Date: 27-04-24  Time: 13:58 pm

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cbx63

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GoPro placement
« on: 17 February 2013, 06:39:03 pm »
Just wondering where you guys mount your gopro / action cams on the bike not helmet. Tried the suction mount on the screen, view was great but the vibration made it unwatchable was thinking of getting the handlebar/seat post mount and try it on the mirror stems. Any other suggestions.


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Re: GoPro placement
« Reply #1 on: 17 February 2013, 06:42:04 pm »
Get the chesty, best mounting system there is.
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Re: GoPro placement
« Reply #2 on: 17 February 2013, 11:26:28 pm »
I've got mine on the left side mirror - still get a little too much vibration though - see my latest video I just posted...

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Re: GoPro placement
« Reply #3 on: 17 February 2013, 11:43:37 pm »
an old vid I done with a chesty, in my VTwin days:)

 http://vimeo.com/m/26134079
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Re: GoPro placement
« Reply #4 on: 19 February 2013, 09:42:18 pm »
Thanks for the reply guys i was thinking of the mirror , what mount have you used pete? done really fancy the chest mount think my belly might get in the way ...

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Re: GoPro placement
« Reply #5 on: 19 February 2013, 10:21:19 pm »
nah, you'llbe fine, sits nicely between the moobs.
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Re: GoPro placement
« Reply #6 on: 20 February 2013, 01:55:25 pm »
Tilts, that was really good. I think I'll mount mine on on my chest. Is there a bespoke harness?


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Re: GoPro placement
« Reply #7 on: 20 February 2013, 02:04:09 pm »
yes Mickey, I would never mount one on the bike again after using the chesty, better view, secure, and no risk of marking your bike.

 http://www.dogcamsport.co.uk/gopro-chest-mount-harness.htm
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Re: GoPro placement
« Reply #8 on: 20 February 2013, 02:49:43 pm »
I got ythe braun six sixty helmet cam from dogcam ... its very good so far .. i also mounted it onto the cheek of helmet this also works welll with no real vibration ...just got to position it right and away you go

i cansee the sense of the chest rig though ...not tried mine on my mirror yet
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Re: GoPro placement
« Reply #9 on: 20 February 2013, 11:53:56 pm »
I've got the rollbar mount:
http://gopro.com/camera-mounts/roll-bar-mount

It's the only place I can put it - I think the handlebar mount would fit ok - but you would see too much screen.

The fork legs are too fat - I've heard that that makes a good viewpoint.

Another £35 for the chest mount... Might have to consider it - along with a spare battery.


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Re: GoPro placement
« Reply #11 on: 21 February 2013, 10:26:21 am »
I'm loving the chest mount but also would like to mount on the radiator or somewhere  about that area so i can film the front suspension working and maybe see the wheel skimming the ground (just a little bit)
One of the best films i've seen is Hizzy on the Isle of Man using this shot, absolutely awesome.


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Re: GoPro placement
« Reply #12 on: 21 February 2013, 12:10:02 pm »
Where the crash bungs mount gives good results,
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Re: GoPro placement
« Reply #13 on: 22 February 2013, 05:41:39 pm »
I'm loving the chest mount but also would like to mount on the radiator or somewhere  about that area so i can film the front suspension working and maybe see the wheel skimming the ground (just a little bit)
One of the best films i've seen is Hizzy on the Isle of Man using this shot, absolutely awesome.


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After hours of searching I found this. I love this shot,you can see the front suspension working. Shame it isn't a USD fork though


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Re: GoPro placement
« Reply #14 on: 23 February 2013, 05:15:17 pm »
ATC2K mounted on Crash Mushroom:

Actioncam test PT2


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Re: GoPro placement
« Reply #15 on: 23 February 2013, 08:27:06 pm »
Jasper Carrot, at his best.


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