mounting your flashlight to a bicycle

I did look at those. Weerapat Kiatdumrong uses these on his mtb, but I think he just rides for transport; not particularly rough or fast. One of his videos shows a mod for this mount – that made me think that perhaps it isn’t strong enough for what I need. I’d rather ride down steps than walk for example :slight_smile:

alpg88 “I’d love to see those that are referred to as quality option that is no longer available, really curious what those were.”

Already linked:

the Fenix ALB-10 Not sure that this will fit 21700 or larger lights.

The Fenix AF02 No longer available. This would possibly have to be made larger for 21700 lights etc too.

There’s also the mount that comes with the nitecore br25 - but it doesn’t appear to be for sale by itself.

This is my setup for MTB mount:

There are 2 parts: gopro adapter and handlebar mount, so I can use flashlight on helmet or handlebar.

Another option can I use is this, but frequently I use on my rucksack:

gee, I looked at gopro and thought I didn’t see anything. I’ll have to look again.

Later: can’t find the bit that goes around the torch. I don’t think it’s gopro - maybe 3rd party?

Later again: I don’t think that would work for me. It only has that one bolt to hold it in the up / down position. I think I need the adjustment for this to be via the clamp onto the handlebar - it would be more substantial.

I did come across this part; still don’t like it because you’re dependent on a silicone band. And this part for the bar. Not for me though, I don’t think this setup would hold position on single track: https://www.amazon.com/HSU-Aluminum-Bicycle-Handlebar-Mountain/dp/B07P9ZBV31/ref=sr_1_11

Here the links where I bought them:

1) https://amzn.to/3OBhYVO
2) https://bit.ly/3J7P52s
3) https://bit.ly/3CBUiOW

I tried the Olight mount and it just didn’t grip the handlebar tightly enough to keep the light’s head from drooping more and more as I went over little bumps in the road. I bought a couple of clamp mounts on ebay (no name on them) that look about the same as these on Amazon . They aren’t absolutely perfect but they do hold pretty well.

Thanks Argo

These do look good too. I did consider these, and they look like a viable option. Do you trust the clamp part that goes around the handlebar? That was my question with only pictures to look at. The light clamp part looks awesome.

I looked at a few reviews of the olight type of mount too; the silicone bands do break sooner or later. I have budget lights coming, but they still cost a fair bit. I suppose they’re budget because you’re getting a lot of bang for buck.

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Just looking at the video, the Fenix af02 is wobbly out of the box, clearly visible at timestamp starting with 3.08 i would not call it a quality option, it may have a look of quality, but wobbling mount is a crappy mount, not to mention it is unnecessary bulky, maybe they stopped making it for a reason.

I made a mount exactly like this, it worked better than any mount you can buy, it held my lights rock sold. even after falls, i highly recommend it if function matters more than appearance.

Using something inexpensive doesn't matter if it has bad quality. Moreover, there are a lot of good led flashlights that aren't too expensive and do a great job. You can try these led flashlights, I ordered one for myself a while ago, and I was impressed by all the functions they have for their prices. If you check their link on amazon, you'll find a lot of pluses and realize how effective they are. One aspect that I love the most is their battery life. I use my led flashlight for over 6 hours a day, and I always have some battery life when I get home.

Elastic mounts work great (for me) on bar tape and chonky handlebars. Skinny, slick bike handlebars, not so much.

i used this stuff for my 3X21A sbt90.2

Yes, it holds onto the handlebar just fine. I have my light mounted under the bar, not atop it, btw.

You need a super-long handlebar so you can also mount 5 amber running lights, of the type one sees atop cabs of large trucks. :laughing: And get an air horn! :sunglasses:

this type of mount (swivel in the middle) are all the same - that have a nut and bolt holding the two parts together. You can adjust how loose or tight you want it. Personally I’d use some threadlocker, set it up then tighten it up. No need to have it adjustable unless you’re using it on different bikes and the angle needs to be different for each one. The bolt and nut are recessed though, so shouldn’t come looser anyway.

Incidentally, my mounts have arrived. They are actually really good and work great with my sofirn C8L. They are cheap, come under many different brand names and prices, but I think they are mostly all the same. I bought mine from amazon

OLIGHT FB-1 Universal Flashlight Bike Mount for Flashlight

:white_check_mark:Application: Compatible with bicycle handlebars and flashlights with a diameter range of 10-35 mm; Compatible with all forward and angle-head flashlights
:white_check_mark:Material: Made from high strength temperature and impact resistant polymer, the FB-1 is the perfect piece of equipment for any night time bike rider
:white_check_mark:Compact Size: Low profile height 39 mm to stay out of the way during rides
:white_check_mark:Qiuckly Attach/Release: Install and detach in seconds with the thick silicone gel rings that form to your flashlights
:white_check_mark:Package Included : 1 x Mount 2x Larger Holder Ring 2x Small Holder Ring 1x Head Screwdriver

About $9 on Amazon

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Printed this one for D10-25.

https://i.imgur.com/zuT18hp.jpg?1

I have one, and it slips around too much. I really wanted to like it, but nope.