Video Head cycle helmet with built-in camera

A growing number of urban and adventure cyclists clip cameras to their bikes and helmets, but a new design of protective headgear that goes on sale next month has a video cam built into its shell.

Urban commuters use helmet cams to record evidence in the event they are knocked off by a car while mountain bikers and BMX riders like to film their descents and jumps, but both groups put their cameras at risk if they crash.

Video Head helmets have a camera built straight into the helmet. The camera is protected from damage and it’s less likely to be stolen than a camera fited to your bike’s handlebars and that you might forget to remove.

With a push of a button, the wearer can record his or her ride through a city, over a trail or off of a jump.

Prices for the Video Head will start at $55.

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The way that drivers will wait patiently as certain animals cross a road inspired perhaps the world’s most unusual cycle headgear. Forget cycle helmets and high-visibility tabards, the do-it-yourself deer headgear pictured right will not only make you stand out, it will bring traffic to a halt.
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