[Venky03]

Premise:

Bike dashcams are less popular than car dashcams here primarily due to two reasons: the lack of budget-friendly options from reputable brands and the bulkiness of budget action cameras, which are not specifically designed for this purpose. Since I spend most of my time riding two-wheelers, I decided to invest in this product when it appeared in my recommendations.

Qubo Bike Cam Pro:

Pros:

• Quick-fit clip mechanism for easy attachment and removal.
• Automatically starts and stops recording.
• Daylight video quality is decent.
• Periodic updates to the application.
• Compact and solid build.
• IP66 rated with an open charging port design.

Cons:

• No GPS.
• Slow charging, takes 2-3hrs for full charge.
• Quality drops significantly in low light.
• Provides around 120 minutes of recording, falling short of the claimed 270 and 180 minutes.
• Stabilization could've been better.

What's in the box:

• Camera
• Helmet mount
• 3M Tape
• Type A to type C charging cable
• User manual

Helmet Mount:





One of the biggest pros of this product is the clip mechanism helmet mount. The recording starts automatically when you mount the camera on the helmet and stops when you remove it. The clip-on mechanism makes it very convenient to use, even for short rides. It is a very snug fit, there are no wobbles.
They recommend mounting it on top, but I prefer it on the side.

Camera:



Boot up sequence, has both audio and visual cues.





The memory card slot is tucked behind a rubber flap, which feels like the only weak point in the build—I believe it could have been better integrated. Supports up to 1TB.





I think they might have held back on the sensor and post-processing, as those seem to be the only weak links in this setup. Footage is decent in daylight and acceptable in low-light conditions. A 1-minute clip takes around 60MB, so a 128GB memory card can store approximately 35 hours of footage. The actual recording time per charge is around 120 minutes, after which it gives a low battery warning and shuts down within a few minutes. For those considering it for vlogging, stabilization is nonexistent, and the audio quality is poor. There’s no support for an external mic as well.

It gets very hot during afternoon rides and even while charging, which could impact battery life in the long run. Since it continues recording while charging, this leads to high temperatures and significantly slower charging times.

Samples:

Bright Daylight:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TYALJ0rqGw

Fading Daylight:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIb2VmqCRfg

Night Time:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4GNvwSvPkU

The details remain fairly sharp in bright daylight, but as evening approaches, the footage starts to look muddy.

Application:











The app has improved a lot since last year. Its main functions are to download specific footage and configure the dashcam. The UI was frustrating before, but now it’s much more refined and easy to use.

Closing Thoughts:

With the Bike Cam Pro, Qubo has nailed the basics like form factor and convenience. While video quality still has room for improvement, it's a solid and affordable first-generation product.

[graaja]

Moving thread from Assembly Line to Motorbikes section. Thank you for sharing this very useful thread!

[Mrs&Mr_Shenu]

Thanks @venky03 for sharing your feedback. A must have accessory for serious bikers.

Good to see that there is less expensive, reliable cams.

Do post a long term review too.

[RoadToHappiness]

Appears to be a decent bike cam for the money. If it had driving mode, (connect camera with charger, the camera will turn on automatically and start recording in a loop - just like a car dash cam, without involving battery) I would have purchased it in a heartbeat. At that time, Qubo customer support confirmed that the cam doesn't have support for driving mode, though they do have a handlebar mount for it.

[LakeWalker]

Thank you for the detailed write-up.

Originally Posted by Venky03

Since it continues recording while charging, this leads to high temperatures and significantly slower charging times.

Really? From the various reviews on YouTube, my understanding was:
1. The recording stops the moment you remove it from the clip
2. The camera doesn't have an ON/OFF button. Instead, the clip acts as a start/stop button for recording.

Is that not the case?

[Venky03]

Originally Posted by LakeWalker

Really? From the various reviews on YouTube, my understanding was:
1. The recording stops the moment you remove it from the clip
2. The camera doesn't have an ON/OFF button. Instead, the clip acts as a start/stop button for recording.

Is that not the case?

Yes, that's correct. The camera doesn't have a dedicated on/off button; instead, the clip functions as one. What I meant is that it powers on and starts recording as soon as you start charging it, regardless of whether it's mounted or not.