Flashlight bicycle mount for K40M(Beam shots in OP )

LED Flashlights – General Info
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I really need the throw that the K40M provides!! But since I already have auxiliary lights but they are throwers :frowning:

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I use the Fenix ALB-10 mount and I recall it can go as high as 32mm diameter. Longer screws would help but I never measured the distance between the screws whether it’d be enough for 49mm. I can do that tonight.

But for a bar light you typically don’t want long throw, a floody beam is more useful to see what you’re about to run over (like animals or trail). The helmet light is more suited for throw (where you’re looking).

I have my bar light (Eagle Eye X6 triple XP-L) diffused for 180* dispersion so I can see directly under my front tire. The helmet light for the faster downhills to see further ahead.

A small tube light velcro’ed to the helmet can provide plenty of throw. I’ve tried several and they all work well, the Eagle Eye X6 BLF provides plenty of throw. I plan to try it w/ the A6 or the S2+ (once I get them) but that will prob have to wait til winter to nite ride again.

I just looked up the K40M, not knowing what it is. That is a serious chunk of weight, I don’t think I’d trust the Fenix mount for that much weight if your trail is not smooth and you’re bombing down rough trails.

I’ve found that during the climbs when it’s slow going, I have the bar light at around 500 lumens mode and helmet is either powered off or also at low modes to conserve battery. For slightly faster sections then I bump them up accordingly depends on the trails but rarely need max input. For the long fast downhills, then I crank it up. My rides are typically 90’ long and I’ve never had to swap batteries.

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Hahhahah I see. Though on the two occasions that I did brought the K40M with me, it didn’t die on me. Most of my rides lasts 3h max. I used black tape to secure it onto the handle bar :stuck_out_tongue: It did shake alot and that’s why I’m looking for a mount. Other than that, I do not have a dedicated flooded :confused: .The only flooded I have is the K40M and maybe the C22C :open_mouth: I really do want to get myself a triple xxpg but I haven’t got the skills yet :frowning:

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I’ve tried a few on the bar and just about anything w/ DC Fix will make it super 180* floody.
The $8 Zeusray is quite floody but only 90* w/out diffusion film. DCFix will cut throw significantly
but the dispersion is great for the bar.

For throw, the K40M is a bit heavy to mount on the helmet :-).

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Will that velcro strap fit on the bar?

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I have those strap… not really good for mounting heavy light and that won’t fit K40M

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I was thinking of a Jetbeam rrt3 holder but idk if it’ll fit the K40M :~

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Guys, it was a joke…
There is no bike holder for lights like K40M, you have to make one …

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Look for something like this: 404 | Topeak. There are cheaper versions out there.

Attach that to your bike, and lay the K40M across the bike handle bars and the BarXtender.

Use to secure it to the bars.

Make sure the Velcro is long enough to around the body tube and/or head.

Still might be a bit to jiggly but it should work.

Tried it with a TK35 once.

Hope that helps

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I can’t be the only one who wants to see this bike (all loaded up with lights). This thread is useless without pics!! :slight_smile:

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Hahaha sure but first I gotta need the funds first. I can currently mount about 4 lights on it heh

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These are what I wanna mount on ze bike hehe :wink: Those are slopes what I currently have. Its my whole collection : )

I do have a Jetbeam WL-S4 on the way weeeee

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http://www.gearbest.com/bicycling-gear/pp_180586.html?special27

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Hmm thanks for the link! I found this ” http://www.banggood.com/Bike-Bicycle-Cycling-Handlebar-Extender-Support-Holder-For-Stopwatch-p-974233.html ”

BTW was wondering if this will work? I’ll juz have to reinforce the clamp with tape ” http://www.gearbest.com/bicycling-gear/pp_69864.html ”

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I could pay someone who is kind enough to help machine for me a custom tripod mount for the light? Just an outer casing to hold the light in and a screw hole for a tripod? That way i can use it anywhere! ;p

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Hope I don’t offend you but why bring an elephant gun to a knife fight?

Isn’t it easier/cheaper/lighter/cleaner looking to use 1x18650 lights? You could carry spare batteries if needed. Of course you can carry the K40M in your backpack or seat bag if you wanted to bring it along. I sometime will bring my modded Jacob A60 w/ XM-L2 in the backpack, it also doubles as a spare battery carrier.

I should not talk… I have 4000 lumens on the bar, 3000 on the helmet. Elephant indeed. But I haven’t always used those lights. I also plan to try the A6 and the S2+ on the helmet when I get them.

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Hehe nah no offence inflicted. It’s juz that I do have 3 1 16 50 lights mounted on the bike alr heh

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http://www.dx.com/p/universal-plastic-cycling-bicycle-flashlight-torch-mount-holder-clamp-black-162896

you need to install a stronger bolt to send you the original that you then may initiate tighter.

Also you have to remove the rubber inside the clamp then your k 40 between them.

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here another of the clamb

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I do have that exact same clamp but it cannot fit my K40M