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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The Norwegian Government has had a professional, independent commission test a number of custom-made bicycles in four different bicycle categories in order to determine which bicycles are best and which customized bicycles may be sold in Norway. For this so-called tender procedure, there were a number of important points that were assessed with a certain weighting factor. In this article you can read about which Van Raam bikes were the test winners, what makes them so special and how others finished.
The custom bikes were judged in both the categories price and total quality. Furthermore, it was also of great importance for the evaluation that there are possibilities to customize the bikes to the individual needs of the people, for example through custom work and accessories available on the bike. Besides the design, user-friendliness and the reliability and general impression that comes with it also played a role.
In the category’s wheelchair bicycles, parallel tandems, tricycles and tricycles with back motor, Van Raam's special bicycles are tested as the best.
In addition to Van Raam's special needs bikes, the following have also been tested: Hase, PFAU-Tec, Huka, Draisin, Nijland. In the four categories tested, Van Raam has won first place three times, of which one was even awarded first and second place and in one category second place.
See in the following categories Van Raam's special bikes were tested as the best:
wheelchair bikes,
side-by-side tandems,
tricycles and
tricycles with rear engine
In the category of duo bicycles the Orthros from Huka, the Toogether from Draisin and the DuoC from PF mobility were also tested. Despite the lower bids of the other suppliers in this tender, many Van Raam bicycles were also judged best in the overall evaluation (price and quality) due to their outstanding quality. In terms of quality, all Van Raam special needs bikes outperformed the competition by far.
In terms of quality, all Van Raam special needs bikes outperformed the competition by far.
The Easy Rider tricycle, the Easy Rider Junior children's tricycle, the Fun2Go side by side tandem, the OPair wheelchair and the Easy Sport recumbent received the best ratings in their respective categories.
The unique Van Raam pedal support system with Van Raam's Silent E-Motors proved to be above average and clearly stood out from the competition, such as Bosch.
With the Silent System, Van Raam led the list of the best evaluated electric systems. This almost silent electric pedal assistance was particularly striking because of its power, the options for individual settings, the simple e-bike app and the possibility of reversing.
In 2019 Van Raams pedal support won the ExtraEnergy test. Our German partner Utopia Velo, a manufacturer of high-quality bicycles, won the ExtraEnergy Test 2018-2019 with our Van Raam Silent System for pedal support.
Van Raam has already been recognized and cited in many ways as an example of Smart Industry and Smart Working. In addition to prizes and awards for the product: the Eurobike Gold Award, Extra Energy Test and GIO recognition, Van Raam has also won various prizes in the field of human resources and organization, such as the Smart People Award from the Koninklijke Metaalunie, MKB Innovatie Top 100, Gelderland factory of the future, the Guus Hiddink business award and the Tros Radar hot shower, of which we as a company are very proud. See all trademarks and awards of Van Raam.
Try, like the Norwegian government, which they consider to be the best tested special needs bikes themselves and make your own opinion. Plan a free test ride in our Van Raam showroom in Varsseveld or Treuchlingen. Or visit one of our dealers that is the closest to you!
Also find out what other users of the bikes say!
An expert, independent commission in Norway has tested a number of special needs bikes in connection with a multi-year public procurement. Several aspects were important for this tender. These were rated with a specific weighting coefficient.Â
An expert, independent commission in Norway has tested different types of special needs bicycles in connection with a multi-year public procurement. Several aspects were important for this tender. These were rated with a specific weighting coefficient. In the tricycle category, Van Raam was rated best in terms of overall quality.
An expert, independent commission in Norway has tested different types of special needs bicycles in connection with a multi-year public procurement. Several aspects were important for this tender. These were rated with a specific weighting coefficient. In the tandem category, Van Raam's bicycles were assessed as best in terms of overall quality. For both the three-wheel tandems where one rider sits behind the other as well as the side-by-side tandems, the quality of Van Raam tandems was far superior to other bikes in the test.
An expert, independent commission in Norway has tested different types of special needs bicycles in connection with a multi-year public procurement. Several aspects were important for this tender. These were rated with a specific weighting coefficient. One of the categories focused on the sitting tricycles.The sitting tricycles were evaluated on: Price, quality of the frame and the parts, quality and reliability of the motor and charger, the ability to customise the bike to suit individual needs, the bike's accessories, ease of use, reliability and overall impression. Of course the design of the bicycles was also an important factor.
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