New 'Gopro for cyclists' gives added safety features.

[Cycleops]

Write up on the new Apeman camera which is aimed specifically at cyclists.
No mention of price but previous Apeman action cameras have been at the budget end of the market.
https://www-techradar-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.techradar.com/amp/news/this-gopro-for-cyclists-combines-a-smart-tail-light-with-laser-projected-bike-lanes?amp_js_v=a6&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQIKAGwASCAAgM=#aoh=16415385765837&csi=0&referrer=https://www.google.com&amp_tf=From %1$s&ampshare=https://www.techradar.com/news/this-gopro-for-cyclists-combines-a-smart-tail-light-with-laser-projected-bike-lanes

 

[PeteXXX]

I have the Apeman front & rear dashcam in my car. It's quite good quality. Hopefully the bike cam will be similar build.

 

[winjim]

Those laser 'bike lanes' are a terrible idea. You want drivers to pass you this close?

 

[Arjimlad]

Let's hope they are adjustable.... Apeman have good reports from users.

 

[BoldonLad]

I have the Apeman front & rear dashcam in my car. It's quite good quality. Hopefully the bike cam will be similar build.

May I ask which model camera you have?, they appear to have several

 

[winjim]

Let's hope they are adjustable.... Apeman have good reports from users.

I think that in order to demonstrate a safe passing distance they would need to be so far from the bike that they would no longer be perceived as associated with it. I do wonder how it would go if you had video footage taken by that camera of a close pass, but one outside the bounds of the self-imposed cycle lane.

 

[PeteXXX]

May I ask which model camera you have?, they appear to have several

I have the APEMAN 1440P&1080P Dual Dash Cam

 

[BoldonLad]

I have the APEMAN 1440P&1080P Dual Dash Cam

Thank you

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I’d question that that narrow projected laser lane has any safety benefit what so ever. What would be better is if the camera projected a laser image of a speed camera. Thus driver behind will know they are being filmed.

 

[Milkfloat]

It's bloody massive. With my chunky thighs I would be knocking it with every revolution. It looks very much like a knock of GoPro in a housing, not sure the battery will last an all day ride.

 

[Drago]

With added "safety" features?

Where is the evidence that make the user safer? As we know with safety items, and lights in particular, the reality often differs significantly from the perceived wisdom.

 

[MartinQ]

Those laser 'bike lanes' are a terrible idea. You want drivers to pass you this close?


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What they didnt tell you is that the lasers are rated at ~100kW, a modern upgrade from the scythed chariot "safety feature".