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Can anyone recommend a good GoPro model (or similar product) to pick up for use on a helmet? Specifically while cycling. I once had a Contour, but lost it, and never replaced it.

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I haven't used on myself, but the Garmin Virb cameras [0] seems to be popular with cyclists. I'm guessing partly because Garmin was already a popular brand because of their bicycle computers, and partly because the cameras have built in GPS and what Garmin calls "G-Metrix" which enables some fancy statistics on your video [1].

[0] https://virb.garmin.com/en-US

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI0ltAj3hzM

The new gopro session is looking good. For a higher quality one, get the hero silver.

If you're looking for mounts, stick the standard mount on your helmet or use a 'wraparound' mount on the handlebars. (Get one of these)[https://www.amazon.com/Black-Common-Outdoor-Sports-Session/d...] You get a ton of accessories for cheap.

I second the Session recommendation. There's one button to press and it "just works". The session is lightweight too, so it will create less torque on your head/neck than other cameras.

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