“I own SEVEN of the Cycliq devices. I feel that they are equal to having insurance. When I got hit by a car I felt relief that I had my camera on. I knew that it wasn’t going to be my word against theirs. I tell all my friend to get a Cycliq camera on the front and back of their bikes. So the reason why I own seven of these devices is because they don’t last very long. After about a year the battery becomes an issue or it stops turning on. I’ve tied to get it fixed by the company but they give you the run around through trouble shooting that doesn’t work. I just wait for another sale and get the camera I need. The other flaw is with the ON/OFF button. You can’t feel the button with gloves on. You can’t tell if you’ve actually turned the camera on and the button push takes to much time. Much of the time I am riding and I remember I need to turn my camera on. I shouldn’t have to stop and hold the button the appropriate amount of time. I need to be able to push the button and feel that the button has turned on the device.”
“It's a very good camera and the faster speed is good for capturing moving vehicles, easy to use, and I'm generally happy with my purchase. However, the only negative I have is the lack of a steadicam lens. I ride a stiff Pinarello so the bumps on my road routes (good roads) creates a very shaky video. I wish there was a way to create some balance for managing the bumps.”
“Bought this to replace my Gen 2 Fly6 after the power switch failed. I took advantage of the bundle offer including the silicone case. This seems OK but every time I remove the case to charge the light the protective screens fall out. I can see them getting lost soon. I have only recharged the light a couple of times so far but the battery life doesn't seem as good as the previous version. Apart from that, all good.”
“I bought this cam to somehow feel better biking out to my job in the traffic. We use it alternatively with my wife depending on who is working. Film, sound, and locking work fine.”
“I was unsure about getting this device as I have lots of rear lights for my bikes, but wanted a camera, I had considered a separate camera unit but opted for this all in one, especially for my commute. The price was a little steep, however I will say that it works as it should and pretty much straight out of the box. Considering everything is included, so no other faffing around with SD cards etc.. I have it mounted on my commuter bike, which also has a rear rack and I carry a convertible pannier bag/rucksack on the rear, despite this, the camera can be positioned to get a clear view of the action behind me. The footage has been clear and detailed enough for me to submit two close pass reports to my local police service as evidence and I could identify the reg number and vehicle type from the footage. Overall I am impressed by the footage and the small package for the light & camera. It's pretty easy to take on and off, although an option for a more permanent mounting would be nice.
For my other road bike, I have a saddle-mounted bag, which pretty much obstructs the view for the camera when fitted to the seat tube, so I have had to purchase an additional 3rd party mount to fit the rear clip feature of my saddle bag, additional expense and I don't see a solution from Cycliq for this scenario.
The device is easy to use, it remembers previous settings, so it is simple to power on and go, just remember to power off and remove it when you get to your destination. Easy enough to review footage on PC, via mobile app would be nice. Overall the device does what it needs to, captures good quality footage and is simple to operate. Delivery was pretty quick and good communication throughout the process.”
“Good quality video. Small form factor. Good battery (longest ride so far four hours and plenty of juice left with blinking mode). Love that someone thought to make a product like this. Also cool to post action shots of group rides onto Strava. Love that their app can overlay live Strava stats (speed, grade, distance, etc.,) onto the video for super pro look.”
“So far I am enjoying the video footage as it adds another fun perspective on telling a story from a bike ride. I hope I never need the footage from an accident but it is good to know it will be there in case I need it. I used some video footage for Instagram and YouTube and the response has been fun.”
