I got around to Installing a Camera on my Bike
10-04-10, 11:42 AM
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Well, if you don't cycle on the shoulders anyway, maybe it is a good idea to give the space to the pedestrians. This road (Glen Street) is really on a road-diet, the sidewalks are now wider, and the fifth lane
( the center turning lane) is broken up by raised medians.
Time will tell if there are more accidents. I'm not sure if the center medians are going to be brick, where a left turning cyclist can wait, or filled with tropical vegetation, which dies after a couple of harsh winters.
( the center turning lane) is broken up by raised medians.
Time will tell if there are more accidents. I'm not sure if the center medians are going to be brick, where a left turning cyclist can wait, or filled with tropical vegetation, which dies after a couple of harsh winters.
10-10-10, 11:09 AM
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Today, the tenth of October 2010 (it's 10-10-10, wow.), I am testing the bike cam in still frame mode:
This is a picture of some members of the Massapequa Park Bicycle Club, having Coffee in Locust Valley.
A serious roadie came in, with lycra that matched his Bike. He must be a team member? He came out, hopped on the bike and left, before I could ask him any questions.
A busted beer bottle! Yes! I know! TAKE THE LANE!
Here's the car I have to pull out in front of in order to take the lane.
Here is a shopping cart that got hit by a car.
Here's an SUV that blew past on my right, speeding, while I negotiate a merge.
Signs. There are like a dozen signs here.
So these are the stills I captured while riding today. I hope you liked them.
Good luck installing your own bike cam, on your own bike!
This is a picture of some members of the Massapequa Park Bicycle Club, having Coffee in Locust Valley.
A serious roadie came in, with lycra that matched his Bike. He must be a team member? He came out, hopped on the bike and left, before I could ask him any questions.
A busted beer bottle! Yes! I know! TAKE THE LANE!
Here's the car I have to pull out in front of in order to take the lane.
Here is a shopping cart that got hit by a car.
Here's an SUV that blew past on my right, speeding, while I negotiate a merge.
Signs. There are like a dozen signs here.
So these are the stills I captured while riding today. I hope you liked them.
Good luck installing your own bike cam, on your own bike!
10-12-10, 01:16 AM
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10-12-10, 12:36 PM
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Can I embed a video?
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10-12-10, 12:38 PM
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I guess not. Here's a fresh video from today:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsZV11lvHM0
Why can't I embed a video?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsZV11lvHM0
Why can't I embed a video?
10-12-10, 12:49 PM
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I took the sidewalk on account of the road construction, which left a chasm between the roadway and the curb (kerb). I think I was fortunate to have chosen the sidewalk, because that old lady in the blue car moved right and rubbed the tires on the curb. I did not realize the MC was idling, until I was directly next to it. There was extra traffic on account the train had just passed, and the cars were backed up at the lowered crossing gates.
The sidewalk is a lot better now, with the brick pavements, it is wider. Most of the hispanic cyclists ride on the sidewalk. All the pavement joints in the new sidewalk are smooth, although they left openings to plant trees, which will undoubtedly grow roots and heave the sidewalk up.
I prefer to ride on the road, but I think it is nice that the sidewalks are being replaced and upgraded.
The sidewalk is a lot better now, with the brick pavements, it is wider. Most of the hispanic cyclists ride on the sidewalk. All the pavement joints in the new sidewalk are smooth, although they left openings to plant trees, which will undoubtedly grow roots and heave the sidewalk up.
I prefer to ride on the road, but I think it is nice that the sidewalks are being replaced and upgraded.
10-12-10, 01:01 PM
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I'm in the middle of uploading videos right now. Here are the latest:
Bike Cam 17:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPKIGuWQEi8
Bike Cam 18:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjLYgZLd2oA
10-12-10, 01:38 PM
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Yes, but it is DEEP, and very Irregular. Yes, I would want the option of moving to the kerb and stopping.
I'm in the middle of uploading videos right now. Here are the latest:
Bike Cam 17:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPKIGuWQEi8
Bike Cam 18:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjLYgZLd2oA
I'm in the middle of uploading videos right now. Here are the latest:
Bike Cam 17:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPKIGuWQEi8
Bike Cam 18:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjLYgZLd2oA
You should ride where I do. There is no curb. There is no shoulder. It is just loose gravel that leads to ditch(several feet deep) with stagnant water. There may not be a safe place to stop for several miles. Yet it has never bothered me. The cars are going by at 50+ mph.
However, riding on the sidewalk is dangerous. In your video there are about a dozen different hazards that appear while you are sidewalk riding. I don't see why you would feel the need to stop in the roadway next to that curb anyway. If you had some sort of issue, you could just coast to a cross street or driveway a few feet away.
10-12-10, 03:35 PM
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I agree--- I think sharrows are a good idea when thoughtfully placed.
I disagree with removing shoulders. I like to know I have a place to ditch to in case of an out of control driver, or if I just want to generously give way to allow traffic to pass more easily. Or to pull over my car when I have a breakdown. (pretty likely given what I drive!)
Shoulders do not necessarily cause danger at every intersection. There are times to use them and times to take the a spot in a virtual bike box... but their wholesale removal is simply the most radical thing I've ever heard proposed in A&S!
I disagree with removing shoulders. I like to know I have a place to ditch to in case of an out of control driver, or if I just want to generously give way to allow traffic to pass more easily. Or to pull over my car when I have a breakdown. (pretty likely given what I drive!)
Shoulders do not necessarily cause danger at every intersection. There are times to use them and times to take the a spot in a virtual bike box... but their wholesale removal is simply the most radical thing I've ever heard proposed in A&S!
The idea that only "the traveled way" is the only place a cyclist should ride is what is a bit "over the top." The fact is that a cyclist can easily use the shoulder, especially if they are carrying heavy loads and moving at 8MPH (happens often for me)... a shoulder can be the "truck lane" for a cyclist.
10-13-10, 12:37 PM
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Besides shoulders also serve motorists who also may have a need to pull over due to car trouble or what ever. Shoulders have uses.
The idea that only "the traveled way" is the only place a cyclist should ride is what is a bit "over the top." The fact is that a cyclist can easily use the shoulder, especially if they are carrying heavy loads and moving at 8MPH (happens often for me)... a shoulder can be the "truck lane" for a cyclist.
The idea that only "the traveled way" is the only place a cyclist should ride is what is a bit "over the top." The fact is that a cyclist can easily use the shoulder, especially if they are carrying heavy loads and moving at 8MPH (happens often for me)... a shoulder can be the "truck lane" for a cyclist.
10-13-10, 01:49 PM
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On the flip side, most streets don't have signs saying "bike here..." so does that then prevent you from using them?
Last edited by genec; 12-28-10 at 10:49 AM. Reason: added "that" to the last sentence.
10-19-10, 11:13 AM
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Now I have moved the Bike Cam to the rear of the bike.
Here is a video from the rear panniers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t64NkeI5Dv4
11-13-10, 02:08 PM
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This is a follow up report. The North end of Glen Street has been repaved, and I made a video to document the work.
Bike Cam 21:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Eg19YCYKz4
Bike Cam 22:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KSVnI2q-NE
Bike Cam 23:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II4cuKyKr60
Peloton going other way:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvKbtq3kTWc
Bike Cam 21:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Eg19YCYKz4
Bike Cam 22:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KSVnI2q-NE
Bike Cam 23:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II4cuKyKr60
Peloton going other way:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvKbtq3kTWc
12-28-10, 10:29 AM
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No, it's a regular digital camera, a Canon SD1200. My cargo box is large enough to put the tripod in the box, and the cam is directly in front of me, so I can reach the shutter release. The camera does still shots or videos, there's a little switch on the camera.
12-29-10, 08:24 AM
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12-29-10, 10:14 AM
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12-29-10, 11:10 AM
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upside down. Then maybe use an editing software to flip your image/video. Or you can set the mount
underneath the bars, this will put your Ipod in the correct orientation. But the pieces holding the bottom
will be on top, your unit may fall out:
https://www.dealextreme.com/feedbacks...15544~id.56066
I know some BFer's shoot with no mounts, one hand on the bars while shooting with the other. I've
tried it, it's something to consider. In this video, all shots on the bike was just me holding my Nikon P100.
Just be real careful when you do it
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12-29-10, 03:28 PM
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guess who else is getting around to installing a bike mounted camera?
Here's some handheld footage getting up to 40mph- 65km/hr on a loaded touring bike....
duct tape?
Here's some handheld footage getting up to 40mph- 65km/hr on a loaded touring bike....
Originally Posted by closetbiker
how do you mount one of these?
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12-30-10, 12:15 AM
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12-30-10, 12:16 AM
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Seriously, i'd try a Jannd pump strap for an Ipod.
01-01-11, 11:08 AM
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Yea,
I used a regular, small, digital camera, NOT a cellphone . The camera came with a screw hole in the bottom, for mounting to a standard tripod. I have shot lots of videos in the past, so I look in a closet, and there are like, eleven tripods. I choose one that is medium sized, not too big, and not too small. It sits in the front basket/coroplast box.
Thanks to you all for the resurgence of my thread, which is a few months old.
I used a regular, small, digital camera, NOT a cellphone . The camera came with a screw hole in the bottom, for mounting to a standard tripod. I have shot lots of videos in the past, so I look in a closet, and there are like, eleven tripods. I choose one that is medium sized, not too big, and not too small. It sits in the front basket/coroplast box.
Thanks to you all for the resurgence of my thread, which is a few months old.