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Van Raam has several tandems in its assortment, suitable for both adults and children. Here are the answers to the 7 most frequently asked questions about Van Raam tandems.
A tandem is a bicycle that is suitable for two or more people who cycle behind or alongside each other. Read more in the article 'What is a tandem bicycle?'
Van Raam has several tandems with two or three wheels for adults or for an adult and a child:
Twinny: two-wheel tandem on which two adults sit behind each other
Twinny Plus: three wheel tandem on which two adults sit behind each other
Kivo: two-wheel tandem where one adult and one child sit behind each other
Kivo Plus: three-wheel tandem with one adult and one child sitting back to back
Fun2Go en FunTrain: side-by-side tandem/duo bike where two adults or an adult and a child sit next to each other. The FunTrain is a side-by-side tandem trailer
Van Raam's tandems are used to enjoy cycling together. Because of the low entry or no entry and the various options, the tandems are often used by people who are not able to cycle independently (anymore), together with a companion.
The Kivo tandem with two wheels and the Kivo Plus tandem three-wheel bike are suitable for a child who sits at the front and an adult (e.g. parent or carer) who sits at the back. The child can see the surroundings and the adult can watch the child and the road.
The Fun2Go is mainly used by adults/elderly people, but is also available with a child seat.
Cycling on a tandem is not comparable with cycling on a single-seater bike. You are on the bike with two people and therefore you have to take the other person into account.
Practice makes perfect, so we always recommend practicing cycling on a Van Raam tandem. We give you 10 tips for cycling on a tandem.
The Kivo and Kivo Plus have 8 gears in the standard version and a switchable freewheel. With this switchable freewheel, you can determine if and how the child cycles along. This is optional for the Twinny, Twinny Plus and Fun2Go.
The diagram below shows the length and width of Van Raam's tandems. Also read more in the article 'How long is a Van Raam tandem bike?'
| Length (cm) | Width (cm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Twinny | 259 | 66 |
| Twinny Plus | 261 | 75 |
| Kivo | 244 | 66 |
| Kivo Plus | 246 | 75 |
| Fun2Go | 200 | 113 |
| FunTrain | 197 | 113 |
A Van Raam tandem can be put together as desired with various options. The following options are often purchased with a tandem:
Pedal support (smart e-bike)
Backrest (with belt) en belts for the Fun2Go/FunTrain.
Different frame heights (with the Twinny or Twinny Plus and Kivo or Kivo Plus)
Choice of front, or rear steering (for the Twinny and Twinny Plus)
Foot fixation
You can find the available options of each tandem on the price list on the relevant product page.
The price of the Van Raam tandems depends on the different options you need/choose for your bicycle. See the price list on the relevant product page for the prices of the tandem and all options
It is possible to put together your own tandem with our online configurator. You can put together a tandem from a pre-configured bicycle (a bicycle where a number of frequently chosen options have already been checked) or put together the tandem yourself. Read more in the article 'Put together your Van Raam bike with the bike configurator'.
Would you like to buy a tandem, but don't know where to start? In our article 'Tandem bike for sale - Van Raam tips', we give you 10 tips for purchasing a Van Raam tandem.
A tandem or a twin is a form of bicycle/tricycle designed to be ridden by more than one person. The term tandem refers to the seating arrangement (fore to aft, not side by side). A tandem is a suitable alternative for people who cannot cycle or participate in traffic alone. In this article we will introduce you to an instructional video with various Van Raam tandems.
Van Raam is a manufacturer of special needs bikes and produces, among other things, tandem bikes. A tandem bike is a convenient means of transport to cycle together with someone who can no longer cycle independently. But a tandem does not necessarily have two wheels. How many wheels does a tandem bike have?
A tandem is a bicycle which is suitable for two or more people sitting behind or next to each other. In this article, you will learn what a tandem can mean, what types of tandems Van Raam has and what a side by side tandem is and why it is special.
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