After sunshine comes....? Right:"Snow!" |
January 22nd, 2013 |  |
See how to commute in the snow on a M5 recumbent | ||
) www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lvFDTNRUdY&feature=youtu.be | ||
Sunny videoclip at M5 in dreary period |
January 4th, 2013 | |
) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZxft-ggQ1c&list=UURYxM-M-VQ-8j18QuL9xjmA&index=7 | ||
New version of M5 Shock proof with double 29" wheels and disc brakes |
December 29th, 2012 | |
) For the new 2013 season we can offer the M5 Shock Proof as a double 29-er! This means less rolling resistance coupled to our most succesfull suspension model. This bike is standard equipped with the foolproof Avid BB-7 disc brakeset. Price of this model with carbon front fork will be € 1963 for non-EC inhabitants and € 2375,- for EU residents | ||
Adjusted opening hours M5 shop during january 2013 |
December 13th, 2012 | |
) Image: Bram MoensBecause of previously announced work on new products, opening hours are going to be adapted in the week before Christmas as well as January E-mail and phone will take place normally in this period. Shop visit after e-mail confirmation only. | ||
Minimalistic mirror |
December 7th, 2012 | |
) Mirrors on a bike can be very practical but are easy to bend, get loose or vibrate while riding. M5 came with a solution that fades out all these characteristics. We minimised this allready compact mirror even more and just have a look: It's there and it's still functioning! Rotatable in all directions through ball joint. | ||
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Latest drawings Triple Carbon Cases |
December 1st, 2012 | |
) Drawings: Bob VroeghTo keep you updated hereby the latest 3D versions of the upcoming carbon cases | ||
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Out now: new bilingual book: "De Nederlandse fiets/ The Dutch Bike" written by Zahid Sardar. |
November 22nd, 2012 | |
) Renowned design critic Zahid Sardar from San Francisco describes the history of the iconic Dutch bicycle. Ranging from the typical Dutch black city bike up to the newest designer bikes and obviously recumbents too!The book takes off where the Dutch bicycle history begins: around 1866. It shows a great overview of the various bicycle models, bike pictures, special components, etc and ends up with the thriving contemporary expressions of a variety of Dutch bike designs. M5 is well represented with a photo page and a page-sized interview with M5 founder/owner Bram Moens. Publisher: nai010 from Rotterdam, Netherlands. ISBN is 97-8946-208-020-1. The book (€ 18,90 for non EU and € 19.95 for EU ) is available through M5. | ||
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Upcoming: new lightweight luggage casings for M5 CHR and M-Racer |
October 21st, 2012 | |
) First drawings of Carbon/Kevlar Triple Case For two of M5's most successful bike types a carbon/kevlar set of luggage cases will be available in spring 2013. The production molds will be manufactured soon. This new set of cases can be utilised by commuters and holiday cyclists. The watertight and aerodynamically shaped set will consist of a top, left and right case, with a combined volume of about 80 litres. By designing the cases as closely fit as possible around the frame and the rear wheel, a lot of luggage space is created, while minimising the overall width. Specifications: This unique set will be available in spring 2013. Interested? Let us know by e-mail! | ||
IEEE Article M5 now officially on air in the USA |
June 22nd, 2012 | |
 M5 has been interviewed last november 2011 by IEEE. The reults can be read and heard on their site.FASTEST ON Earth: AN IEEE SPECTRUM RADIO SPECIAL REPORT To explore what's fastest on earth we've roamed the globe to check out speedy things on wheels, tracks, legs or wings, and in the water. We visited England to see a supersonic car, South Korea for the world's fastest elevator, Shanghai for a magnetically levitated train, Florida for the swiftest helicopter, M5 in the Netherlands for a record-setting bike, France's Brittany coast for a winged boat that sails faster than the wind, and more. | ||
Riding M5 recumbents to the North Cape: today and twenty years ago. |
June 19th, 2012 | |
 Every now and then we browse through our archives, which have become rather extensive over the years and stumble upon thing of interest. For instance, we found a beautiful, old card from one of our clients, from times when computers were all but mainstream.Even then, in 1993, already large trips were undertaken to destinations like the North Cape, carrying 40 kilograms of luggage and covering daily distances of 150 km. Delightful to see the difference in reporting such a trip in 1993 and in 2012. Our current North Cape specialist Arthur van der Lee from Heinenoord (Netherlands) departs tomorrow for his third trip to the far north. Using his updated M5 Low Racer (26 inch/28 inch wheels) via Helsinki to the North Cape and back over Narvik, Abisko and Kiruna to Gotheborg. While Wout Stoffel sent handmade cards, Arthur will report by image and word on his blog, being the professional IT-er he is. A lot has changes in twenty years time. What didn't change are the wonderful landscapes up there and the personal experience of riding through them in permanent daylight. Thanks to modern media, it's nowadays possible to follow all this at a distance. Picture 1: Arthur van der Lee ready to depart in the port of Rotterdam. Picture 2: Front side of card with route from Wout Stoffel in 1993. Picture 3: Short report at the back of Wout Stoffels card. Check Arthur's blog at: | ||
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