8 most asked questions about the VeloPlus wheelchair bike
The VeloPlus is a wheelchair bike from Van Raam. In this article, you will find the 8 most frequently asked questions and their answers about the VeloPlus.
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Unique riding characteristics of the VeloPlus wheelchair bike
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Van Raam's VeloPlus wheelchair transport bike has been developed to transport people in their own wheelchairs. The wheelchair can be easily pushed and fastened on the tiltable platform of the bike. Are you curious about the other unique riding characteristics of the VeloPlus? Then read on.
Unique riding characteristics of the VeloPlus
The VeloPlus wheelchair transport bike allows a driver to cycle together with someone who remains in their own manual wheelchair. This means that no transfer is required between the wheelchair and the bicycle, and the wheelchair passenger has their own wheelchair with them all the time. Read all about this and other unique riding characteristics of the VeloPlus below.
1. Tiltable ramp for wheelchair
The VeloPlus has a tiltable ramp that makes it easy to roll your wheelchair onto and you can secure your wheelchair on the ramp. This can be done without being lifted. The low position of the wheelchair on the bike makes the ride easier and gives a lower centre of gravity. Optionally, you can equip the bicycle with a winch system. Instead of the driver using his or her own strength to push the wheelchair user, including the wheelchair, onto the platform or off it, the electric winch takes over.
2. Hip belt for wheelchair user
As mentioned above, you can secure the wheelchair on the platform with the wheelchair lock. In addition, the VeloPlus wheelchair transport bike has a hip belt that you can use to secure the wheelchair and the wheelchair user, for extra safety.
3. Widely placed and extra-steering front-wheels
The widely placed and extra steered front-wheels ensure a reduced turning radius and stability. This makes cycling on the wheelchair bike easy.
4. VeloPlus electric wheelchair transport bike
The VeloPlus can be optionally equipped with an electric engine and comfortable pedal support. This makes cycling with the wheelchair transport bike even easier. If you choose this option, the VeloPlus will be delivered as a Smart e-bike with the Van Raam app. You can use the app to set a different support mode on your Van Raam bike. Read more about the Van Raam Smart e-bike on the Van Raam App page.
Configure your own VeloPlus
Van Raam offers the opportunity to configure your own bicycle in a few easy steps. In the bicycle configurator, you can choose various options including the winch system and pedal support. Read in the article "Create your own Van Raam bicycle with the bicycle configurator" how the configurator works.
User experiences VeloPlus wheelchair transport bike
Customer experience VeloPlus electric wheelchair bike - Angelica Malinverni
My name is Angelica Malinverni (49), I come from Italy and I’m the mom of Caterina (24) who has a disability since she was born. We recently purchased the VeloPlus electric wheelchair bike and it has changed our lives! Read more about our experiences here and watch the video of Caterina and the VeloPlus.
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Customer experience wheelchair bike VeloPlus - Margret Bussen
Margret Bussen from Germany is 93 years old and thanks to the rickshaw service in Schieder-Schwalenberg she can finally go outside again. Read more about her experience with the VeloPlus wheelchair bike and the rickshaw service for the elderly in this customer experience.
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Customer experience VeloPlus wheelchair bike – Geertsma family
Babs has ALS and is wheelchair bound and completely dependent on others. In order to get out and about with her family, they hired the VeloPlus wheelchair transport bike from Van Raam. Curious about the experiences of the Geertsma family? Babs tells you more about it.
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View the VeloPlus in 360 degrees
On the VeloPlus product page, it is possible to view the wheelchair transport bike in 360 degrees. This allows you to take a good look at the bike from all sides.
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