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Old 11-16-07 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by LCI_Brian
I do have a mounting point on the Carradice for that purpose, but I'm more comfortable mounting a light on the bike, rather than on a bag where the light might bounce up and down. Not to say that it won't work, but I haven't seen enough other cyclists with such a setup to see if it's sturdy and/or visible. Anyone have first hand experience?
I have a Catey LD1000 mounted to the loop on my Transit trunk. The first time I hit a bump, the light flew off. I then wrapped an elastic rubber band around the bottom part of the clip, which sticks out beneath the loop. I have never had a problem again. A simple, free solution to my problem.

My wife then went further and sewed the loop to the trunk in the middle of the loop , to give some more sturdiness to the loop (the loop is a little floppy), and to keep the light in place from a left/right perspective. I then stuffed the little bag that the loop is sewn onto with plastic bags. I now have a LD1000 that is securely mounted and points toward the rear (not up or down). All for no money and 10 minutes of effort.
If I ever get around to it, I may post a picture

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