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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More and more Van Raam bikes leave our factory with electrical assistance/ pedal support (e-bike). The electric pedal support increases the reach of the cyclist enormously. With wind or a hilly area the driver can easily cover large distances.
We notice that many people still do not know that with all our electric Van Raam bikes with three wheels you can also cycle backwards*.
The reverse mode is activated by pedalling backwards from a standing position. Within a few seconds the motor is activated and the tricycle cycles at a speed of about 2 km/h backwards (when you start to pedal backwards).
Cycling backwards is possible with all Van Raam electric tricycles, electric wheelchair bikes, electric tricyce tandems and the electric scooter bike*. Â
Reverse parking with a electric wheelchair bike, tricycle or side by side tandem is no problem!
The electric assist on Van Raam cycles provides the ability for the pilot to pedal backwards and have the cycle back up. The video below shows that feature on two models (the OPair wheelchair bike and the Easy Rider tricycle).
Our end users experience this feature (backwards cycling) as one of the biggest benefits of our electrical Silent system. Â
View our ne Video on Riding backwards with pedal support on a custom bike.
Van Raam has since 2011 an own electrical pedal support called Silent System. The motor, battery, controller, the Smart Display and software are developed by Van Raam. The Silent System is developed for the rehabilitation sector. The Silent system is characterized by:
Simple use;
3 support modes + starting aid/launch control;
Fully noiseless motor;  Â
Powerful motors; Â Â Â Â
Modern and efficient electronics; Â Â Â Â
High quality and safe batteries; Â Â Â Â Â
Personal adjustable support, adjusted to the handicap; Â Â Â Â Â
Cycling forwards and backwards with active pedal support;
A smartphone app that allows the bike settings can be changed, can be sent an SOS message, and wherein current cycle data, including speed, distance, battery capacity can be viewed.
View all information about the Silent electrical system.
* All the Van Raam Tricycles have backwards support. Tricycles with a back-pedal-brake are excepted.
Many bikes from Van Raam have an electric motor, so they are an e-bike. You can cycle backwards with Van Raam custom bikes that have pedal support. Find out in this article how this works and watch our video about it.
Most Van Raam bicycles can be expanded with pedal support. From time to time, Van Raam bicycles are fitted with a different electrical system. This can have very negative consequences, which we would like to warn everyone about. Read here how you can recognise whether your bike has the original Van Raam Silent System.
Almost all Van Raam bicycles can be equipped with an electric motor. Cycling with pedal assistance has many benefits. We have listed them in this article.
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