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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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Rickshaw by Van Raam during a picknick

Rickshaw Chat: the social transport bike by Van Raam

Since May 2019, Van Raam has expanded its range of adapted bicycles with the transport bike Chat. With the Chat rickshaw bicycle it is possible for a bicycle driver to transport two passengers. Thanks to the specially designed cockpit where design and ergonomics come together, passengers can enjoy a comfortable bike ride together. Read more about the creation of this transport cargo bike in this article. And read how this social bicycle fights loneliness.

van raam bike configurator overview put together your bike

The Van Raam bike configurator

At the website from Van Raam, producer of special needs bikes, you can put together your own adjusted bike with the bike configurator. This article explains what the bike configurator exactly is.

Van Raam OPair wheelchair bike detachable frame

A detachable frame at Van Raam bikes

A detachable frame can be an useful addition at a Van Raam special needs bike. The advantage is that the bike becomes more compact and making it easier to transport. This makes it easier for you to take your Van Raam bike with you on vacation!

Cycling with a muscle disease

Cycling with a muscle disease

According to the Dutch foundation ‘Prinses Beatrix Spierfonds’ there are around 600 different muscle diseases. This includes SMA, ALS, Duchenne's disease and Pompe disease. With a muscle disease, muscles getting weak or sometimes fall out completely. The weakening or the failure of the muscles makes it increasingly difficult to move. To keep your mobility as long as possible, there are mobility aids that can be used, including special needs bicycles. In this article you can read the possibilities to continue and enjoy cycling as long as possible despite a muscle disease.

Frame number on maxi tricycle Van Raam bike increased

The frame number on the special needs bikes from Van Raam

Every special needs bikes from Van Raam has one: a frame number. However, the frame number on every bike is different. The frame number is an unique number, therefore the bike is becoming unique too. But what exactly is the frame number and why is this number so important?

Van Raam is present with transport bikes at International Cargo Bike Festival 2019

Van Raam at the International Cargo Bike Festival

In which country is it better to organize an international bicycle festival than in the Netherlands? In the country where there are more bicycles than people and where special cycle highways have been built for cyclists. That's why, 14, 15 and 16 June, the International Cargo Bike Festival (ICBF) took place in Groningen and Van Raam was of course present with its (newest) transport bikes / cargo bikes.

group photo van raam international dealer days 2019

Van Raam International Dealer Days 2019

In the weekend of May 24th to May 26th, the International Dealer Days 2019 took place at Van Raam. In total, 19 dealers from the countries Germany, Sweden, Norway, Italy, England, Scotland and Austria attended the Dealer Days and arrived at the new Van Raam factory in Varsseveld at May 24th.

Bicycle parts and options for Van Raam special needs bikes

Accessories and options for Van Raam special needs bikes

Do you own a Van Raam bike or are you still exploring? In both cases it is good to know that Van Raam has many options and accessories available for your special needs bike. For example, did you know that with our Van Raam bikes you can have a direction indicator placed on your bike or a wheelchair holder? Your dealer can also contact us to order parts for your bike. Read more about the different options and accessories for Van Raam's special needs bikes in this article.

sea container with van raam special needs bikes to america

Special needs bikes Van Raam on their way to America

Did you know that Van Raam delivers bicycles to more than 20 countries? Every now and then, a sea container is being loaded with special needs bikes. This sea container full of adapted bikes will be shipped across the Atlantic Ocean to the United States of America. In the spring of 2019, there is also a sea container ready for transport.

Cycling with lung condition Van Raam

Cycling with a lung condition

Our lungs are essential, because they allow us to breathe. With healthy lungs, breathing starts automatically, so you would almost forget how important the lungs are. Yet for a lot of people it is not guaranteed that they will be able to breathe normally. Because of a lung disease it is not always possible for these people to do the things they actually want to do. In some cases, aids offer a solution. In this article you can read about the possibilities of adapted bicycles for people with lung disease.

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Customer experiences
Customer experience Easy Rider tricycle - Suze Korver
10 / 10
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
10 / 10
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
9 / 10
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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