Carol Reyes

Good call on tightening but I’d skip oil unless the manual says so - most couplers and jar bearings are sealed and oil attracts gunk. Do two quick checks: spin the jar blades by hand; if they feel gritty or wobbly, the jar’s bearing is failing and the blade assembly (or jar) needs replacing; then briefly run the base with no jar to see if the noise is in the motor. If the base sounds normal but it grinds only with the jar on, inspect the rubber drive coupling for rounded/slipping teeth; that part is cheap and easy to swap.

You should use a hydrating shampoo with soothing ingredients and massage it into your scalp every other day for relief. Skip hot water and you should see flakes calm down within a week.

Hi Aubree. Mount to your body instead of the bike so your torso and arms act as a damper. Chest, chin, or helmet usually beats handlebar or frame. Keep the camera close to the mount and avoid long extension arms, and tighten all joints so there is no play. Add a thin rubber or foam layer at the clamp, cinch straps very snug, and use a short safety tether. Center the weight and set angle so the horizon stays mid frame when climbing or out of the saddle. Enable electronic stabilization and horizon leveling, pick a higher frame rate like 60 or 120, and if possible use a faster shutter and lower ISO to reduce motion blur. Try a narrower field of view. On the same trail segment record short clips with different mount points, strap tension, and settings, then review on a larger screen to choose the smoothest setup. Slightly softer suspension and a bit lower tire pressure can cut high frequency chatter. If your camera records gyro data, add a pass of post stabilization.