Mounting a taillight question
#1
Mounting a taillight question
Hi Folks,
I have a Blackburn Flea taillight which I like to mount to my seat post, however, my seat post is not the typical round ones and is narrow as seen on the Cervelo S2. Currently, it's just dangling and I would like it to be secured. How are you folks mounting your taillights?
Thanks for your ideas. One other thing I don't use a supply bag for the seat.
I have a Blackburn Flea taillight which I like to mount to my seat post, however, my seat post is not the typical round ones and is narrow as seen on the Cervelo S2. Currently, it's just dangling and I would like it to be secured. How are you folks mounting your taillights?
Thanks for your ideas. One other thing I don't use a supply bag for the seat.
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Hi Folks,
I have a Blackburn Flea taillight which I like to mount to my seat post, however, my seat post is not the typical round ones and is narrow as seen on the Cervelo S2. Currently, it's just dangling and I would like it to be secured. How are you folks mounting your taillights?
Thanks for your ideas. One other thing I don't use a supply bag for the seat.
I have a Blackburn Flea taillight which I like to mount to my seat post, however, my seat post is not the typical round ones and is narrow as seen on the Cervelo S2. Currently, it's just dangling and I would like it to be secured. How are you folks mounting your taillights?
Thanks for your ideas. One other thing I don't use a supply bag for the seat.
#6
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You could mount it on the seat stay also.
Another option, perhaps use zip ties with an old inner tube to prevent marring and maybe prevent slipping if necessary. Black ones will be best for this application since they will be most resistant to UV.
Another option, perhaps use zip ties with an old inner tube to prevent marring and maybe prevent slipping if necessary. Black ones will be best for this application since they will be most resistant to UV.
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You may need a different product, Knog, for example.. uses silicon rubber
and uses it to encase the lights mechanism, and stretch around stuff..
I'm sure you can find a Bike Shop in the SF bay area to help your situation out.
probably where you live,
or maybe Palo Alto, Los Gatos , San Jose Etc.
and uses it to encase the lights mechanism, and stretch around stuff..
I'm sure you can find a Bike Shop in the SF bay area to help your situation out.
probably where you live,
or maybe Palo Alto, Los Gatos , San Jose Etc.
#9
Hi Folks,
I have a Blackburn Flea taillight which I like to mount to my seat post, however, my seat post is not the typical round ones and is narrow as seen on the Cervelo S2. Currently, it's just dangling and I would like it to be secured. How are you folks mounting your taillights?
Thanks for your ideas. One other thing I don't use a supply bag for the seat.
I have a Blackburn Flea taillight which I like to mount to my seat post, however, my seat post is not the typical round ones and is narrow as seen on the Cervelo S2. Currently, it's just dangling and I would like it to be secured. How are you folks mounting your taillights?
Thanks for your ideas. One other thing I don't use a supply bag for the seat.
Now here's a real tail light!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0034JTDRA
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My preferred bicycle brand is.......WORKSMAN CYCLES
I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?
#10
I don't like the seat stay. The reason? Can't be seen well to the other side of the bike. Mine is on the back of my bag. Maybe use a bag? Back of helmet? As high as possible. Think: third brake light on a car
Last edited by bigbadwullf; 11-07-11 at 04:26 PM.
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