Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets - Front bracket to mount flashlight?

Does anyone know if there is a clamp on front bracket to mount a flashlight like this? it is approximately 1" in diameter.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2258/2147392838_0b97d99b44.jpg

https://www.fenix-store.com/product_info.php?cPath=25_66&products_id=273
Try this.

This youtube howto video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrfZhEzjWwg&feature=related) shows how to cut an inner tube with slits to hold a flashlight on the bars. I haven't tried it, but it looks stable. Use the video slider to fast forward to the last section to see what it looks like when it's done.

Here's my solution…

…actually, I think that rm -rf's suggestion might be better (at last a use for old tubes!).

This youtube howto video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrfZhEzjWwg&feature=related) shows how to cut an inner tube with slits to hold a flashlight on the bars. I haven't tried it, but it looks stable. Use the video slider to fast forward to the last section to see what it looks like when it's done.

Looks great. I am going to try and make one tomorrow.

I bought one of these

http://www.bikemannetwork.com/biking/p/WC3002

(from my LBS, though - same price) and intend to attach it to the left fork leg. The angle of the bracket is adjustable in 6-degree increments. Then, a couple of hose clamps, and Bob's yer uncle.

Tom

Thanks for the video info, Very cleaver, I am going to do this tomorrow.

EMT conduit hangers work very well, are cheap, and come in overlapping sizes for anything round like pipe from 1/2 inch to just over 2 inches in diameter. There made so you can bolt them back-to-back with a short 1/4-20 bolt and nut. There also handy for mounting stuff to the handlebars and frame like extra bottle cages and brackets for pumps and that sort of thing.

https://www.fenix-store.com/product_info.php?cPath=25_66&products_id=273
Try this.

brilliant.

http://nordicgroup.us/s78/flashlights.html
Go here for lots of ideas. I had forgotten about this website until I did a search for EMT conduit hangers.

http://www.niteize.com/popex.php?category_id=28&product_id=79
Now where have I seen this?:D

This youtube howto video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrfZhEzjWwg&feature=related) shows how to cut an inner tube with slits to hold a flashlight on the bars. I haven't tried it, but it looks stable. Use the video slider to fast forward to the last section to see what it looks like when it's done.

I finally made one of these today. It took awhile but once I got the hand of it I could make one in a few minutes.

I was using a 700 x 23 tube, which is all that I had. A wider tube would work better. But the small tube appears to work. I still need to take it for a test ride. It is supposed to be warmer Saturday and Sunday so I will try to take it for a ride around the neighborhood. But it appears sturdy and stable.

When I mounted it on the bike, it appeared that I had done something wrong. At first I thought that I had made it wrong. Then I realized that I did not have it installed like the video. Once I corrected that it worked like it was supposed to. I figure that with my ineptitude, if I can make one from watching the video, anyone can. Interestingly enough, one of the mounts on the webpage that I referenced above is made similarly.

A lady that I bike with needs to buy a light and has seen me using the fenix on rides but has not had a chance to use it. I will mount it on her bike since it is so fast and easy to mount on the bars with this device, probably takes a minute or less, and let her try it. I think she will be sold. She likes my L&M Vega so she will love the fenix.

For the more ecconomical approach: You can also get two hose clamps, loop the first clamp through the flashlight, loop the second through the loop of the first at a right angle to the connected clamp, loop the second clamp through the handlebar.

Usually can get the hose clamps under a $1 each at an auto parts store or 6-10 packs for a dollar at a dollar store.

For the more ecconomical approach: You can also get two hose clamps, loop the first clamp through the flashlight, loop the second through the loop of the first at a right angle to the connected clamp, loop the second clamp through the handlebar.

Usually can get the hose clamps under a $1 each at an auto parts store or 6-10 packs for a dollar at a dollar store.

Hose clamps are useful. You can also attach a water bottle cage with them if you don't have the holes drilled.