What Action Camera Do You Use on Bike?

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Have almost bitten twice past day on ebay for go pro 7 with various accessories, first went for £130, second £160, both would've been more if I'd got involved bidding though so not in any rush and probably I'll get a better deal in the new year when people get an upgrade and off-load their older versions, maybe even a go pro 9 for similar money

It's not about the actual money but more value for money, just think £160 is too much for occasional night time bike only use therefore is not value for money, would pay that for a 9 though, probably.

Now this is value for money, in fact almost unbelievable value for money, it was my birthday last month and I decided to treat myself and buy a small guitar amp so my son could have his Fender Frontman 10g back as I haven't owned an amp for a few years as never needed one, I play mostly though audio interface even when using pedal board. However the time was right, dithered over what power output to get then common sense kicked in, the fender 10g at volume '2' is bloody loud and pisses of neighbours, looked at Fender Frontman 20g (£90) but uninspiring so looked at Marshalls, Vox, Blackstar, Orange etc but they're all asking a premium and it's well known they put cheaper components in their budget amps.

Did some reading on reddit and decided second hand was an option, looked at a few recommendations such as Gamma G25/50, Fender Champion series, Peavey Vypyr, Boss Katana, Vox Valvetronix, Roland Cube, Mooer Hornet but I don't really need any more onboard FX etc. given I have an old-skool pedal board, the CubeBaby, the Tank-G and others not to mention 1000s of studio FX in Cubase plugins such as Amplitude for guitar (every pedal you could ever with for, almost).

Then on to ebay to see what was available, immediately found this Peavey Vypyr VIP-1 for, wait for it..£50 buy it now!!

Had just done some reading (my mate had a Peavey Bandit in late 80s, they were everywhere then), on the Vypyr VIP-1, it was the first 'modelling' guitar amp released that has 4 channels (with 4 patches per channel) two dedicated to guitar, one dedicated for bass guitar and another dedicated for acoustic guitar so effectively three amps in one! Got great reviews when it was released.

It came today (£60.68 incl courier), and is pristine, not a single mark or scratch anywhere, also got the power cable, 2 guitar cables and a headphone extension cable, again all pristine! Also a nice note from 'Sue' the seller, I hope her item description was accurate and she hasn't sold all her cheating husbands gear on ebay for buttons... ;-)

Now I just need to work out to use it as it's got a shed loads of FX buttons and dials ;-)

 

[guerney]

I started using a camera to overcome the feeling of helplessness I had without the evidence it provides.

Beeping them 120/140db loud after the fact feels satisfying, opens the possibility of administering a modicum of cognitive behavioural therapy to the driver, otherwise they roll on away without a care or second thought (or first). Sure, hearing your beep may have no effect on the really dense ones, but they will know you object to the dumb thing they've done. Holding in despair causes cancer.

And there are some extraordinary images I could not get any other way.

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Sheez. That electric SUV is probably heavier than the lorry, and had it's software gone haywire it would have pushed the lorry over towards you and it's battery would have exploded, and you'd have been thrown downhill after being crushed and toasted against the barrier by the hot blast and ballistic debris of two former vehicles, and pelted with lightly roasted parts of their occupants. If you survived, there would have been snacks, bonus. On the flipside, there's the very real possibility of being kicked in the head by roast foot wearing a burning sock. The good news is all of that unpleasant pain and troubling sight sound smell and impact of dismembered limbs and guts can conveniently be avoided: I'm digging the hiviz handgrips, but that right handlebar needs to go full Oxford lollipop immediately! Stops that nonsense. They hang back and wait instead.

 

[guerney]

Have almost bitten twice past day on ebay for go pro 7 with various accessories, first went for £130, second £160, both would've been more if I'd got involved bidding though so not in any rush and probably I'll get a better deal in the new year when people get an upgrade and off-load their older versions, maybe even a go pro 9 for similar money

Cex charge £140 for the 9, £120 for the 7, provide a 2 year warranty. They have to give you a refund if you order online, if you find they've sent you a knarled one covered in snot and poo. Factor in the cost of however many new genuine batteries you'd need, the one included will be well shagged out.

It's not about the actual money but more value for money, just think £160 is too much for occasional night time bike only use therefore is not value for money, would pay that for a 9 though, probably.

I never ride without mine, in case I need to sue someone to death. Same reason I carry a phone.

Have almost bitten twice past day on ebay for go pro 7 with various accessories, first went for £130, second £160, both would've been more if I'd got involved bidding though so not in any rush and probably I'll get a better deal in the new year when people get an upgrade and off-load their older versions, maybe even a go pro 9 for similar money

It's not about the actual money but more value for money, just think £160 is too much for occasional night time bike only use therefore is not value for money, would pay that for a 9 though, probably.

Now this is value for money, in fact almost unbelievable value for money, it was my birthday last month and I decided to treat myself and buy a small guitar amp so my son could have his Fender Frontman 10g back as I haven't owned an amp for a few years as never needed one, I play mostly though audio interface even when using pedal board. However the time was right, dithered over what power output to get then common sense kicked in, the fender 10g at volume '2' is bloody loud and pisses of neighbours, looked at Fender Frontman 20g (£90) but uninspiring so looked at Marshalls, Vox, Blackstar, Orange etc but they're all asking a premium and it's well known they put cheaper components in their budget amps.

Did some reading on reddit and decided second hand was an option, looked at a few recommendations such as Gamma G25/50, Fender Champion series, Peavey Vypyr, Boss Katana, Vox Valvetronix, Roland Cube, Mooer Hornet but I don't really need any more onboard FX etc. given I have an old-skool pedal board, the CubeBaby, the Tank-G and others not to mention 1000s of studio FX in Cubase plugins such as Amplitude for guitar (every pedal you could ever with for, almost).

Then on to ebay to see what was available, immediately found this Peavey Vypyr VIP-1 for, wait for it..£50 buy it now!!

Had just done some reading (my mate had a Peavey Bandit in late 80s, they were everywhere then), on the Vypyr VIP-1, it was the first 'modelling' guitar amp released that has 4 channels (with 4 patches per channel) two dedicated to guitar, one dedicated for bass guitar and another dedicated for acoustic guitar so effectively three amps in one! Got great reviews when it was released.

It came today (£60.68 incl courier), and is pristine, not a single mark or scratch anywhere, also got the power cable, 2 guitar cables and a headphone extension cable, again all pristine! Also a nice note from 'Sue' the seller, I hope her item description was accurate and she hasn't sold all her cheating husbands gear on ebay for buttons... ;-)

Now I just need to work out to use it as it's got a shed loads of FX buttons and dials ;-)

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Yeah that does sound good.

 

[soundwave]

u need more power

even i have a key for maximum power cos the fkn hut will fall to bits

 

[matthewslack]

...after being crushed and toasted against the barrier by the hot blast and ballistic debris of two former vehicles, and pelted with lightly roasted parts of their occupants.

That is exactly what I said I was worried about in my police statement. Uncanny!

 

[guerney]

That is exactly what I said I was worried about in my police statement. Uncanny!

That's not even in my top 10 cycling fears.

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