Unique riding characteristics of the low step through bike Balance

One of the adapted bikes in the Van Raam assortment is the low step through bike Balance. Discover 4 unique riding characteristics of the comfortable two-wheel bike in this article.


Unique riding characteristics low step through bike Balance

1. Easy to get on and off because of the low step through

The frame of the Balance is designed to provide the lowest possible entry. You don’t have to lift your leg high to get on the bike. Once you have your legs both on a side of the bike, you pull the bike forward until the saddle is positioned beneath you so you can easily sit down.

Unique riding characteristics low step through bike Balance both feet on the ground

2. Always with both feet on the ground

One of the unique characteristics of the low step through bike Balance, is that you can always stand with both feet flat on the ground when you’re on the bike. So, you don’t have to balance on your toes when you’re standing still at a traffic light for example. Instead, you can stand firmly with both feet on the ground without having to get off. This is due to the unique bike frame where you sit diagonally behind the bottom bracket and therefore sit slightly lower instead of on top of the bottom bracket as is the case with a regular two-wheel bike.

Unique riding characteristics low step through bike Balance forward pedalling movement

3. Forward pedal motion

Because of the unique frame, whereby the saddle is mounted slightly behind the bottom bracket, you make a forward pedal movement while cycling. With this way of cycling you can give more force with your legs than when you sit above the bottom bracket and make a downward pedal motion like on a regular two-wheel bike.

Unique riding characteristics low step through bike Balance ergonomic seating position

4. Ergonomic seating position

Another important riding feature of the low step through bike Balance, is its unique ergonomic seating position. Your wrists, back, neck and shoulders are hardly burdened while cycling. In many cases, this can make cycling possible when there are (pain) complaints in these areas.

Unique riding characteristics low step through bike Balance slim battery
The battery on the Balance.

The Balance Smart E-Bike

A frequently chosen option with the Balance is the Van Raam pedal support system, the Silent System, which makes your low step through bike Balance a Smart E-Bike. This is a bicycle with a pedal assistance system that is connected to the internet. With the Smart E-Bike App, you can make use of the benefits of a Smart E-Bike, such as viewing bicycle data, the cycled routes, and the last location of your bicycle. The E-Bike App for your smartphone can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. The app can be used as a luxury bike computer while cycling.
 
If you chose for the pedal assistance, cycling becomes even easier on this comfortable two-wheeler. Some of the advantages of the pedal assistance are:

  • Easy to operate system
  • 3 individually adjustable settings
  • Starting aid
  • Powerful and almost silent electric motors
  • Modern and efficient electronics

Create your own Balance

There are many options and accessories available for the Balance, such as mirrors, a stationary crank, or a stick holder. In the online configurator on the website, it is possible to create your Balance just the way you want it. This allows the bike to meet all you needs. Click on the button to go to the configurator.

Create your Balance
Van Raam gear wheel
Unique riding characteristics low step through bike Balance test ride

Try the Balance yourself

It is possible to make an appointment for a free test ride at Van Raam so you can try the low step through bike Balance yourself and get advice from an experiences advisor. Are you not able to come to Van Raam in Varsseveld, the Netherlands? Then, contact a Van Raam dealer in your area and ask for the possibilities.

Dealers in your area
Unique riding characteristics low step through tricycle Maxi Comfort

Tricycle with low step through

In addition to the two-wheel bike with low step through, there is also a low step through bike with three wheels in the Van Raam range. This is the Maxi Comfort tricycle. If you are looking for even more safety and stability while cycling, the Maxi Comfort may be a suitable option for you.
 

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