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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Jean Louis Saugier is the owner of Colibrius in Etupes, Northern Franche-Comté (France), a small family business. Since 2022, they have been selling vanRaam bikes and in this article, they share more about what makes Colibrius so unique as a premium dealer.
“After 12 years of experience in renting and selling adapted bicycles, we got in touch with vanRaam. We were especially attracted by the extensive and high-quality range, which offers many possibilities for customisation.”
“Test rides are always by appointment and last a minimum of two hours. We start with a conversation. Together with the customer, we look at their wishes and physical abilities. We take into account the nature and progression of the disability. We also discuss the environment in which the bicycle will be used.
We have various models of footrests, saddles, pedals, crank shorteners and holders for walking sticks to adapt the bicycle to the cyclist’s needs.
The test rides take place on a large area of several hundred square metres, directly in front of our workshop. Customers can test their skills there and try out the manoeuvrability of the tricycles, for example by weaving between cones.”
“After the test ride, we draw up a detailed quotation. We also offer rental for a few hours or for a weekend, so that potential buyers can think over their choice and the desired options once more.
We give customers all the time they need to consider and to arrange any necessary financing. In certain specific cases, payment in instalments is possible. We help communities to seek funding using an overview we have developed for this purpose.
When the bicycle arrives, we carry out a full inspection, set the tyres to the correct pressure, charge the batteries and deliver the bicycle personally. We always take plenty of time to ensure a proper handover to the user(s) and answer all their questions.”
“We carry out maintenance in our own workshop and for this we work together with two partners. One partner is a social enterprise for bicycle recycling, located very close to our workshop. The other partner is a company with mobile workshops, which operates in a large part of France.”
“The wife of a man with hemiplegia came to see us. Before his stroke, her husband had been a keen cyclist and loved going out with friends. Due to his disability, he began to suffer from feelings of depression and it became more difficult for those around him to interact with him. We let him try the Easy Sport. Since then, he has been cycling regularly with his friends again. He is happy once more and has regained his zest for life. From time to time, he even drops by to say hello.”
“We are both a distributor and a rental provider of adapted bicycles. This means we have a great deal of experience in advising potential buyers. We are certified with the Tourism & Disability label. Our location is just a few metres from the Euro Vélo6 cycle route (Nantes – Budapest) and on a leisure complex. We devote plenty of time to the handover, ensuring that both the users and those responsible for maintaining the adapted bicycle receive thorough training.”
“This is our most rented bicycle, and that’s mainly because of its versatility. It is very popular in nursing homes and specialist care facilities. The bike is suitable for everyone: people with limited mobility, people with disabilities, older adults and even able-bodied users!”
“Our workshop and showroom are located at exit 10 of the A36. The industrial estate is accessible by cycle paths and public transport. There is a train station 15 minutes away, which means we can quickly pick up visitors for a test ride. In front of our workshop, there is a very large, free car park.”
View Colibrius’s contact details on the dealer page.
It is possible to order a vanRaam bicycle from a vanRaam premium dealer. A premium dealer has at least 6 of the following bicycles in the showroom:
Balance low step-through bike
Fun2Go side-by-side tandem
VeloPlus wheelchair bike
OPair wheelchair bike
Easy Rider tricycle
Easy Rider Compact tricycle
Maxi tricycle
Midi tricycle
The dealer has product knowledge and a specialist is available. In addition, there is a workshop and the skills required to provide service. Read more about the different types of vanRaam dealers.
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