eBike Rear View Camera
I test a rear view camera on my Ariel Rider X Class ebike instead of installing mirrors.
Rear view camera (amazon)
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Handlebar Extender (amazon)
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Clamp mount for my gopro (amazon)
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Ariel Rider X Class 52v Review Video
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I think this is a must for an electric bike. Wish the screen was smaller but having said that love the new tech.
Thanks, I've been considering one for my e bike and after watching your video I'm sold. Great tutorial 👌
CANT BELIEVE YOURE IN CARY NC!! That's where I lived my entire life...its changed SO much!
I've had this on my ebike for like a year now! I love it.
@brandonboss6868
Ай бұрын
How long does the battery usually last?
That's what I was thinking about yesterday. It's amazing
Thank you for showing great gadgets! Awesome video.
Just can't believe why it took so long for companies to come out with rear view bike camera. It is such a old matured and cheap technology. Should be easily to have tiny camera clip to the back of helmet, seat, etc.
@DecadesRemain
2 жыл бұрын
I actually thought about that a few years ago.
I really like your channel. Very informative and down to earth reporting.
@CitizenCycle925
2 жыл бұрын
😊 thanks!!!
Hi, you have gained my trust. Just bought the camera system. My bikes are only that clean when they come out of the truck. I have 4. Thanks
Glad I came across your video. I purchased this for my escooter and works very well!
@CitizenCycle925
Жыл бұрын
Glad you found the video helpful. Cheers!
I just bought two side-mirrors and a new set of pedals for about $100. I would've much preferred the awesome camera! Awesome video, Sir!!🙏👍
@tripletvn
Жыл бұрын
I also regret paying for the rear mirror!!! When it comes to ebikes, cost is less of a criteria, function is.
Thanks, bought one to put on my Fiido L 3 that's coming to me Friday.
Awesome dude !! Liked and subscribed and purchased this camera , winner winner 👍👍🙂
I bought one for my Bee Cool Explorer and put it on the rear rack and bought a handlebar extender. I really like it.
I’d be curious how it holds up off-road. Nice for the ride TO the trail, definitely. Will it still work for the ride home FROM the trail? Thanks for another great vid. Strongly considering one of these b/c I just don’t like the mirrors.
This is really interesting. I would probably use this only when biking downtown where it's really busy. Hard to say until you try it out.
Nice camera and review man. I personally use folding mirrors, although I have thought about something like this, and I would need that crossbar too. That Aerial Rider is beautiful by the way. Thank you sir.
I got one for my Rad Rover 5 and my wife's Rad City. She's a nervous rider and I noticed she wasn't checking her mirrors because she said she didn't want to look to the sides. Now she's much more aware of her surroundings when we ride. I got my camera because my shoulders are super wide being 6'4" and 325lbs and I would still have contort myself to see around me in the mirrors, and that's with both mirrors on the handlebar ends and fully extended out.
@CitizenCycle925
2 жыл бұрын
Glad they are working out for you! thanks for commenting!
I'm definitely buying one of these for my rad rover. Been on the fence on getting rear view mirrors, I just don't want make my bike any wider. I'm just not sure If I have enough room on my handlebars, I got too many other gadgets 😂🤣👍
definitely gonna check this out. almost a requirement for a bike like the HS2 lol.
Wow this is pretty cool. Thanks for posting.
I'll be buying this today for longterm use.
I use the camera also on my Himiway with the extra bar. I also got the GPS 5 in. Navigator sun screen and it fits like a glove. It clips on and looks like it came with it. Misses all buttons and really helps with sun glare.
@markweyant3673
2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a pic on how you mounted it on your Himiway...I have the Cruizer
@jmb00drg
2 жыл бұрын
Question for Mart Ledbetter; Do you have a link to the GPS 5 in. Navigator sun screen that you reference? That would be great to know.
Yes great idea. You are the man, great channel as well.
What a coincidence! I just got my Super 73 RX delivered last night along with this same exact camera. Took it out for a test this morning and I love it. You are right though....objects appear closer than they seem....and faster. I was busy looking at the camera at an approaching car, and he zipped past me faster than I expected. Maybe I was doing what you were doing...just staring at the screen (I was probably mesmerized at the technology too), when the car came zooming and startled me, even though I knew he was coming. Too bad I bought it before I saw your vid...I would have bought it with your affiliate link. 😢
@CitizenCycle925
2 жыл бұрын
You'll have to let me know how that super 73 RX runs. I have never tried a super 73 bike but I'm sure I will someday. What other gadgets are you going to add to it?
@grouchydude3448
2 жыл бұрын
@@CitizenCycle925 It runs smooth as butter with the dual shocks and it runs pretty fast at 31 mph on a straigh-away. It does lack torque on the low end, as other KZreadrs pointed out. I have a hill near my house, and when I took my Bolton Avenger 500 watt/800-900w peak bike up the hill, I had it on the lowest gear, max throttle + maximum leg power, but it was still hard to pedal. It felt like I was wearing cement shoes and I was only going 5-6 mph. With a running start, I took my RX up the hill WITH pedalling at about 18 mph and it was a breeze. I tested it again at the bottom of the hill, no running start, no pedalling, and it couldn't make it. Torque only kicks in past 10 mph...more after 20 mph. Still, it conquered the hill that I always avoided with my Bolton bike. I think it can conquer most hills, the one caveat is that one needs a running start. Truthfully, after watching your review on the Ariel Rider, I really wanted that bike. After your video showing your shorter wife and niece mount the bike, I was excited to pre-order it, because I'm a short dude. But, I was worried about the higher seat being uncomfortable, and with Super 73 mentioning a torque update in the near future (how near can it be when it's been over a year already), I bought the RX.
@michaelb4512
Жыл бұрын
Hows the camera in bright sun light?Thanks!
Yes I want one, thanks for the info.
Yes, I was out riding yesterday, it was kind of difficult to keep turning around to see what's behind me because I don't have any rearview mirrors. That's when I thought To myself, I need a solution. After seeing your video I was convinced that I needed a rearview cam. Buying today, thank you, for the insight. Sincerely, Real^Talk
@brandonboss6868
Ай бұрын
Any updates on how well it lasted? And does it work good at night?
I love this, I’m getting this! ⚡️🛵🤙🏾
Have it on my wife's X52. I strapped the camera under the brake light. Works great but the screen does take up a lot of realestate on the bars. Gets crowded when adding other gadgets even with the add on extra bar. Think eventually I will get bmx bars put on both of our X52v's.
@CitizenCycle925
2 жыл бұрын
If I was going to start utilizing the rear rack I'd probably try to mount it under the tail light as well but this works for now 😁
Great camera I have it on my 2 ebikes. I love it!!!!!!
I have a bad neck so looking back for traffic is very hard for me. So I think I’m going to try this. Thanks.
@CitizenCycle925
2 жыл бұрын
That is one thing I didn't think of but an excellent point, if you have poor neck mobility this might be helpful
Ordered one , will let you know after trying if . Thanks 🙏 for sharing
I agree I think it would be a distraction. I use one lefthand bar end mounted camera and feel it provides the necessary amount of information to stay safe.
Thanks for the video! I email you last year about this topic. Great job! I purchase the same one.
👍 because of some neck issues it’s hard getting a good over the shoulder check so I’m currently looking for the best camera and monitor rearview system for my motorcycle(HD, Image stabilizing, wide angle lens, works very good at night, etc.) I’ve subscribed and will keep a lookout for your videos in the hopes you might reviews some more. Thank you for these informative videos they really help🙏
@rightpassage
2 жыл бұрын
You may have already ordered something but as I was checking out these which I had no idea they made I realized that they do have dual cameras for motorcycles that are ACC.
Thanks citizen cycle i can use this for my kaabo wolf king GT pro (awesome video)
That is KOOL!! I need one !!
Interesting my Ariel Rider X-class came with pre-cut grips with caps on the end - Then again I also got the thumb throttle.
I had used one, but I had a hard time seeing my wife riding behind me. This is fish eye lense. I switched to a USB camera that I connect to my phone that I use as a display.
@JmieYoutube
2 жыл бұрын
Which one are you using?
@richardgooding498
2 жыл бұрын
Can I get the details on the camera system you are using. Thank you
I have this for my Magicycle and I bought a 3D printed kit to attach it to the Magicycle, just about to install it.
Thanks for the info. I'm gonna put one on my new ebike. It is a bit disappointing that you made the video 2 yrs ago and in the meantime, no manufacturer seems to have had the foresight to integrate an SD card system into it, to record at the same time. The hardware is already in place and an encoder chip and card slot would be simple additions - one would think.
Yea it's not a bad price eather. Thanks for the info. I like that bike you put it on also.
Thanks for the review, I never knew this existed, I already added the bar so I'm gonna try this.
What do you think about mounting the backup camera under the taillight? It should be fairly straight forward to make a bracket.
Awesome idea!
Got one on order. Now I'll be able to see the cars ride my tail light crystal clearly 😂
I've gone through three mirrors from bike static falls. I like this camera 'cause it can be mounted to be less vulnerable. Three mirrors: fitty bux. 😎
that is great idea for ebike and e scooter more safer than look back ty
Pretty nice camera
That's pretty cool way better than mirrors probably little more aerodynamic to
$147.65 for that camera in Canada. Ouch. Great video ! BTW, how do you charge the battery ? do you remove it ? or do you charge it while it is on the bike with a charger with long cable that connects to it ?
What a cool bike!
I own a Rion and i def need more mods for PEV’s without seats.
I think it would be nice if it had a loop recording in case anything was to happen..
The display is so clear. I like the sound of your ebike running. Sir why is the bench curve in the display when in fact the bench is straight 2:06? Thanks for sharing.
Wow! It works great! I would get one but I don't think I'd have room on my Radrover 5. If anyone has any suggestions for how I could make it work, please let me know. P. S. I have a rear rack.
Yes I do have one comment about the rearview camera that is how long does it takes before fully charging the camera.
7:55 awesome street. I love this... I might have to order this
@CitizenCycle925
2 жыл бұрын
I wondered if anyone would notice that 😂 Man you guys see everything..
@pffunk
2 жыл бұрын
@@CitizenCycle925 And what town its in.
Wow your are the first biker to go slow on your bike so fun to follow, i appreciate the vid, i am gonna try a Wifi cam (From Ebay) that connect to my old extra phone y have saved. I am still waiting for my Grizzly, try do do feedback on FB. Thanks man
@CitizenCycle925
2 жыл бұрын
Grizzly nice 👍
That is very cool I like to have it in my bike
I've got mirrors on my bike but I'm going to buy one of those rear view cameras any way because you can never have enough safety precautions on the streets.
Very good review. May consider. I want top purchase a camera re camera,since I almost get hit once a day in a Total of 2.5 miles round trip. Mostly ppl that don’t want to use the STOP sign and also the limit line. Too many ppl driving that shouldn’t be.
@williamalexander5024
Жыл бұрын
If your commute is that dangerous maybe consider taking a bus.
I have the same camera on my ebike. I just wish it had an sd card slot and would function as a dashcam.
I have this and a mirror, mirror is so much better for viewing cars coming up from behind me. And after 2 months, it only charges to 2 bars. I wouldn’t it again for an ebike. Maybe good as a peephole for the front door.
Thanks!
Love it, I'd use it!!!!
Been thinking about putting one on my Himiway
The mirros do not work unless you get the real big ones.I had to take my mirrors off because they would never adjust right and it had no magnification like a car mirror.Thanks for this might get one--but sadly i avoid the street at all costs and use the sidewalk.My area the sidewalk is vey sparsely used and we have no bike lanes.
Same as you. I don't want to have to drill holes for the mirrors. Plus I have a twist throttle. W/ Sunlite hard box. I have to lift my arm every time I want to look behind me. I live in Alaska, so I normally have my hood on which makes it hard to see what's beside me. I had no idea these existed! Happened to pop up as I was surfing online store. They only offer two one with a 130 wide angle and one with a 145. Some reason I think the 130 may be better less fisheye? If anyone knows let me know please!
Bought this however routing wire for a step thru bike is cumbersome. Nice cam if you have a regular bike an no step thru, had to send back. Looking for a wireless bluetooth cam
Speaking of accessories....AR released a Tank Bag....after I made a diy with their patches, they do a pro version. Yeh, bought 2. Gives it a better than super 73 look, Check'm out
Thanks for showing this! If I can ask, I know how much you were digging your himi, how are you liking this bike compared to your himi.
@CitizenCycle925
2 жыл бұрын
Ariel rider x class compared to the himi escape bike is definitely different. They are both fun but the Himiway is more comfortable and I have it set up for cruising and running errands with all the bags and racks. The Ariel Rider is more high-speed fun, feels like a little motorcycle, keeps up in traffic no problem. I like them both just depends what you plan on using the bike for I guess.
I just got a camera today for my havoc Xtreme 1000w hopefully try it out tomorrow
@CitizenCycle925
11 ай бұрын
what camera did you go with?
@goldbearbunny4787
11 ай бұрын
@@CitizenCycle925 lol just a cheap one Funle
Just ordered one
I have one too I posted it on my channel. Love your videos by the way dude
Had it on mine for months now only thing I forget to charge it 😭😭😭😭😭 1 more thing make sure you turn it off before unplugging the cable for charging or it will get messed up I love mine no complaints
Good video, but for me, it's way too big. Once I've added the phone for mapping, there isn't much room left for the big screen. I'm still looking for a right handed end bar mirror for mine, as I'm in the UK and we ride on the left
I just Installed the Same camera on my wolf king gt scooter. I couldn't use the mount and did the same just zip tied the camera into the frame.
bro mount the camera underneath the back rack or on the fender or on top of rear light! This def needs some re engineering so you can use the rack...a smart person would market a rack with the camera built into the rack, also be cool if it had a front camera for recording/gps/speedo "all in one"?
yea, i have one of these on my addmotor Ebike trike and i love it ok hehe
Good idea, similar to having a rear view mirror in a car.
Sweet
Hi! I got this for Father’s Day and I find that the picture is too wide angle thus making the picture kind of small. Btw you have a good amount of space on your handlebars, I spent countless hours finagling the placement of the display and the camera. I have an Lectric XP.
@patrickhotra9241
2 жыл бұрын
I have a Rans Stratus XP that I put a Bafang BBSHD on, and I think that this camera would give me a better image than my left hand mirror. I also have a helmet mirror, but find it difficult to focus on that , and then re-focus on the left hand mirror. I'm hoping that this camera will solve those issues.
For us 'city' riders this is a win/win even with mirror's.
@CitizenCycle925
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I suppose you can still do both and have even more visibility 😁
@box.10
Жыл бұрын
"mirrors" not "mirror's"
Very nice. I want one that records but they're so expensive....
Definitely something I would consider buying. I don't like how most mirrors break if you crash. How good is the screen brightness?
@CitizenCycle925
2 жыл бұрын
I found the screen to be plenty bright, It was really hard to get it to come through on camera. The traffic behind you is way more visible than it shows up in this video.
I purchased this camera and sent it back. The resolution was not good on the unit I purchased. Love the concept.
@CitizenCycle925
2 жыл бұрын
I noticed mine looked a little bit weird at first, and then I noticed I didn't take the clear plastic sticker off the camera, once I did that it was crystal clear.
@romantower
2 жыл бұрын
@@CitizenCycle925 I DID THAT AND THE RESOLUTION WAS STILL GRAINY. I DONT KNOW IF I JUST GOT A BAD ONE AND SHOULD TRY IT AGAIN OR IF ALL OF THEM ARE THAT WAY.
@CitizenCycle925
2 жыл бұрын
@@romantower maybe try a different brand, mine seems to work fine though maybe you got a bad one.
@romantower
2 жыл бұрын
@@CitizenCycle925 thanks
I have this same camera. It’s great! However the cable from camera to monitor is not long enough for my bike. I want to splice in a piece of cable to make it longer. Does anyone know what kind of cable/gauge etc I should use?? Thanks in advance!
I'm not sure if you like full face helmets, but I find the GoPro chin mount to be the best mounting position to capture a first person view
@CitizenCycle925
2 жыл бұрын
I don't like using head mounts because my head is always on the swivel watching for danger. So it makes for a bad camera shot,It's never steady
@altondillon9464
2 жыл бұрын
@@CitizenCycle925 haha, fair enough 👍
@patomahony9747
2 жыл бұрын
Use likes of cross tour 20 mp action camera( go pro clone I think) comes with diving camera case and still gets fairly good audio quality. Had a pair of this type of camera mounted front and rear on a bike with a modded diving case to power both from an usb power bank while also keeping the cameras shower proof. Only con is have to press record each time you power up system. Some of these cameras have wifi so the rear can be displayed on a phone on handlebars. Great plus to this system is traffic behind can clearly see the camera and most times keeps their distance etc. For racks used to carry bags mount at end over the tail light. That way bags don’t obscure cameras view. Parking bike clip off cameras from mount and put in pocket. I can’t currently make/ upload videos to yt but if you want to get an idea of quality look at Michael kinsella MX02s or Lo26 videos on here. Cheers.
Nice motorcycle.
For some reason can't seem to find this one anywhere now it's like it never exsisted, now there is a similar one on amazon but it's £100 more..
awesome street
Hey citizen I just got a hyperscrambler 2 about 3weeks ago and I got a go pro and started a channel too looking to join up with a few people to ride
I bought the Feisike, which is more or less the same thing and ended up throwing it in the trash. Visibility with these bike monitors under sun glare is terrible. Colors are so washed-out that it's hard to distinguish the car coming up on you from the background. Distant approaching cars you can't make out at all. I went back to using a mirror. The only safe camera-monitor is the one you can rely on 100% of the time. I might try using a real photography camera monitor like a Portkeys PT6 paired with a cheap action camera.
I have a step thru and need to find an extension cable for this unit. Do you know what type of cable is needed? Is it an audio 3.5 cable? Really would like to buy and install but with the step thru, there's not enough cable to reach from Camera to the Monitor.
Interesting. But I dont think they sell any for Amazon Canada. * Update * Actually they do. But for 146$... 2.3x the US price.
That's cool.
My bike has a USB charger in the phone holder can you keep this connected to charge an use it at the same time
I am big on tech but this is a no-go for me.
Most definitely it's much better you don't have to be looking at mirrors or looking back is the perfect way to ride a bike.