Opinions please - Which angle?
Twelly
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Just having a play with a new mount for my GoPro. What do you guys think is the best angle?
All four in one video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B8SZx9 ... e=youtu.be
1.attached to the front of the seatpost, under the nose of the saddle, in line with headtube
Nice and tucked out of the way, doesnt get knocked by my legs or debris but my legs do get in the way when cornering. Bike is obscuring some of the road (imagine singletrack!). Higher up so less sense of speed/elevation.
2. Under the downtube, in line with wheel
VERY exposed but looks good as it is low down.
3. Inside the front triangle, poking out to one side slightly
Exposed from below, more likely to take a knock from the legs. Better view
4. Inside the front triangle inline with headtube
Safe from legs/rocks. Legs don't obscure the shot when cornering. Bike in the way of trail
I bet you all can't wait for another 8 minute video of a slow rider riding miles of dull singletrack
All four in one video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B8SZx9 ... e=youtu.be
1.attached to the front of the seatpost, under the nose of the saddle, in line with headtube
Nice and tucked out of the way, doesnt get knocked by my legs or debris but my legs do get in the way when cornering. Bike is obscuring some of the road (imagine singletrack!). Higher up so less sense of speed/elevation.
2. Under the downtube, in line with wheel
VERY exposed but looks good as it is low down.
3. Inside the front triangle, poking out to one side slightly
Exposed from below, more likely to take a knock from the legs. Better view
4. Inside the front triangle inline with headtube
Safe from legs/rocks. Legs don't obscure the shot when cornering. Bike in the way of trail
I bet you all can't wait for another 8 minute video of a slow rider riding miles of dull singletrack
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Yeah alright.... Im making do with what I have got at the moment. Not really a fan of the chest mount videos to be honest. Makes everyones arms look a bit gangly and weird, and I have particularly gangly arms already.0
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haha I know what you mean... its just the only perspective that gives a good sense of speed!
when I had a go pro, I either used the bars or seatpost mount... ala..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6kqWG47Da8
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Yeah I haven't tried the bars yet, I prefer it when you can see the bike, either wheels or fork doing their thang. I think the sensation of speed is helped by having a fast rider in the saddle... which I am not haha. Mostly use it on group rides to try and capture any offs. Always good for a laugh in the pub after. This one had my lot going for a while after some careful editing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb2Rxefpe2o
Granted it wasn't on the bike at the time and I could have got the same with my phone but you get the idea!0 -
Ha fail! Yeah these things are sometimes better for capturing crashes etc... which is why we're all charging the cameras for Antur Stiniog this weekend!0
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That's basically a video of the front wheel. Having a bit of bike in shot is one thing - perspective and that, but it's nice to see the trail...0
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Well observed. It was the trade off between seeing what was in front and it sticking out too far and catching my leg. After I knocked it (notice it moves about 30s in) it gives a better view. Didnt have my phone on me so was a bit of guess work getting it pointing the right way. Will try the seatpost mount (forward and back) on sunday.0
