Cycliq 12 / Garmin Edge 520 Duo Mount Options

TOMTING · 27-06-2021 9:10pm #1

Hi. I’m looking for advice on a decent out front Duo Mount option to take my Garmin Edge 520 and new Cycliq Fly 12 camera.

The cycliq duo mount is a) unavailable and b) ridiculously overpriced @ €70

I have the Garmin out front mount but no adaptors to place cycliq fly 12 underneath.

Any advice greatly appreciated on a viable alternative option if it exists?

Thanks, TT

Seth Brundle · 27-06-2021 9:16pm

An adaptor (see below link) came with my Fly12 which I tried on the underside of a Garmin mount. It was a complete PITA. The camera is simply too heavy for it.
Taking it off and putting back on weakens the plastic screw holder.
https://cycliq.com/product/universal-adaptor/

My advice is to use the standard mount on the top side of the bars. Much more stable and less vibration/shake.

Weepsie · 27-06-2021 9:28pm

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-out-front-gps-computer-with-action-camera-mount

Is one option.

Now the screws on it are absolutely ****e and the weakest part of it. I found longer ones not made of cheese and it was much more durable,

I use a smaller Shimano camera though

sy_flembeck · 27-06-2021 10:15pm

Likewise I broke 2 combo mounts due to the sheer weight of the unit so I gave up and bought a bar mount solely for the camera on eBray or one of those for a fiver. Not a problem since and tidy enough

Macy0161 · 28-06-2021 9:14am

TOMTING wrote: »

The cycliq duo mount is a) unavailable and b) ridiculously overpriced @ €70

Mine broke at the hinge after a couple of years, so I wouldn't spend the money.

I was using a separate ebay holder, but just got an outfront dual holder that screws into stem bolts at the front. It got around a 100km of shocking Wicklow roads at the weekend anyway!

Amazon

mr spuckler · 28-06-2021 9:42am

I have the K-edge mount and find it great, removed almost all of the vibration which was present in cheaper versions. Cost/stock might be problems though!

https://k-edge.com/shop/computer-mounts/garmin-mounts/gopro-garmin-combo-mount/

TOMTING · 28-06-2021 5:18pm

Thanks for all the responses guys. Very helpful. Cheers TT

TOMTING · 28-06-2021 10:14pm

FYI…

I got onto K-Edge and they suggested this is what I need…Garmin MAX Combo mount here: https://k-edge.com/shop/computer-mounts/garmin-mounts/garmin-max-combo-mount/

Going to take a chance and hope they are right!

Will post here again once I’ve got a result ðŸ˜¬

Seth Brundle · 28-06-2021 10:28pm

I reckon it is a good mount.
However, the part for holding your camera that screws onto that mount is weak and won't last a wet weekend. It will shake (minor issue) but the main problem is that when you are clipping the camera in and out, the twisting action weakens the plastic. I had one break the first or second time I took the camera out.

gn3dr · 28-06-2021 10:50pm

The K-edge mounts are nice but expensive.

A lot of people are talking about the plastic mount breaking but FYI I bought this https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07GBS3QMM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and
this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08R7RPX2B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and with both of them the go-pro mount part underneath is aluminium and not plastic.

Cycliq 12 / Garmin Edge 520 Duo Mount Options

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