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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As a manufacturer of special needs bikes, we have many different tricycles in our product range. All Van Raam bikes can be expanded with a variety of options and accessories. However, sometimes adding options is not enough and a ‘special’ Van Raam bike will be made.
One of these ‘specials’, the Easy Rider tricycle with shoulder control, is currently being tested by Chelsea Zijlstra. Chelsea has progressive spinal muscular atrophy (PSMA), a muscle disease that falls under the group of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
At November 21, 2017, Chelsea came, together with Nita van Vliet and Miel In T Zand from the TopSport for Life Foundation, to Van Raam to look at the possibilities for cycling without using the hands.
Our colleague, Jurgen Vreeman, has already prepared the special Easy Rider bike with shoulder control in the showroom. We developed this electric tricycle for people who don’t have arms or who can’t use them. Steering can be done with your torso / shoulders and the gear can be changed with your feet.
In the videos below you see Jurgen on the Easy Rider with shoulder control and you see how Chelsea makes the first test ride with Van Raam on the tricycle with shoulder control.
Chelsea was pleasantly surprised that, despite the fact that she cannot use her arms, she can cycle again!
Do you want to try one or more Van Raam bikes just like Chelsea? Make an appointment in our showroom, receive information and make a test ride.
“Yesterday I got the bike from Van Raam to test it for 2 weeks, I rode a lap yesterday and I dared to go straight for a big round today, also thanks to ZEKUR €2,- donation for topsport for life by bike, with the Fundrunner NL App.
What does it feel good to be able to drive completely independently again! On the way, I also get nice (indirect) reactions. I like to share the nicest (and funniest) with you: Three children in the schoolyard see me arrive, once calls: “cooollll!”, the second: “But how does she do that?”, the third: “With your feet or so…. !”. There are discussions like: “oh oh” or “I think so”, shared with confusion. I continued with fun, so I do not now how they ended the discussion. Soon, I go out cycling with some people and then I will take some pictures again.”
With ALS / PLS / PSMA moving is a (different) task. Read more about Chelsea on the 'Facebook page ALS move differently' (Dutch) and track what your style of sport and exercise is and how you live with PSMA.
When you don’t have the possibility to cycle on a standard two-wheel bike (anymore), you will look at the possibilities that do exist when you want to cycle: an adaptive tricycle. The Easy Rider is one of the adaptive tricycles in the Van Raam assortment. The tricycle has many satisfied users and is a popular bike. In this article, you can discover more about the Easy Rider adaptive trike from Van Raam.
All kinds of options and accessories are available for your special needs bike. These options will make sure your bike is completely adapted to your wishes and needs. One such option is a special handlebar for your special needs bike. Read more about the different adapted handlebars at Van Raam here.
Van Raam is manufacturer of special needs bikes, like duo bikes, wheelchair bikes and tricycles. At Van Raam we have various tricycles for children and adults. For example, the Easy Rider, a very comfortable, stable tricycle with a seat with a back seat and a low seating position. Read more about this unique tricycle with back seat here.
Van Raam is a manufacturer of adapted bikes for the disabled and people who can no longer ride a traditional, standard two-wheel bike. Take a bike tour, go shopping or cycle to work. All this and more can become (again) reality with the help of all types of bicycles that Van Raam has in its assortment. In this article we would like to introduce you to our various women's tricycles. Because just like every woman is different, every bicycle is different, because it can be adapted to your needs and wishes, so you can cycle again.
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