Van Raam produces uniquely special needs bicycles and specializes in tricycles, transport bikes, scooterbikes, wheelchair bikes, tandem bikes, double rider bikes, and low step trough bikes (also known as comfortbikes). Each model is also available as an electric bike (Pedelec).
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If you have experience with cycling on a normal bicycle, you should take into account that a tricycle cycles totally different. Small children or adults who have never ridden a tricycle before simply ride it. Adults have to get used to a completely different cycling behaviour. On the Van Raam website, we have listed the specific characteristics of each three-wheeler model. We advise you to find out for yourself which model you like best. If you want to try out a bike or if you have already bought a tricycle, we advise you to follow the instructions below.
Getting on? Getting off? Steering? Braking? In this video we explain how you cycle on a Van Raam tricycle!
Tip: Dutch is spoken in this video. Feel free to turn on the subtitles for accompanying text and explanations.
Make sure the bicycle is on parking brake so it can not move forward or backwards.
Make sure the saddle, the handlebar and the seat are properly adjusted so you can control all the relevant parts of the bicycle (think of the brakes and gears).
Sit in a relaxed position on the saddle or seat, put your feet on the pedals and look in front of you, not at the steering wheel.
Try to forget the fear of falling, you can’t fall because you have got three wheels.
Put the gear in it’s lowest position and preferably do not use the electric pedal support initially.
Make sure you know how to brake and keep your hands near the brake.
Start on a flat terrain with little hills or bumps in a quiet area.
Do not think about your balance and do not lean into the curve with your body or legs. Keep the knees together as much as possible and sit upright.
Keep your feet on the pedals as much as possible as you brake or come to a halt. The three wheels will keep you balanced.
Start taking a large turn at minimum speed and accelerate slowly.
Brake regularly and keep your feet on the pedals.
Brake regularly and keep your feet on the pedals.
Don’t cycle for too long the first time, give yourself the time to process the experiences.
Don’t be ashamed if you experience some difficulty, almost everybody has this.
Step off when you are at your place of destination and put the tricycle on parking brake.
If you are walking with the bike you can injure your legs on the rear fenders.
Read also more about this in the article How to ride on a trike bike.
If you decide to purchase a tricycle, please read the instructions properly and comply the maintenance requirements.
A tricycle has to do with other power relations than a normal bike. Readjustment of the spokes, chain and gear on time, will certainly increase the life span of your bicycle and gives you more cycling- pleasure.
Most of Van Raam's tricycles are also available with pedal assistance. Read more about this in the article 'An adapted e tricycle from Van Raam'.
Do you have years of experience cycling on a two-wheel bike but can’t do that anymore? Or are you unable to cycle on a two-wheel bike due to a certain limitation? Then the trike bike (or tricycle) is an excellent way to keep moving. But how do you ride a trike bike? In this article, we will show you the best way to learn to ride a tricycle.
If it's not possible to ride a standard two-wheeled bike due to stability problems or other limitations, a three-wheeled bike is a good solution. Due to illness or aging, you may come to the stage where cycling with a standard bicycle is not (or no longer) possible or is no longer safe. The risk of falling is too big and getting on and off the bike is no longer possible, so participating in traffic is no longer safe for you and your fellow road users.
When you aren’t able or don't dare to cycle on a standard bike with two wheels due to balance problems or the fear of falling, there are several options to ensure that you keep your mobility and get enough physical activity. For example, there is the possibility to place side wheels for adults on your two-wheel bike or you can check the possibilities of adaptive bikes (of course we would like to help you). In this article we explain briefly what the differences are between a tricycle and adult side wheels.
With a tricycle, you can cycle when cycling on a bike with two wheels is not (or no longer) possible. A tricycle comes in different shapes and sizes. In this article, you will find out when to choose a tricycle instead of a two-wheel bike and learn more about the different types of tricycles for adults.
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