Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets - Fenix LD 20 - Easy to mount as a bike light?

I'm going to buy this flash light (http://www.fenixlight.com/viewproduct.asp?id=118) - for around the house - but do want to know if it had a tube that will mount easily on a bike - are there specific accessories?

This is how I attach one to the handle bars and one to my helmet. I like seeing everything at night.

BTW, its on old inner tube.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrfZhEzjWwg&playnext_from=TL&videos=8mTwB6Qi2i8

I'm going to buy this flash light (http://www.fenixlight.com/viewproduct.asp?id=118) - for around the house - but do want to know if it had a tube that will mount easily on a bike - are there specific accessories?

I've used the Fenix bike mount for my L2D - it sucks.

Then I replaced it with a TwoFish LockBlock, and have been extremely happy. :-)

I've used the Fenix bike mount for my L2D - it sucks.



Hi mulveyer,

Could you please specify why
the fenix mount sucks? Thanks

Second on the LockBlock. I used to have a road bike with a stem parallel to the ground, and used a block with the top and bottom oriented the same way. It freed up lots of space on my handlebars. Then I got a bike with a not-parallel stem, and got a LockBlock that's angled 90 degrees. I have to be more careful about tightening it down/aiming it, but it still works very well.

Hi mulveyer,

Could you please specify why
the fenix mount sucks? Thanks

It was ratcheting, so it was a pain to point in just the right direction. Also, it couldn't be adjusted up and down easily without a lot of fiddling. Finally, since it's hard plastic with no shock absorption, it bounced all over when the bike was moving.

The original fenix mount was terrible - the one they sell now is very solid.. You only need a mount like this if you use a heavy light.. The new fenix mount will not work with 31.8 handlebars..

For the cheapos like me, here is an alternative.. ;)

Here is the Two Fish mount, off Amazon for $7 to $8, maybe shipping too.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51uPcFE-o5L._SS400_.jpg

Here are the Two Fish COPIES/KNOCK OFFS, I have been using for $2.25 each..Discounted when you order more than one. I just re-ordered 5 for $10.53 with free shipping.

http://www.dealextreme.com/productimages/sku_31871_1.jpg (http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&drKey=1050&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikeforums.net%2Fshowthread.php%2F803811-Suggestions-for-AA-3-or-3-cell-NiMh-200-Lumen-over-18650-Li-ion%2Fpage2&v=1&libid=1333395294501&out=http%3A%2F%2Fjavascript%253cb%253e%253c%2Fb%253E%3Awindow.close()%3B&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikeforums.net%2Fforumdisplay.php%2F259-Electronics-Lighting-amp-Gadgets&title=Suggestions%20for%20AA%203%20or%203%20cell%20NiMh%20200%2B%20Lumen%20over%2018650%20Li-ion%3F&txt=%3CIMG%20border%3D0%20alt%3D%22%22%20src%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dealextreme.com%2Fproductimages%2 Fsku_31871_1.jpg%22%3E&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13333955407651)

They work perfectly.. even rigged one up to my helmet..
http://www.cehoward.net/mountd88.jpg

Here is one I mounted on my beater bike. That is a fat 26650 flashlight too. Much thicker in dia that most flashlights. The two fish copy handled it easily..

http://www.cehoward.net/mountd96.jpg

TwoFish flashlight holder...+1.