The medium case shown here offers plenty of space for the most common GoPro essentials but both smaller and larger options are also available. You can also choose between red and green coloured accents. There are a couple of mounts I have that I use all the time, GoPro to 1/4-20, so it can be fitted on multiple still camera mounts The Feiyu FY-WG gimbal also comes with a EACHSHOT® Cleaning Cloth, USB cable, charger and rechargeable batteries. I use this occasionally for night shots when I want my bike in the shot, otherwise, I use the magic arm mounted to the bike as it’s a lot more stable.

The newer GoPro’s now do that automatically for you, letting you mount the camera in almost any position and the shot be oriented correctly. This of course helps with mounting the camera. Don’t forget horizon leveling to make it even easier still Light Adapter: Fit for NiteRider Gopro, NiteRider Lumina, NiteRider Light, Mako Series, Garmin Computer Mount they are not involved in this article what so ever, it just seemed like a good deal some readers might be interested in.

Some riders love it, some hate it. I’m with the latter group, I forget it’s there catch it occasionally on trees and it might dislodge or change the rotation slightly, then you get a good sky shot.

Can install your gopro hero camera and Garmin edge computer together on your bicycle Handlebar.Enables you to easily view performance data on your edge bike computer and take picture with gopro. This micro2u seatpost mount will clamp anything from 1.9cm to 3.5cm. Of course seatposts vary depending on frame and design, but the average bike seat post is 2.1 – 2.7cm wide – so most bikes should be covered here, as should most handlebars – so this does give you a more versatile option. If you want something with a little more reach and multiple mounting options, depending on your bike then a ‘Magic Arm, with Suoer Clamp’ might be your answer.A gimbal might not be high on your list, or it may be at the top, but for this price, it doesn’t break the bank and could be fun to play with on occasion for some unique angles. A durable, GoPro official helmet mount – the GoPro Helmet Front + Side Mount is a great choice for shooting your mountain bike adventures. As the name suggests, this mount can be secured to either front or side of your helmet. Helmet mounts are up there with chest mounts, and have even been the most popular mounting option for most of MTB history. I looked around to find what seemed to be a good deal that a motorcyclist might actually carry and it not be too big and not too heavy, plus I want it to be able to charge from USB/12volt and somewhat weatherproof.

With it being on the left side it is easy to hit the record button for a timed clip and I can actually see the video on the screen has started. This also has a 1/4-20 thread in it, so could be mounted to a tripod/ magic arm, etc for use on the bike. As GoPro has Hypersmooth image stabilization there is no longer so much of a worry about vibration like there was years ago.I had a look around to see what I had that I know had lasted and was better quality than the normal low-grade plastic options. In truth, the best place to mount a GoPro for Mountain Biking is a mix of all the mounting locations mentioned above. It is quite versatile and you can not only attach your camera with the stabilizer to your helmet,but anywhere on your bike so that you can take new POV shots and make your videos unique. With a Cycling Weekly subscription you can improve your performance with our expert practical, nutritional and training tips One of the most popular choices for commuters who want to catch what’s going on around them, handlebar mounts give you footage from bike level.

In any way, make sure you mount your camera as upwards as possible to your chest, as this is how you will get the best wide images of the road ahead. To mount it to the bike I don’t use the Ram ball as I have had too many failures, heat and vibration are not their friends. Did you read the ‘What’s In Your Bag?’ article and think, that’s cool and all, but I don’t want to carry all that gear! I think I can do it all with a phone and a GoPro, I just want a way to create some interesting angles…then this article is for you!You could of course do it later with post-production software, but I doubt many would, especially if there is an easy cheaper option. While there’s definitely more to it, these few features give you a base understanding as to why the videos are so engaging. For starters, having a subject (the rider) in frame gives us a reference point for the action. This allows us to relate to the scene and can almost feel like an immersive experience if edited correctly.