Originally Posted by
canklecat
I'm looking at that Serfas to replace an old VistaLite VL-300 (three red LEDs and reflector/diffuser). The VistaLite is an interesting keepsake but not really bright enough for traffic, although I use it for nighttime group rides and on the MUP since it's not bright enough to blind anyone.
Did you need to drill through the Serfas body to mount it as you described? One thing I like about the old VistaLite is the built in bolt and thumbscrew, with a set of three short lugs to mate with holes in standard rack accessory holes. It's reasonably secure yet easily detachable with a deliberate motion. I'd like to see something similar for other rack lights that don't need to be removed often to change or recharge batteries.
Yep, I had to drill through the body which was easy to do. I could have gotten the rack bracket and and use a zip tie but this was easy to do. I just got another one together with a rack for my Bianchi and will do the same thing. Looks like there is no real alternatives to this light at any price but with the exception of the mounting, it's exceptional.