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Van Raam produces adapted bikes for people with special needs. Within the wide product range of special needs bikes, Van Raam produces heavy duty adult tricycles. Read this article further to find out which Van Raam bikes are available as heavy duty adult tricycles and read what users say about it.
Van Raam produces adapted bicycles, and one of the adapted bicycles types are tricycles. This is an ideal option for people who no longer can ride on a normal two-wheeled bike. And even then, sometimes it’s difficult to find the right bike, especially when you are plus sized. In order to give plus size adults the possibility to cycle again, Van Raam produces tricycles for plus size adults. That means if you are a little overweight, you also have the chance to cycle again and feel the wind in your hair!
Van Raam has different types of bikes for a plus size adult in the product range:
Easy Rider as heavy duty 3-wheel bike for adults
Fun2Go heavy duty 3-wheel bike side by side tandem
VeloPlus as heavy duty 3-wheel bike for wheelchair users
The adult tricycle Easy Rider has a special comfortable seat and a low entry that makes cycling very pleasant for the user. Due to the unique frame, it is possible with this bike to choose for a reinforced and / or extended version. The maximum user weight on a "standard" Easy Rider frame is 140 kilograms, but there is the possibility to strengthen the frame of the sitting tricycle to a maximum 180 kilograms.
Furthermore, the Easy Rider has a modern design and is therefore a favorite and popular tricycle among its users. For a lot of users it is very easy to simply ride away with it the first time.
Learn everything about the riding characteristics of the Easy Rider tricycle in the article ‘Unique riding characteristics of the Easy Rider tricycle‘ or visit the product page of the Easy Rider to learn more about this tricycle for heavy adults.
See in the video below how you can ride backwards with pedal support on a heavy duty adapted bike. Due to the unique system is easy to use and has a starting aid that gives you 10 seconds of extra support to get off the ground. This awarded, unique system is characterized by its simple operation, a special and unique feature of the Van Raam system is that you can ride backwards and you also have the possibility to program the assistance individually, adapted to your disability. The Van Raam pedal assistance can be used in combination with the Van Raam E-Bike app.
The Fun2Go side-by-side tandem is a three wheel tandem where users sit next to each other instead of behind each other. One person is the driver that can also hit the break, and both can pedal. Both cyclists can weigh up to 120 kilograms on a standard Fun2Go side-by-side tandem. With the reinforced version of this three wheel tandem, the maximum weight of both cyclists is increased up to 180 kilograms per person. This option is currently only possible with the Fun2Go 1.
On this bike the two riders have a good view on their surrounding and can communicate very well with each other. The riders can get on without having to step through and the seats can be easily adjusted. The Fun2Go side by side tandem is enormous manoeuvrable, with two wheels completely in the rear and one front wheel it can be rotated round its own axis. Read more about the heavy duty adult tricycle Fun2Go on the Fun2Go 1 product page.
The VeloPlus wheelchair bike for adults gives people in a wheelchair the opportunity to experience cycling. The person in the wheelchair can be transported in their own wheelchair, up to 72 cm wide, on a bicycle. Because there are many different types of wheelchairs, with different weights, it is also possible to get the VeloPlus in a heavy duty version.
On the standard wheelchair bike VeloPlus, the weight of the driver can be up to 110 kilograms and for the passenger (incl. Wheelchair) the weight can be up to 140 kilograms. With the heavy duty version, the front of the bike is stronger and the weight of the passenger (incl. wheelchair) can be up to 200 kilograms.
Do you want to read more about this wheelchair tricycle for heavy adults? Check out the VeloPlus product page.
The Van Raam City Walking aid is not a tricycle but still very handy. It is suitable for people who have trouble with walking or standing. Your body weight is worn by the seat of the City walking support, and thus relieving the hips, knees and ankles. The standard walking aid can carry people with a maximum weight of 100 kilograms. If your weight more you can get the City walking aid for heavy adults which is suitable for people up to 150 kilograms.
Walking is almost effortlessly, therefore you can travel longer distances. In addition, the City walking aid is foldable and lightweight so you can take it easily with you in the car, bus or train. Want to know more about this walking aid? Take a look on the video below, where a reinforced walking aid is used, and also check out the City Walking aid product page on our website.
All bikes that Van Raam makes are custom made in the Van Raam factory in the Netherlands. Every adapted Van Raam bike and every tricycle for plus size adults is unique. Are you considering purchasing an tricycle for plus size adults? Come to Van Raam and have a free test ride with in Varsseveld or at one of the Van Raam dealers. The technical advisors are happy to help you and to make sure you can remain mobile and independent.
Leo Kostwinder is 64 years old and lives in Zwolle, the Netherlands. He has diabetes for over 30 years and in early 2016 he was diagnosed with progressive polyneuropathy. Since then he was no longer allowed to drive or cycle. In 2016 he was told that he was no longer allowed to cycle on a regular bike, so he started searching for custom bikes with a reinforced frame. During his search, he ended up on the Van Raam website. He was then able to find a lot of information on the website about the possibilities of adapted bicycles. Read more in the user experience ’User experience tricycle Easy Rider - Leo Kostwinder‘
Next to the option of a reinforced frame there are other options available for your adapted bike. For example, you can choose for a pedal support. This gives you support while cycling. But also options such as a stick holder, mirror or direction indicator or a crankshortener are possible.
Van Raam is a manufacturer of special needs bicycles. These bicycles are suitable for people with a disability who cannot or no longer want to ride a standard two-wheeler. If there is a need for extra balance, a tricycle is the solution. Van Raam is specialized in making tricycles for adults. These tricycles are available in different sizes. Are you taller or bigger than average and looking for a large tricycle for adults? Read and view more here.
Did you know that Van Raam can also produce the special needs bikes as a reinforced or extended version? Do you weigh more than 120 kilograms or is your height above average? Even then, Van Raam can mean something for you. Read this article about which bicycles we can produce as a reinforced or extended version.
A detachable frame can be an useful addition at a Van Raam special needs bike. The advantage is that the bike becomes more compact and making it easier to transport. This makes it easier for you to take your Van Raam bike with you on vacation!
Van Raam produces special bicycles for people with a disability and/or who cannot or no longer want to ride a normal bicycle. A tricycle is an ideal solution when there is a need for extra balance. Among other things, Van Raam has specialized in this. Van Raam tricycles are adaptable in various sizes. Are you smaller than average and looking for a small adult tricycle? Find out more here!
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