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I just bought a mirror which arrived yesterday and was very excited to try out..unfortunately mine doesn't fit either without some adjustments as the grips I'm using on my bike over extend the handlebar slightly and so the mirror can't fit the tube snug and tends to move around.. gonna have to...

Great filming Lemmy, very smooth and camera angle spot on! My own thinking on camera mounting matches your finding, that body mounting is the way to go..I have found the shoulder better than the chest for the problem you mentioned (getting the camera angle/horizon right).. the only problem with...

Very clever! Look forward to seeing how you get on..I did try various body mounts including a self-made harness using velcro but it had a tendency to slump forwards and move around a bit. This looks much more steady with the tension of the bungee.

Hi Dave, I absolutely agree with your observations sounds quite logical to me. Most kits seem to offer the other kind of magnetic sensor I've noticed, that works on speed rather than torque. This makes a lot more sense and works perfectly for unfit people. My own kit has 7 levels of power assist...

Sorry to hear that Shep :-( Sounds quite a nasty fall. It never ceases to amaze me how animals (particularly birds) ALWAYS decide they want to cross the road right in front of you and usually wait the very last minute to do so. I'm always wary of them and slow right down.

Aw that's a shame Allen..sounds like the MD80 is same as the 808 keyring cams, good batches and bad batches.. be interesting to see your reports on the new MD80 replacement. Maybe you could possibly switch the batteries over if turns out bad, I know some people have done that with the 808 cams...

After 200 km my bike was creaking and squeaking like mad. A bottle of this stuff has worked wonders. No more creaking or squeaking. Rolls super smooooth. :cool:

I agree that MD80 is a bit disappointing. Great for static recording though and maybe covert stuff. I had a look on eBay the other day and it's amazing now what you can get for under £20 so many different cameras, all sorts of stuff..even some Flip style ones. I have a business I run from home...

Yes you're right the cost of some bikes is a little off-putting for many, the thought of spending over £800 on something...the main cost is usually the battery, with many bikes having 14Ah, that can easily cost several hundred pounds by itself. So I think £600-£700 is a reasonable price with an...

I'm in the market for a mirror myself now, so this thread is very useful so I will be reading all the reviews and comments carefully to help me decide what to get and will post back my own review shortly. There's so many instances when I wish I had a mirror fitted and a few instances where I've...

Ah, sadly that video wasn't any good as my camera was too low again on the jacket..all I got was the road! I really must get a permanent pocket made on my hi vis. Been absent from the forum for a bit lately as you probably noticed.. just really busy with work, studying and my loft conversion...

Like yourself, I prefer to wear a hi vis jacket on the roads. I just feel a lot safer and know that drivers who might not be paying full attention are more likely to see me. They hardly cost anything, and I think it's a must have item for cyclists, probably more useful than a helmet but no doubt...

I looked at these bikes when I was considering what to buy last year...I never actually rode one but I exchanged emails with a business in Bristol and they were very helpful. I think it was a small business operating from a residential address as I recall. The bikes are actually manufactured for...

For me, 15mph is a reasonable speed on a bike, particularly if you're not pedalling. Although my bike is capable of doing 18-20mph at full power with light pedalling and the extra 3-5mph really does make a noticeable difference. I can cover a lot of ground in much less time than it would take me...

I've used CityLink previously to send a full size MTB..cost around £21 as I recall..they are one of the few couriers will transport packages that long..you will need the seller to put it in a cardboard box which can be had from any local bike shop.. get your seller to bubble wrap the frame...

Wish I had Alan, I'm unscathed tho and no damage was done to my kit thankfully! I think the lesson learned here is... "even if it seems totally secure and strong...expect the unexpected..and go that bit further" ;)

Ahh that's annoying, 26 miles..very frustrating. I've done that myself before. I think you're right about the reliability of these cheap cameras, they can work fine and produce good quality film but do sometimes randomly crash or need resetting on occasion. I've had to reset my MD80 a couple...

That's a strange warranty indeed and I think unreasonable/worthless. The first part contradicts itself by saying they offer a lifetime warranty on the frame, but it's limited to 3 years?! It then goes on to say that the owner has to pay for labour and shipping within that period. So how is...

I was riding my bike earlier (on my way back from delivering some post) and went down a curb a bit too hard, the shock of it shook my handlebar bag (which holds my battery and controller - approx 2.2kg) right up over the handlebar and then the weight as it fell back down tore it from the...

No disrespect to the OP but we seem to get "need advice/which bike to buy?" questions over and over with many people repeating the same advice.. isn't it time someone made a sticky primer thread for newcomers which provides general info, pointers and advice? Assuming such a thing doesn't already...