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 OPair is a wheelchair bike with which you can transport a wheelchair user. A seat for the wheelchair user/passenger is affixed to the front of the bike. From the back, the cyclist has an overview on the road and view on the passenger. On the split frame version, the front part is easy to remove from the cycling component, which enables use as a wheelchair on location. The slightly angled front wheels provide increased driving comfort and stability. The OPair wheelchair bike has a modern design.
The depth adjustable seat of the OPair can be set to the passenger's measurements as well as the angle adjustable back rest and expandable side rests. There are also options for side rests, making the bike suitable for both children and small adults. The comfortable seat for the passenger has an accessible entry with foldable footrests. The bike can be altered completely with a variety of options. A personal seat can be affixed to the bike. For all the options available for this bike, see our configurator or the pricelist of the OPair. The optional electric motor provides support while cycling. Read everything about electric pedal support (Pedelec) for this bike.
If you choose an optional electric pedal assist, it will be delivered as a smart e-bike. You can then use the Van Raam app to set a different support mode on your Van Raam bike. Read more about the Van Raam smart e-bike on our Van Raam app page.
For more information see also FAQ.
If you want to try this bike or any other bike of us, you can make an appointment with us. We do not sell directly to individuals, sales and delivery is done by our dealer.
8 gears
Battery lighting
Armrests
Lap strap
Wheel protection
Hydraulic disc brakes (front side)
Environmentally friendly paint
Independent frame suspension
Parking brake
Safety lock
Bicycle bell
Bicycle lighting
Transport someone who is in wheelchair
Adjustable seat
Suitable for children and adults
Fits through a normal door
Good view for the passenger as the driver
Optionally, the front part can be detached and used as a wheelchair
Comfortable and stable
Optimal sitting position for driver
Inclined front wheels for nice driving comfort and stability
Modern styling
Possibility for own orthotic seat
Foldable and adjustable footrests for passenger
Van Raam has a history of over 110 years. Since 1986, the focus at Van Raam has been on the production of special needs bicycles. The bicycles in Van Raam’s range are continuously developed and improved. This also applies to the OPair tandem. In the article 'Van Raam wheelchair bike OPair over the years' you will discover all about the developments of the OPair.
Van Raam has its own electric pedal assist system, known as the Silent System. This system has been fully developed by Van Raam, specifically for the special needs bikes.
A detachable/divisible 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.
With the 'adjustable seat width' option, the seat width becomes between 23.5 and 33.5 cm thanks to the two side supports, which also serve as armrests at the same time.
An extra battery pack is useful for cyclists who want to cover more kilometers on an electric bike than is possible with one battery.
| Item code | 383-0000 |
| Average range (default battery) | 57 km |
| Min-max range (default battery) | 38 - 92 km |
| Maximum standard speed with pedal assistance | 20 km/h |
| Inside leg length | 80 - 95 cm |
| Standard frame height | 52 cm |
| Boarding height | 45 cm |
| Weight without electrical system* | 58 kg |
| Weight with electrical system* | 68.8 kg |
| Cycle length | 214 cm |
| Cycle width | 76 cm |
| Wheel size front | 20" |
| Wheel size back | 26" |
| Standard color | (RAL 7023) Concrete grey matt |
| 2nd color (extra charge) | (RAL 5018) Turquoise blue matt |
| 3rd color (extra charge) | (RAL 7031) Blue grey matt |
| RAL color of choice | Yes |
| Maximum driver weight | 120 kg |
| Maximum passenger weight | 120 kg |
| Maximum luggage carrier weight | 20 kg |
| Possible separable frame | Yes |
*This bicycle's weight can vary based on its different options.
A wheelchair bike is a combination of a wheelchair and a bicycle, intended for two persons in which the wheelchair user sits at the front of the bicycle and the persons sitting behind it cycles and steers. With a wheelchair bike, you can cycle together with someone who is wheelchair dependent or has difficulty walking and cannot cycle on his or her own. In this article, you will learn more about the OPair bicycle with a wheelchair in front.
For people who can’t (no longer) cycle on a regular bike and who are wheelchair-dependent we have a good and safe alternative. The wheelchair bikes are used to enable a wheelchair –dependent person to travel by cycle. Van Raam special needs bikes has various types of wheelchairbikes: The OPair wheel-chair bike and the VeloPlus wheelchair transport bike. We would like tot give you more information about the different wheelchair models.
The wheelchair bicycle OPair from Van Raam was tested for the tender by an independent commission of the Norwegian government. The OPair wheelchair bicycle is suitable for children or adults who are no longer able to cycle independently. Read on to find out how the bicycle compares to other manufacturers and what makes it so special.
The OPair wheelchair bike is designed for the transport of people who are sitting in wheelchairs or who are no longer able to pedal independently due to a disability or age. Did you know that this wheelchair bike can be divided so that the front part can be used as a wheelchair? See in this video and article how the OPair wheelchair bike can be divided.
