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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Many people who can no longer cycle on a regular bicycle are looking for a good and safe alternative. The thought that first comes to mind is a traditional tricycle for adults. Many people visit the Van Raam showroom by appointment to experience if such a tricycle is suitable for them. Often they eventually decide to choose a different custom made bicycle than they initially had in mind. We therefore like to discuss the characteristics of the different types of tricycles.
This page contains information about Van Raam bicycles with pedal assistance which are delivered before June 2016.
More than 251 million people worldwide suffer from COPD. COPD is a general term for lung diseases characterized by narrowing of the airways. This leads to symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing and/or mucus dissolution. Breathing is not a matter of course for this group of people. Enough exercise, such as cycling, is good for everyone, but essential for people with COPD.
Despite her irreparable hip problems, Gunda Grauss of 72 tested the electric tricycle for adults, the Easy Rider of Van Raam. In the summer of 2009 Mrs. Krauss cycles form Munich to Rügen. In less then 50 days she traveled 1262 kilometers away on this special tricycle from Van Raam. The unique design of this special needs bike made this trip very pleasant.
During the cold winter months or the warm summer months, the batteries of Van Raam’s electric bicycles need some extra care. We provide you with a few tips so you can enjoy your electric bicycle during this time of the year.
The Easy Go scooter bike from Van Raam is now officially approved by the German TÜV for admission on German roads and pavement. (pavement in position 1 not faster than 6 km/h)
Van Raam special needs bikes builds an extension to the production space. There will be an extra area of 1800M2 end of this year.
Now available at Van Raam: the Funtrain. This Funtrain trailer for the Fun2Go double rider tandem creates a bike train for 4 people. The Funtrain is an automatic, hydraulically braked bike trailer that can be connected behind an existing or new Fun2Go tandem bike. In this way an attendant can cycle safely with three co-drivers/passengers or with only one co-driver/passenger on the Fun2Go itself.
Last years, several 'super users' of the Easy Rider, one of Van Raam's adult tricycles, have made long bike rides.
The history of the low entry bike Tavara by Piet Tauber and Van Raam, goes back to 1985. At the bicycle RAI in 1985, architect Piet Tauber was presented with a prize by Mrs. Kroes as the winner of the Bicycle Safe competition presented by the Ministry of Transportation and Public Works.
