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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Many bikes from vanRaam have an electric motor, so they are an e-bike. You can cycle backwards with vanRaam custom bikes that have pedal support, except for the Thuja. Find out in this article how this works and watch our video about it.
All electric vanRaam bicycles, with three wheels, and equipped with the original vanRaam 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. It's not possible to cycle backwards with the Thuja e-bike. 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 vanRaam 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.
Watch our video on cycling backwards with the pedal assistance. In addition to reversing, this video also shows the full pedal assistance function.
How does the vanRaam e-bike pedal assist work?
Since 2011 vanRaam has its own electric pedal support, the Silent System. The motors, batteries, controller, smart display and software have been developed by and for vanRaam. 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
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 vanRaam electrical system in our article 'Lighting via the vanRaam electrical system'.
Try out the vanRaam pedal support, which allows you to ride backwards yourself. Contact a dealer in your area, ask about the possibilities of a test ride.
Would you rather look around a little more? Take a look at all the vanRaam bicycles that you can ride backwards.
Read through some user experiences. These people have the vanRaam pedal assistance on their bicycle.
More and more Van Raam bikes leave our factory with electrical assistance/ pedal support (e-bike). The electric pedal support increases the reach of the cyclist enormously. With wind or a hilly area the driver can easily cover large distances. We notice that many people still do not know that with all our electric Van Raam bikes with three wheels you can also cycle backwards.
Almost all Van Raam bicycles can be equipped with an electric motor. Cycling with pedal assistance has many benefits. We have listed them in this article.
Pedal assistance is possible on almost all Van Raam bicycles. Are you unsure whether or not you should have an electric motor installed on your bike? Then read this article in which we list the factors that play a role in deciding whether or not you want pedal assistance.
The Silent smart display is used to control the electrical system of your bicycle. This display will be introduced in April 2023. The display consists of two different parts. The information screen on your handlebar with two buttons and the button module close to your handle with four buttons. In this article, we will explain to you the different buttons and functions.
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