http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/cycliq-slashes-price-of-fly6-camera-167705
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Fly 6 (rear view camera/light) for £99
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Posted 9 years ago #
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I've got one & I think it is ok for a commuting bike. The light is accepatble, although not eye-searingly bright. Battery life isn't fantastic if you regard it as just a light, but as it is a camera that is understandable .The camera is a good standard for what it is there to do. It ain't perfect & I wouldn't have paid £179 for it (kickstarter). The main advantage is that it just sits on the bike at all times and does its job.
Posted 9 years ago # -
@ARobComp did you get one? Any thoughts?
@StilSkin you still liking it?Posted 6 years ago # -
I never did get around to getting one. I got a go pro hero for my outdoor adventures. Maybe need to think about it again with some of the driving I'm seeing while out at the weekends.
Posted 6 years ago # -
Fly 6.
I had one.
It died.
shame.Posted 6 years ago # -
Thanks Guys, Been thinking about getting one, I've got a Go Pro Hero 5 Black mounted on my helmet but the addition on a rear aux Camera sounds nice. But not at the expense of a brighter rear light!
Just came across this: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hexagon-camera-signals-sensors-for-cyclists-bike-gadgets#/updates
But finished its funding round and not sure about the bulk of it!
Posted 6 years ago # -
I have one, and I like it. The most annoying thing is the integrated battery - battery life was ~5h initially, but gradually decreased until it was ~45 minutes after two years.
I replaced the battery (following this guide: http://www.dragonflydiy.com/2017/04/easy-repair-cycliq-fly6-battery.html ) and it's good as new.
Posted 6 years ago # -
@ Frenchy - lets talk. my battery lasts about 15-30 mins, which is annoying as it is/was great.
I looked at a couple of 'how to' sites, but gave up once I read the battery can be a little 'explodey'.
Posted 6 years ago # -
All I can say is that I haven't had a battery explode on me. Yet, anyway...
I also have an extra battery and a soldering iron, if you would like, I'm happy to pass on the battery or try and replace yours for you.
Posted 6 years ago # -
@Frenchy & @Iain McR dose is the footage decent?
What about the brightness/visibility of the light?
Batteries die, they're like people!
Posted 6 years ago # -
@ StepRam - yes, the footage is surprisingly good.
Posted 6 years ago # -
Thanks, @Iain McR (sorry about the auto-Correct!)
Was thinking about the light combined with a helmet light might be ok?
Posted 6 years ago # -
Footage seems good, I've not used many cameras to be able to properly compare.
The light is excellent - the brighter settings are actually too bright for my liking.
Posted 6 years ago # -
Thanks @Frenchy and good to chat briefly last night @ Spokes Meeting. Also interesting that Dom is using the Fly6 and 12 for OppClosePass so If its good enough for Police Scotland!
Its currently on at £119 on Wiggle were I get cashback. I've signed up to the mailing list, Liked them on Facebook and Googled it a few times so a Discount Offer should hit my Advertising stream any day now!
Posted 6 years ago #
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