10 most asked questions about the Van Raam wheelchair bikes

1. What is a wheelchair bike?

A wheelchair bike or wheelchair transport bike is used to transport someone who uses a wheelchair by bicycle. It is often intended for two persons. For people who are no longer able to cycle independently and are wheelchair-dependent, a wheelchair bike is a good and safe alternative to enjoying cycling together.

2. What kind of wheelchair bikes does Van Raam have?

Van Raam has two wheelchair bikes in its product range:

• OPair wheelchair bike

On the OPair wheelchair bike, the passenger takes place in the comfortable seat at the front of the bike.  From the rearside, the driver has a good view of both the road and the passenger. The passenger can enjoy the view. The front part with the seat can be easily detached from the bicycle part of the divisible variant, so that it can be used as a wheelchair on location.

• VeloPlus wheelchair transportbike

The VeloPlus is a bicycle that can transport people in their own wheelchair. Without any lifting aid or much effort, the passenger is wheeled onto the tilted ramp of the bike and secured with the wheelchair lock. The low position of the chair on the bicycle makes the ride easier and gives a lower centre of gravity.

If you are not sure which wheelchair bike is best for you or your situation, we would like to give you some tips. Read more in the article 'Which type of wheelchair bike is most suitable for you?'.

4. How do you cycle with a wheelchair bike?

A wheelchair bike cycles differently from a regular bike with two wheels. A wheelchair bike has a driver and a passenger. On the VeloPlus, the passenger even sits in his/her own wheelchair. Both of Van Raam's wheelchair bike models have three wheels.

In any case, it is important to get to know the bicycle well first. More explanation about this tip and some other useful tips for cycling with a wheelchair bike can be found in the article: 'Tips for cycling with a wheelchair bike'.

5. What are the unique characteristics of the wheelchair bikes?

Van Raam's OPair and VeloPlus wheelchair bikes have the following unique characteristics:

7. Are the Van Raam wheelchair bikes electric?

Would you like an electric wheelchair bike? You can optionally choose pedal support for your wheelchair bike. Van Raam has its own electrical pedal support system, the Silent System. This system has been developed by and for Van Raam.

An electric wheelchair bike is characterized by the:

8. What are the most popular wheelchair bike options?

The OPair and VeloPlus wheelchair bikes can be expanded with various options and accessories. By putting together the bicycle yourself, you can make sure that the bicycle meets your wishes and needs. The most popular options for wheelchair bikes are:

Popular options OPair

• Pedal support

• Divisible frame

• Adjustable seat width, whick makes it suitable for children

• Seatbelts

Popular options VeloPlus

• Pedal support

• Anti-puncture tyres

• Electric winch to load the passenger and wheelchair onto the bike

• Reinforced front section (Passenger and wheelchair max 200 kg)

All possible options can be found on the bike price lists. The price lists can be found on the product page for the OPair and the VeloPlus.

9. How much do Van Raam wheelchair bikes cost?

The price of an OPair or VeloPlus wheelchair bike depends on the various options and accessories that you need/want on your bike. View the price list on the product page of the wheelchair bike in question for the prices of the bike and all its options, or view the price of your configured bike in the online configurator.
 

10. Are there any customer experiences with the wheelchair bikes?

Van Raam has several customer experiences for both the OPair wheelchair bike and the VeloPlus wheelchair transport bike from around the world. You can view some of these experiences below, and check out other experiences via the buttons below.