Recording Bike Rides

[ReapThaWhirlwind]

I have recently been trying to get into the swing of recording my rides. I've watched a number of videos on advice, but wanted to see what the forums here think. I've tried using a handlebar mount, but it was way too shaky, especially since my bike has a rigid fork. I tried a chest mount recently, with an adapter for cell phone, and I find the viewing angle is very hard to get perfect. Can't say I would recommend either of these to anyone looking to get into recording their rides too. I would like to try a shoulder mount next, but I worry it would get too much obstruction from the rest of my body. I might have no choice but to just get an actually action cam with wide-view lens. This might be the only reasonable option it seems at this point.

I've loved the potential footage you can get from this, and I think it's really therapeutic at its best.

It wants to add a nice something to something already so nice.

[Painkiller]

I thought I saw some video where a drone was used that somehow tracked and stayed with you somehow, but have no info for you about this, just a tip for you to look into

[ReapThaWhirlwind]

You can't fly those drones within city limits in America. It's a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle).

That is definitely an awesome way of tracking your rides though.

[GirishH]

Exactly my thoughts and dilemma.

I’m currently bikepacking in the Himalayas of India, and the scenery is absolutely out of this world! I’ve been using my Google Pixel 4a, but as you mentioned, the videos are pretty shaky—if I even manage to get any.
There are moments when I’d love to capture a shot of the landscape, with a tiny human barely riding their bike up these steep roads, completely surrounded by towering mountains. But it’s impossible because the terrain is too steep, and I’m already huffing and puffing.

I’ve uploaded some videos after applying “stabilization,” but they still don’t do justice to the beauty out here.

https://youtube.com/@girishhemashettar1696?si=j1oF2w5_99KmpweE

A friend of mine uses an Insta360 with a magic stick that makes the footage look like it’s taken by a drone. The stick stays in his backpack, which is quite handy.

I’ve also ridden with folks who use drones to shoot videos, but honestly, all these setups demand a lot of attention. It’s hard to focus on the tech when all you want to do is soak in the awe-inspiring wonder around you..

Even-though I am tempted to get an Ibsta360 during the upcoming holidays, I am trying NOT to..:-)

(11-17-2024, 12:26 AM)ReapThaWhirlwind Wrote:  I have recently been trying to get into the swing of recording my rides. I've watched a number of videos on advice, but wanted to see what the forums here think. I've tried using a handlebar mount, but it was way too shaky, especially since my bike has a rigid fork. I tried a chest mount recently, with an adapter for cell phone, and I find the viewing angle is very hard to get perfect. Can't say I would recommend either of these to anyone looking to get into recording their rides too. I would like to try a shoulder mount next, but I worry it would get too much obstruction from the rest of my body. I might have no choice but to just get an actually action cam with wide-view lens. This might be the only reasonable option it seems at this point.

I've loved the potential footage you can get from this, and I think it's really therapeutic at its best.

It wants to add a nice something to something already so nice.

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My friend used his drone while we were riding in the mountains of Colombia and I was truly scared for life...

Not sure who you might spook by using a UAV and my feeling is that these technologies will make me much more vulnerable to be robbed or such..

But, the footages one can get are truly unique..

(11-18-2024, 01:46 PM)ReapThaWhirlwind Wrote:  You can't fly those drones within city limits in America. It's a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle).

That is definitely an awesome way of tracking your rides though.

[meamoantonio]

(11-17-2024, 12:26 AM)ReapThaWhirlwind Wrote:  I have recently been trying to get into the swing of recording my rides. I've watched a number of videos on advice, but wanted to see what the forums here think. I've tried using a handlebar mount, but it was way too shaky, especially since my bike has a rigid fork. I tried a chest mount recently, with an adapter for cell phone, and I find the viewing angle is very hard to get perfect. Can't say I would recommend either of these to anyone looking to get into recording their rides too. I would like to try a shoulder mount next, but I worry it would get too much obstruction from the rest of my body. I might have no choice but to just get an actually action cam with wide-view lens. This might be the only reasonable option it seems at this point.

I've loved the potential footage you can get from this, and I think it's really therapeutic at its best.

It wants to add a nice something to something already so nice.

I think the image stabilization that comes from modern action comes would really make your footage pop, a lot of big MTB YouTube channels also swear by the old GoPro Hero 2 too, its really cheap but that particular generation has good mics that is great for making content with

[GirishH]

That's very interesting and informative, @meamoantonio. While doing my half-hearted search, I kept thinking I should get the latest (& the greatest) model. Good to know that older GoPro Hero 2 is better.

I am all about giving tech, clothes and everything a second/third life. So, if I end up getting an action camera I will go for a older generation, used one..

(11-25-2024, 08:25 AM)meamoantonio Wrote:  

(11-17-2024, 12:26 AM)ReapThaWhirlwind Wrote:  I have recently been trying to get into the swing of recording my rides. I've watched a number of videos on advice, but wanted to see what the forums here think. I've tried using a handlebar mount, but it was way too shaky, especially since my bike has a rigid fork. I tried a chest mount recently, with an adapter for cell phone, and I find the viewing angle is very hard to get perfect. Can't say I would recommend either of these to anyone looking to get into recording their rides too. I would like to try a shoulder mount next, but I worry it would get too much obstruction from the rest of my body. I might have no choice but to just get an actually action cam with wide-view lens. This might be the only reasonable option it seems at this point.

I've loved the potential footage you can get from this, and I think it's really therapeutic at its best.

It wants to add a nice something to something already so nice.

I think the image stabilization that comes from modern action comes would really make your footage pop, a lot of big MTB YouTube channels also swear by the old GoPro Hero 2 too, its really cheap but that particular generation has good mics that is great for making content with

[meamoantonio]

(11-25-2024, 08:35 AM)GirishH Wrote:  That's very interesting and informative, @meamoantonio. While doing my half-hearted search, I kept thinking I should get the latest (& the greatest) model. Good to know that older GoPro Hero 2 is better.

I am all about giving tech, clothes and everything a second/third life. So, if I end up getting an action camera I will go for a older generation, used one..

(11-25-2024, 08:25 AM)meamoantonio Wrote:  

(11-17-2024, 12:26 AM)ReapThaWhirlwind Wrote:  I have recently been trying to get into the swing of recording my rides. I've watched a number of videos on advice, but wanted to see what the forums here think. I've tried using a handlebar mount, but it was way too shaky, especially since my bike has a rigid fork. I tried a chest mount recently, with an adapter for cell phone, and I find the viewing angle is very hard to get perfect. Can't say I would recommend either of these to anyone looking to get into recording their rides too. I would like to try a shoulder mount next, but I worry it would get too much obstruction from the rest of my body. I might have no choice but to just get an actually action cam with wide-view lens. This might be the only reasonable option it seems at this point.

I've loved the potential footage you can get from this, and I think it's really therapeutic at its best.

It wants to add a nice something to something already so nice.

check out BCPOV and other creators who ride with them a lot haha most of them will say the Hero 2 is the best camera for mountain biking, if its good enough for the trails, us roadies could sure use them as well

I think the image stabilization that comes from modern action comes would really make your footage pop, a lot of big MTB YouTube channels also swear by the old GoPro Hero 2 too, its really cheap but that particular generation has good mics that is great for making content with