikes, including models for sport, off-road, and junior riders. It competes with HP Velotechnik's Gekko and Scorpion lines in the recreational and performance trike segments.
• Toxy: Toxy is a German recumbent bike and trike manufacturer producing custom-built recumbents. It is a domestic German peer competing for the same premium enthusiast and touring customer base as HP Velotechnik.

Broad incumbents

• Riese & Müller: Riese & Müller is a premium German e-bike and e-cargo bike manufacturer with significantly greater scale, broader product portfolio, and overlapping premium positioning. It is a broad incumbent in the German premium e-bike space rather than a direct recumbent specialist.
• Specialized Bicycle Components: Specialized is a major global cycling brand with broad e-bike, road, and mountain bike portfolios. While it does not specialize in recumbents, its scale, R&D budget, and dealer network make it a broad incumbent competitor for premium cycling consumer mindshare.

Others

• Bosch eBike Systems: Bosch eBike Systems is a leading supplier of e-bike drive systems (motors, batteries, displays) used across the cycling industry. It is an ecosystem enabler/technology supplier that could either partner with or compete for mindshare in the premium e-bike space adjacent to HP Velotechnik's offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/hpvelo
• Facebookde-de.facebook.com/HPVelotechnik.Deutschland
• Instagraminstagram.com/hpvelotechnik

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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