Not the most exciting topic perhaps, but in my hours sifting through Evans, Wiggle, CRC etc. bicycle shopping, I noticed a piece of metal that seemed to stick on the bolt holding the front wheel on one's bike, that was sold as an accessory so that a light could be mounted on it. At the time I didn't think much of it but I just got a new front light, and now want to have a second look at it. I have spent quite a bit of time trying to find it online again but not having any luck. Has anyone seen what I am talking about or have an alternative to cluttering up your handlebars with stuff when it comes to lights?
Fork Mounted Lights
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They sell those at Y's Road, when I first saw them I thought "WTF...?" then I figured out what it is for, not a bad idea to have a light low, but I like a headlight on my helmet, I have a very bright one watt unit on my helmet, I like is because the light shines where I'm looking and I can look at cagers and the often will see me, even in their review mirrors because I can aim the light at them, if that makes sense.
Cheers!
Cheers!
I think you are maybe referring to one of these -- replaces one end of the quick release skewer (photo attached if I have done this correctly)?
I think it works well if you want a light on the front axle to show the nearby road surface, while a second, higher light on the bars or helmet, looks much further out. I don't remember if I got mine at Y's or Nalshima ... or maybe by mail order.
I think it works well if you want a light on the front axle to show the nearby road surface, while a second, higher light on the bars or helmet, looks much further out. I don't remember if I got mine at Y's or Nalshima ... or maybe by mail order.
dgl2, I don't think the attachment came through, but that sounds about right. I will check Y's and go from there. I might have been dreaming, but I thought there was actually a small piece of pipe that attached to one of the nuts (for those that don't have a quick release) holding on the front wheel, similar to how an allen key fits into a hex bolt. With any luck, Y's will be able to help me out. Cheers.
Fork light mount -- replaces skewer end
Maybe this link will work -- easier than uploading again.
Copy and paste the following into your browser:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/IS-Kb_NlmG2LG0pniSKafmQrlhUFoIrQAMt-SHClcyM?feat=email
Maybe this link will work -- easier than uploading again.
Copy and paste the following into your browser:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/IS-Kb_NlmG2LG0pniSKafmQrlhUFoIrQAMt-SHClcyM?feat=email
Minoura also make a thing called a swing grip which might be what you want. Here, they have them in the mama-chariot type shops so maybe better looking in there than a place like Y`s. Just scroll down to lights and computer holder.
http://www.minourausa.com/english/accessory-e.html
Another option is a modified mini tri-bar extension. I have them for more stability when resting with forearms on the handlebar now that I have 105 5700 with under tape cabling. The design is clamps on the handlebar, clamping on to a bar horizontal to the handlebar, which in turn has clamps on the end for the tri-bars. But what you could do, is swap the horizontal bar for just a plain bar and then use that to affix the lights to. I don`t have a link for them, as the ones I have were just a one-off in the shop and unbranded - they are different to the ones you will find if you do a search for mini tri-bars, as not clip on.
http://www.minourausa.com/english/accessory-e.html
Another option is a modified mini tri-bar extension. I have them for more stability when resting with forearms on the handlebar now that I have 105 5700 with under tape cabling. The design is clamps on the handlebar, clamping on to a bar horizontal to the handlebar, which in turn has clamps on the end for the tri-bars. But what you could do, is swap the horizontal bar for just a plain bar and then use that to affix the lights to. I don`t have a link for them, as the ones I have were just a one-off in the shop and unbranded - they are different to the ones you will find if you do a search for mini tri-bars, as not clip on.