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Indigo Dual mount

Indigo Dual Mount

8
by David Arthur @davearthur
UPDATED Sat, Nov 21, 2015 19:50

First Published Nov 21, 2015

5
£20.00

VERDICT:

8
10
Secure and light mount for attaching a camera and computer without cluttering your handlebar
Weight: 
47g
Contact: 
indigo.lighting
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If you want to attach a GoPro and a Garmin Edge computer to your handlebar, because you want to film your ride and record activity, the Indigo Dual mount is a smart solution to fitting both devices at the same time.

The Indigo Dual mount was funded through Kickstarter, the go-to website for new cycling product developers these days. The mount is injection moulded plastic with brass inserted threads and stainless steel Allen bolts.

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The top part of the mount is where the bike computer goes. It's compatible with most Garmin Edge computers (200/500/510/800/810 and 1000 models) and also the Wahoo RFLKT. It uses the quarter-turn system familiar to any Garmin user.

The underside of the mount is compatible with GoPro cameras, the company's own front light, and Garmin Virb and Shimano video cameras. A bolt secures the camera mount into place.

Indigo Dual mount - underside

The mount itself fixes to the handlebar with two small bolts securing it in place and is compatible with 31.8mm handlebars. You could fit it to a skinnier handlebar with some spacers (not supplied), or a few wraps of electrical tape or old inner tube would do it.

Indigo Dual mount - parts

It's very easy to fit and remains fixed solidly in place. With a Garmin Edge 800 and GoPro mounted up it proved to be very secure, not budging even over rough ground. The Garmin computer slots into place very easily and firmly, and the GoPro camera doesn't move when bolted up.

The benefit is obviously reduced handlebar clutter, and one mount rather than two if you want to use a Garmin and GoPro at the same time. The mount places the Garmin out in front of the bar so it's easy to view the screen when riding, and the video camera produces good footage in this position. It's a bit more discreet than having it on your helmet or top of the handlebar.

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There is no shortage of aftermarket computer and video mounts, and a few that do the combined trick this one does. It's well made and works well, and at the current price of £12 it's not too expensive either.

Verdict

Secure and light mount for attaching a camera and computer without cluttering your handlebar

road.cc test report

Make and model: Indigo Dual mount

Size tested: n/a

Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?

Indigo says: "The dual mount enables the attachment of two devices, garmin twist connector on the top deck and gopro type down below. Suitable for 31.8mm handlebars and stems up to 48mm wide."

Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?

Compatible with:

Garmin 200/500/510/800/810/1000 and Wahoo REFLKT

GoPro/Shimano/Garmin Virb cameras

INDIGO5 (with clip)

Suitable for:

31.8mm handlebars and stems up to 48mm wide

Rate the product for quality of construction:
 
8/10

Good build quality and brass inserts are a nice detail.

Rate the product for performance:
 
8/10

Reduces handlebar clutter and holds a computer and action camera securely in place.

Rate the product for durability:
 
8/10

No problems with durability during test, those brass inserts provide good reliability.

Rate the product for weight, if applicable:
 
8/10

At 47g it's not adding much weight to the bike.

Rate the product for value:
 
8/10

It's currently £12 which is a pretty reasonable price.

Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose

Does everything it sets out to do.

Tell us what you particularly liked about the product

Removes clutter from the handlebar. Good viewing angle for the video camera for filming rides.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product

Looks a bit odd on the bike when you're not using a computer or camera.

Did you enjoy using the product? Yes

Would you consider buying the product? Yes

Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes

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There's no shortage of aftermarket computer and video mounts, and a few that do the combined trick that this one does. It's well made and works well, and at the current price of £12 it's not too expensive.

Overall rating: 8/10

About the tester

Age: 31  Height: 180cm  Weight: 67kg

I usually ride:   My best bike is:

I've been riding for: 10-20 years  I ride: Every day  I would class myself as: Expert

I regularly do the following types of riding: road racing, time trialling, cyclo-cross, commuting, touring, mountain biking

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David Arthur @davearthur

David worked on the road.cc tech team from 2012-2020. Previously he was editor of Bikemagic.com and before that staff writer at RCUK. He's a seasoned cyclist of all disciplines, from road to mountain biking, touring to cyclo-cross, he only wishes he had time to ride them all. He's mildly competitive, though he'll never admit it, and is a frequent road racer but is too lazy to do really well. He currently resides in the Cotswolds, and you can now find him over on his own YouTube channel David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes. 

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Team EPO | 8 years ago
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I have a couple of these and although good, one of them did break: overtightened the hex bolt and it snpped in the plastic.  probably my fault so don't overtighten!! 

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I_like_bikes | 9 years ago
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Like the K-Edge, I have a Barfly mount that does the same job but a lot neater and with the option of changing the adapters to suit your accessories.

Having two handlebar "rings" just takes up too much space and seems very excessive. Also agree with @Clayfit as this just looks so cheap and poorly manufactured.

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clayfit | 9 years ago
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Ugh!  Nasty sink marks on the surface from the injection moulding.  To the manufacturer if you read this: please make an effort to optimise the holding pressure/time and get rid of them.  They are really not a good witness to the quality of this product, and don't do it justice.

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CXR94Di2 | 9 years ago
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I have a k-edge for Garmin only, its a well machined piece of alloy, but for £12 combo bracket, made out of lightweight abs, you can go wrong at all.  

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KoenM | 9 years ago
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It's HUGE compared to the K-EDGE combo mount, i have one of those and is alot more practical, alot smaller and does the same thing! If the author calls this "without cluttering your handlebar" and gives it 4 stars for that he should look at the k-edge, this product deserves maybe a 3 star rating. 

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