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Cycle cam

  • 06-11-2017 10:28am
    #1
    irlrobins
    Registered Users Posts: 7,544 ✭✭✭


    Hey all,

    Asking this on behalf of my dad. He recently had a run in with an Aircoach while on his bike. Thankfully no damage or injuries, but he thought it would be a good idea to get a "dashcam" for the bike, in case something similar happened again, he'd have proof.

    Any recommendations for a cam that could be clipped to handlebars, and another for helmet? Some requirements would be that they are very easy to use (he's in his 70's not very techy), reasonable quality of footage, able to record in a loop (so he doesn't have to download/clear videos of SD card) and decent battery life.

    I was thinking of a GoPro session for the handlebars, but anyone got any better ideas?

    R


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  • #2
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 48,278 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    you may be lucky and find the aldi one still available; it's €40 if you do find it, but they're on clearance.

    check out the aldi specials thread, there have been sightings posted there.


  • #3
    Chiparus
    Registered Users Posts: 2,254 ✭✭✭Chiparus


    Fly 6 or the generic version that was available in Aldi,

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZmruGbBD9o

    or the more expensive fly12 front camera.

    https://cycliq.com/products/fly12/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBasOR36p7o


  • #4
    ridelikeaturtle
    Registered Users Posts: 312 ✭✭ridelikeaturtle


    Chiparus wrote: »
    Fly 6 or the generic version that was available in Aldi,

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZmruGbBD9o

    or the more expensive fly12 front camera.

    https://cycliq.com/products/fly12/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBasOR36p7o

    I very much second that recommendation of the Cycliq Fly6, I even use it on the back of my motorcycle. I use it on every cycle, it'd be priceless in the event of an incident.


  • #5
    Macy0161
    Registered Users Posts: 9,266 ✭✭✭Macy0161


    irlrobins wrote: »
    I was thinking of a GoPro session for the handlebars, but anyone got any better ideas?
    If it's just commuting, then an action cam would do imo. Most can be matched with GoPro mounts. They're pretty short battery life though - usually around 90mins max, but would love to be pointed to one that has a battery life of 4-5 hours!

    If it's longer spins/ convenience of not having to charge as often, that's where the cycliq options come into play. Expensive, but also are a decent light. The aldi version still seems to be knocking around too as others have said.

    I'd say one rear, and one up front (helmet or handlebar) probably better than two forward facing?


  • #6
    ridelikeaturtle
    Registered Users Posts: 312 ✭✭ridelikeaturtle


    The Cycliq cameras have long battery life, and are waterproof.

    I consider the one on the rear to be more important than the front. I figure if something's gonna hit me, it's more likely to be from behind.


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  • #7
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,164 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Session battery life is on the low end, around the 2hr mark. That usually means charging after one or two round trips. No loop recording.


    Action cams that match the GoPro mounting system are nice but IMO you want something thats easy to mount and unmount (you cant leave it on the bike) and the waterproof housings are fiddly buggers, the session style units win there as they're waterproof themselves without a casing.

    Really the likes of Flys or Mobius maybe for the helmet are winners.


  • #8
    ridelikeaturtle
    Registered Users Posts: 312 ✭✭ridelikeaturtle


    Apparently Aldi recently had an exact copy of the Cycliq Fly6 for €40. If you're lucky you might find one still there...


  • #9
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,164 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    ridelikeaturtle wrote: »
    Apparently Aldi recently had an exact copy of the Cycliq Fly6 for €40. If you're lucky you might find one still there...

    Same housing, inferior guts.


  • #10
    ridelikeaturtle
    Registered Users Posts: 312 ✭✭ridelikeaturtle


    ED E wrote: »
    Same housing, inferior guts.

    Having just bought an actual Cycliq Fly6, this makes me feel a little better :D


  • #11
    Borderfox
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 10,257 Mod ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    The session has loop recording, Fly 6 for me


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  • #12
    Macy0161
    Registered Users Posts: 9,266 ✭✭✭Macy0161


    ED E wrote: »
    Same housing, inferior guts.
    I'd hope so for the extra money, as not that impressed with my night time footage of the Aldi one tbh. I reckon it would be ok for a genuine close pass/ rear ender though, niether of which I've had since I've put it into action!


  • #13
    greenspurs
    Registered Users Posts: 10,217 ✭✭✭✭greenspurs


    Sorry, but....
    DID you search for the numerous other threads that asked the same question, or slight variant , time and time again?

    They are there if you search......
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    "Bright lights and Thunder .................... "



  • #14
    axer
    Registered Users Posts: 5,517 ✭✭✭axer


    Mobius 2 is small, light and has enough battery life for most journeys < 1 hour. Easy to use - turn on with power button, wait 3 seconds and press record.


  • #15
    1bryan
    Registered Users Posts: 815 ✭✭✭1bryan


    Chiparus wrote: »
    Fly 6 or the generic version that was available in Aldi,

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZmruGbBD9o

    or the more expensive fly12 front camera.

    https://cycliq.com/products/fly12/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBasOR36p7o

    the cycliq is on sale on sportspursuit for 215 euro. Still expensive but a fairly whopping saving all the same.


  • #16
    cython
    Registered Users Posts: 4,757 ✭✭✭cython


    1bryan wrote: »
    the cycliq is on sale on sportspursuit for 215 euro. Still expensive but a fairly whopping saving all the same.

    Came in to post the same thing :) Link for those interested: https://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/product/view/id/1205234


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