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Postby ningnangnong » Mon Dec 18, 2023 8:10 am
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Postby jasonc » Mon Dec 18, 2023 9:19 am
came to post the sameningnangnong wrote: ↑Mon Dec 18, 2023 8:10 amCycliq 25% off sitewide again - auto applies to your cart.
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Postby Andy01 » Mon Dec 18, 2023 12:06 pm
Have they sorted out the issues with the Fly6 ?
I remember when I was looking for cameras back in 2021 (after my accident) I looked at Cyclic, and apart from being pretty dear, they had shocking reviews. I think nearly 50% of all Fly6 reviews (at that time) were 1 star, and the customer service appeared to be appalling with one customer reporting that when he reported a failed unit within the warranty period he was offered a "generous" 10% discount on a replacement - Say What
I have been using a Mobius Maxi on the rear for over 2 years now (used 6 days per week for about 50 minutes per day) and it is still working OK, in spite of the GoPro style mounting arm (plastic) failing and it hitting the road at about 25km/h. It is getting a bit tired though (and has a chunk out of the lens where it hit the bitumen) so I was thinking about a replacement. The main downside of the Mobius Maxi is that it isn't at all weatherproof, so if I do get caught in a rain shower, I have to stop and take it off and put in a ziplock bag (although that is very rare).
I don't really need a rear light because I have a Giant TL-200 which is great and the 200 lumens is nice for daytime use. So buying a Fly6 would be predominantly for the camera, not the rather weak 30 lumen light. Even with the 25% discount it is more than twice the price of a new Mobius Maxi, so not cheap.
I do remember some posts about a ToooCycling rear light & camera but really haven't seen much else about it (since the initial postings here in Aug'22) and it is around $240 so not much cheaper than the Fly6. There is also very limited info on the website's product information page - it doesn't even say how many lumens the light is (as far as I can see - not sure if the DVR80 model number implies 80 lumens ?).
And Pushys sells a MagicShine SeeMee DV30 for $180 but I don't know anything about that (except that the light is pretty useless for daytime use).
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Postby Comedian » Mon Dec 18, 2023 1:04 pm
Nope. They work ok, but only have average battery life and one ride in the rain and they are toast.Andy01 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 18, 2023 12:06 pmA question for the Cyclic users.
Have they sorted out the issues with the Fly6 ?
I remember when I was looking for cameras back in 2021 (after my accident) I looked at Cyclic, and apart from being pretty dear, they had shocking reviews. I think nearly 50% of all Fly6 reviews (at that time) were 1 star, and the customer service appeared to be appalling with one customer reporting that when he reported a failed unit within the warranty period he was offered a "generous" 10% discount on a replacement - Say What
I have been using a Mobius Maxi on the rear for over 2 years now (used 6 days per week for about 50 minutes per day) and it is still working OK, in spite of the GoPro style mounting arm (plastic) failing and it hitting the road at about 25km/h. It is getting a bit tired though (and has a chunk out of the lens where it hit the bitumen) so I was thinking about a replacement. The main downside of the Mobius Maxi is that it isn't at all weatherproof, so if I do get caught in a rain shower, I have to stop and take it off and put in a ziplock bag (although that is very rare).
I don't really need a rear light because I have a Giant TL-200 which is great and the 200 lumens is nice for daytime use. So buying a Fly6 would be predominantly for the camera, not the rather weak 30 lumen light. Even with the 25% discount it is more than twice the price of a new Mobius Maxi, so not cheap.
I do remember some posts about a ToooCycling rear light & camera but really haven't seen much else about it (since the initial postings here in Aug'22) and it is around $240 so not much cheaper than the Fly6. There is also very limited info on the website's product information page - it doesn't even say how many lumens the light is (as far as I can see - not sure if the DVR80 model number implies 80 lumens ?).
And Pushys sells a MagicShine SeeMee DV30 for $180 but I don't know anything about that (except that the light is pretty useless for daytime use).
The gamin varia rct715 is expensive but they just work. If you were running a radar anyway you'll get back some seatpost. I think mine is a year old now and seems to be working as good as ever. How hard can it be? That was all anyone wanted from cycliq was a durable unit that lasted a few years. Why garmin seems to be able to do waterproof .. I dunno. But they do.
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Postby jasonc » Mon Dec 18, 2023 1:34 pm
Agree with Comedian. The fly6 units just don't last. i lost count at how many were replaced under warranty or I had to replace. This was across multiple generations. From what I understand, even the cover you can purchase doesn't help.
the Garmin Varia RCT715 just works. and it's water proof. just buy a screen protector from aliexpress and you're all good
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Postby Andy01 » Mon Dec 18, 2023 1:38 pm
Thanks.Comedian wrote: ↑Mon Dec 18, 2023 1:04 pmNope. They work ok, but only have average battery life and one ride in the rain and they are toast.Andy01 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 18, 2023 12:06 pmA question for the Cyclic users.
Have they sorted out the issues with the Fly6 ?
I remember when I was looking for cameras back in 2021 (after my accident) I looked at Cyclic, and apart from being pretty dear, they had shocking reviews. I think nearly 50% of all Fly6 reviews (at that time) were 1 star, and the customer service appeared to be appalling with one customer reporting that when he reported a failed unit within the warranty period he was offered a "generous" 10% discount on a replacement - Say What
I have been using a Mobius Maxi on the rear for over 2 years now (used 6 days per week for about 50 minutes per day) and it is still working OK, in spite of the GoPro style mounting arm (plastic) failing and it hitting the road at about 25km/h. It is getting a bit tired though (and has a chunk out of the lens where it hit the bitumen) so I was thinking about a replacement. The main downside of the Mobius Maxi is that it isn't at all weatherproof, so if I do get caught in a rain shower, I have to stop and take it off and put in a ziplock bag (although that is very rare).
I don't really need a rear light because I have a Giant TL-200 which is great and the 200 lumens is nice for daytime use. So buying a Fly6 would be predominantly for the camera, not the rather weak 30 lumen light. Even with the 25% discount it is more than twice the price of a new Mobius Maxi, so not cheap.
I do remember some posts about a ToooCycling rear light & camera but really haven't seen much else about it (since the initial postings here in Aug'22) and it is around $240 so not much cheaper than the Fly6. There is also very limited info on the website's product information page - it doesn't even say how many lumens the light is (as far as I can see - not sure if the DVR80 model number implies 80 lumens ?).
And Pushys sells a MagicShine SeeMee DV30 for $180 but I don't know anything about that (except that the light is pretty useless for daytime use).
The gamin varia rct715 is expensive but they just work. If you were running a radar anyway you'll get back some seatpost. I think mine is a year old now and seems to be working as good as ever. How hard can it be? That was all anyone wanted from cycliq was a durable unit that lasted a few years. Why garmin seems to be able to do waterproof .. I dunno. But they do.
I think that Garmin and many (most) others (Wahoo, Bryton, Hammerhead Karoo, GoPro, DJI Osmo Action, Apple, Samsung, Magene, most light manufacturers and many others) manage very well to keep their cameras, GPS units, smart watches, sensors and lights water-tight. My Osmo Action is waterproof to about 11m and it has a removable battery, not a sealed in integrated battery - if they can do it with cable port, memory card port AND removable battery, it really shouldn't be hard to achieve with a basically sealed unit (that isn't designed or needed to be fully submersible).
Why would I spend even $262 (after 25%) on a Fly 6 if it is likely to fail after a wet ride. Sounds like my Mobius Maxi would perform just about as well - except it doesn't profess to be waterproof, and is a fraction of the price.
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Postby Andy01 » Mon Dec 18, 2023 1:45 pm
Thanks Jason. It seems strange that the company seems to be incapable of producing something that actually works reliably - even after several years and multiple attempts/iterations - really odd. Perhaps they don't give a damn because people keep buying them because their isn't much competition, and because they barely last the warranty period, people keep buying new onesjasonc wrote: ↑Mon Dec 18, 2023 1:34 pmAgree with Comedian. The fly6 units just don't last. i lost count at how many were replaced under warranty or I had to replace. This was across multiple generations. From what I understand, even the cover you can purchase doesn't help.
the Garmin Varia RCT715 just works. and it's water proof. just buy a screen protector from aliexpress and you're all good
Thing is I really don't need a radar unit and already have a perfectly good light, and can't justify spending $600 to get a 3-in-1 unit that has a radar I don't need, a light I don't need - just to get a waterproof camera. I would be better off spending that money on a Osmo Action 3 (overkill) for around $400, or even a GoPro Hero Black 10, 11 or 12 (all under $600) - all overkill with 4K or 5K video and submersible.
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Postby jasonc » Mon Dec 18, 2023 2:18 pm
the front unit (fly12) is decent. no water ingress issuesAndy01 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 18, 2023 1:45 pmThing is I really don't need a radar unit and already have a perfectly good light, and can't justify spending $600 to get a 3-in-1 unit that has a radar I don't need, a light I don't need - just to get a waterproof camera. I would be better off spending that money on a Osmo Action 3 (overkill) for around $400, or even a GoPro Hero Black 10, 11 or 12 (all under $600) - all overkill with 4K or 5K video and submersible.
and once you ride with a radar it's very difficult to go back
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Postby warthog1 » Mon Dec 18, 2023 3:40 pm
Good feedback on the fly12 thanks.jasonc wrote: ↑Mon Dec 18, 2023 2:18 pmthe front unit (fly12) is decent. no water ingress issuesAndy01 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 18, 2023 1:45 pmThing is I really don't need a radar unit and already have a perfectly good light, and can't justify spending $600 to get a 3-in-1 unit that has a radar I don't need, a light I don't need - just to get a waterproof camera. I would be better off spending that money on a Osmo Action 3 (overkill) for around $400, or even a GoPro Hero Black 10, 11 or 12 (all under $600) - all overkill with 4K or 5K video and submersible.
and once you ride with a radar it's very difficult to go back
I rate the radar as far more important than the camera.
It warns you of approaching danger, a camera will not.
I won't go back to riding without one simple as that.
Have also had a mirror (Italian road bike mirror). I rate the radar as much better. Easier to view on the head unit, shows how many are coming and gives an audible alert too.
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Postby Andy01 » Mon Dec 18, 2023 4:56 pm
I am quite happy with the Osmo Action I use upfront - it works very well, and captures (I would guess) a far better well-stabilised 4K image than any 1080P camera is likely to. For my (mostly) shorter rides the shorter battery life isn't a problem, and if on a longer ride, I just carry a couple of (tiny) spare batteries. Certainly not as compact or "elegant" as a Fly 12, but it does the job (well). I have used it to submit footage (and still screen grabs) to both police and the local school and it has been perfectly acceptable for displaying faces & number plates.jasonc wrote: ↑Mon Dec 18, 2023 2:18 pmthe front unit (fly12) is decent. no water ingress issuesAndy01 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 18, 2023 1:45 pmThing is I really don't need a radar unit and already have a perfectly good light, and can't justify spending $600 to get a 3-in-1 unit that has a radar I don't need, a light I don't need - just to get a waterproof camera. I would be better off spending that money on a Osmo Action 3 (overkill) for around $400, or even a GoPro Hero Black 10, 11 or 12 (all under $600) - all overkill with 4K or 5K video and submersible.
and once you ride with a radar it's very difficult to go back
If I rode more on the road, I would imagine that a radar unit would be very useful, but my regular ride (I ride mostly for daily exercise) is around the suburbs and probably only 2km per day on roads where I have any regular traffic, so it is hard to justify a radar for that.
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Postby ningnangnong » Thu Feb 01, 2024 10:49 pm
https://www.bikebug.com/shimano-sh-xc90 ... shoes.html
Also available on their eBay store where you may be able to use a voucher/code if you have eBay Plus
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/275617987831
Grabbed myself some... bit of an upgrade from my XC3 pair!
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Postby MichaelB » Fri Feb 02, 2024 9:43 am
That's a bargain for sure. Luckily for them, the 46 Wide are sold out and I also just got my Lake 238X in the mail last week. So my feet are currently sortedningnangnong wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 10:49 pmNoticed Bikebug have the Shimano SH-XC902 S-Phyre MTB Shoes marked down to $249.99 which seems like a good price for a top of the range shoe.
https://www.bikebug.com/shimano-sh-xc90 ... shoes.html
Also available on their eBay store where you may be able to use a voucher/code if you have eBay Plus
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/275617987831
Grabbed myself some... bit of an upgrade from my XC3 pair!
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Postby Retrobyte » Fri Feb 02, 2024 9:48 am
Thanks! Perfect timing for me, since I've been looking for a new pair of SPD compatible shoes for road bike use and I have eBay Plus so that took $20 off the price as wellningnangnong wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 10:49 pmNoticed Bikebug have the Shimano SH-XC902 S-Phyre MTB Shoes marked down to $249.99 which seems like a good price for a top of the range shoe.
https://www.bikebug.com/shimano-sh-xc90 ... shoes.html
Also available on their eBay store where you may be able to use a voucher/code if you have eBay Plus
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/275617987831
Grabbed myself some... bit of an upgrade from my XC3 pair!
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Postby ningnangnong » Fri Feb 02, 2024 9:59 am
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Postby MichaelB » Sat Feb 03, 2024 11:23 am
I actually found the RX shoes fitted better than the XC ones.
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