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Varying energy levels can occur among older people, but it can also be a symptom or result of a disability or disorder. Read more about cycling with varying energy levels in this article.

Exercising with varying energy

Old age, physical disability, mental impairment, a disorder, or an illness. These are some examples where highly changing or varying energy levels can be one of the symptoms. It can have many causes.

The result remains the same: in a brief period of time, you can go from having lots or enough energy to having little or no energy. When energy levels are (very) low, moving can seem almost impossible, but this is not necessarily so.

Cycling independently with varying energy levels

It is useful for people with varying energy levels if they can easily switch between de levels of support. If you have less energy, it is convenient if your bike can compensate for this. The Easy Go offers this solution. If you have varying energy levels and you can and want to cycle independently, the Van Raam Easy Go mobility scooter may be suitable for you. It is an (electric) tricycle with pedal support, but you can also use it as a mobility scooter. You can choose between 3 modes:

Cycling independently without using the pedal support
Cycling independently, but with the assistance of the pedal support
Using the tricycle as a mobility scooter, where you no longer need to cycle by yourself

It is very easy to switch between the three modes. For example, if your energy levels drop, you can easily switch from the bicycle function to the mobility scooter function. This bike comes standard with the Van Raam pedal support.

Read more about this unique bicycle on the product page of the Easy Go.

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Cycling with varying energy levels Van Raam Easy Go mobility scooter bicycle as electric bike

The Easy Go as (electric) tricycle.

Cycling with varying energy levels Van Raam Easy Go mobility scooter function

The Easy Go as mobility scooter.

Cycling with varying energy levels Van Raam Easy Go mobility scooter bicycle footplate

With the footplate, you decide whether to use the Easy Go as a tricycle or as a mobility scooter.

Cycling together with varying energy levels

If you do not want to, or cannot, cycle independently with varying energy levels, Van Raam has the option of cycling together with someone. You both sit on the same bike. When your energy level during a bike ride no longer allows you to continue cycling, the other person can continue cycling while you don’t have to do anything. The bikes in the Van Raam product range for cycling together with varying energy levels are:

Fun2Go duo bike and FunTrain duo bike trailer
Twinny two-wheeled tandem or Twinny Plus tricycle tandem for two adults
Kivo two-wheeled tandem or Kivo Plus tricycle tandem for a parent or companion with a child

Someone with varying energy levels can cycle along (optional) with the above-mentioned bicycles with the switchable freewheel hub. On the Fun2Go, FunTrain, Twinny, and Twinny Plus, this is an option that can be ordered with the bike. On the Kivo and Kivo Plus, this option is standard on the bikes. You can read more about this function below.

Switchable freewheel hub on Van Raam bicycles

With the optional shift hub, the main driver can easily determine how the co-cyclist participates in cycling. There are three different cycling modes for the drive, which are particularly useful for tandem bikes used in therapy:

Mode A: In this mode, the co-cyclist and the driver share the same gear. Both pedal in the same gear controlled by the driver. Both sides have a freewheel and can independently power the bike.
Mode off: In this mode, the pedals are completely free from the drive. The co-cyclist can move their feet freely without resistance and does not contribute to the bike's propulsion. This is possible thanks to the freewheel hub, allowing the co-cyclist to cycle independently from the driver or keep their feet still.
Mode B: In this mode, the pedals automatically rotate when cycling, forcing the co-cyclist to pedal along. This is also known as the continuous pedaling or therapy mode. The pedaling frequency of Mode B is comparable to gear 6.

Note: The shift hub should only be operated when the tandem bike is stationary.

Fun2Go 8-speed and disengagement hub side by side tandem Van Raam — The controller of the switchable freewheel hub Fun2Go duo bike.

Several types of special needs bicycles

Van Raam has several special needs bicycles in its product range. Are you able to cycle by yourself, but do you want the option to choose whether or not to cycle with pedal support? Then take a look at the tricycles or low step-through bicycles for one person in the range. Do you have too little energy to exercise or cycle? Maybe a wheelchair bicycle or transport bicycle is the right one for you. You can view all our bicycles by clicking on the button below.

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Want to try? Take a test ride!

Everyone experiences the levels of varying energy differently. We therefore advise you to always make a test ride in the showroom at Van Raam in Varsseveld (the Netherlands). A technical advisor will check with you which bicycle is suitable for your situation. Through the website, you can easily schedule an appointment.

Is Van Raam not in your area, or are you not able to visit Van Raam? Then contact a dealer in your area and ask about the possibilities.

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Easy Go Twinny Twinny plus Kivo Kivo Plus

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