handle bar extender for gadgets?
 

hi
i have been using 1 topeak handle bar extender to keep lights and other mounts on. was getting full so i got a 2nd one. because of the bars they do not line up exactly straight. im gonna try to build my own.. my question has anyone else made one? and can i see pics if you did?

I don't use an extender but I have piggybacked devices on eachother. The handlebar camera mounts quite nicely on top of the dual beam headlight, etc...

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/y...t_lights_3.jpg

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/y...t_lights_2.jpg
If you have a long steerer tube you could do like this...2 stems, 2 handlebars on this Surly LHT

BDop cycling has a aux. mount that is 10" long. It's a version of their Dashboard Genie.

This
http://www.aspirevelotech.com/Mercha..._Code=PCHBM-01

Or this

http://www.aspirevelotech.com/Mercha..._Code=PCHBM-01
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=277845

I have the single version (1st link) and it's great.

J.

That oughta look pretty weird coming at you at night! Should be all carbon to save weight :)

When I saw this, I smiled big time. :) That is me all the way. Sleek racing type road bike, with slick looking strong lights mounted in a cool way..

dam!! that is super cool!!! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

Other options for folks who are interested:

Thorn Accessory Bar T Shaped 105 mm Extension - 0 Deg (for 1 1/8" threadless stems)

Thorn Accessory Bar T Shaped 55 mm Extension - 0 Deg (for 1 1/8" threadless stems)

NITTO Lamp Holder 1 - 31.8 Handlebar Clamp

NITTO Lamp Holder 1 - 26.0 Handlebar Clamp

NITTO Lamp Holder 2 - 26.0 Handlebar Clamp

Dajia Accessory Mount for Threadless Stems

Minoura has all kinds of stuff for that application; see: http://www.minourausa.com/english/accessory-e.html and scan down to light & computer holder.

You can see my extension bar here. I used clamps from Cinelli Spinacci/Nashbar Aero bars that can be had nearly for free.

Wow I didn't even know these things exist. Thx for the heads up its much needed.

Cheap plastic mounting arms. Go alloy or go home.

There weren't alloy when I bought them, it's aluminum. Unless they changed them.

J.

How many of you have paid thousands of dollars more for a lighter bike and yet you add all this extra electronic stuff and extra mountings????!!!!

Guilty as charged! I also run fat tires and fenders. But on the other hand - I only weigh 155lbs myself so the total package is still well under 200bs.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=288220I use a Minora mount under the stem so I am able to use a handle bar bag when I need it. Works good for me.

Think about how heavy that would be if I hadn't bought that light bike but a heavy one and still added all that stuff.

How true is that? :)

http://www.minourausa.com/_src/sc6696/swg400_blank.jpg

This looks perfect for my uses. Minoura SWG-400 ($18.99). I've been looking into extenders because I have a Ortlieb handlebar bag which blocks the handlebar light and this will rise above that. I think this will hold the Dinotte 1200L+ and a Garmin 800 nicely.

You have a lot of stuff going on there! :thumb:

my dash board
 

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=288264

this is the one i made.

How many of you add extra weight, such as electronics and gadgets and bar-brackets, but you refuse to have a bell on your bike due to the extra weight?

Not me.