The Best Cycling Camera. Period. Insta360 X4 Deep-dive

[@junksmiles]

I'd love to see more of how you mount it. Like play the footage then show the mounting to get that footage. I never know how to mount it to get the best shots.

[@AlexLimm]

Look at 12:30

[@alphamrc309]

Thanks for showing the Garmin integration. That seals the deal for me.

[@ChinaCycling]

Its very impressive. I hope it comes to the PC, but doing it in the phone all is no biggie.

[@Jcool721]

@@ChinaCycling Do they have pwr metrics?

[@DavidTeo]

Yes it shows power too!

[@Hambini]

You GO BIG BOY!

[@garethbutton]

He was smoking a few peeps wasn’t he. Fast little bugger

[@ChinaCycling]

I just put in the 10 seconds of footage where I'm keepng up. ;) Left the 10hrs of footage of me getting dropped on the cutting room floor...

[@ev-ezaye3580]

​@@ChinaCycling😂😅

[@__-bk6mm]

@@ChinaCycling I'd do the same mate hell why not LMAO

[@FLG8r]

I bought this camera; it's great for cycling - have used it for road and mountain biking; I find that the output is best suited for the small screen though.

[@Regantdarcy]

Been saying this since the first 360 X. Best cycling camera hands down. You never have to worry about camera angles & have infinite editing possibilities later. I can just focus on my ride. I sold my gopros & never looked back. 🚴🏼‍♂️ 👍🏼

[@HarschTier2]

Image quality in 8K is insane, what a gamechanger

[@ChinaCycling]

Its defo what was needed...

[@DP-PhD]

You're the first reviewer that I have seen that has mentioned the gesture control! A very useful and for me a clincher as to overall use. Cheers!

[@ChinaCycling]

Thats good to hear! I was close to cutting that out of the video because over 20min video doesn't do well on YoUtube... but.. glad i kept it in now!

[@donbarnard82]

But would signaling a turn make it stop/ start recording? 🤔

[@dalbertsnyc]

Good review and I like the way you get the information out without the glamour and the pretense.

[@klein-concept]

Wicked. Considering to switch to the X4. Messed up that i bought the X3 3 weeks ago 😂😂

[@ChinaCycling]

Hahaha... Thats always the way, but I think the X3 was on sale a few weeks ago...so... it makes it easier to swallow...

[@ZenEndurance]

Been waiting for verification that it shows watts. FINALLY somebody proving it. Thanks!

[@ChinaCycling]

Glad I could help... even if they weren't very big watts - haha.

[@snupy-cam]

Nice video! Lately, I've started using Insta360 cameras on my rides around town with my dog.🚴🐕I managed to mount Insta360 Extended edition selfie stick (300 cm) with the Insta360 X4 over the front wheel of the bicycle using the quick release system. So, I can stop riding the bicycle anywhere, put it on the stand, and continue filming my dog without pausing. Also, I placed the second Insta360 Ace Pro camera on the bicycle seat tube to film what is happening behind me. With this, I covered the area that cannot be recorded by the front camera because of me, because I interfere in the shot. In this way, I can cover literally everything that happens around me while riding a bike, and thus watch all the runs of my dog ​​around me, this way I get great shots suitable for slowing down. I am really excited about both insta360 cameras!

[@__-bk6mm]

is that some kind weekend thing they do on race tracks over there? letting people cycle round race tracks? that's so cool!

[@LukeRichardson1981]

Great review. Planning to pick one of these up before taking a cycling trip to the Canadian Rockies this summer. Looks amazing, and so much potential for great shots.

[@ChinaCycling]

I'm sure you'll enjoy the camera and the trip!

[@Dee-Ell]

Prerecording mode is great! I wish my wahoo cycling computer had that. Once in a while, I forget to start recording the ride. Such a feature would be very useful.

[@AntonioDiaz]

Great video! Does this have a wahoo overlay? Or is it only Garmin?😮

[@B_KFC_Leg]

Nice video! If you mount it using the handlebar cap mount, does it block your sight from seeing the bike computer?

[@redpeppercor9287]

Any advice where to mount the camera on the bike for the best forward facing and selfie shots? Thanks.

[@ChinaCycling]

If you're using a traditional handlebar, use the stem cap mount with a telescopic selfie stick. Collapse (retract) the stick when you wanna shoot stuff forwards, and extend it when you wanna shoot yourself.

[@diariodiunpapàingiappone]

Thank you! Does the X4 also have a limit of 29 minutes of continuous recording?

[@NCTlachaineduvelo]

La qualité est folle... la différence avec la X3 est impressionnante.

[@ChinaCycling]

It's very impressive. Good to see you here. Keep making good content!

[@misterzeusadventures6083]

Hi, Great video and very informative. Sorry for maybe beginner question, but I am just getting into these fun things with cycles. For the Garmin overlays with Insta360, is that with a special bike computer? Or with your Garmin watch? Do you have to use special Garmin devices on the bike? Like Garmin pedals or other sensors in addition to Garmin bike computer or Garmin watch? I often rent a bike when I travel at places and those rental bikes would not have any Garmin pedals and the likes. I guess I could add a Garmin bike computer or use a Garmin Watch. I noticed on your video you have RPM statistics for example also, so was wondering how you do that. Do you have a comparison on what data overlays Garmin could add versus a Apple Watch? I am mostly using Apple watch for walking, but guess it would also work for cycling... yet, if there was some advantage of using a Garmin bike computer (without dependencies of Garmin pedals and the likes) I might try that also. Anyways, thanks in advance for any advice.

[@HDGuruGuy]

Great video and review! Thanks for sharing!

[@ChinaCycling]

Thanks for watching!

[@sboy0699]

Hey love the editing! I'm going to start recording on my X4. If you don't mind me asking, what editing software do you use to achieve this color grading?

[@ChinaCycling]

I edit everything in premiere. Not a crazy grade though. Just add a bit of vignette and tweak the colours a tiny bit.

[@mikeontour_official]

Great video, thanks for all the details! Very sympatic!

[@BeniVidiBici]

How long does the battery lasts and in wich resolution? How big has the SD-Card to be for the full time filming?

[@maximme]

so cool that INSTA360 pays attention to cyclist's needs for a camera.

[@maximme]

would love to see the various ways you mount the camera and how you look while cycling.

[@HaiNguyen0112]

Hey, what Bigrock model are you ridin, your thoughts and opinions on the bikes ? thank you

[@waycool3808]

Cool video! Especially the racing. Surprised to see you riding the Bigrock in a race! Please review the bike!!! How's is it in a race???

[@ChinaCycling]

The bike (and )twoo erx) were perfect throughout. Very impressed.

[@videosfromrazor1265]

A question regarding gesture control does it work when the screen has timed out? By that the camera is still recording

[@KwanFung]

Great review!

[@SingaporeUntold]

Make sure they pay you a fee on top of the commission links. These companies make bank of your exposure

[@tbone-ip5fi]

Thanks for the review. Honestly I'm not impressed by the image quality. I know it's of course better than the previous versions, but I'm watching this on a ultrawide 4k monitor and the image is not very sharp. Frankly it looks a bit grainy or blurry, especially from the race track.

[@ChinaCycling]

I mean, its still a $500 360 camera, not a $5000 RED... everything is relevant. But, I think it can go toe to toe with regular action camera footage?

[@jaro6985]

Its a bit blurry yeah not as good as a 3+ year old gopro. Which makes sense, its capturing probably 6x the area of a normal camera.

[@stevenr5149]

My image quality was horrible as well on my 38 inch 4k. Then I realized my KZbin auto sized the resolution. Then I manual set my KZbin resolution to 4K. 😳 NICE!

[@tbone-ip5fi]

@@jaro6985 This is correct. My small DJI Action 2 shoots quite bit crisper 4K video than this.

[@ridefast0]

The X3 will be great value now, shame I bought mine a while ago! Agreed that with the X3, the 5.7K 'resolution' is not that great after you have framed the shots! But the image stabilization is out of this world.

[@ChinaCycling]

Yeah, the X3 is still more than usable. While other camera tech has seemingly plateaued, its great to see 360 tech keep going.

[@ev-ezaye3580]

​@ChinaCycling well they plateaued for a reason, where do you go, if peak efficiency has been achieved? Sometimes the thrills and frills and not important

[@ohevisrael]

Do you sync with Garmin before you edit or afterwards?

[@TheCyclingCardio]

I wonder how to mount it in front if you use aero bar..I use sworks and roval bar stem combo

[@AutoCAD681]

Can you add a video on where to mount on the bike and what it looks like ?

[@ChinaCycling]

Sure, I'll maybe do a tutorial "how to get the best shots" including settings etc... this was already way too long of a video just going over the features...

[@davidpham3046]

@@ChinaCycling if you can show us how to mount on aero type bike too would be great

[@FirstnameLastname-pe3ky]

The image quality is more than lacking still. It's definitely a lot better than before but during faster speeds meaning lots of change in pixels per frame it gets incredibly mushy and soft. The bitrate is as always the bottle neck. Even though it was nearly doubled, the increase in resolution probably eats that extra bandwidth up very quickly. Also very disappointing that they still didn't increase the sensor size. Low light ability is lacking. It's an ok update but it's far from great. I'm guessing the upcoming gopro max might potentially do some of these things better, at least it would be laughable if it didn't having been in the works for 5 years at that point.

[@ev-ezaye3580]

Ikr

[@kbushmeyer]

Is there any type of cloud storage like GoPro offers? Those 8k vids have got to be some BIG files. I'm assuming an external HD is a must for storing footage. What's your system for that?

[@ChinaCycling]

I process the footage to 2d footage while the files are still on the camera, save the 2d files to my portable hard drive, then delete the original 3d 8k files.

[@singechamberlain2967]

No one in the entire world like this music. It's and instant click away

[@DJChrisLex]

Are you able to add data overlays while editing using the AI edit?

[@DraxMoranis-d7n]

Jiga wut

[@Elna-nt3bx]

Nice review bro

[@replay_pete]

Hey, I have one question. Is it possible to use any other GPS data sources with this camera, for example, some GPS loggers or even phone GPS? Or is it limited to Garmin and Apple?

[@ChinaCycling]

Limited to Garmin and Apple as it just gets it from their web api in one click.

[@replay_pete]

@@ChinaCycling oh, thank you. I was really hoping for more alternatives like Lezyne, Strava, etc.

[@davidpham3046]

Hi there, I have a insta360 x4 but the issue is I have a canyon aeror oard bike and I don't know what I can use to mount it from the rear? Do you have any recommendations??

[@alexandre8242]

Same issue for me with a canyon ultimate bike. Does anyone have a solution? I already have garmin edge integrated under the (flat) handlebar

[@ChopsticksDIYGarden]

1:12 I recognize this scene. Isn't this the River Center in Fresno?

[@ChinaCycling]

Yes! ;) Haha, Near pumpkin valley

[@palla62]

nice video! one question: your jersey and bib are amazing! where is possible buy it? 😉

[@ChinaCycling]

Which one? The blue and pink arms one? Thats my skinsuit... maybe will sell it in the future, but not many people buy things like this, and the MOQ is pretty high.

[@palla62]

@@ChinaCycling yes I am referring to the blue and pink one. it's true that not everyone likes them but they are increasingly widespread in street circuit and fixed gear races. I hope to be able to purchase it as soon as possible and launch a new trend in Italy!

[@ton-thattai8952]

Does the camera can connect ANT+ sensors and ODB-II? Thanks

[@gch567]

Hi! Thanks for yours reviews! How is in mountain ? 🎉

[@ChinaCycling]

Its great in mountains because you can look up to the mountain tops or down to the valleys

[@TheCyclesport]

Yeah Joe! Next level trip to California and the awesome riding here. Great filming as usual and keep up the awesome and informative videos. China Cycling. #pandapodium

[@ChinaCycling]

Thanks! Will do!

[@man1ac85]

what did you use for the overlay with powerdata etc?

[@KwanFung]

He used Garmin

[@ljaywilson]

Any suggestions for a mount on a Canyon with integrated cockpit?

[@alexandre8242]

Hi Jay. Did you find a solution? Facing same issue here

[@kyries4970]

i give you the 1K !

[@DraxMoranis-d7n]

That camera makes you look fierce from the front view. Like a piranha with fierce teeth out on attack mode 🐟

[@garethbutton]

How are you getting the sound onto the 360 please? Inbuilt mic 🎤 or clip on one?

[@ChinaCycling]

The intro when i'm riding and talking on the bridge I'm using the DJI mic with no receiver and just syncing in post.

[@garethbutton]

Thanks, I have the Go mics I think they can record solo. I’ll look into that nice tip thanks!!!

[@BBJGC4]

How would you compare with the Hero 13 Black ?

[@ChinaCycling]

Hard to compare. The GoPro is more "what you see is what you get" the insta360 has more possibilities, but requires more effort.

[@crankandsprints]

Great video! I'm using the Insta360 and I'm happy with that but I'm having issues big time regarding sync of GPS data, is not synced properly, it's delayed 🫤

[@ChinaCycling]

Make sure you connect the camera to your phone some time before the ride. When the camera connects to the phone, it syncs the time and date. (Obviously make sure your phone is also getting the correct time and date from your wifi / cellular network etc.)

[@martinkardos3868]

Guys, I cant sync stats from my Garmin watch to X4 at all (its says No data or something). How come it works for you? Ive asked insta360 support and they said Garmin stats are not available on X4 yet.

[@jonphotos8631]

What head unit ru using? Garmin?

[@ChinaCycling]

Garmin 1080. It also syncs with apple fit devices (Apple Watch,)

[@ericphay]

What mounts do you use for aero/flat handlebars?

[@ChinaCycling]

Gopro mount under the Garmin if you don't have an extension stick.

[@ericphay]

@@ChinaCyclingin your video at 5:39 are you using the insta360 headset cap mount with selfie stick?

[@YaniofWigan]

Looks like Joe is talking to the stuff panda toy giving him the cold shoulder. Cool review though.

[@ChinaCycling]

Haha, my phone hides behind the panda toy which i use to control the camera. ;) So, he's strategically placed.

[@keepingtherubberdown5715]

how did you actually have this mounted off the front where it wouldn't be catching wind?

[@ChinaCycling]

Its on the stem cap mount that I showed. I'm using a DJI mic and syncing in post for the talking-to-camera pieces.

[@PeakTorque]

Im concerned that the cranks in the background have not balanced. Ahem bb.

[@ChinaCycling]

I think they're stuck on the post thats holding the bike up. Hambini race edition BB in there geezer, best on the market, innit.

[@calgecko]

I cannot for the life of me get it to display MPH instead of KPH...

[@aszel]

Start bundle comes at a price for 560 Euro for those who are interested.

[@Miles_and_Motions]

So does the overlay also work with wahoo?

[@ChinaCycling]

Not currently.

[@coolcycles]

...can I use an external battery a.k.a. charging while recording?

[@ChinaCycling]

Its just USB-C for charging, I didnt try it, but 90% sure its no problem to do while recording... you'll just have to make sure the charge cable doesnt creep into the shot.

[@Mike22313]

Why you don't show any low light performance? Ar they so crappy you don't show it on sponsored video?

[@ChinaCycling]

I had a section showing low light. Basically they recommend you drop down to 5.7k for low light (the device itself prompts you) where it will do pixel sub-sampling for a cleaner image. Didnt make the cut, because this video was already too long and it felt too nerdy. Go check out Potato Jet's video.

[@Mike22313]

​@@ChinaCycling I talk about low light not sunset or in shade sample. How about foggy day or after sunset record? Can i ride trail at night with this, or it's gonna be blurry mess? Sorry but all you show just to good of conditions for action camera footage. Its dont show how it gonna work in not so grate scenario.

[@daviddang82]

What helmet you wearing?

[@ChinaCycling]

By a brand called RANKING, I believe this model is the X1

[@PeakTorque]

8k 360*. Substantially less when you output a video!

[@ChinaCycling]

Yup... as I say in the video, you usually crop into about 140-170 degree FoV, so about 40% of that, which means around 4k...even if you do a 90degree FoV, thats 2k which is the same resolution as everyone's phone screen.

[@travispyle2905]

Where is the discount code?

[@ChinaCycling]

No discount code for their new products :(

[@simonsaville9962]

8K! I've only got VGA eyes!🤣

[@ChinaCycling]

Ah, the good old days...

[@epicuro34]

Wait for aero bar mount !!!!!!!!!😡😡😡😡😡😡

[@densyoh]

and the battery life??😂

[@danvalicek]

With this camera everyone literally looks like a NPC.

[@galenkehler]

This makes my 14 year old GoPro HD look bad by comparison

[@wtfiswiththosehandles]

Gestures, huh? I guess no more waving to other riders :)

[@ChinaCycling]

Hahaha, I was also thinking about people riding past you and waving and stopping your footage... hahaha.

[@qwertyazerty2137]

'You can shoot yourself like if you are a youtuber or if you make some content like that' - china cycling, 2024.

[@HULKBIGHEAD]

Too expensive for that Chinese camera

[@chessgames5931]

What's the best part of your head? Work on that and let the hair go. You are not your hair#BeyondtheHair

[@MJQuintana]

Please don't shoot yourself. Just film yourself will do.

[@ChinaCycling]

Pro tip.

[@sebastiend.5829]

This thing is just yuge!!! Looks like 3x a GoPro...

[@jegroid]

gopro is better. no chinese spyware looking at all your content.

[@sumitmandal1141]

That's racist bro.

[@AC-lt5ro]

@China Cycling Awesome video!!! I’m a cyclist as well. Does this have gps /location data ? Also does it have a “find my feature “ to locate it if lost? @acone30

[@ChinaCycling]

It doesn't have it's own GPS data, but you can pair it with the Insta360 GPS Remote which does. Dont think either have the "find my" feature.