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Old 05-13-14, 11:15 AM
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Hi All,
This is my third forum, coupled with much Googling. Can anybody here tell me if I've even come close to mounting this light correctly? I first tried it on the dropout, but that didn't work out. This is the only other option I can figure out, other than modifying the bracket to mount on the brake bolt.
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a more common mount is using the Center Bolt holding the Brake onto the Fork..

To mount, it is sandwiched between the brake and the fork bends over the brake , and sits directly over the tire.

some examples : Busch & Müller: Scheinwerferhalter

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Thanks. I agree that position would be preferable, but this bracket, as it stands, does not allow for mounting in that position.
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The way the arm seems to be attached makes me think of a light mount I have on one of my bikes (not this exact bike, but a similar mount). They're fairly common in city bikes around here:

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Arm seems excessively long for that purpose, but it's a bit difficult to tell from your pics.

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seeds, I think it will work that way. I once mounted my headlight that way. It was fine.
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