new flashlight mount at DX

[pushy]

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.18889
could be worth a try. Might have to be a little careful about how tight you make it on the h/bar.

 

[qwertybob]

just ordered a pair they look decent

 

[Buck91]

I'll stick with my twofish blocks...

 

[pushy]

just ordered a pair they look decent

How about a quickie review when you get them?

 

[bbgobie]

Ordered 1 to try
thanks!

 

[qwertybob]

I will be sure to leave some comments once i receive them. Like Buck91 im currently using twofish blocks which i find great for helmet mounting and fine for use on road bike bars. On the mtb however the angle of the bars tend to aim the light off centre, this is not so much of a problem with two lights either side of the bars but with just one light its not ideal.

 

[Buck91]

qwerty, what bars are you running? I have a number of mtb and hybrid bikes with everything from flat bars to 2" risers and cannot say this has been an issue for me. Maybe on a sweepback, but even then up next to the stem is pretty horizontal.

 

[qwertybob]

I have a garmin edge 705 mounted on the stem which means the light has to be mounted a little distance from the stem. The light is approximately 5-6 degrees from forward (slight forward sweep) so when running a single bar light it leaves one side of the track slightly favoured, i find myself subconsciously compensating with helmet lights on the lesser side which gives me a sore neck

 

[Buck91]

I got ya... I mount mine right up next to the stem (typically) and it works quite good.

That said, this is for commuting or light riding. If I'm expecting to be out on trails after dark I rock out my modded cat eye on the bars with something twofished to my helmet.

 

[luc]

sturdy? Re: new flashlight mount at DX

Somehow, I wish they would have spent 10 cents more per mount to make it appear a little sturdier than their current idea of "sturdy".*
I guess it is one of the best options currently?

 

[Hamster]

This is my favourite bike mount. They are very simple and durable: http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=1924

The teeth quickly get worn down on this mount:
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=1982

The Fenix mount is well built but has no quick release.

 

[mannnu81]

This is my favourite bike mount. They are very simple and durable: http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=1924

The teeth quickly get worn down on this mount:
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=1982

The Fenix mount is well built but has no quick release.

i have the first one, just received it in the mail from DX. seems ok, im wondering if itll hold a flashlight well while im hitting the bouncy trail on the mountain bike

 

[BlackSpur]

This is my favourite bike mount. They are very simple and durable: http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=1924

Would this fit OS (31.8mm) bars?

 

[fightnut]

Would this fit OS (31.8mm) bars?

Unfortunately no. Not unless you put it on the outer end of the bar where it's skinnier, but that certainly isn't ideal.

I have the twofish blocks and although they are a bit more expensive, they are truly handy. Fast and easy to put on/take off. Fit either size bars, and hold various size lights. Plus you can use them on your helmet if you want, very versatile.

I will eventually try one of the new mounts in the original post, just because. I would suggest using a piece of old inner tube around the bars first, so that maybe it won't have to be tightened so much and risk breaking. I use this method on all bar mounts anyway. Helps keep things in place.