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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As a Van Raam dealer it is important to be able to read and connect a bicycle properly. This is important to know in order to provide customers with a good service. As a customer it is interesting to know that this is possible. In this article and in the related video you can learn how a Van Raam dealer can connect and read out a Van Raam bicycle with the Van Raam dealer tool.
Almost all adapted bicycles in the vanRaam range are available as e-bikes. This means that it is possible to cycle with pedal assistance. vanRaam gets a lot of questions as to why they use the motor they’re using at the moment. At the vanRaam bicycles, the motor of the pedal assistance is located in the front wheel, in the rear wheel or on the rear axle between the wheels. But why is this? And what is the advantage of a front hub motor, motor on the rear-axle and a rear hub motor vs mid-drive motor? Read all about it in this article.
The corona crisis is slowly causing everyone to get used to a different way of working. For example, companies need to look at how they can apply the 'new normal' in their company. The aim of the 'Groen is Gaon' (Green is Go) initiative is to use pictograms and posters to give everyone in the Achterhoek region (a region in the Netherlands, where Van Raam is located) something to hold on to, making it easier to get used to the new normal and have trust again. The initiative also helps to show visitors how to safely interact with each other. For example, Van Raam gives a tip about the use of your own laptops and Microsoft Teams during meetings, so that you no longer have to look at one screen with multiple people. Read more about 'Groen is Gaon' and Van Raam's tip here.
More and more organizations own a Fun2Go side-by-side tandem An example of such an organization is Stichting Fietsmaatjes Nederland. Fietsmaatjes is meant for people who can no longer cycle independently, but still like to do so. To be on the road outdoors, together with a nice buddy on an (electric) side-by-side tandem.A number of founders of Fietsmaatjes Gelderse Vallei have now developed the online planning system 'SamenFietsen', which makes planning bike tours with the duo bike a lot easier. Read more about this planning system, Fietsmaatjes and the Van Raam side-by-side tandem Fun2Go.
Van Raam is a manufacturer of adapted bicycles for people with a disability. The bicycles are manufactured in Varsseveld in one of the cleanest and smartest factories in the Netherlands. In our modern company, we have an innovative company policy and use innovative and modern techniques. To continuously improve these bicycles and remain innovative, Van Raam now also has a 3D scanner. Do you ask yourself what a 3D scanner is, why and what it is used for at Van Raam? Then read on and learn more!
An invalid bike can be the solution if you can no longer ride a regular bike with two wheels bike easily. A bicycle for an invalid can be a tricycle, but also a wheelchair bike, duo bike, tandem and low entry bike. Van Raam is a manufacturer of special needs bikes with more than 30 years of experience in these special bikes. Are you curious about these invalid bikes? Read and watch them in this article.
A tandem is a bicycle on which two or more people can sit behind each other or next to each other while cycling.In this article, you will learn what a tandem can mean, what types of tandems Van Raam has and what a side by side tandem is and why it is special.
The Van Raam adapted bicycles are widely used, for example in care housing complexes. With the help of these bicycles, it is possible to cycle with the residents and make it easier for them to go outside again. The moment an organisation is receiving the bicycle is almost always very special and festive. This is because it is possible to cycle (again)! In recent times, there also have been satisfied users who have received a Van Raam adapted bicycle. Read more about this in the article. Please note, it is important to take into account the measures in place concerning the coronavirus. Some of the deliveries have taken place before the coronavirus.
The Fun2Go duo bike is intended for people who can no longer cycle independently, for example due to a disability or their age. With the Fun2Go you cycle with two persons next to each other, a driver and a co-driver. In this way people who can no longer cycle independently can still cycle together with a companion. Until corona put an abrupt end to this. Because how can you keep your distance if you cycle with two people next to each other?
Fietsmaatjes; in English bicycle mates, is a foundation where a volunteer and a guest, make wonderful cycling trips together on a side by side tandem with electric pedal support. The guests Fietsmaatjes can no longer cycle independently; thanks to Fietsmaatjes this is possible again! Together they have nice contact with eachother and they enjoy the surroundings while they keep on moving healthily.
