weird light angle?
01-22-05, 09:58 PM
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weird light angle?
the lights on my moutain bikes are at weird angles to where neither of them point directly at the road infront of me. The Problem is because the handlebars curve downward towards the stem, and it points the light weird.
is there anyway to overcome this?
is there anyway to overcome this?
01-22-05, 11:25 PM
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Nope, can't do that. I have "hell bent" bars with bar ends. Most of the top flat part is taken by my shifters, grips and other assorted goodies.
To be more specific, Both lights point in two different directions. It's almost like they're "bug eyed"
To be more specific, Both lights point in two different directions. It's almost like they're "bug eyed"
01-23-05, 09:59 AM
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A Cateye Opticube light has a left/right pivot that, combined with the up/down adjustment of the bar clamp, should get the light pointed wherever you want.
Other than that, you may need to consider a different handlebar.
Other than that, you may need to consider a different handlebar.
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Originally Posted by bassplayinbiker
the lights on my moutain bikes are at weird angles to where neither of them point directly at the road infront of me. The Problem is because the handlebars curve downward towards the stem, and it points the light weird.
is there anyway to overcome this?
is there anyway to overcome this?
Stuart Black
01-23-05, 05:47 PM
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I have used Hellbent riser and straightbars for a long time without problems. The CatEye mounts allow swiveling up to 10 deg(aprox) and that is a great feature. The other brands often lack this. Not to worry, it just means you have to use different shims. The clamp is sized to wrap around the large diameter but shimmed to fit the smaller typical position. Old inner tube makes a good shim, or even duct tape in a pinch. With it shimmed to fit the taper, you will have to clamp it pretty hard, so take it outside to tighten. Find a long clear area where you can see the beam(night of course) and sight it where you need, tighten and ride. Repeat adjustment as needed, but if it is sufficiently tightened onto the shim it should not be a problem. Don't crack the plastic, but don't be bashful.
01-23-05, 09:39 PM
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I tried a helmet light, it wont fit on my helmet. Im gonna try the little extended thingy, it will work nicely.
thanks for the help
thanks for the help
01-24-05, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by bassplayinbiker
I tried a helmet light, it wont fit on my helmet. Im gonna try the little extended thingy, it will work nicely.
