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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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Customer experience Midi tricycle - Ashnadebie Kalidien
My name is Ashnadebie Kalidien, I'm 32 years old and I live together with my husband in Rijswijk, the Netherlands. My hobbies are colouring mandalas, cooking and baking, bullet journaling, watching movies/series and cycling. Every day I have to deal with my chronic disorder, the Stiff Skin Syndrome (SSS), osteoarthritis and a slow working thyroid.
Reason for purchasing a special needs bike
I have a difference in length in my left leg and I can't cycle on my own without any help because of my strength. So cycling on a traditional bike is not an option for me. When I wanted to go somewhere, I was always dependent on the car. But finding a parking spot by car is difficult for someone who is disabled. With Van Raam's Midi tricycle I can go places, for example to the shop and then park my bike in front of it.
My Midi tricycle
I have a Midi tricycle with electric pedal support and two side mirrors. I've owned the bike for three years now and I'm super happy with my tricycle. Now I have movement again in something I can do and something I like. With the Midi I can go to parks if the weather is nice or go for a ride. It also gives me more freedom because now I gave two choices, go by car or cycle with my special needs bike.
I'm super happy with my tricycle. Now I have movement again in something I can do and something I like.
Ashnadebie KalidienOrientation, ordering and delivery
I used the website of Van Raam to orientate myself on a new bike, but I didn't go for a test ride at Van Raam. Via Medipoint, a dealer of Van Raam, I tested and ordered the Midi tricycle. The contact with the dealer was good and I had to wait a month for the bike to be delivered.
Positive things about the Midi
For me it's a good thing that I don't have to get off my bike at the traffic light. I also don't have to put a lot of effort to pedal and that saves my energy. I mainly use the tricycle to go to the shops. I like to go for a ride, sometimes I cycle 5 kilometers back and forth. I cycle through Rijswijk, Delft and The Hague, through all kinds of surroundings.
Ride through Rijswijk
Ashnadebie is a blogger and YouTuber and regularly shares her experiences on Van Raam's Midi tricycle. Watch a video of Ashnadebie on her Midi through Rijswijk on Instagram.
Ashnadebie Kalidien - Rijswijk, the Netherlands
Type: Midi tricycle
