This document is a user manual for Van Raam tricycles, specifically the Easy Rider, Easy Rider Compact, and Easy Rider Small models. It provides essential information for safe operation, maintenance, and adjustment of these bicycles.
Function Description:
Van Raam tricycles are designed for children and adults with disabilities or limited mobility who may not be able to ride conventional two-wheeled bicycles. They are suitable for individuals with neuromuscular diseases (e.g., congenital brain injury, non-congenital brain injury, muscular dystrophy), coordination problems, balance disorders, and limited natural movement. The tricycles are intended for normal use on flat, solid surfaces and are designed for single-person use. Users must be independently mobile and not have severe visual or other restrictions that would prevent responsible participation in traffic.
Important Technical Specifications:
The manual provides a table of technical specifications for the different models:
| Specification |
Easy Rider Medium |
Easy Rider Large |
Easy Rider Compact |
Easy Rider Small |
| Inside leg length (cm) |
65-88 |
85-108 |
63-81 |
47-73 |
| Length (cm)¹ |
225 |
242 |
174 |
175 |
| Width (cm) |
78 |
78 |
73 |
75 |
| Height (cm) |
116 |
116 |
109 |
102 |
| Entry height (cm) |
35 |
35 |
32 |
approx. 34 |
| Front wheel |
20" |
20" |
16" |
16" |
| Rear wheel |
20" |
20" |
20" |
16" |
| Weight (kg) (no electrics) |
49 (with seat) |
51 (with seat) |
39 (with seat) |
36 |
| Max. weight of user (kg)² |
140 |
140 |
100 |
80 |
| Max. load carrier plate (kg) |
20 |
20 |
10 |
20 |
| Brakes, front |
Mechanical disc brakes with parking brake function |
Mechanical disc brakes with parking brake function |
Mechanical rim brake with parking brake function |
Mechanical rim brake with parking brake function |
| Brakes, rear |
Hydraulic disc brakes or back-pedal brakes |
Hydraulic disc brakes or back-pedal brakes |
Hydraulic disc brakes |
Hydraulic disc brakes or back-pedal brakes |
| Suspension (lbs/inch)³ |
550/750*/1000 |
550/750*/1000 |
200/350*/550 |
750 |
¹Length (cm) of the standard version. Due to possible adjustments to the bike, the length may vary.
²This applies to the standard frame. The frame of the Easy Rider can be reinforced and made to measure. This cannot be done with the Easy Rider Small and the Easy Rider Compact.
³The suspension with an * is fitted as standard. More information about determining the correct suspension for the Easy Rider/ Easy Rider Compact and replacing the suspension can be found in the chapter 'Repair and maintenance by the dealer'.
Usage Features:
- Seating Position Adjustment: The seat can be adjusted by loosening a quick-release lever and sliding the seat to the desired position. For Easy Rider Compact, two quick-release levers are used, and the tension of the bolts needs to be checked. Seat depth can also be adjusted by loosening socket-head screws and sliding the seat frame.
- Backrest Adjustment: The backrest can be adjusted by loosening a hexagon bolt, setting the desired position, and retightening. For Easy Rider Small, backrest firmness can be adjusted using Velcro straps.
- Handlebar Adjustment: Handlebars can be tilted and adjusted for height. For tilting, a button on the stem is pressed to release a lever, allowing adjustment. For height, a bolt is loosened, the handlebar stem is slid to the desired height, and then retightened. It's crucial not to pull the handlebar stem out further than the "MIN INSERT" mark to prevent serious injury.
- Parking Brake: Always use the parking brake when parking the bicycle. It is not recommended to park on slopes steeper than 10%.
- Lighting:
- Manually Operated Headlight: Features a push button with three positions (ON, ON 50%, OFF). It uses 2x AA alkaline batteries, which can be replaced by pressing down on the lip of the housing and pulling the front off.
- Manually Operated Rear Light (Easy Rider, Easy Rider Small): Has an on/off button with Off-Auto-On settings. In "Auto" mode, it uses light and motion sensors. It uses 1.5 V – 1500 mA alkaline batteries.
- Manually Operated Rear Light (Easy Rider Compact): Has an ON/OFF button underneath. It uses CR2032 lithium batteries.
- Centrally Operated Lighting (with Electro system Silent): Switches on automatically when the electrical system is activated. Can be manually switched on/off via the display button.
- Gears: Optionally equipped with gears, operated by turning the handle. Do not pedal while changing gears.
- Electro System Silent: Comprises a display, button unit, battery, motor, and bottom bracket.
- Display (Easy Rider Compact): Shows cycling information (speed, battery charge, assistance mode, range, trip distance, total distance). It has an on/off button and a button for bicycle lights.
- Button Unit (Easy Rider Compact): Mounted next to the handlebar grip. Used to switch screen modes, increase/decrease pedal support, and activate start assist.
- Smart Display (Easy Rider, Easy Rider Small): Shows battery status with five green LEDs (turning red when low).
- Pedal Assist: Provides assistance while cycling.
- Start Assist: Activates pedal assist up to 6 km/h without pedaling, by pressing and holding the start assist button. Can also provide a "boost" when cycling uphill.
- Assistance Modes: Three levels (1: low, max range; 2: average, average range; 3: maximum, low range).
- Reverse Pedalling: Activated by pedaling backward from a stationary position, allowing the bicycle to reverse at 3 km/h.
- Charging the Battery:
- Easy Rider Compact: Unlock and remove the battery. Plug the charger into a power outlet (green LED), then into the battery (red LED). Charging time is approx. 2 hours for 11.4 Ah/36 V battery and 4.5 hours for 24.8 Ah/36 V battery. Green LED indicates full charge.
- Easy Rider, Easy Rider Small: Can be charged indoors at room temperature or directly on the bike. Follow similar steps for charging.
- External Charging Point: Available on Easy Rider (standard) and optional for Easy Rider Compact/Small, allowing charging without removing the battery.
- Deep Sleep Battery Mode: Activated when the battery is almost empty and unused for a week, extending battery life. Pressing the on/off button on the battery releases it from this mode.
- Van Raam e-Bike App: A free smartphone app for electric Van Raam bicycles.
- Without yellow GPS sticker battery: Functions as a luxury bicycle computer, allows changing bike settings, sending SOS messages with GPS location, viewing cycled routes, and bike information.
- With yellow GPS sticker battery: Includes all above functions plus pairing battery, viewing battery data, receiving battery advice, and push notifications.
- Connects via Bluetooth; the on/off button on the display briefly turns blue when ready to connect.
- Options:
- Removing the seat for transport (Easy Rider, Easy Rider Compact): The seat can be detached by engaging the parking brake, removing loose objects, disconnecting the charging cable (if applicable), unscrewing a bolt under the seat, and then pulling a quick-release pin.
- Easy Rider Divisible Frame: Allows the frame to be separated for transport. Steps include turning off pedal assist, opening Velcro straps, unplugging connectors, removing the handle, turning a star knob, supporting the front, pushing the star knob to disengage, and slowly lowering the front.
- Crank Shortener: Attached to the crank, allowing pedals to be mounted in two positions.
- Stick Holder: Allows carrying two sticks. Sticks are placed in the holder, pressed into clips, and secured with an elastic ball (Easy Rider, Easy Rider Compact) or Velcro (Easy Rider Small).
- Foot Fixation: Fixes the foot by sliding notched straps into quick releases. The position on the pedal is adjustable in length and width.
- Lower Leg Fixation: Fixes the lower leg. Height and angle of the leg cup are adjustable.
- Walker Holder: Adapter height is adjustable. Max total loading capacity of 45 kg (including walker).
- Armrests (Easy Rider, Easy Rider Compact): Individually foldable and height-adjustable. Max load 20 kg.
- Floating Pedal (Easy Rider, Easy Rider Small): Position is adjustable in height.
- 4-Points Belt (Easy Rider, Easy Rider Small): Adjustable in length using belt clips and a clamp buckle.
- Direction Indicator (Easy Rider, Easy Rider Small): Operated by a switch. Works with CR123A lithium batteries.
- Bicycle Trailer Adapter Easy Rider: Bracket fitted to the swingarm for mounting a bicycle trailer adapter. Max total loading capacity of 45 kg.
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning: The frame can be cleaned with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Wheels with a damp brush (plastic bristles). Saddle, handles, and backrest with mild soap and water. Do not use high-pressure or steam cleaners.
- Lubrication: The chain should be cleaned and preserved every three months with special chain grease or Teflon spray. Other parts should not be lubricated.
- Inspection: A dealer inspection is required at least annually for warranty. The first service should be after 200 km or two months.
- Monthly Inspection (15 minutes): Check and inflate tires, check chain tension and grease if needed, tighten bolts/nuts, check all lights, check brakes, check rotating parts and grease if needed, clean the bike.
- Annual Inspection (60 minutes): Includes all monthly inspection points plus checking and touching up paintwork, checking wheels for buckling, checking spoke tension, checking steering ball joints, checking saddle clamp, and checking placement of all electric components (E-Bikes only).
- Service Moments (1st, 2nd, 3rd): Detailed checklists for dealer maintenance at specific intervals (e.g., 3 months/300 km, 6 months/1000 km, 12 months/2000 km). These include checks on tires, spokes, chain, bolts, brakes, gears, rotating parts, lights, pedals, bottom bracket, lock, steering stem, steering ball joints, paintwork, frame/front fork, seat cushions, motor/gear hub, reflectors, and electric components.
- Chain Tension Adjustment: Instructions are provided for adjusting chain tension for Easy Rider, Easy Rider Compact, and Easy Rider Small models, involving loosening and tightening nuts and bolts on the hub and tensioner.
- Shock Absorber Replacement (Easy Rider): Involves loosening hexagon bolts and adjusting the tension ring.
- Seat Suspension Adjustment (Easy Rider Compact): Involves grasping the tension ring and suspension and turning clockwise to increase stiffness.
- Battery Maintenance: Charge indoors at room temperature. Never store with an empty battery. Check charge every other month in winter. Store and use between 5 and 20°C. Do not charge in direct sunlight or below 5°C. Use only in dry indoor areas. Use only supplied Van Raam battery and charger. Do not open battery or charger housing. Do not drop the battery. Disconnect battery if the bicycle malfunctions.
- Fault Notifications: A table explains fault symbols/codes displayed on the information screen, their descriptions, and consequences/courses of action (e.g., temperature controller too high, no communication with battery, voltage too high, low voltage, electrical current too high, motor sensor fault, battery almost empty).
- Warranty: Five-year warranty on frame and front fork. Two-year warranty on accessories and other parts (excluding wearing parts). Warranty is void if instructions are not followed, maintenance is incorrect, or non-original parts are used without permission.
- Frame Number: Located on a sticker on the frame.
- Recycling: Contact dealer for recycling of the bike and defective batteries.
- Handover/Sale: Provide all technical documentation and spare keys to the new owner. Disconnect the bike and battery from the Van Raam E-Bike App.
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