I just bought the Insta360 X5 and took it to Mallorca for my very first test before next year’s bikepacking adventures.
In this video, I try three different mounts — the 114 cm selfie stick, the headset cap mount, and the out-front bike computer mount — to see how each works for cycling and storytelling.
After a few days of testing and learning how to use the camera, I filmed my full descent of Sa Calobra, one of the most beautiful roads in the world.
This is not a sponsored video — I bought the camera myself and wanted to share my honest first impressions and setup experiments.
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I just bought the new Insta 360 X5. This will be one of my cameras for bike packing trips next year. But before taking it across Europe, I want to test it properly. And what better place to do that than My Orca. Day one, I started simple handheld with the 114 cm invisible selfie stick. I just wanted to get a feel for the stabilization, the framing, and how this thing behaves while moving. The first surprise, how smooth it actually was. Even with a long stick and no gimbal, the footage looked insanely stable. I tested the outfront mount right in front of the Garmin. It’s probably the most practical setup for short rides, easy to mount, stable, and gives that forward-facing cinematic look. I really like it for the simplicity, quick to use, and nothing in the way, but I like to tilt it slightly upward next time, just to get a bit more of the horizon in the shot. The selfie view from this position isn’t great. It’s a little bit too close, and honestly, I don’t look my best from that angle. And for bike packing, this mount won’t really be useful. It will be right where my front bag sit on the handlebar. So, while it’s great for training rides or clean setups, it’s not something I’ll take on a long tour. Next, I tried the headset cap mount. And this one really changed the perspective. The camera sits just in front of the handlebar, giving that immersive feeling of being on the bike. It’s almost like you’re riding with me. What I really like about using the 114 cm selfie stick with it is that I can easily choose how far or close the camera is to me. For selfie shots, I just pull it a bit further out. And when I want tighter, more natural view, I pull it in closer. It gives me full control without stopping or changing anything. This mount will be actually be perfect for my bike packing trips. It’s so versatile. I can mount it slightly to the left or right, tilt it up for more landscape or straight out front for a clean road focused view. It doesn’t get in the way of my bags or cables. It’s easy to adjust on the go. Like every new camera, it took a few days to get used to. The Insta 360 app is powerful, but it takes time to learn how to reframe properly to find the best angle and not overdo it. After a week with the Insta 360, I can honestly say this will be a good camera for next year adventures. Light, easy to mount anywhere, and the editing possibilities are endless. Next summer, I will be taking this camera from Poland to Croatia, capturing every climb, every coast, and even every meal along the way. But it all started here in Mayora with my very first writing. There’s still a lot to learn, angles, mounts, editing tricks, and I’m looking forward to experimenting more and seeing what this camera can really do. I’m still figuring out how to mount the camera on the back of my bike for that floating drone like footage. Maybe with a longer selfie stick under the saddle or somewhere on my tail fin rack. I’ll have to test a few of these. The Insta 360 X5 feels like a creative partner, not just a tool. And I can’t wait to use it on the next adventure.