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ycling on Singapore’s
roads can be a pretty
hazardous affair,
especially since every
inch of the road is filled with motorised
vehicles of all proportions, making it a
pretty risky trip, should you attempt to
complete that Gran Fondo challenge
that would take you through the rough
and congested periods of traffic.
There is surely nothing better
than the feeling of having someone
cover your back while you block out
external interference to fight that
disastrous headwind. No, it isn’t
another fellow rider, but the latest
gadget from Cycliq, the Fly6.
Thank the people at Cycliq for creating
something so ingenious like this, the
Fly6 isn’t quite like any other external
camera that fights for seat-post space;
it is an integrated product, combining a
HD camera and a tail light. Standing on
the vertical axis at only 85mm tall and

40mm wide, the Fly6 is definitely heavier

than a standard tail light at 51mm and

weighs in at 116g. While that seems like

parasitic weight, do keep in mind that it

serves two functions for the size of one.

The tail light does a pretty decent job

of flashing and glowing at 30 lumens.

Notably, it has a memory setting that

keeps in mind your preferred light mode.

However, what truly fascinates many

whenever the Fly6 is mentioned is its HD

camera, which boasts a 720p resolution

and wide-angled recording, making it a

perfect companion for those cycling trips

where one has to transverse through

crowded sections of public roads.

Just like a DVR (Digital Video Recorder)

for cars, the Fly6 also possesses an

Incident Mode of capture, which is

automatically activated when the bike is

tilted over 30 degrees for five seconds.

A rapid successive three-beep chirp is a

confirmation that an ‘incident’ has been

saved for viewing and downloading

later. Just remember to straighten your

bike or turn it off before laying it down.

Battery life is not an issue as well, with

a total operating life of six hours, clearly

enough for a single trip around the island,

whether it is for leisurely cruise or a face-

paced road attack session. Rain, mud

and grime is of no concern to the Fly6’s

longevity, since it comes factory-coated

with nanotechnology, keeping unwanted

contaminants out of critical components.

Happily, Cycliq also provides an 8GB

microSD class 10 memory card for

out-of-the-box usage, more than

enough for a single trip’s recording.

Given today’s quick-to-anger and

volatile situation between drivers and

cyclists on the roads today, the Fly6

from Cycliq is a godsend for those who

are looking to protect themselves from

errant drivers, as well as great viewing

material, especially during moments

of sprinting, recording the shocked

faces of rivals as you pull away!

Videos captured from Fly6

Your trusty rear-eye

withness, the Fly6

will safeguard your

ride in crystal-

clear recording

WATCHING YOUR BACK

There’s nothing more reassuring than having a pair of eyes behind

you while you pummel the roads with your two-wheeler...

90 // March 2016