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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Most of vanRaam's adapted bikes can be equipped with the unique pedal support. Find out the most important information about pedal support and what the range of a vanRaam battery can be, how many kilometers an e bike battery from vanRaam holds.
All Van Raam bicycles with the unique Van Raam pedal support system have standard lighting via the electrical system. In this article you will learn how the centrally controlled lighting works and if you have lights on your bike when the battery is empty.
According to the German government and scientists, the best way to 'socially distance yourself‘ is on a bicycle. You not only protect yourself, strengthen your lungs, but also protect other people. We have put together five (5) reasons why cycling protects you from corona, as well as tips that you should follow while cycling. (Based onthe current measures with the Corona virus; last updated: May 26th, 2020)
It is one of the most common ailments worldwide: back pain. In many cases it is difficult to determine the exact cause of back pain. In this article we'll tell you more about back pain and how special needs bikes can make cycling with back pain easier.
People with autism have a different way of processing information in the brain. Cycling can therefore be a challenge. Van Raam's adapted bicycles can help with this. Read more about cycling with autism and the use of an adapted bicycle.
Many bikes from Van Raam have an electric motor, so they are an e-bike. You can cycle backwards with Van Raam custom bikes that have pedal support. Find out in this article how this works and watch our video about it.
If cycling becomes difficult due to your disability, you have the option to look at a special needs bike. Van Raam has adapted bikes that are suitable for different disabilities. A special needs bike makes cycling (together) with a disability often possible again. Click here to view these special needs bikes.
A charity run has raised money for a young autistic boy from northern Germany. Thanks to the many helpers, he can ride a bike again and is therefore much more mobile and flexible. Learn more about the special bike and cycling with autism in this article.
MS is a disease of the central nervous system. Slight symptoms of MS may include eye problems, clumsiness and numbness or a tingling sensation. Some patients with severe symptoms may experience total or partial loss of vision or motor skills. These symptoms can severely hamper movement and especially cycling. However, cycling with MS is certainly not impossible and a special needs bicycle can help.
The Huntington's disease affects certain parts of the brain, causing severe mental and motor problems and mental deterioration. As a result, it can be dangerous or even impossible to (independently) take part in traffic. Van Raam makes adapted bicycles so that people with a disability or people who are no longer able to take part in traffic independently can use the bicycle together with a guide.
