Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets - Mounting Blackburn X8 onto handle bar - help =(
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Profoxcg
08-12-09, 10:13 PM
I just received my X8 lights. I have to say that I love them from what I can see. They are small and light weight. (except for the battery) Anyway. The problem I have is that the supplied clamps do not work with my road bike handle bar.
Does anyone know, or can suggest a solution? Maybe a 3rd party clamping mechanism?
Thanks !
PS. So far I plan to use one light on my helmet when I ride in the late afternoon, but I would much rather have a semi-permanent install on the bike.
Why don't they work? Too large? Too small? Another reason?
Not the Slowest
08-13-09, 09:53 AM
That can be a pain, but maybe it will save you some headaches.
I suggest sending it back and getting this one: for $89.00
http://www.geomangear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_41&products_id=138
OR
Dinotte for $119, long cord for helmet, or handlebar.
Batteries can go in back pocket or pack. There are also nahnlebar/helmet with short cords
http://store.dinottelighting.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=dinotte&StoreType=BtoC&Count1=212383449&Count2=129523873&ProductID=2&Target=products.asp
By the time you adapt it the Blackburn, it may be not worth the money
Profoxcg
08-13-09, 01:05 PM
Why don't they work? Too large? Too small? Another reason?
The clamp is too small. I am wondering if I can buy a cateye clamp and retrofit it...?
Sorry im not sending back my X8. They are small and slick. Perfect for a road or TT bike as a semi perm solution (since I dont ride at night all the time)
Not the Slowest
08-13-09, 01:18 PM
Phone:
(800) 456-2355
(217) 893-9300
Is the clamp too small even without those fat rubber pads? Would filing them down a little be an option? Or are the clamps way too small?
Profoxcg
08-13-09, 04:56 PM
Phone:
(800) 456-2355
(217) 893-9300
what are those numbers for...?
Not the Slowest
08-13-09, 05:20 PM
the numbers?
Well you did call Blackburn and ask them the question right?
It's their Customer Service dept
Profoxcg
08-13-09, 11:28 PM
no I did not... not yet anyway.
Thanks though
Profoxcg
08-16-09, 10:48 AM
Well as someone previously suggested, I removed the thick rubber pads from the clamps and then I was able to mound the lights. I rode last nigth for a few minutes and i love my lights.