INSTA360 GO 2 CAMERA
£294.99
SPECIFICATION Weight: 42g (case 64g) • Storage: 32GB • Contact: insta360.com
Traditionally, the go-to product for mountain bikers looking for the best action camera has been the GoPro. But Insta360 has been chipping away at the GoPro faithful recently thanks to its innovative range of products, one of those being the minimal Go 2.
Controversially, with its compact dimensions, light weight and unobtrusive mount, I actually believe it’s a better solution for most riders than a GoPro, but a few issues hold it back from perfection. Here’s why.
To begin with, let’s go through the basics. Insta360 sells the Go 2 in two different storage capacities (32GB and 64GB) and various bundles with different accessories depending on what activity you’re doing. The kit tested here is the basic ‘Standalone’ option, which confusingly comes with quite a few extras. You get the camera module – which is not much bigger or heavier than an AA battery – a smooth, pebble-shaped charging/carry case, a clip mount, a pendant mount, a pivot stand, a rubber case and a USB C charging cable. Magnets keep the camera firmly attached to the various mounts as well as held in the charging case – which bears a remarkable resemblance to Apple’s AirPod case. Insta360 does offer a specific Bike Kit with a chest mount and bar mount for an extra £50, but the standalone kit includes enough to get most riders up and running.
One of the very best aspects of the Go 2 is its size. It’s tiny compared to a GoPro, and it can be attached and detached in just a couple of seconds with no need to faff around with screws thanks to those magnets. The clip mount is so small and light that you can leave it installed onto the peak of your helmet permanently, and you can snap the camera on at the top of a descent and take it off to stow back in its charging case at the bottom. The charging case is small and light enough to slip into a pocket and also includes a tripod mount and clever fold-out legs to turn it into a stand for capturing self-shot action.
The beauty of this convenience and minimalism is that, compared
