No space on handlebars for headlight after installing bike computer
04-13-18, 08:31 AM
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Similarly to the up front mounts shown here, you can mount the light under the handlebar instead of on top. Even underneath some other accessory, like the bike computer.
Personally I prefer the headlight mounted on the stem, underneath, though it takes a little fussing to get the angle right. Out of the way, and taking up no handlebar space whatsoever.
Personally I prefer the headlight mounted on the stem, underneath, though it takes a little fussing to get the angle right. Out of the way, and taking up no handlebar space whatsoever.
04-13-18, 09:29 AM
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You can also get GoPro mounts that sit in your headset spacer stack (I've seen a few 3D printed ones, though I don't know how strong a headset spacer needs to be for safety). If you run your bars high enough, you could probably also flip one of of these around and run the light right-side up, eliminating beam shape problems.
Planet Bike also makes a very nice, solid, fork crown mount for $10 shipped. It has a PB-specific mount, but you can remove it and it exposes a conventional round knob that will work with most handlebar mounts. I use a Dinotte XML-3 with it, though it's a bit of a tight fit since the clamp area is pretty narrow.
Planet Bike also makes a very nice, solid, fork crown mount for $10 shipped. It has a PB-specific mount, but you can remove it and it exposes a conventional round knob that will work with most handlebar mounts. I use a Dinotte XML-3 with it, though it's a bit of a tight fit since the clamp area is pretty narrow.
04-25-18, 06:38 PM
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I installed a Wahoo Elemnt Bolt on my road bike's handlebar and I don't have any real estate left for my headlight. See pic here (I can't post URLs as I don't yet have 10 posts)
- w ww.roadbikereview.com/reviews/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/BOLT_Launch-138-900x600.jpg -
that is not my bike but it is similar to, and slightly better than the situation I'm currently facing. My handlebars are wrapped a little more than the pic above. I used to have my headlight strapped just to the right of the center, but now if I strap it there, the bike computer blocks a good portion of the light output, as the light sits above the computer and shines slightly downwards.
I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem and what alternatives there are. TIA!
- w ww.roadbikereview.com/reviews/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/BOLT_Launch-138-900x600.jpg -
that is not my bike but it is similar to, and slightly better than the situation I'm currently facing. My handlebars are wrapped a little more than the pic above. I used to have my headlight strapped just to the right of the center, but now if I strap it there, the bike computer blocks a good portion of the light output, as the light sits above the computer and shines slightly downwards.
I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem and what alternatives there are. TIA!
Alloy bar is position adjustable
Holds up to 2 accessories (light, computer, smart-phone, etc)
On stem installation only
Utah Trikes - Minoura SwingGrip Accessory Mount Holder
Maybe you can put both Wahoo and light on the stem mount have real estate left on your handle bar?
04-26-18, 06:58 AM
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I already linked a list which also includes the Minoura Grip products.
But since the TO didn't react on any of the replies, i guess this thread got useless.
But since the TO didn't react on any of the replies, i guess this thread got useless.
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