To the posters and to Cycliq:

This thread again pushed me away from buying this product.

Price and Problem User vs. Satisfied Customer
Even at $209 (Fly 12 CE) for Cycliq's holiday sale (Black Friday), there's still additional costs for an SD card and perhaps another accessory, that's still quite a lot of money for an accessory with such widespread issues. I understand, the segment (typical user, not a tech reviewer/vlog, etc) for whom their cam is not acting up don't come on forums in all likelihood at the rate that dissatisfied customers do and say "Wow, this camera is great, I have no problems!" There's not much to say.

The problem user is also looking to get some insight or help. Even on this thread, JohnJ said in summary: Mine is working fine and then it wasn't and then a new product was good..when it's working. That's the obvious sticking point. It's clearly a bit of a risk and when there are fairly few others that chime in and say "Mine is working fine", it gives me major pause.


Too much risk for a product I don't really want that much
I really don't like the idea of using a camera, but that's mainly because I already have so many accessories already mounted to my handlebars so there's a space/weight issue. I'm finding GoPro cameras are pretty low battery life searching online and of course take up more space than Cycliq (width wise). There appears to be workaround for GoPro, but seems like it would take some knowledge and know-how and I believe for an older model (drilling a hole somewhere and using an external battery).

Buying a cam is just one more thing to manage/worry about being stolen/damaged/store, charge batteries, etc..I don't want a product I'm already considering, not because I really want it (not as useful as a light), but as an insurance/evidence factor, to have seemingly major reliability/customer service issues. Would much rather have safer infra but that's only in limited spaces and gradually and half-assed in all too many cases where I live, whether it's glass/dirt or design being so so..TBH though it's often how rushed or cautious people drive.