Riding backwards with pedal support on a custom bike

Many bikes from Van Raam have an electric motor, so they are an e-bike. You can cycle backwards with Van Raam custom bikes that have pedal support. Find out in this article how this works and watch our video about it.

Bicycle type: Easy Rider

How can I ride backwards on my custom bike?

All electric Van Raam bicycles, with three wheels, and equipped with the original Van Raam Silent electric system, can ride backwards. This is possible as soon as the pedal assistance is switched on. If you have a back-pedal brake, there is the option of a mechanic automatic reverse funtion. This option, and many more, can be found in the price list of the respective bicycle.

It is easy to get into reverse function. If you stop and then start pedaling backwards, the bike will go backwards after a few times of backward pedaling. You then have to brake again once you have arrived at your desired location. Now you can cycle forward again as usual.
Step by step it looks like this:

Step 1: Sit on your customized Van Raam bicycle
Step 2: Switch on your pedal assist via the display
Step 3: Step backwards
Step 4: You drive backwards!

The system is very helpful for example when you have driven past a dent or road. Here you can easily reverse your bike to get to the point where you wanted to turn in. Another way to use the system is when you want to park your bike. You don't have to get off your bike and you can just sit on your bike while you manoeuvre to park it backwards.

Video: Riding backwards with pedal assistance on a custom bike

Watch our video on cycling backwards with the pedal assistance. In addition to reversing, this video also shows the full pedal assistance function.

Parking and riding backwards with a Van Raam electric bicycle is no problem at all.

Riding backwards with pedal assistance on a custom bike

Van Raam electric pedal support

Since 2011 Van Raam has its own electric pedal support, the Silent System. The motors, batteries, controller, smart display and software have been developed by and for Van Raam. Besides the many advantages of the system, many consumers experience reversing as one of the biggest advantages. Read on for more advantages of the pedal assistance:

An easy handling
Three support stands
A starting aid
Almost noiseless motor
Very powerful motors
High quality and safe batteries
Individually adjustable stands adapted to your needs
You can drive backwards
Winner of the ExtraEnergy Test
A free E-bike app. Read also the article " Video on adult tricycle Easy Rider with E-Bike App

Learn more about our electric pedal assist. And you can also find out how the lighting works via the Van Raam electrical system in our article 'Lighting via the Van Raam electrical system'.

Pedal assist

Find a dealer

Try out the Van Raam pedal support, which allows you to ride backwards yourself. Contact a dealer in your area, ask about the possibilities of a test ride.

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Would you rather look around a little more? Take a look at all the Van Raam bicycles that you can ride backwards.

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User experience with pedal support

Read through some user experiences. These people have the Van Raam pedal assistance on their bicycle.

Midi tricycle

"My name is Rosita Rampertaap, I’m 34 years old and I live in Brummen. For years I have a tricycle made by Van Raam. I have the Midi model, since I'm not that big. I have this because of my handicap."

Rosita Rampertaap - Brummen

Midi tricycle

"I have been the proud owner of a Midi tricycle from Van Raam for 1,5 years now. One can say that I am in love with this bicycle. This I often say to people when they ask for my bicycle."

Monique van Stuijvenberg - Den Haag

Easy Rider tricycle

"For a very long time my wish was to be able to ride a bike again. I have MS and CIDP, my world is getting smaller. Now that I have the Easy Rider, I can discover the world again without any worries."

Ramon Thijssen - Tegelen

Easy Rider tricycle

"February 2014 changed my life forever. A bacterial infection caused sepsis, requiring both my lower legs and hands to be amputated."

Suze Korver - Rhenen

Easy Rider tricycle

"From Albert Bloemendaal we received a nice letter by post. In this letter he says that he, his wife and daughter all cycle with an Easy Rider tricycle. Read more here."

Albert Bloemendaal - Nijverdal

Easy Rider tricycle

"Marco is confined to a wheelchair and has not felt the wind in his hair for a long time. Recently he got the Easy Rider electric 3-wheeler, which opens up new perspectives for him."

Marco Alms - Wietzendorf

Easy Rider tricycle

"I am Jan Brouwer, 73 years old and love cycling on my Easy Rider tricycle bike. Read more about my reason for purchasing and experiences with the Easy Rider here."

Jan Brouwer - Witmarsum

Easy Rider tricycle

"Due to neurological symptoms of my husband, he can no longer ride a regular bike properly. But what fun he has with the Easy Rider 3 wheel tricycle!"

Jeanette van Eijk - Baarn

Easy Sport recumbent trike

"I was partially paralyzed after a surgery. Due to quick response, it didn’t become a permanent paralysis and now I can make bike rides on my Easy Sport recumbent tricycle."

Sipke de Jonge - Emmen

Easy Sport recumbent trike

"My Easy Sport tricycle and I are like Cinderella and her glass slipper, it is a perfect match! Meanwhile I have my Easy Sport tricycle for almost 4 years and I really like it!"

Cindy van Bemmelen - Vinkenveen

Twinny Plus tandem

"Since April 2018 we are in possession of a Twinny Plus three-wheel tandem with divisable frame. We bought this bike so that we are able to cycle with our son Lucas."

Madelon Boots - De Hoef, Utrecht

Fun2Go side by side bike

"At the residential care facility De Hogestraat in Aalten live people with intellectual disabilities. At this facility, the caregivers use the Fun2Go almost daily."

Healthcare organisation Estinea - Aalten

Easy Go scooter bike

"After I received my Easy Go, I first took cycling lessons with an occupational therapist before I went cycling on the road. I can certainly recommend this. I now enjoy cycling!"

Natascha van Leeuwen - Tubbergen

Chat Rickshaw Bike

"We would like to thank Van Raam for using the Chat. The residents really enjoyed the bike! Everyone was having a nice chat and felt like the queen! "

Residential care centre and nursing home Debbeshoek Azora - Ulft

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