📌 What camera set-up do you prefer to vlog with?? Also! one thing I forgot to mention is if you are traveling with someone else you can of course have them film you 😉
Hey! we ride TANDEM.... riding one-handed for us would be lethal, so I use a GoPro chest mount and occasionally a hand-held video, but my wife doesn't want to be in it or to do any B-roll so we are limited.... but then our rides are just recorded for our own records..... but not yet uploaded the Go-Pro footage. We are "The Tandem Channel" with about 3 subscribers (our kids!)
I did multiple video sessions with each one having the camera at different shot angles on the bike. This doesn’t work for every situation but if you’re riding the same route each day it makes an interesting vlog.
super helpful, thank you! I only have a phone right now and while I was brainstorming a DIY situation with the accouterments I already have I first grabbed my Nite Ize waterproof phone pouch that has a lanyard. I adjusted the lanyard to be short and so I'll see how the Iphone wide lense works out in that! I loved all tips but I'll difinitely try setting up the camera somewhere and riding by!
Wow, not many vloggers reveal this concept which is often asked by many bike vlogging enthusiasts. I am one among them.... Plenty points here I would ask. 1. Yes, would like to know how to ride one handed as I am scared of losing balance and crashing which leads to broken parts of me and my equipment. 2. When you set up the camera and go back, there is a possibility of anyone by rider spotting it and stealing it (touchwood). 3. Recording Time vs Edited video time varies, so how to get ample battery time and memory storage. Thank You R&D for the most requested content. I hope we would definitely ride together some day and I would record you guys ♥
Hi Vinaykumar! I was thinking of you as we made this video! 1. Definitely don't do it if you don't feel comfortable and know that certain bikes are easier to ride 1 handed. Twitchy road bikes with aggressive geometry for example. 2. I never worry about people stealing my stuff in general but we're usually filming those shots where there aren't a lot of people so no chance of it getting stolen really! In a city I might be more cautious. 3. Shooting 10-15 second clips usually works best (unless you want a timelapse or want to shoot an entire descent etc.). On a long tour with no access to electricity at all times, you do have to be cautious of battery life and memory card space but carrying extras can help that. Shorter clips also makes it easier to edit. It's something you have to learn (when to turn on the camera and when NOT to lol.) and it just takes practice.
@@radbikeadventure Thanks a lot, regarding long tours in a fairly remote places, I prefer taking a solar panel charger so that I can get free electricity. Good ones are available though. We can't expect when we can spot a beautiful bird or a view, so yes need good co ordination.
yeay a new video!! yeah a puch for the cam is something ive been thinking about i had my dslr camera with me last summer but never took it out from the bag. something small and easy accesble is super nice! quadlock has released a camera kit mount (Mount that to a selfiestick) so if you have a iphone samsung pixel or huawei phone you might find a case for your model and you would get it really nice and tight.
thank you for your tips! i shoot without stick though, easy to put it on my side pockets of my bag) but interesting to see how you install organizer (bag) for your camera with stick)
Thanks! As a cheaper option I've seen people use a climbers chalk bag like this for a feedsack (I used some water bottle holders but they are pretty narrow): amzn.to/31eALzR
Great video! Could you tell me which category you select to put a UA-cam Cycle vlog under? The closest I see is Autos & vehicles or Sports, but nothing that really fits the cycling category specifically.
I have pretty much the exact same camera/vlogging set up. But i also recently added a 360 degree camera(insta360 onex) which i find great for bike vlogging! Because you don’t have to worry about framing at all. Just press record and in post you can change where and what you want to focus on since the camera shoots a 360 view. Endless editing choices. It really is freeing.
@Bike Tall Nice! I have thought about getting one of those on so many occasions! Just worried having to edit and choose the footage will be a pain. As in too much freedom! How do you find that process?
Hey, as an unrelated video idea, have you ever talked about the kinds of bike maintenance you did while on the road vs what you sourced out at shops along the way? I'm curious if you had a routine each day/week whatever that would be useful to know.
Hey, Ryan, this was a very helpful video, however I can't find the links you refer to about the difference between your Sony and GoPro, as well as details about which selfie stick you're using. If you could post those links that would be terrific! Thanks so much!
Hey Sharon! Thanks for the heads up that I had forgotten to put the link in! It's there now. Should pop up at 5:40 . Also, bummer that selfie stick is currently unavailable. I linked to one in the video description that looks the same and has good reviews!
haha, I'm using insta360 one x, but I just bought one x2 today. I'm struggling with the content of my riding video. I don't know what else I can record besides those similar roads I already filmed before.
California must be a great place to ride and live with the coast, the mountains and NPs. I guess being two of you, if you are both into filming, the possibilities to produce really good films is so much better. I know you cycled RTW but California and the wider US is pretty spectacular. Do you find Sony gives the best picture quality?
Apologies if you already answered this, but looks like you have the 4K Action cam, did you shoot in 4K and down sample to 1080, or just shoot natively in 1080? Also you didn't bother with the remote (Viewer) then? Great videos btw, really enjoying watching your adventures
I tried mounting the camera on the bike but it picked up too much road noise through the frame, have you a solution to that? Have you tried a separate microphone with the sony? Also as a viewer a definitely prefer watching chestmounts over helmet mounted film.
Hi Olof, good question. The mount has to be REALLY secure on the frame otherwise it will jostle and ruin footage and sound. We tried a few different mounts but found the K-edge provided the most secure fit. You can also get a small gimbal which would completely smooth things out. Putting on a wind muff also helps a LOT so I would try that. I have used an external mic. One problem is the audio comes in really HOT. Off the bike I can move it away from me, but on the bike the wind noise is too much. Using a Wind muff with internal mic or just positioning the camera right (wo a wind muff) has worked best for me.
Good point. It also shouldn't be used on really rough roads when you for sure need two hands on the bars. Of course gotta use common sense when it is and ISN'T safe to use that technique 👍
@@2Bikes4Adventure It just gets a bit trickier though, and you have to be more vigilant due to the handling characteristics. ua-cam.com/video/W45PAljzWvk/v-deo.html Your videos are very helpful by the way, and super clear in explanation.
Hi, how do you edit the footage and how long do you suggest for each bit of filming ie is 10 sec the min shot to get something across and not make it too jumpy
Hi Stephen, I use Final Cut Pro X. And yes, each clip should be about 10-30 seconds (I've heard of a 5 second rule where you make sure you hold each shot for 5 seconds (holding it STEADY and fixed), then move and get your next shot, and the next, holding each for 5 seconds...I'm guilty of not doing this and it makes editing really difficult because you end up with a lot of movement and whipping the camera around).
Oh music. Where do you get your music. Right now I use UA-cam Audio Library and it’s working for now but I’d like to find a site that I can download music without busting the budget. Triple Scoop and Premium Beat are awesome but too expensive.
Most people seem to use the epidemic sound library (including rad bike adventure if you look in their description box), but it is also a subscription service :} www.epidemicsound.com/
Nobody will agree with me but I think a great tip, unless you're getting paid/sponsored to produce content, is don't hop off your bike all the time and set up a tripod and do a ride by and film everything ever etcetera. Never take the risk of ruining your actual memory of a trip by turning it into a race or a film project. Unless you're in a documented race or getting paid to make content :D lol
It's a fair point! I'd usually only make the effort when it was a really beautiful scene and I wanted to have saved that shot for later. It doesn't ruin the trip for me, but it does change it. Now that we have more of an audience I'd be more likely to stop and set-up in order to capture and share the moment. Just the action of stopping to film something special actually helps solidify the memory too tho there's an extra perk :)
I dont vlog but j watch a bunch of them. Everytime i see the ride by screen i think. “They need to go back to get that camera”. There is this one guy that filmed the entire trip that way. Incredibly long days on a fat tire bike. Hundreds of shots hundreds. I think that they are nice but for me not necessary. Maybe one or two.
Not sure I understand. You heard putting the Sony on manual settings is difficult? I haven't had that issue. I've played with different settings no problem.
Hey I watched your several videos, your videos are awesome. but I have seen that your subscribers are very less, that's why you are getting very less views on your videos.
thanks for sharing the different angle on we capture our ride this would be a big help for me as a beginner in vlogging bike ride..new friend here you may visit my second account elyukanong siklista, thanks
📌 What camera set-up do you prefer to vlog with?? Also! one thing I forgot to mention is if you are traveling with someone else you can of course have them film you 😉
I would prefer Sony too. de best
Hey! we ride TANDEM.... riding one-handed for us would be lethal, so I use a GoPro chest mount and occasionally a hand-held video, but my wife doesn't want to be in it or to do any B-roll so we are limited.... but then our rides are just recorded for our own records..... but not yet uploaded the Go-Pro footage. We are "The Tandem Channel" with about 3 subscribers (our kids!)
I did multiple video sessions with each one having the camera at different shot angles on the bike. This doesn’t work for every situation but if you’re riding the same route each day it makes an interesting vlog.
A great idea most people don't realize. I do it too.
super helpful, thank you! I only have a phone right now and while I was brainstorming a DIY situation with the accouterments I already have I first grabbed my Nite Ize waterproof phone pouch that has a lanyard. I adjusted the lanyard to be short and so I'll see how the Iphone wide lense works out in that! I loved all tips but I'll difinitely try setting up the camera somewhere and riding by!
I thought I recognized the Kona Sutra! Such a baest of a bike! Great tips!
Wow, not many vloggers reveal this concept which is often asked by many bike vlogging enthusiasts. I am one among them....
Plenty points here I would ask.
1. Yes, would like to know how to ride one handed as I am scared of losing balance and crashing which leads to broken parts of me and my equipment.
2. When you set up the camera and go back, there is a possibility of anyone by rider spotting it and stealing it (touchwood).
3. Recording Time vs Edited video time varies, so how to get ample battery time and memory storage.
Thank You R&D for the most requested content.
I hope we would definitely ride together some day and I would record you guys ♥
Hi Vinaykumar! I was thinking of you as we made this video!
1. Definitely don't do it if you don't feel comfortable and know that certain bikes are easier to ride 1 handed. Twitchy road bikes with aggressive geometry for example.
2. I never worry about people stealing my stuff in general but we're usually filming those shots where there aren't a lot of people so no chance of it getting stolen really! In a city I might be more cautious.
3. Shooting 10-15 second clips usually works best (unless you want a timelapse or want to shoot an entire descent etc.). On a long tour with no access to electricity at all times, you do have to be cautious of battery life and memory card space but carrying extras can help that. Shorter clips also makes it easier to edit. It's something you have to learn (when to turn on the camera and when NOT to lol.) and it just takes practice.
@@radbikeadventure Thanks a lot, regarding long tours in a fairly remote places, I prefer taking a solar panel charger so that I can get free electricity. Good ones are available though.
We can't expect when we can spot a beautiful bird or a view, so yes need good co ordination.
yeay a new video!! yeah a puch for the cam is something ive been thinking about i had my dslr camera with me last summer but never took it out from the bag. something small and easy accesble is super nice! quadlock has released a camera kit mount (Mount that to a selfiestick) so if you have a iphone samsung pixel or huawei phone you might find a case for your model and you would get it really nice and tight.
I just wanted to tell you that Rad means Bike in german.. Maybe you knew it already but i still wanted to tell you😅😊
Its also my favorite movie of all time 😁
thank you for your tips! i shoot without stick though, easy to put it on my side pockets of my bag) but interesting to see how you install organizer (bag) for your camera with stick)
Yea, whatever works! I also like to just grab the GoPro now
(sans selfie stick) especially because the stabilization is crazy good on the Hero8
Great tips! Love the feed bag idea.
Thanks! As a cheaper option I've seen people use a climbers chalk bag like this for a feedsack (I used some water bottle holders but they are pretty narrow): amzn.to/31eALzR
Thanks for sharing this knowledge!! NEEDED THIS🤣 Don't know why I waited so long to find this!
Cool tips! Thanks!
I ride with one hand while riding on 136-in wheel... Great Vid👍🏾
I really appreciate this video. Thank you so soooo much!
Muuuuuuuuy bueno ! Me diste nuevas ideas para probar. Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷 !
Really helpful video. Thanks a lot!
Thanks a lot for the information during blogging on bike. Thanks a lot on the trip u have made.
Great video, it covers so much of what I have been wanting to know... thank you!
Very informative. Thanks for sharing. Watching here from the Philippines 💛💜💚🖤❤️🧡💙🚴♂️😍
Great video! Could you tell me which category you select to put a UA-cam Cycle vlog under? The closest I see is Autos & vehicles or Sports, but nothing that really fits the cycling category specifically.
Great topic! Thanks for sharing all the pro tips😎
Glad it was helpful!
I have pretty much the exact same camera/vlogging set up. But i also recently added a 360 degree camera(insta360 onex) which i find great for bike vlogging! Because you don’t have to worry about framing at all. Just press record and in post you can change where and what you want to focus on since the camera shoots a 360 view. Endless editing choices. It really is freeing.
@Bike Tall Nice! I have thought about getting one of those on so many occasions! Just worried having to edit and choose the footage will be a pain. As in too much freedom! How do you find that process?
rad bike adventure this is true! Sometimes too many choices can be overwhelming. But the insta360 editing app is pretty simple and lots of fun.
Bike Tall Good to know! I’ve still got it on the wish list 😉
Amazing Cycle vlog I loved it 💓
From Bangladesh ❤️
Happy cycling ❤️
Have a good day 💙
Stumbled upon y'all's channel a couple of weeks ago. Glad I did. Good vibe. Good content. Thanks! Ride on. ☮
Awesome! Welcome!
Fantastic..would definitely apply these helpful tips in our trail vlog..thanks a lot..love😘 from Guimbal, Iloilo City, Philippines..
Cheers! Love the Philippines. want to come back and cycle there someday
Uy pinoy!
Thanks for this vlog !
Thank you madam for the ideas how to make a video vloging for cycling
Thanks for the video. What about shooting vertical? Have you ever done it?
Hey, as an unrelated video idea, have you ever talked about the kinds of bike maintenance you did while on the road vs what you sourced out at shops along the way? I'm curious if you had a routine each day/week whatever that would be useful to know.
Not in depth. Good idea Anna!
@@radbikeadventure Oooh yes I'd also love a video on the bike maintenance! Planning my own long adventure atm! :}
love it❤️
Hey, Ryan, this was a very helpful video, however I can't find the links you refer to about the difference between your Sony and GoPro, as well as details about which selfie stick you're using. If you could post those links that would be terrific! Thanks so much!
Hey Sharon! Thanks for the heads up that I had forgotten to put the link in! It's there now. Should pop up at 5:40 . Also, bummer that selfie stick is currently unavailable. I linked to one in the video description that looks the same and has good reviews!
@@radbikeadventure Thanks so much, Ryan! That's a big help!
Thanks mam 💛💛 🚲🚲
haha, I'm using insta360 one x, but I just bought one x2 today. I'm struggling with the content of my riding video. I don't know what else I can record besides those similar roads I already filmed before.
Fantastic video. Just wanted to comment:)
Cheers, thank you!
What kind of light do you use for recording??
California must be a great place to ride and live with the coast, the mountains and NPs. I guess being two of you, if you are both into filming, the possibilities to produce really good films is so much better. I know you cycled RTW but California and the wider US is pretty spectacular.
Do you find Sony gives the best picture quality?
Cali is okay I guess it's great if you never been here... 🌄🌞🌻
Apologies if you already answered this, but looks like you have the 4K Action cam, did you shoot in 4K and down sample to 1080, or just shoot natively in 1080? Also you didn't bother with the remote (Viewer) then? Great videos btw, really enjoying watching your adventures
I tried mounting the camera on the bike but it picked up too much road noise through the frame, have you a solution to that? Have you tried a separate microphone with the sony? Also as a viewer a definitely prefer watching chestmounts over helmet mounted film.
Hi Olof, good question. The mount has to be REALLY secure on the frame otherwise it will jostle and ruin footage and sound. We tried a few different mounts but found the K-edge provided the most secure fit. You can also get a small gimbal which would completely smooth things out. Putting on a wind muff also helps a LOT so I would try that.
I have used an external mic. One problem is the audio comes in really HOT. Off the bike I can move it away from me, but on the bike the wind noise is too much. Using a Wind muff with internal mic or just positioning the camera right (wo a wind muff) has worked best for me.
Very informative video. New subbie here.
That selfie stick looks great! I followed your link but it is no longer available🥲
hi, i can't find the link to the selfie stick you mentioned in this video,what selfie stick do you use?
I think you should visit India as a tourist here. this will give you a boost in the number of your subscribers
What do you think of aero bars on a touring bike ?
The one handed technique might not work on some folded bikes depending on how small and thin their wheels are.
Good point. It also shouldn't be used on really rough roads when you for sure need two hands on the bars. Of course gotta use common sense when it is and ISN'T safe to use that technique 👍
I used the “one hand technique” often on while touring on our Brompton (Sony AS50, Osmo Pocket and even Sony RX100)
@@2Bikes4Adventure It just gets a bit trickier though, and you have to be more vigilant due to the handling characteristics.
ua-cam.com/video/W45PAljzWvk/v-deo.html
Your videos are very helpful by the way, and super clear in explanation.
Nice vlog, have you try to vlog with Insta 360 one x?
Thanks! I haven't yet. I keep getting temped to buy a 360 camera but the editing seems time consuming
Hi, how do you edit the footage and how long do you suggest for each bit of filming ie is 10 sec the min shot to get something across and not make it too jumpy
Hi Stephen, I use Final Cut Pro X. And yes, each clip should be about 10-30 seconds (I've heard of a 5 second rule where you make sure you hold each shot for 5 seconds (holding it STEADY and fixed), then move and get your next shot, and the next, holding each for 5 seconds...I'm guilty of not doing this and it makes editing really difficult because you end up with a lot of movement and whipping the camera around).
Oh music. Where do you get your music. Right now I use UA-cam Audio Library and it’s working for now but I’d like to find a site that I can download music without busting the budget. Triple Scoop and Premium Beat are awesome but too expensive.
Most people seem to use the epidemic sound library (including rad bike adventure if you look in their description box), but it is also a subscription service :} www.epidemicsound.com/
omg that was cool 👋😍
hi, never mind the link to selfie stick i found it :-)
Oh good! Yes, it's linked in our Vlogging Essentials gear list :)
Did you make this earlier and just now posted it? You mention you long term bike reviews but I though you already posted those.
Exactly. Filmed it before we made them!
Thanks for the tips! Now I can make better vlogs, and could potentially get more views and subscribers!
Foreigners came here and get a huge increase in their fan following and subscribers also
Nobody will agree with me but I think a great tip, unless you're getting paid/sponsored to produce content, is don't hop off your bike all the time and set up a tripod and do a ride by and film everything ever etcetera. Never take the risk of ruining your actual memory of a trip by turning it into a race or a film project. Unless you're in a documented race or getting paid to make content :D lol
It's a fair point! I'd usually only make the effort when it was a really beautiful scene and I wanted to have saved that shot for later. It doesn't ruin the trip for me, but it does change it. Now that we have more of an audience I'd be more likely to stop and set-up in order to capture and share the moment. Just the action of stopping to film something special actually helps solidify the memory too tho there's an extra perk :)
@@radbikeadventure did our first overnight last night. wish I wasn't smack in the middle of LA though
Nice
I dont vlog but j watch a bunch of them. Everytime i see the ride by screen i think. “They need to go back to get that camera”. There is this one guy that filmed the entire trip that way. Incredibly long days on a fat tire bike. Hundreds of shots hundreds. I think that they are nice but for me not necessary. Maybe one or two.
If you like riding you should vlog go for it... Just film that's what I do on one big 36 inch wheel it's fun... Great pointers here from this video.
The Samsung is on Auto, I read the manual setting is difficult.
I meant Sony
Not sure I understand. You heard putting the Sony on manual settings is difficult? I haven't had that issue. I've played with different settings no problem.
Which setting do you prefer?
How to bike with no hands
I'm in love with you
Hey I watched your several videos, your videos are awesome. but I have seen that your subscribers are very less, that's why you are getting very less views on your videos.
thanks for sharing the different angle on we capture our ride this would be a big help for me as a beginner in vlogging bike ride..new friend here you may visit my second account elyukanong siklista, thanks
Only a year and a half? Somehow I doubt you know what you're talking about 😂
JK JK
I couldn't ride a day and a half 😂
Funny though because for some, it's not much. We met people on the road for 5 or 10 years!
Nice
Thanks