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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Our German partner Utopia Velo, manufacturer of high-quality bicycles, has come out as winner in the Extra Energy test 2018 - 2019 with our Silent system pedal support. The company has won 3 of the 13 categories.
ExtraEnergy is a company in Germany that has been conducting independent tests on electrical bicycles and e-bikes since 1992. The company believes it is important that electric bicycles are tested well.
At the moment, is it the largest organisation in the world for information, users protection and promotion for light electrical vehicles. (Source: ExtraEnergy)
Utopia Velo, the German partner of Van Raam, has emerged as the winner in 3 of the 13 categories with the ExtraEnergy test. It concerns the categories Family, Lifestyle and Tour. Utopia Velo buys the Silent system pedal support from Van Raam and mounts them on their own bikes. The Silent system has won thanks to the powerful electrical support of the motor and the large distance that can be cycled on one battery. The battery has a large capacity, so you can cycle a long way before it needs to be recharged.
At Van Raam, quality is of paramount importance. We are therefore pleased to receive international recognition for our drive systems. In the ExtraEnergy test 2018-2019, 71 other bicycles participated with the drive systems from other manufacturers such as Shimano, Bosch and Yamaha.
Since 2011, Van Raam has been using the electric pedal support system: the Silent system. This system, which consists of the motors, batteries, controllers, a Smart display and software, has all been developed by Van Raam.
With the transport bike the Chat and the scooter bike Easy Go, the Silent system comes standard with the bike. With the other bikes, pedal support is an optional choice. One of the unique features of the pedal support is the function to cycle backwards. This makes it unnecessary to get off the bike when you need to turn, park or get out of the garage.
You can also find out how the lighting works via the Van Raam electrical system in our article 'Lighting via the Van Raam electrical system'.
With the starting aid you get support from the motor to drive away and is pedaling not necessary. Once you are cycling you can choose from five different settings: Eco+, Eco, Comfort, Power and Extra Power.
The motor is very quiet so that you can hardly hear the pedal assistance while cycling. In addition, the system is easy to operate with the smart display and the Van Raam e-bike app.
Click on the button below to read everything about the Silent system from Van Raam.
The Van Raam e-bike app can be used with an electrical Van Raam bicycle. You can then use the Van Raam app to set a different support mode on your Van Raam bike.
Do you want to read more about the Van Raam e-bike app? Click on the button below.
Pedal assistance is possible on almost all Van Raam bicycles. Are you unsure whether or not you should have an electric motor installed on your bike? Then read this article in which we list the factors that play a role in deciding whether or not you want pedal assistance.
This page contains information about Van Raam bicycles with pedal assistance which are delivered before June 2016.
Most Van Raam bicycles can be expanded with pedal support. From time to time, Van Raam bicycles are fitted with a different electrical system. This can have very negative consequences, which we would like to warn everyone about. Read here how you can recognise whether your bike has the original Van Raam Silent System.
Almost all Van Raam bicycles can be equipped with an electric motor. Cycling with pedal assistance has many benefits. We have listed them in this article.
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