Did You Ride Today?

Not Mr. B., but he already posted his setup and mounts:

The ubiquitous and very capable GoPro Hero.

Not so aero, but definitely a well proven unit.

The Garmin Virb is in the same size range with a bit more cycling oriented features.

shimaNo's little CM-1000 looks good and there's a whole bunch of no-name chicom video 'action' or sports cameras that start at around $40 that get decent reviews on the cycling-side of things.

DC Rainmaker, as usual, has one of the best comparison and review websites going when it comes to cycling cameras:
http://www.dcrainmaker.com/product-reviews/action-cams
http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/07/shimano-cm-1000-action-camera.html

Size comparison:

Weight comparison:
Garmin VIRB Elite: 180g
GoPro Hero3+ Black: 73g
Shimano CM-1000: 86g
Sony HDR-AS100V: 67g

The really small Hero4 Session...I like this unit: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/09/gopro-session-review.html

I bought the Sony Action Cam, a nice camera, but the batteries don't last long. It doesn't have an LCD screen so you can/t properly aim the camera. It becomes a guessing game. It doesn't turn on immediately when you need it to. I tried to ride with it by using a helmet mount, but all it did was cause my helmet to slip down over my eyes. I took miles of boring road footage, just hoping some motorist would mess with me. When one did, the battery was dead. Batteries only lasted 2 hours, and the longest lasting battery went out after 4 hours. Since I do 8 and 9 hour rides, it's not feasible so I no longer use the camera. I spent $300 for nothing. I would recommend you buy the Go Pro. That's what Mr. B uses, and you can see the results. Pretty spectacular. Well, the Sony takes good videos, but battery life kills it.

Wow. Thanks, Bob. I like the small size of the Hero4. I almost think that is what my son has on his "tactical" helmet.

One of those days to start. Powertap was dead. Took wheel off bike in order replace battery. The cassette falls off the hub body onto my kitchen rug. Thankfully, #1 was not home. The endcaps are not secured. Weird design. CR2032 batteries. I had tons of them. Gone. Run to the store. Get bike ready and start going. 5 miles into the ride I go over a bunch of glass. I stopped to clean off the tires. I notice a chunk of whitish, rubbery, gooey material like what was on Ted Cruz's lip during the last debate. I picked it off. PSSST. The tubeless sealant is coming out. It seals the hole. Apparently I had had a 1/4 cut in the past and did not even know about it. Given the Texas size of the orifice, I turn around. I pull into the garage and my TT bike whispers....told ya, you were supposed to ride me today.Took the fast bike out for a 25 mile spin. Fat belly getting wacked by my thighs every stroke. Forgot I had the FD set for only the big ring. Oh well. Nice day nonetheless. 71F

Weatherby said:

Wow. Thanks, Bob. I like the small size of the Hero4. I almost think that is what my son has on his "tactical" helmet.

One of those days to start. Powertap was dead. Took wheel off bike in order replace battery. The cassette falls off the hub body onto my kitchen rug. Thankfully, #1 was not home. The endcaps are not secured. Weird design. CR2032 batteries. I had tons of them. Gone. Run to the store. Get bike ready and start going. 5 miles into the ride I go over a bunch of glass. I stopped to clean off the tires. I notice a chunk of whitish, rubbery, gooey material like what was on Ted Cruz's lip during the last debate. I picked it off. PSSST. The tubeless sealant is coming out. It seals the hole. Apparently I had had a 1/4 cut in the past and did not even know about it. Given the Texas size of the orifice, I turn around. I pull into the garage and my TT bike whispers....told ya, you were supposed to ride me today.Took the fast bike out for a 25 mile spin. Fat belly getting wacked by my thighs every stroke. Forgot I had the FD set for only the big ring. Oh well. Nice day nonetheless. 71F

You're supposed to do situps every day, no matter the season. Also, hang on a chinning bar and bring your knees up to your chest. Repeat for 15 for 3 to 4 sets. That's where you get a six pack

Don't tell me randonneuring makes you fat? If so, I'm quitting and just doing centuries. I have noticed a lot of fat randonneurs. I stand out because I'm so thin.

Yup, using GO PRO. But I replaced my mounts after the cheap go pro mounts sheared at the base of the ears. I had a camera fall off on a descent at about 30.

But the cameras are tough, no damage. Slight scratch on the clear case but nothing that shows in the video.

Also a battery running lasts about 1:05 on a go pro. If you run wifi for the remote, then it lasts about 0:45. Wifi really drains the battery. I did pick up a spare battery and most times I run my recorders manually for 1 or 2 minute intervals.

The only time I drained a battery was when I tried the wifi for the first time not knowing it shortens the power time.

K Edge mounts a bit expensive but worth it. Very stable and durable compared to the cheap plastic go pro stuff.

My mount sheared right here.

For some rear shots I use the saddle rail mount. Love it but you lose the seat pack space.

My Drift still looks cooler and more aero. I did ride today and btw the Drift is a good camera. I am going to get in the evening miles now since it looks like a rainy weekend

Bicycleman said:

I have noticed a lot of fat randonneurs.

It's a requirement for joining. Muttering French nonsense phrases will help you advance rapidly in the ranks.

Mr. B., The GoPro tumble video...I gasped for your camera! Dayamn! And that road...would be right at home in Ohio. It sucked and was craptastic.

Only 12 miles today. I wasted a perfectly perfect afternoon with one of life's responsibilities...visiting a relative that was hospitalized yesterday afternoon.

They put him in a hyperbaric chamber over night. I asked if I could borrow it for tonight...

His PCO2 was way way high. Left him dazed & confused...and finally completely out like a light.

I keep thinking I'm going semi-fast. Then I see the data. I feel the need...for speed. But, it's not there. Yet.

Gotta do more climbing. More jumps. More sprints. More intervals. Position on the bike is good. Comfort zone is good. I'm bringing it and swinging it, but can't get the afterburners to light off. I HAD to hurry this ride along, short as it was, to get to the hospital in a town about an hour away (God help me if I have a heart attack or stroke out. By the time Life Flight lands I'll be cold.). I'm jamming gears like a junior in search of 124 inches, trying to find the gear that feels right for the wind or grade or whatever. Nothing is gelling so far yet all of it feels so good.

On the plus side, today was the first day in short sleeves. Yay me!
On the negative side, today was the first day for the County [censored] to throw loose shovels of cold patch in the pot holes. Fun to spray all over the bike and have stick to the tires.

CAMPYBOB said:

Mr. B., The GoPro tumble video...I gasped for your camera! Dayamn! And that road...would be right at home in Ohio. It sucked and was craptastic.

That is the only straight section of GMR. Gina was right behind me so glad it didn't get in her spokes. Also glad I was not in a switchback or it might have gone over the edge! :eek:

jhuskey said:

My Drift still looks cooler and more aero. I did ride today and btw the Drift is a good camera. I am going to get in the evening miles now since it looks like a rainy weekend

Is it at least 35mm? This super wide 27mm (is it even 27mm?) the GoSecundaDivision ones are using makes everything look like a Salvador Dali painting... 😄

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Volnix said:

Is it at least 35mm? This super wide 27mm (is it even 27mm?) the GoSecundaDivision ones are using makes everything look like a Salvador Dali painting... 😄

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http://www.cnet.com/products/drift-hd-ghost-action-camera/specs/
Here is a link to the specs. I pretty much does everything that I require.

jhuskey said:

http://www.cnet.com/products/drift-hd-ghost-action-camera/specs/
Here is a link to the specs. I pretty much does everything that I require.

Checked it... Doesn't matter... The sensor dimensions are all different from one camera to another and they don't bother mentioning the 35mm frame equivalent of the lens...

That's how "cool" they are now.. 😄 Unless the make a "Full Frame" SLR which they wanna charge you 10,000 EUR for... Then they have Full Frame 35mm written all over it and you pay another 10,000euro for a reassuringly 35mm and 50mm lens for those Special Moments. And spying on people for extra cash. 😄

I wouldnt be surpised if it was comparatively wide with a fish eye lens...

Sacrilege! 😄

Well, for $40 to $400 you get pretty nice video and if it takes a roll down the highway like Mr. B.'s did or you crash out with it bolted to the impact zone you won't be whining about your 35 MM sensor getting trashed.

It's just an action cam. I've seen the el cheapo footage...er...pixels and they are darned good for the low price of admission. Better than my iPotato.

Yep, my camera has good video and blends well on the bars. Kinda looks like it belongs there.

CAMPYBOB said:

Well, for $40 to $400 you get pretty nice video and if it takes a roll down the highway like Mr. B.'s did or you crash out with it bolted to the impact zone you won't be whining about your 35 MM sensor getting trashed.

It's just an action cam. I've seen the el cheapo footage...er...pixels and they are darned good for the low price of admission. Better than my iPotato.

You know they could just make it with an equivalent to 35mm lens without any problems.

You don't mind them making you look like Kim Kardasian on your Epic Ridez®©? 😄

Oh well, they cater for that too! They will change your lens back to normal for just another few hundred... 😄

Oh the technology consumables... 😄

I like how he calls the Off Focus Function (wtf??? Lolol) "Rad"... 😄

Yeah out of focus is "Rad" now.. 😄

Does Your Go Bro even have a normal lens Bro? 😄

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We're not taking a photography class to figure out which f stop works best for my sprint and which filter brings out the highlights of my Wilier's paint. Ever since P@S / PHD cameras came out, my Minolta and Nikon SLR's have stayed in their cases. Matter of fact, since cell phones got half-assed camera's built in, my P@S Olympus has pretty much been left for dead.

I haven't ridden today as I have a cold, and am struggling to breath - so when exercising I can't catch my breath properly. I will admit that it is annoying me a little bit, because I need to be able to ride as I love it, and I miss it. I usually ride to wherever I need to go that day, but have been unable to do so for the past few days - so here's hoping that I will be able to put it right before the end of the week!

I rode 65 today with a couple of my randonneuring buddies on their recumbents. The temperature went up to 81. My arms, face, and legs got a little red today. It was a very hilly route. We had about 1,600 feet of climbing, which is a lot around here. The hills weren't the problem. It was the wind. It liked to blew us off the road and was in our faces for most of the ride. It was only the last 6 miles where we had a tail wind. All in all, it was a fun day. Hopefully, we won't have too much wind for the 200k, but that's wishful thinking at best.