How many wheels does a tandem bike have?

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?


How many wheels does a tandem bike have
Van Raam tandems with on the left the Twinny with two wheels and on the right the Twinny Plus tricycle tandem.

How many wheels does a tandem bike have?

With a tandem bike it is possible to cycle with more than one person. Someone who can no longer participate in traffic independently, but is still able to cycle (with others), can enjoy a bike ride in this way. How many wheels on a tandem bike, depends of the type of tandem. There are several tandems available in the Van Raam tandem range which each has a different number of wheels.

Tandem bicycle with two wheels

One of the more famous tandems that can be seen in the streets is the two-wheeled tandem bike. Just like a regular bicycle, this tandem has one wheel at the front of the bike and one wheel at the back of the bike. At Van Raam, the Kivo and Twinny are both tandems with two wheels.

Tandem bicycle with three wheels

Besides the tandems with two wheels, there are also tandems with two wheels at the back and one wheel at the front. These tandems with three wheels are extra stable because of the second rear wheel. It makes getting on and of the bike very easy. The Twinny Plus, Kivo Plus and the duo bike Fun2Go are all tandem bicycles with three wheels. Read the article ‘Three tricycle tandems by Van Raam in comparison’ to compare Van Raam’s tricycle tandems.

A tandem can be very useful to enjoy cycling together with the passenger.

Benefits Van Raam tandems

The disability of the passenger to be able to cycle on a tandem bike can vary widely. For example, there can be a mental, physical or visual impairment. That’s why a tandem bike can be very useful to enjoy cycling together with the passenger. Take a look at the benefits of a Van Raam tandem below:

  • Low entry or no entry

  • Cycling is healthy

  • Social contact with the passenger

  • Possibility for Smart E-Bike

  • Many adaptions possible

  • Lots of choice of accessories

How many wheels are there on a Van Raam tandem?

Want to know how many wheels a Van Raam tandem has? View the bikes and the number of wheels they have on the pictures below. You can also see some characteristics of each tandem bike.

How many wheels does a tandem bike have Van Raam Twinny

Twinny

  • For two adults
  • Extra space between the two persons
  • Choice of front or rear steering

 

Twinny
How many wheels does a tandem bike have Van Raam Twinny Plus

Twinny Plus

  • For two adults
  • Extra space between the two persons
  • Choice of front or rear steering
  • 2 rear wheels for extra stability

 

Twinny Plus
How many wheels does a tandem bike have Van Raam Kivo

Kivo

  • For adult with child
  • Good view for both child and parent
  • Decide whether a child must pedal along

 

Kivo
How many wheels does a tandem bike have Van Raam Kivo Plus

Kivo Plus

  • For adult with child
  • Good view for both child and parent
  • Decide whether a child must pedal along
  • 2 rear wheels for extra stability


 

Kivo Plus
How many wheels does a tandem bike have Fun2Go duo bike

Fun2Go

  • Driver and passenger sit side by side
  • Good visibility and good communication possible
  • Comfortable adjustable seat with backrest
  • No entry, easy seating

Fun2Go
How many wheels does a tandem bike have Van Raam FunTrain duo bike trailer

A tandem bike with 5 wheels?

Besides the tandems with two or three wheels, Van Raam also has a tandem bike with five wheels in its assortment! This is the combination of the Fun2Go with the FunTrain. The FunTrain trailer is for made specially for the Fun2Go duo bike. In total, this combination has five wheels when attached to each other. The driver can cycle together with three passengers and he/she can steer and has control of the brake.
 
You can read everything about the FunTrain on the product page.

FunTrain