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%FTP
Oct 5, 11 11:40
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Going on a long ride and am trying to determine the best location for a GoPro to get some video of long and fast descents. The only catch is that I don't have time for extensive testing.

Any recommendations for low-shake mounting? I'm riding a full carbon frame and deep carbon wheels (alloy stem/bars) so vibrations should be at somewhat of a minimum.

As far as I know the options are:

-Helmet
-Handlebars
-Top tube (against seatpost)?
-other....


Anyone have some knowledge and experience of a good, low shake position?
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jackmott
Oct 5, 11 11:41
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it is literally shaped like a brick, so you want to keep it out of the wind for aero

mount it right behind your ass

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%FTP
Oct 5, 11 11:45
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Perfect! You're right Jack, that would be a great view!


I'm not looking for aero necessarily. I'll probably keep it in my pocket most of the day and clamp it down for certain sections.
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ollie3856
Oct 5, 11 11:45
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my experience has been that you cant mount it on the frame and expect to get a shake free video...if you can, get the vented helmet mount and use that. I took some video with the handlebar mount, you can find them here http://contour.com/users/ollie3856
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JSA
Oct 5, 11 12:11
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I prefer the handlebar mounting using the GoPro kit. But, you do get some shaky video if the terrain is bad. The helmet mount is better, but, I catch my head turning too much for my liking.
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runmini
Oct 5, 11 16:44
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I went for the handlebar mount. Didn't have much shaking on normal roads, but you sometimes miss the mountains to left or river scene to right etc even with the wide angle lense. Super for capturing fast descents / hairpin turn-ins. The sound was lousy when riding, even if GoPro claims they have invested big $ there. At standstill you can hear any birds in the background, but when moving all I got was the wind rushing by and gearing sounds. Still, great video.
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gregn
Oct 5, 11 17:18
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If you don't have time to really set it up right and secure it properly on the bike, just go with the helmet mount. It's quick and reliable. GoPro clamps can bend and they can come loose on rough roads in a hurry, so mounting it on the bike should also include zipties, tape, something as a backup.

Just make sure you really understand the settings and know how to use the camera before you get out there or you will likely be disappointed.
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gregn
Oct 5, 11 17:27
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I mounted mine on the seatpost, facing backwards once for a group ride and it was funny to see the reactions. Everyone wants to be on your wheel, until you approach the "sprint to the sign" section on the way back to town. NOBODY wants to be seen getting dropped on a video that will circulate to the email list later that night! Never seen some of those guys so motivated to contest the sprint!
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