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The Kivo is a tandem for a parent/caregiver and child of Van Raam. Read in this article the 6 most frequently asked questions about the Kivo.
Read below the answers to the 6 most frequently asked questions about the Kivo parent-child tandem.
The Kivo is a tandem on which a parent or caregiver can cycle together with a child. The child is in front of the tandem and the parent behind. This way the driver (the parent or caregiver) always has a good view of the child and the road.
The Kivo is a two wheel tandem suitable for children who are not able to cycle independently (anymore). On the Kivo, they can enjoy a bike ride on a tandem with a caregiver.
The Kivo has standard 8 gears, rear steering and a switchable freewheel. The switcheble freewheel hub has three positions:
This is a function with a continuous movement of the pedal and the co-driver must pedal along.
The pedals of the co-driver move independently of the pedals of the main driver. The pedals run freely and the co-driver cannot cycle.
In this position, the pedals of the co-driver move independently of the pedals of the main driver. The co-driver can cycle along.
View tip: In the video 'How do I step on a two-wheel tandem?' we show you the easiest way to get on a tandem.
The Kivo is suitable for children with an inside leg length of 50-62 cm. The driver should have an inner leg length of 77-89 cm. It is possible as an option to adjust the frame of the Kivo in height. See the table below for the inside leg lengths for the different frame sizes.
Read in the article 'Inner leg length for adapted Van Raam bikes' how to measure the inside leg length and why it is important for adapted bicycles.
Normal frame: 50-62 cm
Elevated frame: 59-71 cm
Lowered frame: 46-58 cm
Normal frame: 77-89 cm
Elevated frame: 86-98 cm
Lowered frame: 68-80 cm
There are many options available to customize the Kivo parent child tandem. These are the most popular options:
Back support with belt
Different frame sizes and heights
Footrests and foot fixation for extra safety while cycling
Transfer stand for extra safety while getting on and off the bike
See all possible options on the Options page.
The price of the Kivo parent child tandem depends on the different options and accessories you want on the Kivo. Check out the price list on the product page, or see how much your personally customized Kivo costs in the configurator.
Did you know that Van Raam also has a parent child three-wheel tandem? The Kivo Plus has the same advantages as the Kivo, but offers extra stability due to the three wheels. Do you doubt whether you should choose a Kivo or another tandem? Then read the article 'Tandem bike for sale Van Raam tips' for more information.
Put together your own tandem in a few easy steps in our configurator. While putting together your tandem you will see all possible options and accessories with their costs. For more information read the article 'Put together your Van Raam bike with the bike configurator'.
In Van Raam's bicycle range are the Kivo and the Kivo Plus. These are tandems suitable for a parent or caregiver with a child. Discover more in this article about these parent-child tandems and from what age they are suitable.
The Kivo Plus is a parent child tandem with three wheels from Van Raam. The child sits in front of the bike and an adult behind it. Read the 5 benefits of this tandem in this article.
The Kivo Plus is a three-wheel tandem which is suitable for a parent or accompanying person with a child. Besides that, this tandem has 5 unique riding characteristics. Discover these characteristics in this article.
A tandem trike is, as the word actually says, a tandem with three wheels. Van Raam has several special needs bikes in its assortment, including three tricycle tandems. One of these tandem trikes is called the Kivo Plus and is a child parent tandem. With the Kivo Plus, an adult sits at the back of the tandem and a child can sit at the front of the tandem. Because the Kivo Plus is equipped with two rear wheels instead of one, this tandem gives more stability. Read more about this tandem tricycle for kids here.
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