Mounting Blackburn X8 onto handle bar - help =(
08-12-09, 09:13 PM
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Mounting Blackburn X8 onto handle bar - help =(
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.
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.
08-13-09, 08:48 AM
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Why don't they work? Too large? Too small? Another reason?
08-13-09, 08:53 AM
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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
https://www.geomangear.com/index.php?...roducts_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
https://store.dinottelighting.com/sha...t=products.asp
By the time you adapt it the Blackburn, it may be not worth the money
I suggest sending it back and getting this one: for $89.00
https://www.geomangear.com/index.php?...roducts_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
https://store.dinottelighting.com/sha...t=products.asp
By the time you adapt it the Blackburn, it may be not worth the money
08-13-09, 12:05 PM
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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)
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)
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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?
08-13-09, 03:56 PM
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the numbers?
Well you did call Blackburn and ask them the question right?
It's their Customer Service dept
Well you did call Blackburn and ask them the question right?
It's their Customer Service dept
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no I did not... not yet anyway.
Thanks though
Thanks though
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I got it to work
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.
