7 frequently asked questions about the Easy Sport recumbent trike
The Van Raam Easy Sport is a recumbent trike for adults. Read in this article the 7 most frequently asked questions about the Easy Sport.
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How do you adjust the length of a Van Raam recumbent trike?
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The lengths of the Van Raam Easy Sport and Easy Sport Small recumbent trikes are adjustable. This allows you to properly adjust the bike to your posture and needs. Read in the article how to adjust the bike frame to the correct length.most comfortable positionequipped with a derailleur
Video: Adjust the right length on the Van Raam Easy Sport and Easy Sport Small
When purchasing a new Van Raam recumbent tricycle, the Van Raam dealer sets the bike to the customer's height. If you would like to adjust the bike afterwards, you can follow the steps in this article and the video below. If you cannot adjust your Easy Sport or Easy Sport Small yourself, please contact your Van Raam dealer.
Adjusting the length of the recumbent tricycle
To determine the correct length of the Easy Sport and Easy Sport Small recumbent tricycle, the rider sits on the tricycle with one foot on the pedal in the outermost position. Adjust the sitting position so that your leg is stretched but still relaxed. You determine the most comfortable position in practice. The seating position is set by adjusting the frame length to the correct distance. To do this, follow these steps:
Bike frame step-by-step adjustment
1. Use a spanner to loosen up the bolt of the steering rod [A].
2. Use an hex key to loosen up the two bolts of the frame clips [B] and [C].
3. Move the front of the frame and set it to the desired length. Caution! The frame may not be extended further than the marking on the inner tube [F].
4. Make sure that the line on the inner tube [D] aligns with the position of the sticker marker [E].
5. Now using a hex key tighten the two bolts on the frame clips [B and C].
6. Put the front wheel in a straight position and use a spanner to tighten the bolt of the steering rod [A].
Make sure that the front frame is not extended beyond the mark [F]. Otherwise, the inner tube will not protrude deep enough into the frame. While clamping the frame tube, the frame clamps must be tightened at least 1 cm from the tube end. A good indication of this is when the marking sticker [E] is fully visible.
Chain tension of the recumbent tricycle
The standard Van Raam recumbent tricycle is equipped with a derailleur. This ensures that after adjusting the length of the bike, the chain does not need to be re-tensioned. However, the range of this is limited. If more chain length is needed to properly position the derailleur, or more adjustment range is needed, adjust the chain tensioner roller for this or have the chain lengthened. Read more about this in the manual of the respective bike. The manual can be found on the product page of the Easy Sport or Easy Sport Small.
Customer experiences with the Van Raam recumbent tricycles
Read below some customer experiences of people using a Van Raam Easy Sport.
Customer experience Easy Sport recumbent trike - Johan Smith
Johan Smith (45) lives with his wife and 5 children in Mariënberg. He works as a service technician and is the breadwinner of the family, until Johan has an accident in 2011 and has to go through extensive rehabilitation. At that time Johan's wife is 8 months pregnant and the life of the whole family turns upside down.
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User experience recumbent trike Easy Sport- Cindy van Bemmelen
My Easy Sport tricycle and I are like Cinderella and her glass slipper, it is a perfect match! It took a while before we got to know each other, but it was worth it. Because I have a balance problem from birth, I was never able to cycle on a normal bike with two wheels. Driving and running is fine but cycling on a bike with two wheels did not work.
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User experience recumbent trike Easy Sport - Gitty Verbaal
I have been happy with my Easy Sport from Van Raam for 6 years now. Before that, I always cycled on a conventional two-wheel bike with coaster brake. Unfortunately, that changed eight years ago. I got more and more pain in my joints and cycling was more and more difficult. The moment of realisation came when I fell with my bike. This happened right in front of a car. The driver wasn’t happy with this and it became clear to me that cycling was no longer possible in this way.
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Would you like more information about the Easy Sport or Easy Sport Small? Or do you still have questions about setting up the recumbent tricycle? Let us know, we are happy to help you. You can reach us in the following ways:
Telephone: +31 (0)315 - 25 73 70
E-mail: info@vanraam.com
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