A bike that won't let you fall over
Fear of falling over can be a reason why some people are afraid to ride a bike. Van Raam has several bicycles in its assortment that prevent you from falling over. Read more about these bikes here.
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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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5 tips to be visible on your bike
In the autumn and winter months, the days are shorter. It stays dark longer in the morning and at the end of the afternoon it quickly starts to get darker. But it is also often foggy or rainy during the day. All this affects how visible you are on your bike. In this article, we will give you some tips on how to be visible to your fellow road users!
How do you compare the torque of a mid-drive and hub motor?
Van Raam uses wheel motors, also called hub motors, in its bicycles. In the cycling world, mid-drive motors are also commonly used. In this article, we explain how to compare the torque of a mid-drive motor and hub motor. You can also see the comparison of the torque of the Easy Rider tricycle with hub motor with the torque of 2 types of mid-drive motors.
Cycling with varying energy levels
Varying energy levels can occur among older people, but it can also be a symptom or result of a disability or disorder. Read more about cycling with varying energy levels in this article.
Van Raam bikes at the Limitless Eleven Cities Tour
From September 14 to 18 2022, the third edition of the Limitless Eleven Cities Tour took place. A tour organised by the Leef! Foundation in which anyone with a chronic disease or disability can participate. Many participants took part with a special needs bike from Van Raam. Read more here.
Should an electric bike always be on the charger?
An adapted bicycle with pedal support needs to be charged regularly. But what is good for the battery? Should a Van Raam e-bike always be charged, or only when the battery is almost empty? We'll give you an answer to that in this article!
On a cycling holiday with a special needs bike
Are you planning to go on a cycling vacation? Or would you like to take your special needs bike with you on vacation? How do you take it with you and what do you need to think about? In this article we have listed a few things for you.
Van Raam bikes and Mission 2030 of Fonds Gehandicaptensport
During the round table conference 'Mission 2030' in April 2022, various stakeholders were brought together to discuss how more people with a disability can be mobile and play sports. Afterwards they cycled with 40 Easy Rider tricycles of Van Raam. Read more here.
4 tips for preventing saddle sores
Cycling is fun. If you are confronted with saddle sores, the pleasure of cycling soon evaporates. Read more about saddle sores in this article and discover 4 tips to prevent saddle sores.
Experiment with adapted shared bicycles in Paris
French Van Raam dealer Nielsen Concept has come up with France’s first shared bicycle parking facility. Here are four adapted bicycles, including Van Raam bicycles. The aim is for everyone to have the opportunity to cycle, from families to the elderly and people with disabilities.
Customer experiences
Customer experience Easy Rider tricycle - Suze Korver
February 2014 changed Suze's life forever. A bacterial infection caused sepsis, leaving her in a coma for 3 months and requiring both her lower legs and hands to be amputated. Read Suze Korver's admirable story in this customer experience and watch the video.
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User experience VeloPlus wheelchair bike - Kevin van der Plas
I'm Kevin, 14 years old and I live at home with my parents. I can't talk and I'm wheelchair dependent. I like to watch videos on YouTube on my iPad, but what I like even more is being outside and cycle around on my VeloPlus wheelchair transport bike, together with my mom and dad.
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Customer experience Fun2Go double bike – De Bever Verhuur
De Bever Verhuur in Ouddorp stimulates joint movement in the open air, with their broad offer of (electric) means of transportation, including special bikes. They already have been using the Fun2Go 1 for a longer period and also tested the Fun2Go 2 recently. In this customer experience you will read more about De Bever Verhuur und their findings concerning the double bike.
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