Gears on adapted Van Raam bicycles
Almost every Van Raam bicycle has (optional) gears. Find out all about gears on an adapted van Raam bicycle in this article.
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Enviolo gear continuously on Van Raam bikes – Video
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Van Raam uses the noiseless and continuously variable Enviolo gear, among other gear systems. Learn more about the Enviolo continuously variable hub gears in this article and video.
Video: The Enviolo continuously variable hub gear
Tip:Â Dutch is spoken in this video, so feel free to turn on the subtitles for accompanying text and explanations.
What is a continuously variable Enviolo gear?
The continuously variable Enviolo gear is a hub gear system that is currently used by Van Raam on the Easy Rider tricycle. With the Enviolo hub gear, you have the possibility to change the gear ratio in every riding situation without having to stop pedalling or backpedalling. Also, the Enviolo hub is continuously and silently adjustable, unlike, for example, an 8-speed hub where you hear a click.Â
Advantages of the Enviolo hub gear
The Enviolo hub gear continuously offers many advantages and riding characteristics. The big advantage of an Enviolo hub is that you are no longer limited in your choice of gears. Because the hub gears are continuously variable. You no longer click, but simply keep turning, like a volume control on your radio, until you find the ideal position for your cycling cadence. So you are no longer limited in your choice of gears
Other advantages are:
- Effortless shifting – Video
- You cannot switch to a wrong position
- Infinitely adjustable
- Have the right gear ratio that suits you
- It is much more precise to adjust
- It is noiseless
Enviolo gear: Good to know
Turn the handle towards you: Pedalling becomes harder
Turn the handle away from you: Pedalling becomes easier
How do I operate the continuously variable Enviolo hub gear?
For example, if you turn the handle towards you, you will find that pedalling becomes harder; if you turn the handle away from you, you will find that pedalling becomes easier. The Enviolo hub can only be used when cycling. So remember, when you are at a traffic light, to move the gear shift to an easy position so that you can start cycling more easily.
Tip for e-bike with Enviolo gears
If you forget to set the position to a light setting and you have the Van Raam pedal assist, you can use the starting aid. Read more about the starting aid on the Van Raam pedal support page.
For which bicycles is the Enviolo continuously variable hub gear suitable?
The Enviolo continuously variable hub gear is suitable for people with an Easy Rider 3 tricycle. Please note: This hub gear is currently not suitable for the Easy Rider tricycle 2 or for any other Van Raam bicycle.
Where can I buy the continuously Enviolo gear?
Would you like to order an Easy Rider 3 with Enviolo hub gears? This can be done by contacting a Van Raam dealer near you. Click on the button below to find a Van Raam dealer near you.
You can find the price of the Enviolo hub gear continuously together with the article number on the price list. You can find the price list on the product page of the Easy Rider.
Do you already own an Easy Rider 3 with a different gear system? Please note that it is currently not possible to retrofit the Enviolo gear system.
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