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W9s Spezial
Some views of the latest model in the "9"-series, the W9s, in its "Spezial" edition, built by designer Daniel Fenn himself. Views of this Velomobile on the roads and comments on impressions from the rider and me. And, of course, plenty of wind noise.
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M9 Details
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A short video to present and briefly discuss some of the details on the M9. This video is meant to supplement my review of the M9 I published in early May 2024 after passing the first 10.000 km in this velomobile. This earlier video is here: czcams.com/video/uyq6Q_4BLoE/video.htmlsi=4k7PLlGQlan5NN8r
Review of the Alpha M9 Velomobile
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With well over 10.000 km in the M9 I feel sufficiently prepared to give you my review of the features, strengths and the very few weak spots of the M9. In sum, it is a fantastic velomobile, which I prefer to ride over my DFxl or any of the other bikes/trikes in the stable. See here why this is so.
Velomobile Gliding in 360°
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A 5 minute uncut clip showing a group of velomobiles on a stretch of fine country road. It is shot in 360 degree, so zoom in or out, turn around to see what happens behind ... as you like. Of course, there's no motor or electric assist. The idea is to visualize effortless riding in a Velomobile. This is not about speed (though speed is higher than what most roadies could do), this is relaxed ri...
Berg & Tal mit dem Velomobil
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Musik: Westbound von GROBEK grobek.bandcamp.com/track/westbound Ein typischer und zugleich untypischer Ausflug einiger Velomobile in die Hügel südlich und nördlich der Sieg, dorthin wo die Anstiege kurz aber knackig sind, viele Höhenmeter gesammelt werden können ohne sich allzeit von zuhause zu entfernen ... Kamera diesmal die Garmin Elite; ich wollte Akku und mit Arbeit sparen, doch die Qualit...
Wine And Water
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Another ride with the Wednesday Gang; this time riding along the Ahr river from Kreuzberg to Kripp, 2.5 years after the disastrous flood of July 2021. Riding this beautiful valley with its many vineyards, rocks and bends of the river used to be just breathtaking now it also shows the degree of destruction by the huge flood and the amount work done and still to be done. The video concludes with ...
Down Sahr Valley
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If you like gliding through scenic countryside, this is a must-see. It is the follow-up video to this: czcams.com/video/KPMRyt5CxXM/video.html On the earlier ride we went upstream the Sahr valley, and found the new road to be very nice. So we returned on another Wednesday to do the ride downstream the creek even nicer to ride. So, this video here has the approach plus the uncut ride all the way...
Sahrbachtal mit der Mittwochsgang
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Another video from the Wednesday Gang rides, recorded a week after the ride to Blankenheim. This time we are heading into a similar direction, but staying closer to home the total distance from/to Bonn is just under 100 km. We are taking a more hilly route into the Eifel mountains, which also offers some nice riding along the hilltops, and some fine downhills. The technically most demanding dow...
Hairpin
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Make sure to set resolution to max (2160s)! A few minutes of road riding down the mountain in some beautiful fall weather, following two other velomobiles. Riding speed is moderate, very little pedaling involved, but lots of brake power (you can smell the brakes at the bottom of the hill). Should be nice to watch in 360 degrees with goggles. No comments, titles and other fancy stuff; just video...
Blankenheim with the Wednesday Gang
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All Saints Day coincided with the weekly outing of the Wednesday Gang this year, so we got a group of 12 velomobiles together to ride a 150 km into the Eifel mountains and down the Ahr river valley. Beautiful countryside, great riding but again filming crippled by the energy management of the Garmin Virb 360 and my limited skills ... Comments in German.
Just Another Saturday -- In Velomobile Heaven
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The title says it all, this Saturday was like so many others on the Rhine around Cologne. Footage from the monthly recumbent riders' meeting, which turned out to be practically exclusive to vetomobiles.
Rhein - Sayn - Iser by Velomobile
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Footage from a 155 km tour into the mountains of the Westerwald, focusing mostly but not exclusively on the nice river valleys. Longer but fewer clips compared to many of my earlier videos. Unfortunately, the second battery I swapped in halfway dies shortly thereafter, so all the fine riding in the second half wasn't recorded.
Vierbuchermühle - Traumstraßen der Welt
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Der Titel ist natürlich mit ironischem Unterton zu verstehen, dich die Straße, um die es in diesem Video geht, ist wirklich ein Traum ... nur dass es hier um ein Sträßchen geht, und zwar eins ohne großen Namen und von ohne Weltbekanntheit. Eingepackt habe ich die Würdigung dieser Straße in den Bericht einer Runde von Bonn Richtung Osten, ins Bergische Land, an die Sieg und hinauf an das Tor zum...
Raus aufs Land
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Eine regnerische Fahrt welche Abwechslung in diesem heissen trockenen Sommer von Bonn zum Speedway in Ersdorf und wieder zurück. Nichts für Freunde ausgedehnter Kletterszenen, denn es gilt nur das Vorgebirge zu überwinden. Dafür ist gleiten angesagt, und das geht auch bei Regen ...
Climbing for PBP
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This video discusses my physical and mental preparation for the 1200 km of Paris-Brest-Paris 2023 this August. Essentially, my recipe for surviving the hardships of crossing the hills of Brittany is to ride hills, one after the other. I have found this to be the best way to build physical and mental strength, at least for me. So that is what I will do in the weeks up to the event. If you like t...
Bahnradweg bei Levanto, Cinque Terre, Italien
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Bahnradweg bei Levanto, Cinque Terre, Italien
Out to Ehrenstein - The Wednesday Gang
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Out to Ehrenstein - The Wednesday Gang
Out to Zülpich - The Wednesday Gang Rides
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Out to Zülpich - The Wednesday Gang Rides
Im Velomobil zur Ahr nach der Flutkatastrophe 4K 360°
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Im Velomobil zur Ahr nach der Flutkatastrophe 4K 360°
Velomobile: Fahren in den Zeiten der Pandemie
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Velomobile: Fahren in den Zeiten der Pandemie
Do you have more room for your knees and your feet than in a DF XL or is it more or less the same?
@@edwardheussen8507 feet is about the same, there’s more room for my knees, but most of all the M9 is much roomier from the hips up to my shoulders
I just love the shape of these Vellomobiles, especially the M9. The problem I have is that there are very steep hills in my riding area, and I need electric assistance to make it back home.I currently have a heavy recumbent trike with a BBSHD motor and believe me, it is absolutely necessary with the 12 percent incline. I dont use the electric motor for speed, only for hill assists.
@@arnoldanderson1501 well, it all depends on the type of hills, how long, how steep, early into the ride or after warming up? I climb hills every time I go riding. I could ride in a different direction and have mostly flat terrain, but I prefer the hills because it is quieter, has more shade and better views. Probably your trike weighs as much as the M9 but has a much for flex in the drive train.
des ist ein DF ik meinte die alpha wie die so ist wenns 90kmh downhill geht
@@Klausi666 noch besser im Geradeauslauf als ein DF. Muss dran denken, bei einer solchen Route im M9 die Kamera dabei zu haben - ich habe sie normalerweise nicht dabei.
"windstabilste"velomobil fahren wie alte omas unter 40 km/h die meiste strecke
@@Klausi666 was soll mir dieser Kommentar sagen?
@@rhein228 mach mal 70-80-90 km/h
@@Klausi666 habe ich alles schon gemacht, M9 liegt wie ein Brett
@@rhein228 okay wo kann man es sehen welches video ?
@@Klausi666hier geht es hoch bis 99 km/h: czcams.com/video/BrxKYEyOw1M/video.htmlsi=CpEr1GRTG0QSMNIL
Have you riden a Alpha 9.2?? Wonder how much difference there is inside room wise.
@@stefanpaneczko706 I have not as I am not tall enough at 183 cm. A9.2 is optimal for people taller than 190 cm. People like myself could ride it but are better served with the M9. A9 is longer and higher, overall with at the shoulders is about the same. I would sit too deep in an A9, and probably have a less optimal angle of the chain between chainwheel and idler. I should add that I have done a few thousand km in the company of a buddy in his A9 - I know that model as good as you could without riding one yourself.
I'm 195cm tall. Hope Alpha 9.2 will be big enough.Now to find the cash😢
gut, dass Ihr so viele Ampeln habt, sonst wäre kaum Zeit für Ampelgespräche ;-)
du musst mal alle wartungsöffnungen mit nitto tape oder ähnliches abkleben besonders hinten, das frisst nochmal 16watt
macht bestimmt riesen Spass !
I was recommended this video, but I have no idea of velomobiles. What's the typical average speed, casual riding and some high efforts would be nice to know. Also, this looks like an art! Is it more than 10K euros?
@@SonnyDarvishzadeh as with road bikes, much depends on the rider. A strong rider will benefit more from the advantages a velomobile offers. Typically, a velomobile will be significantly faster on flat terrain but slower on the climbs. My cruising speed on flat ground is around 45 km/h, high effort is about 60 km/h. Strong people can go as fast as 80-90 km/h on the flats. Prices for new performance machines nowadays are in the 10-12k € range.
@@rhein228 Thank you for the info. Impressive numbers. Enjoy your rides! I might consider a velomobile after a couple of years, maybe an electric one that also could help with the climbs..
@@SonnyDarvishzadeh when you do you may regret to not having taken the steps earlier. I sure do. Regarding climbs, I wouldn’t worry. You will develop the zen of climbing when you ride a velomobile. Once you got that, mountains won’t be stopping you.
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It must be so nice toto have such a group to ride with.
@@Bigboy4018 you bet. It’s velomobile paradise to have the people and the terrain
How wide is the w9s?
Was just thinking that, very fortunate they are
Wenn der Sitz hinten/oben an festen Bolzen aufgehängt ist, wie kann das mit der unteren Sitzverstellung funktionieren? Bei einer Fahrt mit dem M9 schienen meine Schulterblätter links und rechts am schmalen Sitz vorbei quetschen zu wollen. Das war nach einer Stunde nicht mehr wirklich bequem. Hast Du damit keine Probleme? Danke für die Antwort.
Die untere Sitzhalterung wird abhängig von der Position der Löcher für die oberen Bolzen festgelegt, ist dann nicht mehr variabel -- d.h. der Ditz passt nur in eine der Vertiefungen. Mit einem zweiten Lochpaar könnte man die Sitzneigung ändern und dann eine andere Position auf den unteren Leisten wählen, doch warum sollte man das tun wenn man die passende Position für den Fahrer bereits ermittelt hat? Schulterblätter: Ja, die liegen links und rechts des schmalen Endes, liegen sie auf oder stoßen an, ist der Sitz nicht bequem. Aus meiner Sicht funktioniert dieser Sitz nur mit Panzerlenkung. Ich fahre mit der dünnen Ventisit-Matte auch viele KM völlig schmerzfrei.
I had the same issue with the chain tube, the problem is caused by the missing velcro to fix the tube from sliding.
@@arno-s7060 the tube is widened at the end and pushed through the rear idler housing before both are placed in the M9. At least, this is the way I think it is done. So in theory, the tube can’t slide forward. Apparently, a chain that has come off the idler could then grab the tube end and rip it out under the forward movement of the power side chain under load.
Beautiful ride and very nice review.
df xl is better, there are now wide pants available put those on your df and see the diffence
I was able to purchase Quattro Velo + from the original owner a couple of weeks ago and I'm loving it! Is the mini-visor a useful addition when riding with the open hood (I have both)?
It keeps the air away from your neck, throat and lower half of the face. Depending on outside temperatures that is quite useful. On the QV, on my various Quests, and initially on the DF I used these mini visors. In recent years I’ve done without, so the mini visor clearly isn’t a must but it offers some comfort.
die einen trinken bier und die anderen das was sie dafür halten...
These will never fly here in good ole USA. Way to expensive for what you get. Plus how will I be able to get this unit into my truck? And I am 6'6" tall. Not made for us big people in America. Save 10K and buy an American made Ebike that will run circles around these things.
That may be so. You’ll miss a very unique experience that’s very different from riding a „normal“ bicycle. Also, don’t compare that to e-assisted bikes. This does not have and does not need a motor.
Um yeah, there's a lot of ppl in the US that have these. They are starting to get popular here.
Can you please give me a link where i can buythe cap you are wearing? Thanks 👍
Go to the website of Rapha.
Thank you sir, looking forward to see more videos of your velomobiles.@@rhein228
It is my understanding that you are not permitted to use flashing head/tail lights in your country. Do you feel this negatively effects your safety while riding? Are you permitted to run solid, non-flashing day time running lights?
That’s correct, no flashing lights in Germany. I don’t feel less secure because of that, and I’m not sure flashers add security (may give the feeling of being more visible). Of course you can (and in my view should) run daytime running lights front and rear - advisable for anyone on a bike.
You mentioned something about wing mirrors, but I'm surprised you don't use digital wing mirrors, (I mean using little cameras and computer monitors as a wing mirror).
Why should I use cameras if a simple mirror works just as well? Less complexity, less dependency on battery supply seems better to me. The 9 series has mirrors on the inside of the cockpit rim, which is a great idea in my view when it works. And it does work for me, because my head is in the right position. It may not for taller or shorter people beyond the range of seat adjustment options. They would either need to opt for the A9 or the W9.
@@rhein228 better aerodynamics.
@@matthewbaynham6286 no wind resistance with internally mounted mirrors
oh hey, mit welchem schönen proggi hast du denn das Overlay in das Video gezaubert?
Kein besonderes Kunststück, das lässt sich mit der kostenlosen Garmin VIRB Edit Software individuell gestalten. Ich bin da eher am minimalistischen Ende des Spektrums
@@rhein228 oh gut, wenn es bei Dir noch läuft, bei mir gehts nicht mehr. Danke trotzdem 😊
I to have an M9 and love it, it has so much more side room than my DFXL. For guys like me that are 6 foot and wear a size 48 shoe I have had to to make some adjustments in the crank arm size. I went with the 130 mm crank arms, and I have found that I like them better than the larger ones. I run a 63 tooth chain ring on top, and with this setup I shift from 1st gear to 2nd at 12 MPH (19 km/h). This is one incredible bike, the interior room is second to none and the riding position is very hard to beat. I have Tiller steering, it's what I am use to and I find it is much better for me because I have much more room on the sides, its also what I have on my DFXL.
Good to hear tiller works well for you. I came to accept tank steering with the M9 precisely because of the room it has next to the steering arms. Now, I really appreciate this type of steering (though I still have my DFXL to ride with tiller steering).
Josef, have you ridden a Milan SL or GT yet? If yes, can you provide a brief comparison to the M9? Very nice area to ride in, in the video, you are very lucky!
I have not. I ride with Milan riders a lot (there is an SL in the video, too), but my own experience is 2 hours of riding the Bülk. So, I can’t really give a fair comparison.
What would you name as the single largest advantage of M9 compared to DF XL with regards to riding characteristic? Albeit your answer would be somewhat subjective, your reviews are sufficiently nuanced for the answer to be valuable. I ride a DF XL for touring and training in mainly the Netherlands (and a bit in Germany), for 8 years and 33.000+ km now (after a period of 5y/40.000+kms in a glassfiber Quest). I enjoy the DF still as much as the first time I stepped in. Nevertheless I keep my eyes open for better alternatives - if they really are substantially better. Danke!
Thanks for the question, Mark. If I could only give one answer I’d say track stability. I have never ridden a velomobile which is less affected by side winds or gusts. If I could give a second biggest advantage I’d say roominess. The M9 feels as roomy as a Quest and has at least as much storage capacity. If I could give 3 advantages it would be seating position with drive train efficiency. Beats every other model I have been in. I should add that I still ride my DFxl. Have had DF velomobiles since they came out, my first was #9. My current DF is my 3rd. Before I had been riding a fiber glass and 3 different carbon Quest for 10 years, and a Quattrovelo for 3 years.
@@rhein228 Okay, and could you state the overall speed difference between both models?
@@mavawa not easy to say, I climb faster, about 1-2 km/h (possibly for lack of equally low gearing), I find myself cruising at 50 km/h more often than I do in the DF. I don’t do exact measuring, don’t ride the exact same routes, keeping tracks of conditions and time, so I can’t give a substantial answer. In my experience the M9 defies the rule that smaller frontal area is faster, it seems the closed wheel arches and the overall design overcompensate the larger size.
@@rhein228 I understand, it's more an intuitive statement, but that's also valuable given your vast experience. My old Quest had better aerodynamics due to the closed wheel arches, but could not be driven as fast as my DF mainly due to lack of stiffness and its weight. M9 combines a lot of benefits, except for the large turning circle, so it seems to me.
me and my buddy were going down a road with a decent tailwind. was flat. we went about 40km/h. was pretty much the limit we could comfortably maintain. then two guys in velomobiles just zoom by wayy faster. i always thought roadbikes were fast, but alas.
Such is life in the company of velomobiles. Some day, you may want to try one out yourself.
@@rhein228 seems like a tt bike but better essentially. deff need to try at some point.
@@EstelonAgarwaen beats every tt bike on level ground
I ended up with bruised shoulders from the rounded cockpit rims in the W9 after the first day of riding. I had to Velcro pads in place, so I have to disagree that the rounded rims are more comfortable.
That is strange. The M9 at least has no sharp ends; I ride a lot on less optimal roads and never suffer any bruises on my shoulders. Unlike the DFxl I also don't use should pads; the different steering makes for a different body position, which combined to the seat takes away the need to lean against a pad. You may not have had it set up right for you. Of course you are free to disagree with my judgement, but I probably have done over 100.000 km with the standard type cockpit rim, and now about 12.000 km with the rounded one -- so I trust my body to give me a proper feed back on comfort.
@@rhein228 perhaps my shoulders are shaped differently from yours. I used a thick seat pad to put me in the proper position since Daniel didn’t have time to install the proper seat for me when I was there.
You should not touch the rounded rims when riding. If you do you may sit far too high (you would also notice that the mirrors are misaligned which you may have mentioned when I remember, that would prove this point). The rims are mostly relevant in case of an accicent/rollover. I don't touch mine at all when riding.
@@ChristianWSG not all roads are smooth. When you hit a bump, you hit the rim.
@@mnveloguy Actually I don't hit the rim even on very bad roads. Maybe you are just too high. The only time I hit the rim was when I asked a friend to roll me over on a lawn just to see how it feels when you do. I just stayed in the seat because the seat is nicely fixed and the rim works like a seatbelt, my head was never even near the ground and then I got out myself.
Nice video. Tbh I think there are at least two more downsides, which I discovered on the recent Spezi. Entering is quite a hassle (which might be aleviated as soon as you get used to it), I had to step on the seat to get in. As an all weather commuter I wouldn't like that at all. Secondly, adjusting it to a different rider is said to be anything but easy. Which is sad, because I would like to have my wife test it as well (if she may like doing so). So I will test the Bülk first, which has no drawbacks like these, maybe others instead. How do you think the M9 compares to the Bülk?
I’ve owned both a W9 (smaller version of M9) and Bülk. The seat system of the Bülk and the longer opening are very nice to have. The only potential disadvantage is that the Bülk is a bit narrower, 5cm less than M9 at the shoulders, and 4cm less between the front wheel wells. For most people this is no problem, but there are a few people who do not like the tighter space. The new Bülk Urban is another nice option. At higher speeds it is not quite as efficient as the regular Bülk, but most of us do not ride at those speeds. The Urban has the same space between the front wheel wells as the M9. All of these options handle extremely well in wind and at higher speeds. All are very stiff. The Bülk MK1 is the fastest of the options, but the difference is not huge. Most important is to choose the model that suits you best. Since you wish to let your wife try it, then the Bülk mk1 or Urban would likely be the best choice for you.
I have spent only about 2 hours riding the Bülk, not enough for a fair judgement. My thighs were rubbing on the wheel houses, that was a major downside for me. Actually, I prefer the seat position and mount on the M9 -- it is the stiffest seat in any Velomobile I have ridden over the past 15 years. Adjusting the seat may be easier in the Bülk, but it is also less firm -- my two buddies riding Bülks are not enthusiastic about the seat and the seat mount. Stepping in isn't among the negatives for the Bülk -- try to get into an Alpha 7, a DF, or a Snoek L, and you will like the fairly large manhole of the 9-series. I'm not selling velomobiles, thus I do not have any commercial interests in promoting a specific model.
@@rhein228 if your friends have early Bülks, I believe the seat has been stiffened at a critical point since then. My seat is just as solid as the one in the W9 I had.
@@rhein228 That's why I asked you in the first place. And thank you for the reply. I was a salesman myself. Never ask salesmen for a recommendation, that's what I learned. I guess I have to reconsider one or two Things. If the riding experience and luggage space are so much better at the cost of entering and being versatile for everybody, then I will have to ask myself which one of these aspects is more about the whole point of a velomobile.
@@mnveloguyDu hast einen Kastrierten Sitz. Falsch eingebaut worden von ihrem Händler. Händler sind aber auch Sie. Ihr W9 ist Prototypenstatus und hätte so nicht verkauft werden dürfen. Ein Neuer Velomobiltyp muss immer zwingend zuerst zu mir (Das ist vertraglich so). Danach wird das SerienVm daran überarbeitet. Sie sind extrem geschäftsschädigend für uns, versuchen andere Velomobile besser das stehen zu lassen. Sie haben aber kein Serien Vm. Berghoch sind aktuelle Alpha9 Berghoch deutlich überlegen. Beim Wind ist das M9 jedem anderen Vm Haushoch überlegen. In einem W9 am runden Rand anzustoßen sollte unmöglich sein bis man sich überschlägt. Der Rand vom W9 ist höher dem M9. Beim W9s nochmals 1,5cm höher. Wer hier Probleme hat sollte mit seinem Händler ernsthaft reden. Keine Angst ich werde auf den Ben den Denunziant nicht weiter eingehen Ein M9 mit Überdacht ist ganz klar so schnell wie ein Bülk. Beide VM gehören nicht zu der schnellsten Klasse.
Thank you very much for your review. On the forums in general, I am finding there is a lot of discussion about the W9 and not so much for the M9. But anyway, a couple of questions for you: What tyres are you using? How do you find the view of the road in front? I mean, there is no central "valley" like the DF and Alpha 7 have, so it looks as though you have lost a couple of metres of view right in front of the nose, but of course that depends on your eye height. Would you say your seat angle is a little more upright or set higher than with the DF? As you may remember, I am building my own VM and its dimensions (and shape) are intentionally, as far as I can make them, close to the M9. I watched a video Daniel made, while somewhere in Italy, with beer in hand, explaining (I think!) why he regards the M9 as his best work. I asked him whether he thought the M9 might corner better than the W9 because of the wider track and he said the M9 is definitely the most stable in corners. Anyway, thanks again for the upload, sorry it's a long message...
Daniel shot the video you refer to on the margins of a 3-week-tour of Italy I organized in 2022. I had plenty of time to see the M9 in action, which prompted me to do another and longer test ride in an M9 some time after the tour, because my initial test ride had been underwhelming. This time, however, the M9 spoke to me and I ordered mine. In the M9 the rider's head has to be at a certain level, to have a good view through the rear view mirrors (which are mounted on the inside of the forward rim) and to see over the hood. You lose 1-2 meters compared to my DF but I don't find it to be an issue. Seat position is about the same compared to the DFxl which I still ride. Tires are 28-406 Schwalbe One with tubes, rear is a 28-584 Continental 5000 with tube.
Great review. Double thumbs up! Thanks.
Thank you for another informative video! Knowing you did also a lot of touring in particular with the df, I'd be interested in a comparision with the M9 concerning travelling. Looking forward to your answer or one of your next videos, take care.
The M9 clearly has more space for luggage and it is the roomier one for a rider on tour. Even with the tank steering it has much more space left and right behind the wheel arches - precious real estate for food and drinks. I do miss the shelf behind my right shoulder which the DF has.
Thank you 👍
What camera are you using here, and software for the data?
Garmin Virb360, data is recorded by the camera and integrated with Virb Edit, a free software by Garmin
Schöne Sache! Es ist wundervoll sich die Umgebung oder auch die anderen VMs ansehen zu können. Leider trotz der fortgeschrittenen Technik immer noch ein relativ schlechtes Bild von der Qualität her. Was hat dein VM für eine tolle Farbe? Ist das ein blau-grau?
Volvo stahlblau metallic ob, weiß unten. Qualität: so ein Video sollte man immer mit höchster Auflösung ansehen, 2160p. Sonst recht pixelig. Ist 4K auf die gesamte Bildfläche von 360° bezogen, das heißt ein „normaler“ Bildausschnitt hat bestenfalls 720p.
Beautiful countryside - you lucky dog!
Herrlich! Ich war gestern mit dem Buelk am Kanal (also zertifiziert flach) trotz Gegenwind mit 46km/h unterwegs mit 10kg Einkaufen und habe mir gedacht: wenn man doch wuesste wie leicht das geht. Noch immer sind viele Interessierte erstens davon ueberzeugt mein Velomobil haette einen Motor und zweitens das ein Rennrad doch das schnellste Rad waere. Es ist zum verzweifeln.
Lovely! I found a nice long -1% last weekend on my QuestXS and it was pure joy!
Gliding you are! I am so looking forward to joining the fun when my VM is ready. Thanks for the upload as always.
Ÿ1:47 Das entgegenkommende Motorrad und dich wenig später überholende Auto wären aufgrund der KFZ Überholeritis beinah zusammen gestoßen. Das Motorrad musste bis zum Stillstand abbremsen da das Auto seine Spur blockierte...
hinten bei Dir muss das gewesen sein -- so sieht es jedenfalls aus wenn ich bei 1:47 zurückschaue, als der Autofahrer euch überholt hatte hätte er die drei RR-Fahrer bei 2:15 wohl auch geschnitten, wenn die die Spur nicht zugemacht hätten
Ich konnte mir am Ende ein lautes (aber beherztes!) Lachen nicht verkneifen; das schreit nach: Fortsetzung folgt! Wie immer sehr schön, ein neues Vid zu sehen und ich wiederhole mich sehr gerne: es steckt mehr Spannung in deinen Filmen als in manchen Krimis! Seit nunmehr viereinhalb Jahren folge ich deinen Beiträgen und bin immer wieder fasziniert und nach nunmehr etwa der gleichen Zeit habe ich mich - mit deinem Hinweis auf Henning - auch für ein Velomobil entschieden, welches ich hoffentlich in diesem Jahr noch ausgiebig werde fahren können. Deine Vid´s sind nicht nur schön anzusehen (und zu hören) sondern wirken, jedenfalls auf mich, sehr inspirierend und auf freundliche Weise lehrreich :) Bis ich mein VM habe, muss ich mich noch als "Aufrechtfahrer" begnügen und fit machen. Guter Musikgeschmack, passt! Weiter so und ich denke/hoffe, du machst heute (evtl. mit der Mittwochsgang?!) weitere Kilometer. Herzliche Grüße aus dem Norden!
Danke für den Dank! Ja, heute war ich wenigstens für ein Stück mit der Mittwochsgang unterwegs. Film folgt, wenn die Kamera mitgemacht hat …
Schön, das ihr hier in der Gegend unterwegs seid. Vielleicht sieht man sich ja 👍👍
wonderful again ! hill climbing is nice gives you a lot of muscule power , an later a Protein-shake...
Good to see you again my friend, your about the only one stiil putting out content. Velo ads and sauki have been quiet for a while now.
Enjoyed the video, visually. Since I don't understand German, I turned the volume down, put on my headphones, and listened to the techno music I enjoy playing when I ride my velo!
Hello!!!😉 Many thanks for the sharing and for this video. A beautiful course and superb landscapes. ....and a sublime goal : a delicious and so well deserved icecream!!!!!😉👍👌 Have a great continuation and see you. 🙏😌
Good to see a video from you again. I was thinking you hadn't posted here for a while. Your VM is an M9 isn't it? My DIY design is taking shape and it is approximately the same dimensions as the M9, a size I consider ideal. I am so looking forward to getting out in the countryside here (Japan) when it is completed. Velomobiles are extremely rare here. I have never seen a real one, therefore I absolutely rely on folks like your good self, to share videos and other information about these fabulous machines.
Many thanks, that’s the first video since last November, so it has been a while indeed. The VM in the video is a M9. I also ride a DF XL. The M9 has much more room, a very different machine compared to the DF, but faster despite its size. My best wishes for the completion of you own design. That is hard work. Japan seems to be ed en behind Korea, in terms of velomobiles. At one point I was considering to organize a velomobile group tour in Japan, but the logistics were too complex. Mainly shipping out and back.
Sehr guter Bericht , vielen Dank dafür . Bin selbst an einem DF interessiert und wie es der Zufall so will komme ich aus der Nähe ( Alfter ) Besteht die Möglichkeit mir mal ihr DF anzuschauen und sie mir ein paar Tipps geben können. Würde mich sehr freuen
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eine wunderschöne Fahrt.🙂a beautiful ride.
as a camera mount, how about a strong neo dimyum magnet glued under the body with the camera on a mount above the body? thank you for your videos.
That might be an option. I have doubts, though; it may not hold on bumps or rough surface (such as cobble stone). In the meantime I have glued the same mount on the hump that I used on my previous velomobiles. Works well; see my newer videos on this channel.
Hills are harder on my recumbent trike compared to my bicycles. Would hate to think what it is like in a heavier velomobile. On my recumbent trike even though have low gearing with a rohloff hub ; due to extra time it takes to climb, alot more laborious than on the bicycles.
It is a bit harder to climb in a velomobile compared to the trike. On the other hand, the weight penalty is not that big if you think in terms of system weight. If a trike is at 15 kg and a velomobile at 25, that sounds like a lot, but the stiffness of the drive train compared to the trike will compensate for some of that difference. I find myself climbing at about the same speed on my and trike and my velomobiles.
Here’s some evidence on hill climbing by velomobile: czcams.com/video/TeObUbXsHXg/video.htmlsi=35ueyN16dlYnwiAf
The question is : what if you fork out the money for the velomobile then discover it doesnt fit right as in too small or uncomfortable?
Do some extensive test riding. The other way to go is buy a used one to see how you like velomobiling and its various aspects. Then you will know better what you want. Not trivial because you don’t know yet what you don’t know about riding a velomobile.