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I'll check it out. I just bought a Garmin 530 Head Unit last week because my 520 has been playing up, so I needed a new device before I send the 520 back for a refurbished replacement.
). I use the k-edge mounts on all my bikes for my fly12 and garmin. You can get different sizes - they fit road and MTB bars. Check you have either 31.8 or 35. Only thing to remember is to take the bolts out and put some threadlock on them and you're good to go.Amandaleeds wrote: ↑Sat Sep 26, 2020 5:22 pmFor the love of God, how do you mount the Fly 12CE to your handlebars? I was bought the camera in July as a fantastic birthday present (I'd had my eye in it for a while) but the mount it cones with is too small for my road bike. There's an adaptor to use with other mounts so I've tried the k-edge 3.1mm go big go pro mount (https://www.this link is broken/k-edge-go-big- ... nt=product) but the pivot where the fins interlock is too loose so the camera flops forward and back with the slightest vibration.
Cycliq say the k-edge mount should be fine but it's not. Cycliq don't seem to be able to suggest a mount that is compatible. So over 2 months and I still can't use it (and missed out reporting lots of aggressive, dangerous and illegal driving ).
I don't understand why it doesn't come with a mount that fits all standard handlebar sizes?
Please can anyone help?
I've had great luck gluing a old piece of inner tube over the hole, and then putting something in there to reach the button. I've done it on a few garmins and an old fly 6.AUbicycles wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 4:16 pmWell the ‘click’ should be there on both sides and if this moulded or extra bit under the button was always missing, it could still work but the gap would make it more susceptible to this type of failure. Will be interesting to see the support feedback.
I certainly wouldn't be rushing out.warthog1 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 8:41 pmMy son's driving instructor had a camera on the back of the car, on the L plate pole, the other day.
He is a cyclist too.
I asked it what camera it was.
"It is a fly6. The last one, of the 4 I have, that still works."
Not making me too enthused toward getting one.
I'm the same.warthog1 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 8:41 pmMy son's driving instructor had a camera on the back of the car, on the L plate pole, the other day.
He is a cyclist too.
I asked it what camera it was.
"It is a fly6. The last one, of the 4 I have, that still works."
Not making me too enthused toward getting one.
Thanks.Comedian wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 9:32 am
I certainly wouldn't be rushing out.
I have one of the early fly6ce's. The camera isn't that great.. and the speaker died when I accidentally flung it across the garage trying to attach it to the seatpost. None the less.. it is still chugging along. I did a battery test on it yesterday and it recorded from 10am till 4pm and the light continued to run till 5 when I got bored of the blinking. Yet I've recommended them to friends and they've had trouble. I guess that's was QA is about.. the % of good ones.
Anyway if you don't need it now I think the longer you can put things off is always better. I love the idea of supporting an Aussie company but they need to get the quality and support right or they give a competitor a head start. I can't understand why we haven't seen one... you wouldn't think combining a blinky light and a camera in a compact package was that hard?
Yeah I'd really like a reliable alternative.10speedsemiracer wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 9:44 amI'm the same.warthog1 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 8:41 pmMy son's driving instructor had a camera on the back of the car, on the L plate pole, the other day.
He is a cyclist too.
I asked it what camera it was.
"It is a fly6. The last one, of the 4 I have, that still works."
Not making me too enthused toward getting one.
This thread has convinced me to never buy one.
I really do hope it goes well for you all and improves safety. As I've said before.. the best reason to run one in QLD is not to report close passes.. but if you are ever hit then it increases your chances of having a better CTP outcome. Again.. that might vary by state.warthog1 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 9:48 amThanks.Comedian wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 9:32 am
I certainly wouldn't be rushing out.
I have one of the early fly6ce's. The camera isn't that great.. and the speaker died when I accidentally flung it across the garage trying to attach it to the seatpost. None the less.. it is still chugging along. I did a battery test on it yesterday and it recorded from 10am till 4pm and the light continued to run till 5 when I got bored of the blinking. Yet I've recommended them to friends and they've had trouble. I guess that's was QA is about.. the % of good ones.
Anyway if you don't need it now I think the longer you can put things off is always better. I love the idea of supporting an Aussie company but they need to get the quality and support right or they give a competitor a head start. I can't understand why we haven't seen one... you wouldn't think combining a blinky light and a camera in a compact package was that hard?
We are getting safe passing rules here next year.
I may get one then.
I understand that police in other states haven't been too enthused about pursuing complaints.
We have had a few deaths here. I am an ambo so can tell police I am well aware of potential results. I may get a more positive response.
There are a handful of passes I have had over the last few years that have infuriated me. I'd have reported them with footage and minimum passing distance laws in place.
IMHO going into the whole connected space was possibly a wrong turn. Adding BT, and then having to develop and supoort apps to administer them had added so much stuff that needs supporting.AUbicycles wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 11:39 pmI always thought there was incredible potential for other brands to get in on this market but have only see cheap and nasty knock-offs but no serious contenders (specialised rear bike cam with looping and sufficient battery life) and convenient mounting. It means there are limited options but overall this type of product is useful.
A replaceable battery is essential. I've had one Fly 6 die after two years with 200 recharges. My current CE doesn't get anywhere near six hours. The Cycliq excuse about waterproofing with a replaceable battery is hogwash. I have several products which use replaceable batteries and they are waterproof. My guess for the lack of competitors is Cycliq patenting most of the technology.Comedian wrote: ↑Mon Oct 26, 2020 1:12 pmIMHO going into the whole connected space was possibly a wrong turn. Adding BT, and then having to develop and supoort apps to administer them had added so much stuff that needs supporting.AUbicycles wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 11:39 pmI always thought there was incredible potential for other brands to get in on this market but have only see cheap and nasty knock-offs but no serious contenders (specialised rear bike cam with looping and sufficient battery life) and convenient mounting. It means there are limited options but overall this type of product is useful.
I think all they needed to do was take the original simple designs and make them more durable and rugged. It's not like they have any competitors.
I updated the firmware on my fly6CE on cycliq's recommendation. Thought it was just a tick the boxes exercise but it actually made a really big difference. I'm now back to 6 hours!biker jk wrote: ↑Mon Oct 26, 2020 1:44 pmA replaceable battery is essential. I've had one Fly 6 die after two years with 200 recharges. My current CE doesn't get anywhere near six hours. The Cycliq excuse about waterproofing with a replaceable battery is hogwash. I have several products which use replaceable batteries and they are waterproof. My guess for the lack of competitors is Cycliq patenting most of the technology.Comedian wrote: ↑Mon Oct 26, 2020 1:12 pmIMHO going into the whole connected space was possibly a wrong turn. Adding BT, and then having to develop and supoort apps to administer them had added so much stuff that needs supporting.AUbicycles wrote: ↑Fri Oct 23, 2020 11:39 pmI always thought there was incredible potential for other brands to get in on this market but have only see cheap and nasty knock-offs but no serious contenders (specialised rear bike cam with looping and sufficient battery life) and convenient mounting. It means there are limited options but overall this type of product is useful.
I think all they needed to do was take the original simple designs and make them more durable and rugged. It's not like they have any competitors.
Just had the same with my gen 2 fly6 (2017 I think?), both buttons (rubber) have perished and broken. It still works fine (tape over the buttons to keep them in place) but I won't be using it out in the rain anytime soon.