Full-carbon MTB rims by M5 now available! |
July 26th, 2008 | |
Special design for use in combination with dics brakes | ||
We have optimized our full-carbon MTB rims to get the best possible result: a solid, reliable rim. The rim is composed of 80% U.D. fiber and 20% 3 K fabric. The 3 K is situated around the spoke holes, to support the nipples and in the rim bed area, to withstand the forces of the tyres. Technical data
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Full-carbon MTB rim, suitable for disc brake: € 243.80 | ||
Set of wheels with spectacular low weight at M5 |
July 9th, 2008 | |
The lightest hubs, lightweight spokes and carbon rims | ||
We took our own M5 super lightweight hubs with cemaric bearings, combined them with Sapim CX Ray spokes and Carbon/Boron LEW rims. Result: a super lightweight set of wheels!
With near to 50 mm high rims and replaceable spokes and also lighter than full carbon wheels. During the introduction of these ultimate wheels, ready for the steepest ascends, the set can be ordered for 1995 euro (including VAT) | ||
Lightweight set of wheels: € 1,648.76 | ||
New pictures M5 Carbon High Racer |
July 8th, 2008 | |
Carbon High Racer shortly also available with 3K top coating | ||
Apart from the already available Carbon High Racer with 12D top coating, we will also be offering a new coating with the finer 3K fabric. For this version an extra price of 250 euro (including VAT) will apply. All carbon parts, the main frame, telescopic piece, front fork and the seat, will then be in 3K. The detailed pictures show the current Carbon High Racer with 12D coating and with 50 mm high T-50 carbon rims, also manufactured by M5. | ||
New: super lightweight disc brake hubs by M5 |
June 25th, 2008 | |
Currently fiercely tested by specialists, later available for everyone | ||
Never done before anywhere in the world: disc brake hub set (front) of less than 100 grammes. With just 99 grammes we now have the most lightweight disc brake hub in the world. Incidentally, also one of the most rigid hubs ever too, thanks to the large diameter of the hub housing. Furthermore we introduced a rather revolutionary disc placement: the six cut out, dirt collecting "lobes" are completely absent. The bearings have an extra seal by means of two rubber rings around the 15 mm hollow axles. This extra sealing provides an even longer lifespan of the bearings. For an extra price of just 50 euro (incl Vat) ceramic bearings vouch for an even longer lifespan. The silicon-nitride bearings pulvarize pretty much every they encounter! Like al our lightweight parts, the hubs are laser engraved with the M5 logo, and have been anodised black or red. For now only available in 32 hole version, no sooner than the end of August 2008. This set of hubs combines excellently with those splendid, newly designed 40 mm high ATB rims by M5! The characteristics of the M5 disc brake hubs
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front hub 99 grammes (full ceramic bearings): € 202.48 front hub 103 grammes (hybrid ceramic bearing): € 161.16 front hub 104 grammes (industrial stainless steel bearing): € 144.63 rear hub 224 grammes (full ceramic bearings): € 326.45 rear hub 239 grammes (hybrid ceramic bearings): € 268.60 rear hub 242 grammes (industrial stainless steel bearings): € 243.80 | ||
M5 successes at Cycle Vision 2008 |
June 21st, 2008 | |
Several M5 riders had an excellent performance at Cycle Vision 2008. David Wielemaker (larger picture) is a promising young talent, considering he's just 17 years old. Also note the high speeds at the different races! 6 hour race (no fairing)
Track criterium
Track pursuit
1 hour race (no fairing)
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Saturday, June 21, M5 closed due to Cycle Vision |
June 18th, 2008 | |
M5 will be attending Cycle Vision too | ||
M5 will be at Cycle Vision in Amsterdam this weekend. Follow link below for further information. | ||
Exposition "Bicycle" in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, June 22 to October 5 2008 |
June 17th, 2008 | |
M5 Carbon Low Racer and High Racer part of exposition in Designhuis | ||
The exposition "Fiets" ("Bicycle") shows the different aspects of the bicycle: means of transport, social phenomenon, recreative, lifestyle, sports, from bicycle caravan to comfortbike, from recumbent to the bicycle of the future. The expo will be opened festively on June 22. More info via link below. | ||
M5 sponsors Triple-X team |
March 14th, 2008 | |
Participates at Shell Eco-Marathon 2008 with M5 Laminar | ||
Triple-X from the Damstede College in Amsterdam has customized the M5 Laminar and will participate in the Shell Eco-Marathon 2008. Goal is to build the most energy efficient vehicle possible. The current record is 3836 km on 1 litre of fuel. The adjusted M5 Laminair is equipped with a small, super efficient motor. The marathon takes place from May 22 to May 24 2008. Read on at the site of Triple-X: | ||
Parijs-Brest-Parijs by Tijmen Hoeve |
March 5th, 2008 | |
Tijmen's experiences now also in English | ||
Tijmen Hoeve finished Paris-Brest-Paris with his M5 Carbon High Racer in a superb 58 hours and 2 minutes. Perry Stoel (also M5 Carbon High Racer) did also finish: a fast 65 hours and 8 minutes. The participants had to deal with pouring rain and very low temperatures during the nights. For Tijmen's report about the experiences (and hardship) during PBP, click link below. | ||
M5 Recumbents on video |
January 16th, 2008 | |
Promotion film by our French dealer | ||
M5 France made a professional video on which several M5 recumbent types are shown in full action. Click the link below to watch the video on Youtube.com |
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