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7 tips for buying a low step through bike

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Van Raam has one type of bike with a low step through in its range, the Balance. Read 7 tips on buying a low step through bike.

1. Find out more about the different types of low step through bikes

If you are interested in buying a bike with a low step through, it is important to first find out more about the various possibilities. There are many different types and brands of low step through bicycles. Van Raam offers one bike with a low step through in its range. That is the:

  • Balance bike with two wheels

The Balance is a comfortable bike with two wheels. The low step through makes it easy to get on and off. The Balance has a uniquely developed frame, which means that you can always keep both feet on the ground without getting off the saddle. With this bike, you make a more forward pedal movement, so you can better use the power of your legs than with a classic bike with two wheels.

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Benefits of the Balance:

  • Wrists shoulders and neck are hardly burdened while cycling
  • Because the centre of gravity is a bit lower cycling is even easier and more comfortable
  • Extra safe because you can stay on the saddle when stopping

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2. Think about the purpose of the low step through bike

Why exactly do you want to buy a low step through bike? What is your cycling goal? Do you want to go on long bike rides or do you mainly want to make short trips to work or the supermarket? It is useful if you have an answer to these questions. The answers will help you choose a bicycle and put together the low step through bike during a test ride.

3. View the possible options

Every Van Raam bicycle can be expanded with various options. The options allow you to adjust the low step through bike to your personal wishes. The options for a Van Raam bicycle vary from panniers, a mirror or a basket to a stick holder or special pedals. With the pedal support option you have an e-bike with a low step through. All possible options can be found on the price list on the product page of the Balance.

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4. Really get to know the low step through bike during a test ride

At Van Raam, you have the opportunity to make a free test ride. During an appointmentyou will get advice from a technical advisor. This advisor will help you determine which bike suits you best and which options are available to personalise the bike.

In the spacious showroom of Van Raam, the Balance low-step bike is available. During the appointment, you will experience for yourself what it is like to ride a Van Raam low-step bike by taking a ride on the bike test track.

Is it impossible to come to Van Raam in Varsseveld (the Netherlands) for a test ride? At some Van Raam dealers it is also possible to make a test ride. Please contact your local dealer for more information.

Make a test ride

Tips for buying a low step through bike - Making a test ride at Van Raam

5. Put your own bicycle together with the online configurator

Have you figured out what you want your low step through bike to look like? Or do you still have doubts about certain options? At Van Raam, it is possible to put together your own bicycle with our online configurator. You will receive the configuration by e-mail and/or you can print it out directly. Read more about the online configurator in the article ' Put together your Van Raam bike with the bike configurator'.

7 tips for buying a Van Raam low step through bike - Maxi Comfort tricycle and Balance bike

Tip! Read customer experiences about low step through bikes

Through the experiences of others, you will get to know the Van Raam low step through bike even better. Van Raam has gathered many customer experiences of the Balance to assist you in the process of purchasing a low step through bike.

6. Think about how you are going to finance the low step through bike

There are several ways to buy/finance a Van Raam low step through bike. You can buy the low step bike privately, through an allowance or through a fundraiser. A special needs bike can be quite an expense, so it is good to know what the possibilities are.

Read more in the article: 'Tips for raising money for a special needs bike'

7. Order the bicycle at a Van Raam dealer

You can buy the low step through bike at a Van Raam dealer. Choose a Van Raam dealer in your area, because your dealer will also take care of service and guarantee. You can print out your configuration or e-mail it to your dealer.

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