360 cameras are finally good... but you have to mount them correctly 

I would love to see a video on how you do the overlays

We've definitely stepped up our game since our first cameras, glad to have you on board 💪 Absolutely nailed why we love X4 for cycling, we'll definitely look into that mount Thanks for the support!

Duuuuuuude… I’m 4 mins in and I REALLY APPRECIATE the swift & sharp expediency of your information, communication and filming style!!! THAT’S what people need from YT! There are sooooooooo many videos out there, so much information to get through, that to get/keep your viewership, feed people sharply and quickly.

the handle bar being stitched out is perfect, it gives us more to see behind the bike

Have the same exact setup, only thing ( and this is very important to anyone planning to follow this setup) make sure that mount/adapter is aluminum or metal, I made the mistake to use a Gorpro adapter that was similar but it was plastic. Two 3rds into my race it broke and my X4 hit the road at 45kmh, lucky me only the screen cracked, everything still works perfectly and the included lens protectors did their job. So don't use old Gopro or any adapter that is not alloy/metal.

It's obvious that Insta 360 isn't a sponsor, so it's really nice of you to put this video out there to help anyone who has one of these cameras or wants to buy one. I'm looking forward to seeing the new studio and pain cave. Have a good one!

Great stuff! The torque on the mount from a heavy camera is a bit concerning. I'd love to see handlebar manufacturers provide an even more sturdy solution with larger bolt interfaces from mounts. Believe they're mostly designed for 150g computers, and that's not enough when you triple the load on a bumpy road.

Ohhhhhh mannn, you nailed it with this video! I'm just planning to buy a X4 for my bicycle rides and I had a lot of questions about how should I mount the camera itself... and you just came with a video like this... Thanks a lot 👏🏼 Cheers from Colombia 🇨🇴

My recommendation is that you put a safety loop tied to the camera. lens protector. I already had the experience of the camera falling

speaking from experience, it is better to mount the camera on a stick, either the selfie stick or the stick included in an insta 360 official bike mount (even though this results in having an antenna sticking off your bike). Mounting so tightly to the handlebars as illustrated in this video will transfer a lot of vibrations to the camera. I am using my second insta 360 1X3 now the first being damaged as a result of a similar mounting.

For an even better angle, we need to align the camera parallel to the ground or even raise the lenses even higher so that they are level with the Garmin, so we will see more. A small extension of approximately 100mm is sufficient for this. But to prevent it from turning due to impacts, you need to mount the Garmin in such a way that the GoPro mount is not above the Garmin mount, but between it and the mount to the steering wheel. In this case, you can additionally fasten the extension cord to the Garmin mount with electrical tape and then it will never turn, because . will be fastened at 2 points. In this case, the distortion will be less and we will be able to see more of the view from above, more of you, your actions. And in your case, with the camera lowered, we see a lot of the steering tube and the front wheel, this is not interesting, and the aerodynamics suffer in this case. You can see on my channel what this angle looks like ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NmYCPfjcL2o.htmlsi=U-zJSNe2DmsjCmzK With great respect from Russia

I've got a really good tip for you! I also have kind off the same setup. With a few key differences. Number one. Between the insta 360 and the mount I have a smallrig hawklock. A small and sturdy quick release system that's not to bulky. Have those things on pretty much all my mounts. So it just clicks on wherever. Also have a 9 centimeter long GoPro extension thing in between so it can be completely out in front. And have a little upward tilt. Works absolutely perfectly.

would love to see the video of the post processing. Overlays and such

Jeff, which bike computer is that? It is super low profile!

Literally was just searching for this exact information all day today. Can’t believe you posted same day I was looking for this!

360 cameras have been good for multiple tech generations. Just didn't look great in standard video formats. Until now, we typically focused on vertically/portrait oriented content. The X4 does level up though.

Thanks for this idea! I have a 360x4 for travel use but wanted to save money from buying two separate bike cameras for security/close passes. Your mounting technique fits the bill and works perfectly streamlined without cluttering up the handle bar with the official mount. The 360 footage is ideal for reporting safety issues because you can see cars approaching from behind then at your side.

The angle of the dangle is CRITICAL!

Why is there no link to the handlebar mount you are attaching too? Would love a link for that.

Great tutorial, your race footage is always the best! I was cracking up at the length you go to eliminate rattles... My wheels are currently setup with tubes and valve extenders which rattle against the valve hole so I meticulously slid tiny rubber ring washers down over the valves 😂

I don’t own a camera nor do I plan of owning one but I watched it all the way through the end anyways because boy those Enve bar and stem sure looks goooooood! How long is the stem btw?

On a sunny day, are you running into issue using the premium lens guard? With the premium lens guard on, the camera captures too much reflection and seemingly every single bit of dust on the lens/lens guard.

I have been looking for a guide on how to setup my 360cam on my bike for so long, I even looked closely in your videos try to figure out how you did it, This video helps me a lot. Thankyou sooo much！！！！

I made a review recently. It's basically 2-step editing - one in the mobile or studio app then in your final editing program. Then, one can't edit overlays in the Studio app, it can only be done in the mobile app which only allow you to export in 1080p & if you're lucky 1440p but, definitely not 4k. Another issue is, side & rear mounting option options. To get these options, you'll need the heavy duty clamp, a support clamp & their invincible selfie stick which adds weight to the bike not to mention how expensive these accessories are. Insta 360 is doing great things but, they need a better team of constructive critics to make it perfect for cyclists & even casual users.

Me and my Garmin Virb 360 lookin at this.. and trust me, I’ve used the insta360 x2.. the video formatting when you take it off the micro sd card goodluck.. I’m ok with old grainy 4K technology. The VIRB 360 is super compact and waterproof for its age.. now days you can use filters to improve saturation or color.

I wonder whether a 360camera and Garmin combo would sell. There's space in the frame for 18650 battery intégration. Now that bikes are electronic you could run a slim sturdy wire for power through the headset and stem. And then you'd have beautiful integration, and a 2 in 1 unit. Because as is, it looks dreadful. But a Garmin with a camera module in front could look pretty neat, if the battery is in the frame. Niche, but would be awesome. I'd often like to capture a bit of my riding, but if the camera doesn't live on my Garmin, I just won't bother.

Nice vid. Good to see home the roadies are mounting this thing. That view of you with the computer is dope. Definitely gonna try that one. Might try a mix of this with a quick release mount and one on my chest.

Always looking for ways to share epic rides in compelling ways. Thanks again for the amazing content!

This was great. One open question is what are you using on the out front mount to provide the 'gopro fork' on the underside? I haven't found parts that I trust with that kind of load.

Thank you for saving us the time from learning this ourselves the hard way! 🙂

Great video Jeff! Too often we see tech reviews for bike cameras that bang on about the FPS and bit rate, when all we really want to know if how will it mount to my bike and will it look slop when doing so. Keep these coming mate, real;ly enjoying them.

This is easily one the best video you have made. Well done, and thanks for the tips. 👏👏👏 Wondering which type of view do you use for your video? Mega or ultrawide?

Agree with the bike mount. I have the official Insta360 bike mount. Had to buy a similar attachment for alternative fittings. I tend to have the join at my handlebars as it's the straightest line

I designed and 3d printed my own Insta360 X4 mount; have used it for road and mountain cycling.

ive had the go pro max (360 cam) for couple years and upgrading to the x4 it was light years better. much more responsive. better quality and way longer battery. overall very happy with the x4 and love the way insta360 is going and being innovative.

Well I’ve watched loads of vids on mounting this camera as I’ve been thinking of getting on to replace my Garmin virb elite (which is a great camera) finally found a half decent way of mounting it without a thousand add ons .. you may have finally persuaded me to take the plunge and get one.

Thanks!! I’ve been experimenting with mounts and positions too. I’m going to try this since I have all the stuff! Since it’s directly above the tire I think I’ll use the premium lens protectors, though I’m concerned about lessened image quality.

Great video, Your Enthusiasm shows. But, the first thing I noticed is you are obviously a bike racer, versus a tourist or casual biker. I fall into the latter category, I have found that a selfie stick gives you a better POV of the surroundings. If I were a racer, your POV makes sense. Overall, I think a selfie stick gives you more flexible POV. For example, if you mount it high, you can get 360 video of the people behind you

Oh my god… this is the type if solution I’ve been lokking for for so many years and it was right between my fingertips… thanks!

Thanks for sharing your setup! I especially like that your mounting setup is short and not on a pole out in front. Do you think your mounting solution would hold up on gravel? I worry that rough terrain with the weight of a computer and the camera might snap the mount.

I was just made aware that you are a geologist and a cyclist? Same! Shout out to a brother from another!

Awesome video. Just got an x4 and used it in HI. Came back with 256G of data that im trying to edit. Had to buy a new laptop with 8G VRAM because my 10 year old laptop wasnt cutting it. Totally agree that editing is hardest part. I was going to mimic your mounting technique with my chest rig for mountain biking. I was thinking smoother video versus bar mount when off road.

Hi there! Fantastic video, however could you please share to us which mount are you using for the garmin?

Apparently youtube eats my comments if I try to post a picture showing my mounting solution, but here's the gist: So, I use an alternative mounting solution that attaches the x4 to an integrated dual mount, putting the gopro fingers directly under the handlebar. Then I use insta360's bike mount carbon pole (6" long or so) attached to a gopro-to-1/4" tripod adapter to give it some extension. I also swapped out the bolt in the configuration to a torx bolt (M5-0.8 x 16mm) so that I can ratchet down the torque to 8 nm using a torque wrench before each ride. That way I can be reasonably sure it doesn't loosen up too much over time. Lastly, I added a small gasket (like a rubber band) that loops around the carbon pole and the upper garmin mount to provide some additional stability should the screw somehow work its way loose.

From the look of your camera it does matter which way it goes I would always have the screen facing up because the bottom of your camera is dirty from just little rocks and stuff being slung off the tire. This is a really good video though and thanks for doing it I've got the same cameras and I'm going to try that out after I get the piece you recommended

I use to mount a Gopro MAX on the same spot, great spot for epic footage. The only issue is that the whole mounting structure and the camera is acting like a lever, constantly fatiguing the narrowest part of the Garmin mount, especially on road bikes cus there is no suspension system on the bike, so the vibration and damping will working on the lever all the time when you are out riding, eventually it will break the mount. Lens repair is 200$+ each.

When the handle bar becomes the invisible selfie stick...

Great video. Hot topic for me. I love filming my bike rides, and I use both insta360 Go3 and insta360 X3 to combine the footage (mainly instagram). I've tried quite a few bike mounts, but filming with the x3 in bumpy terrains has always been an issue. The camera has to stay close the the handlebar or the footage is useless. So I used to mount it directly into the insta360 bike mount, skipping the extention. But it got stuck there in a way that I had to use a plier to take it out and the internal screw deattached from the mount 🤦. I just ordered the little mount, I hope it does the trick.

awesome video. I understand the new camera angle now haha

Good tips. Sagging just kills me. Have tried many things to no avail. Will try this but sceptical. 360 insta tip - if you can see the lens it can see you!

i mount it on where the head unit is and put the head unit on the steer tube cap with garmin mount which looks better

FYI, the link in the description to the "rattle remover" does not appear to be the same item shown in your video. I found out after receiving my order from Amazon.

Hi Jeff, Thank you for sharing the video-it was really helpful! I actually have the same camera, but I've been having some trouble with it slipping. If you don't mind, could you share the link to the non-slip fiber grip you mentioned? I appreciate your help!

yes, editing and processing 360 video is the worst part of it. though once you figure it out it's worth the trouble. digging the new camera and race footage.

I wonder if you got the Insta360 GPS Preview Remote would you like those overlays or you just like the customs ones from Premier. Plus, this GPS remote gives you that preview so you won't have to always look directly at the camera to make sure it's recording. Im not a cyclist, but I ride my Kaabo Mantis King GT e-scooter and I use some of the same attachments with my X3. I am defiantly buying that thumb screw mount. Great review!!!

I had a X3 to do exactly that configuration, but it used to mess with the GPS on my Garmin. Any signs of that issue with the X4?

Good stuff -- thanks for the tutorial!

Omg thank you for this! I left a comment on the previous video. I need a mounting tutorial for my insta 360 x2 for my crits

i really liked having my gopro max (360) on my helmet for crits. debating on getting an x4 but i haven't critted much lately -

I have an insta x2 that I never use on the bike because their mount doesn’t fit aero bars, I’ll give this a go, cheers.

Fiber paste? Is that the same as carbon paste that we use on our seat posts and handlebars? Great video and great timing as I just was gifted the X4.

6:40 well now you have a tiny front spoiler for an added 0.0001lbs of downforce in the corners 🤣

why dont you angle it more horizontal rather than angled down? i would think its more aero too. michael garrison uses the same camera but has the camera more horizontal.

Did Jeff get a new house? Also I used to own a GoPro Max. Concerns were similar - Quality was not up to par. Hated it after a using it for a week and returned it back to amzn .

Idk how the overlay works, but why can't you edit the footage in the insta360 app then add the overlay after in your editor of choice?

Thank you. Now I will buy one

Can you put a link in the description to the Garmin/GoPro out front mount that you are using?

We need the double goPro vs 1 insta360 aero test!

A screw will unscrew and your camera falls to the ground. Why is there no lock?

I've been mounting my x2 the same way for the past few years. A problem thatI ran into though, is that the camera interferes with my head units GPS if the head unit is right above it. So I had to get second mount just for the head unit to sit slightly further away on the stim instead.

Bought the mount, but don’t have the piece that connects to the computer mount. Can you link that as well, please?

Not sure if you know you can natively imbed data from garmin natively using the 360 app

Thanks for the Insta X4 mounting tips! How is it on overheating? On the Insta X2's and X3's - it'll tend to overheat if I keep it on longer than 30-35 min while hiking if it's above 80F. Guess the wind cooling helps.

Great video. Have been dealing a lot with the grip issue. Question, once you apply the fiber grip it is like a super glue? can it be moved afterwards? For the rattle remover, dont you need a male piece to go into the camera? Thanks

would be cool if you could upload the raw data and allow people watching to rotate the view while they watched it (with your overlays). :D fun stuff

Super handy info. Can you export the footage from the instapro software into premier just to add the over lays information?

Can you use the garmin virb editing software for it? It was easy to use with overlays back in the virb360 days. 🙂

and be careful, the camera is too heavy for the base of the cycle computer, it may break due to the rebound.

Funny thought, but have you aero tested to see if there is any loss ?

bad placement since the wheel is directly under the 360 n the lens wld get damage very easily unless protected frm flying debris

Do you really need 360 footage of a ride?

would the camera also work in Mountain bike riding? a guess its a bit of added hard and soft vibrations

Hey Jeff, what tool do you use for the overlays? I couldn’t get VIRB to work and I have been fiddling around with RaceRender.

Great way to mount the camera but how am I going to mount a front light bc I do night rides

Have you tried the insta360 bike headset mount?

get the quick relaase

Hi with regard to rattle remover, how will it help? And will it still fit the 360 camera’s bottom hole? Thanks

I’m curious with the road conditions,cause mine was snapped broken cause bumpy road area after riding 40km n yes my first mistake all damage n use less now

Sorry bro, mounting an Insta360, politely, is the worst place to mount it. The lens is tough to repair or put a lens protector 😉.

Won't be long before your lens is sand pitted from crud coming off your tire.

This is brilliant news

I am putting it on the top and normally use it as a car cam. Where to buy that parts? Thanks!

Not sure of the full usage of the camera capabilities in that position, buy still one of best videos unsponsored 💸 about insta360

How did you make the link and form for your followers to send you videos?

what bike camera mount is that

This Fibre you mentioned to keep the camera in place and prevent sliding- any pics or suggestion what exactly to use? Thank you!

Is there a way you can mount it horizontally to be more aero?

I never know if this is a sponsorship or not for this brand.

If someone doesnt like rattling noise on the bike he is hyper sensitive? 🤦🏻

The thing that kills the rattle - where can I find that?