Van Raam produces uniquely special needs bicycles and specializes in tricycles, transport bikes, scooterbikes, wheelchair bikes, tandem bikes, double rider bikes, and low step trough bikes (also known as comfortbikes). Each model is also available as an electric bike (Pedelec).
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Learn how you can easily get on a tricycle in order to ride a bike. You can watch our video and the accompanying instruction text. You can also learn more about Van Raam bicycles and see people's experiences with adult tricycles.
See below how to easily get on a tricycle with a seat and how to easily get on a traditional tricycle.
The easiest way to take a seat on a tricycle with a seat, such as an Easy Rider, Easy Sport or Easy Go, is to first sit on the seat of the bicycle. When you are seated you can lift your leg over the frame, shown in the video with your right leg, and place it on the pedals. Then put your other foot on the pedals as well. Now you are sitting on the bike and can start cycling.
In order to easily get on a traditional tricycle like the Maxi, you first step over the frame with one leg. Then place the foot that you did not use to step over the frame on the pedals. You can then lean on the pedals to sit on the saddle. Now you are sitting on the bicycle and can start cycling.
The procedure begins similar to the traditional tricycle. To easily get onto a low step through tricycle such as the Maxi Comfort, first step over the frame with one leg. Now you can pull the bike under you or sit directly on the saddle. This is due to the unique frame of the Maxi Comfort, where you can always put both feet on the ground.
Many people who can no longer ride a normal two-wheeled bicycle are looking for a good and safe alternative. The first thought is a traditional tricycle for adults.
Van Raam has several types of tricycles:
Comfortable tricycles with a seat instead of a saddle.
Tricycles with a saddle
Tricycles with a low step through
For people who want to cycle comfortably and stable, a tricycle with a large seat and a forward pedalling motion is an option. The special seat supports the back, causing less strain on the neck, shoulders and wrists. The Easy Rider, Easy Sport and Easy Go bikes shown in the video fall Under this type of bike.
Traditional tricycles, like the Maxi, usually have two tyres on the back and one wheel on the front, both of which have the saddle sitting above the bottom bracket. You pedal almost straight down and sit relatively high on the bike.In addition, we also sell tricycles with two wheels in the front and one wheel in the back.
The Maxi Comfort is a variant of the traditional tricycle. It has a deep and spacious entrance. You do not sit directly above the bottom bracket, but slightly behind it. Your seating position is therefore slightly lower and you can always reach the ground with both legs and still perform the optimal knee movement. This seating position puts less strain on joints.
If you are used to riding a two-wheeler, you should expect a tricycle to ride very differently. If you want to try out a bike or if you have already bought a tricycle, we have put together some advice for you in our article Riding a tricycle for adults.
In the customer experiences below you can read more about using a Van Raam tricycle.
In our showroom in Varsseveld you can try out one of our tricycles for yourself. A technical advisor will help you choose the tricycle that suits you best. On our test track it is possible to do test rides on different surfaces and practice real traffic situations. Afterwards, you will receive a quotation that you can take to a Van Raam dealer without obligation to order your tricycle in this way.
With a tricycle, you can cycle when cycling on a bike with two wheels is not (or no longer) possible. A tricycle comes in different shapes and sizes. In this article, you will find out when to choose a tricycle instead of a two-wheel bike and learn more about the different types of tricycles for adults.
If you have experience with cycling on a normal bicycle, you should take into account that a tricycle cycles totally different. Small children or adults who have never ridden a tricycle before simply ride it. Adults have to get used to a completely different cycling behaviour. On the Van Raam website, we have listed the specific characteristics of each three-wheeler model. We advise you to find out for yourself which model you like best. If you want to try out a bike or if you have already bought a tricycle, we advise you to follow the instructions below.
Would you like to be able to ride a bicycle (again) - but you don't dare to because you don't feel safe on a two-wheeler or/and you suffer from balance problems? For people who have balance problems or have difficulty getting on and off the bike and who want more stability while cycling, we at Van Raam have more than one senior tricycle with a low step for you as a solution. Read more about the possibilities, advantages and experiences in this article.
A tricycle with pedal assistance can also help to stay mobile and happy in later life. Read more about why an electric tricycle for adults, which solutions Van Raam offers, the advantages of an electric tricycle, what should be considered before purchasing a tricycle and what makes an electric tricycle unique.
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