Unique riding characteristics of the OPair wheelchair bike

The OPair wheelchair bike is suitable for people who are no longer able to ride a bike independently. It offers a combination of a wheelchair and a bicycle intended for two people, where the wheelchair user can sit in the front in a seat. The bike has been developed over the years. Therefore has unique driving characteristics in addition to its transport properties. Would you like to know what these are? Then read on with this article. 


Unique riding characteristics of the OPair

Unique riding characteristics of the OPair

With a wheelchair bike, you can ride a bike together with someone who is dependent on a wheelchair or has difficulty walking and is not able to ride a bike alone. The front part of the wheelchair bike consists of a seat for the passenger and the rider can sit on the rear part of the bicycle. The seat for the passenger can be adjusted in various ways to ensure that the passenger sits comfortably and pleasantly. Read all about these and other driving features of the OPair below.

Unique driving characteristics of the wheelchair bike OPair adjustable seat

Adjustable passenger seat

The seat of the OPair can be adjusted in many ways. For example, the depth and angle of the backrest can be adjusted to suit the person individually. In this way, the bicycle is suitable for almost everyone who is in a wheelchair or can no longer cycle independently. Optionally, a separate seat shell can be used or mounted.  For children and smaller adults, there is also the option of attaching additional side supports.

Unique driving characteristics of the wheelchair bicycle OPair foot rests

Extendable footrests Passenger

The extendable footrests on the seat of the OPair can also be individually adjusted to the person, not only in length but also in angle. This increases the comfort of the passenger enormously.

Inclined front wheels 

The slightly inclined front wheels of the OPair wheelchair bicycle provide more driving comfort and stability.
 

Optional detachable frame & usable as wheelchair

Optional detachable frame & usable as wheelchair

As an option, the wheelchair bike is also available with a detachable frame. The front part can then be easily detached from the rest of the bicycle frame. This gives you flexibility when transporting the bicycle and at the same time this part can be used as a wheelchair on site. Read more about a split frame on Van Raam bicycles in the article 'A detachable frame at Van Raam bikes'. 

Detachable frame
Unique riding characteristics of the OPair wheelchair bicycle as a wheelchair
Unique riding characteristics of the OPair wheelchair bicycle suspension
Unique riding characteristics of the OPair wheelchair bicycle separate
Unique riding characteristics of the OPair split frame wheelchair bicycle
Unique riding characteristics of the OPair wheelchair bicycle Detachable version
Unique riding characteristics of the wheelchair bicycle OPair seat

Electric OPair wheelchair bike

The OPair wheelchair bike from Van Raam can optionally be equipped with the unique pedal support. Since 2011 there has been a separate electric pedal support system, the Silent System. Not only the motors but also the batteries, the controller, the smart display and the software itself were developed by and for Van Raam, especially for the rehabilitation market. The electrical system also has unique features that support the OPair in comfort and mobility, ake a look at the features down below. 
 

  • Easy to operate
  • 3 individually adjustable support levels
  • Starting aid

  • Powerful, almost noiseless electric motors
  • Modern and efficient electronics
  • Safe and high-quality batteries

Create your OPair

With the online configurator, it is possible to put together your own OPair and you can immediately see the prices of all options. Read the article 'Create your own Van Raam bicycle with the bicycle configurator' for a detailed explanation of the configurator. Click on the button to go directly to the configurator.

Configurator

More information on the OPair?

Would you like more information about the OPair wheelchair bike? Take a look at the product pages of the OPair, or contact Van Raam. This can be done by telephone on +31 (0)315 - 25 73 70, by filling in a contact form or by sending an e-mail to info@vanraam.com.

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