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6 advantages of a tricycle with passenger seat

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6 advantages of a tricycle with passenger seat Van Raam transport bike Chat

The Chat is a rickshaw transport bike from Van Raam and has several advantages. Discover in this article 6 advantages of this tricycle with passenger seat.​

What are the advantages of a tricycle with passenger seat?

The transport bike Chat is also known as a rickshaw bike and is designed to transport people. Check the advantages of the Chat below.

1. You can take one or two people with you

This three wheel bike has a passenger seat that allows an accompanying person to take one or two passengers with him or her. The advantage of this is that it can counteract loneliness and isolation among people.

2. Comfortable sitting in the seat

The transport bike Chat is designed in such a way that the suspension, seat cushions and the design of the seat are very comfortable for the passengers. This allows them to optimally enjoy the bicycle ride.

6 advantages of a tricycle with passenger seat Van Raam transport bike Chat

3. The accompanying person has a good view of the passengers

The accompanying person cycles on this tricycle with a front passenger seat. This way, the accompanying person always has a good view of both passengers and the road and surroundings.

4. Environmentally friendly

Cycling is of course more environmentally friendly than driving. With this three wheel bike with passenger seat, you can bring passengers close to their final destination, so a taxi bus is not always necessary anymore.

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Elderly people, for example, can explore the city together with young people and tell stories from the past, and in this way they are taken out of their isolation for a while.

5. Easy cycling with pedal support

The Chat is an electric tricycle with passenger seat. This transport bike comes standard with the unique Van Raam pedal support system. A special feature of this electric system is that you can cycle backwards. This allows you to easily turn around if you have taken a wrong turn or are parked somewhere with the bike.

6. Smart e-bike app

Another advantages of this electric transport bike is that you can use the smart e-bike app. With the Van Raam app, you can set a different support mode on your Van Raam bike.

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Van Raam transport bike Chat

The Chat is 3 wheel bike with passenger seat which makes it possible to take along 2 passengers who can chat with each other. This transport bike is easy to steer and very comfortable for both the accompanying person and the passengers. The Chat satisfies all legal safety requirements and you do not need a driving license. Read more about the Chat on the product page.

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Other Van Raam tricycles with passenger seat

The Chat is not the only tricycle with a passenger seat in the Van Raam assortment. The wheelchair bicycles OPair and VeloPlus, and the companion cycle Fun2Go and FunTrain are all tricycles that can be used to transport one or more passenger.

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