New bike mount moves your GoPro from the bars to the stem

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http://www.gizmag.com/paul-components-gopro-stem-mount/27560/

 

By Ben Coxworth

May 17, 2013

 

 

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Paul Components is now making a GoPro HERO camera mount that replaces the handlebar stem cap on a mountain bikeImage Gallery (7 images)

GoPro HERO actioncams are proving to be pretty popular with mountain bikers, although not everyone wants to wear one of the cameras on their helmet or chest. Riders can always mount it on their handlebars, although now Paul Components is offering an alternative – a GoPro mount that replaces the handlebar stem cap.

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First of all, why wouldn’t you want to mount your camera on your handlebars? For one thing, you might already have things like a light, a bell or a computer taking up space on there. Additionally, be it ever-so-slightly, the camera has to be mounted a little off-center to allow for the stem clamp. Finally, it’s always nice to be able to get the bars in the bottom of the shot – it helps gives viewers a sense of perspective, putting them “in the action” more.

The 24-gram mount is made from solid 6061 aluminum (anodized black or silver), and replaces the top cap of a 1 1/8-inch threadless stem. It works with all three generations of HERO cameras, which can be tilted up or down as they’re being tightened into place on the mount.

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Should you like the idea of putting the stem cap to use, but you’re not into videography, Paul also makes a stem cap light mount (see above) ... you can also always replace your stem cap with a clock.

[Skott5]

Thats cool

[Sidewinder.]

Its gonna be k@k smashing into that top-cap mount when you're not filming3

[RockCoach]

Its gonna be k@k smashing into that top-cap mount when you're not filming3

 

Or even when you are filming.

[Tankman]

The camera is going to get in the way of your teeth right there!

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Either way, 1 big crash and you have a smashed camera.

[Hairy]

Pack in some plasters for your soon to be bleeding knees or wear knee pads .... either way it would make for good footage.

[Lamber]

Its gonna be k@k smashing into that top-cap mount when you're not filming3

 

Indeed. Not so well thought out I'd say...

[Mr SingleTrack]

Either way, 1 big crash and you have a smashed camera hole in your ribs.

fixed it

[DR ◣◢]

Turn the camera around for the crotch shot... No wait...

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

fixed it

 

But,then technically, the hole will be filled with the left over bits of the camera...........

Either way its going to end very, very badly!!!

[Epic Rookie]

Hmmm, my GoPro overtook me on Stage 1 of the Epic this year after it snapped off the mount coming down a hill pretty early on, guy behind me was a bit pissed but had to save the camera.

Spotted the bright blue mounts the "pro-riders" were using, looked much better!

[marko35s]

One wrong move and your manhood exits stage left and you have open wallet surgery.

Camera will be buggered too.

[Waynehans]

Hmmm, my GoPro overtook me on Stage 1 of the Epic this year after it snapped off the mount coming down a hill pretty early on, guy behind me was a bit pissed but had to save the camera.

Spotted the bright blue mounts the "pro-riders" were using, looked much better!

 

I got a guy in SA that brings in Alu Mounts. Dunno how to attach a PDF, into forum. got his price list and pictures of the products he has!