What mount fits a Fenix TK35?

[CyberCT]

I want to see what Bladedude did specifically with that specified mount. I want to use the TK35, and maybe even somehow fasten it to the middle bar that is extends from the frame to the handlebars. It is not at an upward angle like in the pic above, but flat. I'm talking about the part that says "zoom" above.

 

[stygian]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/16114972@N00/5421279317/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/16114972@N00/5421885840/

 

[eddiegridpipe]

I just mounted the tk35 by using the included holster, and threading cable ties through the belt loop and onto the handle bar stem. works a treat! I haven't cut a hole in the bottom of the holster for the power switch yet, as i can feel it through the fabric okay anyway.

 

[CyberCT]

Just an update, I actually bought two of the Fenix AF02 bike mounts, expecting to just use two LD20s, one on each handlebar. However, after some rigging, I was able to get it to work with the TK35 flawlessly, but there is no "quick release" feature anymore. Instead, the mount is MUCH more stable and can probably handle a TK45 or any other Fenix light.

I essentially mounted it backwards. The open ended side disigned for smaller flashlights is actually now the side that mounts to the handlebar. The dual screw side originally designed for the handlebars is now where I'm mounting my flashlights.

I first took off the rubber lip on the hinge side. It's like an extra rubber for smaller flashlights I guess, and it was designed to come off. With that off, I was able to get this side around my handlebar no problem. And I used the factory Fenix thumb screw and make it very tight so the mount won't go anywhere. This was just to test it and it fits, so I took the mount off the bike. I bought m5 x .8 x 50mm bolts (2) because they fit in the stock Fenix mount threading on each side. Then I took the rubber pieces off that are glued on and Fenix has a loose fitting bolt like setup on there for easy mount rotation. This must go, especially for the weight of bigger flashlights. Your light will just fall off while riding and the top half of the mount with it (like what happened to me). I bought a small bolt (3/4" long), lock washer, and lock nut and used this setup in place of what Fenix had in there. I made it really tight and now it takes effort to turn the mount left or right. But I rarely need to turn it when on my bike. Yea its a few more dollars in parts, but to me it's worth it and man this thing won't be sliding or going anywhere. It's awesome riding around at night with the equivelant of a car headlight haha!

 

[tmax]

How about some photos of your set up. You know what they say about a photo.

Just an update, I actually bought two of the Fenix AF02 bike mounts, expecting to just use two LD20s, one on each handlebar. However, after some rigging, I was able to get it to work with the TK35 flawlessly, but there is no "quick release" feature anymore. Instead, the mount is MUCH more stable and can probably handle a TK45 or any other Fenix light.

I essentially mounted it backwards. The open ended side disigned for smaller flashlights is actually now the side that mounts to the handlebar. The dual screw side originally designed for the handlebars is now where I'm mounting my flashlights.

I first took off the rubber lip on the hinge side. It's like an extra rubber for smaller flashlights I guess, and it was designed to come off. With that off, I was able to get this side around my handlebar no problem. And I used the factory Fenix thumb screw and make it very tight so the mount won't go anywhere. This was just to test it and it fits, so I took the mount off the bike. I bought m5 x .8 x 50mm bolts (2) because they fit in the stock Fenix mount threading on each side. Then I took the rubber pieces off that are glued on and Fenix has a loose fitting bolt like setup on there for easy mount rotation. This must go, especially for the weight of bigger flashlights. Your light will just fall off while riding and the top half of the mount with it (like what happened to me). I bought a small bolt (3/4" long), lock washer, and lock nut and used this setup in place of what Fenix had in there. I made it really tight and now it takes effort to turn the mount left or right. But I rarely need to turn it when on my bike. Yea its a few more dollars in parts, but to me it's worth it and man this thing won't be sliding or going anywhere. It's awesome riding around at night with the equivelant of a car headlight haha!

 

[stpmazic]

Fenix TK35 & Fenix ALB-10

A while ago, I was thinking about an elegant way to mount Fenix TK35 flashlight to the bicycle handlebar. I've finally came up with the solution I'm satisfied with, and I wanted to share it here.

1) The main concept was to securely mount Fenix TK35 flashlight to the bicycle handlebar, without making destructive modifications to Fenix ALB-10 bike mount.

2) I took two 15 mm long M5 nuts and screwed them to the original M5 bolts, with a spring washer underneath each nut;

3) I took two 10 mm long M5 nuts and screwed them on top of 15 mm long M5 nuts, with a spring washer in between each pair of nuts (I had to shorten another pair of 15 mm nuts by 5 mm with a hacksaw);

4) I took 5 mm x 20 mm hex grub screws and screwed them into the top washers tightly;

5) For esthetic, as well as practical reasons (such as oxidation and protections from scratches) I used black heat-shrink tube;

6) This is how complete modified bike holder looks like;

7) And this is how it looks when it's mounted;

The flashlight sits pretty tightly, but it remains to be seen how this construction withstands vibration during prolonged bumpy ride

 

[gigahertz]

Re: Fenix TK35 & Fenix ALB-10

Thanks so much for the post. You DIY mod might just be what I have been looking for.

How is it working out?

Have you been able to test it out on your bike?

Thanks for any update you have on this.

 

[stpmazic]

Re: Fenix TK35 & Fenix ALB-10

Thanks so much for the post. You DIY mod might just be what I have been looking for.

How is it working out?

Have you been able to test it out on your bike?

Thanks for any update you have on this.

Sorry for the late response, I was relying on the fact that I will receive some kind of notification when someone replies on my post, but that turned out to be an ungrounded assumption.
Anyway, to answer your question, I had several night rides up to this date, and I can say I am very satisfied how it worked out; the mount itself seems as a reliable piece of equipment, subsequently added nuts and bolts tightly sit in place as from the day one, and the grip between the mount and the flashlight is strong.

In short, there's nothing I can complain on. However, there is something I did not think about - the shaking of the light beam when riding on bumpy road. This effect is probably hardly avoidable, but my guess is that, in this particular case, it may be a bit emphasized due to usage of over-sized and over-weighted flashlight.

PS:
I order to get some more tightening motion, I think the nut from point 3 of my previous post, can be shortened to 9 mm instead of 10 mm. As I mentioned earlier, the grip is strong enough and this is by no means necessary.

And another thing, if you want to make sure that under no circumstances you drop your beloved flashlight during the ride, you can use the supplied lanyard strap to secure it to your handle bar (like I did, for the first couple of rides).

 

[Alaric Darconville]

Re: Fenix TK35 & Fenix ALB-10

Sorry for the late response, I was relying on the fact that I will receive some kind of notification when someone replies on my post, but that turned out to be an ungrounded assumption.

You need to explicitly enable that for any threads you're subscribed to. Go to http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/subscription.php?do=viewsubscription&folderid=all and place a checkmark in the thread you want to change notifications for, then go down to the "Selected Threads" button and set a radio button. This can result in being overnotified, so be selective as to what threads you really want to have instant notification for.

 

[gigahertz]

Re: Fenix TK35 & Fenix ALB-10

Sorry for the late response, I was relying on the fact that I will receive some kind of notification when someone replies on my post, but that turned out to be an ungrounded assumption.
Anyway, to answer your question, I had several night rides up to this date, and I can say I am very satisfied how it worked out; the mount itself seems as a reliable piece of equipment, subsequently added nuts and bolts tightly sit in place as from the day one, and the grip between the mount and the flashlight is strong.

In short, there's nothing I can complain on. However, there is something I did not think about - the shaking of the light beam when riding on bumpy road. This effect is probably hardly avoidable, but my guess is that, in this particular case, it may be a bit emphasized due to usage of over-sized and over-weighted flashlight.

PS:
I order to get some more tightening motion, I think the nut from point 3 of my previous post, can be shortened to 9 mm instead of 10 mm. As I mentioned earlier, the grip is strong enough and this is by no means necessary.

And another thing, if you want to make sure that under no circumstances you drop your beloved flashlight during the ride, you can use the supplied lanyard strap to secure it to your handle bar (like I did, for the first couple of rides).

Thanks for the update!

I have been trying to find uses for my LD41 and this is going to get it out of my drawer more often.

Thanks again.

 

[markr6]

Re: Fenix TK35 & Fenix ALB-10

WOW! A DIY that doesn't look like S#!*

I guess it's not 100% DIY, but either way, well done!