GoPro mounted, easing into road biking and Downtube shifters

slayerkm

Im very new to cycling and getting used to downtube shifting also mounted my go pro

what you guys think of the position of the camera?

Goto 2:10 if you want to just see the ride

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4UzlkZBcoU

simon_masterson

Downtube shifting is great - once you get used to it, it's as easy as reaching for a bottle, and virtually no maintenance is needed. But those extension brake levers you have are often referred to as suicide levers for a reason - get rid.

laurencestanley

Interesting angle!

Although I find it fun to ride with downtube shifters every now and then, I never feel very safe!

secretsam

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19607529#p19607529]slayerkm[/url] wrote:

Im very new to cycling and getting used to downtube shifting also mounted my go pro

what you guys think of the position of the camera?

Goto 2:10 if you want to just see the ride

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4UzlkZBcoU

As someone who grew up with D/T shifters, and has since tried the modern 'all in one' brake and gear shifters, I wouldn't go back. But you have to start somewhere! But agree about the suicide levers - horrible things, get rid.

bagz3

Not seen this camera position used before, and its strange to see for the first time. But it works, I like it. Keep it up.

I'm boring and stick to rear view camera shots.

https://youtu.be/V7clbGqP1wU