ronsmithjunior

Yes, I am using lockblocks and L2Ds. They stay in place, but can vibrate over rougher road. Currently I have them set up next to each other, with a two small velcro straps between them to give tension. That helps.

varuscelli

One thing I definitely don't have is experience with this kind of light setup on different styles of bikes. I do most of my riding on two different mountain bikes (a Raleigh F500 and a Gary Fisher 29er). The Raleigh has pretty good suspension, the Gary Fisher has what I'd consider very good suspension. I'm guessing that might be the part of the difference. But I also wonder if riding over rougher road might cause that problem for you no matter what the lighting system, since they've all got to be mounted securely to the handlebar (or forks or wherever you choose to mount). I'd think that if you're getting lots of vibration with the lockblocks and L2Ds, you might get the same with whatever you have mounted (just a guess, though).

no motor?

I've got one L2D mounted on the handlebars of my Hardrock with the lockblock like Varuscelli, and ride on some rougher pavement. I haven't had any trouble with it vibrating loose yet, but I have had that problem with some of the other lights I used before.

drjava

I'm considering a Fenix / lockblock setup. I just noticed that you all have mountain bikes with suspension. I'm going to be strapping them to a tight angled steel fixed gear bike. Do you think vibration and jolts will be a problem?

speedlever

I have my Fenix/Lockblock on a carbon road bike and have used it on an aluminum bike. Very easy to reposition the light should you need to do so. It is very secure in the Lockblock mount. I can't imagine you would have an issue with it on the steel bike.

Editz

I've been admiring your setup for awhile now, but have you considered experimenting with a pair of fork mounted Fenixes?

varuscelli

You know, I've considered it and wondered how it would work out, but have never tried it.

One of my concerns -- at least, with my bikes -- is that it would be placing the lights below the suspension, and I thought that might subject them to a lot more jolting and vibration.

But how is it working out for you? And what kind of mount are you using? Lockblock, maybe?

Editz

Oh no, this isn't my ride. I just put up the picture as an example from this person's site:

https://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/11...cycles-update/

varuscelli

Ahh! I got it...

Well, dang. I was hoping you'd be able to answer something I was wondering about.

Editz

Speaking of fork mounts, these look pretty bad-ass:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/...7606062692803/

varuscelli

Cool! Pretty great looking.

I wonder if they're actually sold or just a one-time custom thing? Looks custom made for someone on request...(???)

AdamD

Varuscelli - Thank you very much for sharing your light setup with us. I've recently converted to being car-free and the biggest hurdle I have to overcome is comfort riding in the dark. Luckily I've been an avid cyclist and motorcyclist for years and I am comfortable in traffic, just being in the dark is scary to me (and probably should be). I'm following your lead as I didn't want to experiment on my own at this point. I ordered some spacebars, some lockblocks, and 3 L2D premiums. I plan on using 2 L2D's and carrying the 3rd as a backup should one fail or batteries die. I do most of my miles commuting on a trail and honestly won't really need the lights there very much, if at all. But if this car-free stuff isn't going to totally cramp my lifestyle I need to be able to ride around town at night and this light setup will be a big part of that. I've also got some blinkies and a bunch of reflective tape to apply to my bike. It should all show up this week and I'll let you know how it works. Thanks again, safe riding.

varuscelli

Good for you, Adam. I hope you enjoy the Fenix setup. Sounds like you've got everything you need lined up, too.

Are you planning on using one of the lights on helmet on both on the handlebar? Just curious (and you might have a couple of things to consider if you're going to use on one a helmet. If I were running two of them, I'd have one one handlebar and one on the helmet since you get such great directional control of the light when on a helmet...but it also might require a different attachment, depending on the design of your helmet (if you use one).

Also...you'll find the the L2D makes a great flashlight to have around. I end up using them as often for other things as I do on my bikes because they're such good, compact, general flashlights.

Let us when you've got your setup and how you like it.

AdamD

Fenix is FAST! I placed my order Friday afternoon and the lights showed up today, I didn't pay for expedited shipping... and that was from GA to CA. Not bad, but the lights showed up so quick that my charger and new NiMH batteries haven't gotten here yet. I had to test the lights with my old crappy Radio Shack batteries that have seen many recharge cycles, even with those I'm impressed.

I don't plan on wearing the lights on my helmet as don't like wearing things on me, well other than clothes that is. I avoid putting things in my jersey pockets or anywhere else as much as possible. I suppose this is just an old habit that I might need to change as I can definitely see (pun intended) the value of having a light pointed not just straight in front of my bike but also in the direction I happen to be looking. I could see having 2 on the bike and a 3rd on the helmet, or maybe just 1 on the bike and 1 on the helmet. I'll have to play around and see what I like, but that is what is so great about this solution is that it's totally flexible to configure however you want. On top of that like you said, they're just great all around flashlights.