Seatpost-mount USB light with wedge?
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2020
Posts: 2,829
Mentioned: 49 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1110 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1,331 Times
in
786 Posts
Seatpost-mount USB light with wedge?
A failing with too many designs of seatpost-mount rear lights is the lack of a wedge so the light doesn't point at the ground.
All of the pictures of (cheap - need I mention that?) USB lights either have the same case for front and rear (=no wedge), or just plain don't have one.
I have a set of which the rear *does* have a wedge, but it eats coin cells.
An essential - for me - feature is some kind of rubber-mount-to-a-hook system, so they come off quickly; in my pocket when the bike is locked.
Anyone know of such a product?
All of the pictures of (cheap - need I mention that?) USB lights either have the same case for front and rear (=no wedge), or just plain don't have one.
I have a set of which the rear *does* have a wedge, but it eats coin cells.
An essential - for me - feature is some kind of rubber-mount-to-a-hook system, so they come off quickly; in my pocket when the bike is locked.
Anyone know of such a product?
Likes For oneclick:
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Posts: 778
Bikes: Raleigh Classic 15, 84; Miyata 912, 85; Miyata Ridge Runner SE, 85; Miyata 610, 86; Miyata 100M, 86; Miyata Valley Runner, 88; Miyata Triple Cross, 89; GT Karakoram, 90; Miyata Elevation 300, 91; Marinoni Touring, 95; Long Haul Trucker, 2013
Mentioned: 9 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 160 Post(s)
Liked 134 Times
in
81 Posts
Cygolite Hotshot Pro ot Micro.
Likes For John Nolan:
#3
Forum Moderator
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Kalamazoo MI
Posts: 20,666
Bikes: Fuji SL2.1 Carbon Di2 Cannondale Synapse Alloy 4 Trek Checkpoint ALR-5 Viscount Aerospace Pro Colnago Classic Rabobank Raleigh C50 Cromoly Hybrid Legnano Tipo Roma Pista
Mentioned: 59 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3100 Post(s)
Liked 6,630 Times
in
3,799 Posts
Garmin Varia RTL515 with radar. https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/698001
__________________
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 3,318
Mentioned: 39 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1146 Post(s)
Liked 1,772 Times
in
973 Posts
I use Cateye products. For what I use, the rear mount is indexing for proper angle. Mounts with plastic thumb nuts front and rear. The lamps snap in and pop off from the mounts. However they are not USB
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Point Reyes Station, California
Posts: 4,532
Bikes: Indeed!
Mentioned: 92 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1508 Post(s)
Liked 3,484 Times
in
1,134 Posts
My two Knogs and my ancient Vistalight all radiate light in such a broad pattern that the 20 degrees off vertical doesn't make much of a difference.
Brent
Brent
__________________
"I have a tendency to meander sometimes." B.G.
"I have a tendency to meander sometimes." B.G.
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 20,305
Mentioned: 130 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3464 Post(s)
Liked 2,831 Times
in
1,997 Posts
I added a segment of nylon strap horizontally across the back of a spare tire/tube bag, the light clip passes through a gap in the sewing. Allows one to just remove the light and or take the whole bag.
‘if you do not think you can accomplish, a cobbler should be able to achieve.
‘if you do not think you can accomplish, a cobbler should be able to achieve.
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Madison, WI USA
Posts: 6,159
Mentioned: 50 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2366 Post(s)
Liked 1,755 Times
in
1,195 Posts
I added a segment of nylon strap horizontally across the back of a spare tire/tube bag, the light clip passes through a gap in the sewing. Allows one to just remove the light and or take the whole bag.
‘if you do not think you can accomplish, a cobbler should be able to achieve.
‘if you do not think you can accomplish, a cobbler should be able to achieve.
Most of the USB rear lights I have that have a rubber "strap" that goes around the seatpost have pivots that allow you to point it straight back. I don't remember or don't know the brand names, as I usually find them used at the bike kitchen, thrift store, swap, yard sale, etc.
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: PDX
Posts: 13,103
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
Mentioned: 269 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4522 Post(s)
Liked 6,415 Times
in
3,692 Posts
I have many lights and camera's that all can be pivoted to point straight back, Bontrager/Trek, Cygolite as mentioned already, Lezyne, Cycliq, Light and Motion.
I run multiple lights front and rear, camera's and GPS too, 24/7, period.
All can adapt to most angles, I run them on the SP and seatstay most of the time.
They are often not cheap but good ones have plenty of mounting options.
I run multiple lights front and rear, camera's and GPS too, 24/7, period.
All can adapt to most angles, I run them on the SP and seatstay most of the time.
They are often not cheap but good ones have plenty of mounting options.
Likes For merziac:
#9
Full Member
Join Date: Nov 2022
Location: California's capital
Posts: 477
Bikes: Litespeed Firenze, Spot Acme, Specialzed S Works Pro Race, Davidson Stiletto, Colnago Superissimo
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 136 Post(s)
Liked 308 Times
in
178 Posts
A failing with too many designs of seatpost-mount rear lights is the lack of a wedge so the light doesn't point at the ground.
All of the pictures of (cheap - need I mention that?) USB lights either have the same case for front and rear (=no wedge), or just plain don't have one.
I have a set of which the rear *does* have a wedge, but it eats coin cells.
An essential - for me - feature is some kind of rubber-mount-to-a-hook system, so they come off quickly; in my pocket when the bike is locked.
Anyone know of such a product?
All of the pictures of (cheap - need I mention that?) USB lights either have the same case for front and rear (=no wedge), or just plain don't have one.
I have a set of which the rear *does* have a wedge, but it eats coin cells.
An essential - for me - feature is some kind of rubber-mount-to-a-hook system, so they come off quickly; in my pocket when the bike is locked.
Anyone know of such a product?
https://lightandmotion.com/collectio...mart-taillight
Very happy with mine, particularly the auto power on/off that means I don't forget to switch it on.
#10
Amateur tinkerer
I bought this one recently, the red light fastens with a rubber strap, and it's got a wedge to make it level. The front light has several settings for brightness, and is actually pretty bright
POSUGEAR Bike Lights for Night Riding, 9000 Lumen Aluminum Alloy USB Rechargeable Bicycle Light Set, IPX5 Waterproof Bike Headlight and Taillight, LED Bike Light for Adults Kids Road Mountain Cycling https://a.co/d/7Kvjrdd
. I think this was on one of the lower settings, on a pretty dark night.
POSUGEAR Bike Lights for Night Riding, 9000 Lumen Aluminum Alloy USB Rechargeable Bicycle Light Set, IPX5 Waterproof Bike Headlight and Taillight, LED Bike Light for Adults Kids Road Mountain Cycling https://a.co/d/7Kvjrdd
. I think this was on one of the lower settings, on a pretty dark night.
Likes For Hank McMauser:
#11
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,412
Mentioned: 14 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1572 Post(s)
Liked 1,745 Times
in
980 Posts
Cygolite Hotshot Pro ot Micro.
Likes For icemilkcoffee:
#12
Phyllo-buster
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Nova Scotia
Posts: 8,851
Bikes: roadsters, club bikes, fixed and classic
Mentioned: 133 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2298 Post(s)
Liked 2,057 Times
in
1,256 Posts
The Lezyne KTV is the one I use. It's pretty good and on sale at MEC right now.
#13
Junior Member
I like the Blitzu Cyborg 120T. It is rechargeable, has the rubber mount which can tilt, charge lasts a long time, and good visibility.
Likes For Steel1:
#14
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Beaverton, OR
Posts: 14,750
Bikes: Yes
Mentioned: 525 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3234 Post(s)
Liked 3,882 Times
in
1,442 Posts
I used to buy new lights all the time, before LED technology got to the point that I was happy with what I had. I've got several NiteRider Solas tail lights. I wish the USB plug-in were easier to access, but otherwise I've been happy with them.
https://www.universalcycles.com/shop...s.php?id=96128
A bonus of LED technology having surpassed the point that I'm happy with it is now I can buy last year's models at closeout prices.
https://www.universalcycles.com/shop...s.php?id=96128
A bonus of LED technology having surpassed the point that I'm happy with it is now I can buy last year's models at closeout prices.
__________________
My Bikes
My Bikes
#15
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: PDX
Posts: 13,103
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
Mentioned: 269 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4522 Post(s)
Liked 6,415 Times
in
3,692 Posts
The Lezyne KTV is the one I use. It's pretty good and on sale at MEC right now.
#16
Junior Member
The Bontrager Flare RT is a good one, very bright too. https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/e...light/p/23999/
Likes For Jimbo1983:
#17
Le Crocodile
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Santa Barbara Calif.
Posts: 1,873
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 370 Post(s)
Liked 788 Times
in
311 Posts
The Bontrager Flare RT is a good one, very bright too. https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/e...light/p/23999/
Bontrager ION 100 set front/rear.
__________________
Likes For Erzulis Boat:
#18
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: PDX
Posts: 13,103
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
Mentioned: 269 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4522 Post(s)
Liked 6,415 Times
in
3,692 Posts
Gonna say it again, multiple lights and cameras front and rear, GPS and helmet, 24/7, period.
Good lights and all else can save your life and/or win the 10 mil lawsuit, don't skimp.
Good lights and all else can save your life and/or win the 10 mil lawsuit, don't skimp.
Likes For merziac:
#19
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Stillwater, OK
Posts: 7,828
Mentioned: 33 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1873 Post(s)
Liked 692 Times
in
468 Posts
The Bontrager Flare RT is a good one, very bright too. https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/e...light/p/23999/
__________________
2014 Cannondale SuperSix EVO 2
2019 Salsa Warbird
2014 Cannondale SuperSix EVO 2
2019 Salsa Warbird
#20
Wheelman
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Putney, London UK
Posts: 853
Bikes: 1982 Holdsworth Avanti (531), 1961 Holdsworth Cyclone
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 298 Post(s)
Liked 680 Times
in
343 Posts
I bought some really cheap ones for daylight presence lights, been using them 2 years with no issues.
Did take me a bit to spot why the rear light was pointing at the floor though - built in wedge, just flipped it over.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
£12 for front + back
Did take me a bit to spot why the rear light was pointing at the floor though - built in wedge, just flipped it over.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
£12 for front + back
#21
Tinker-er
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Mid-Atlantic
Posts: 458
Bikes: 1956 Rudge Sports; 1983 Univega Alpina Uno; 1981 Miyata 610; 1973 Raleigh Twenty; 1994 Breezer Lightning XTR; V4 Yuba Mundo aka "The Schlepper"; 1987 Raleigh "The Edge" Mountain Trials; 1952 R.O. Harrison "Madison"
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 168 Post(s)
Liked 270 Times
in
185 Posts
I have never had this problem, and didn't think it was an issue. With my first Cateye LED light purchased at REI back in maybe 1990, up to today. I've always got a light with either an adjustable mount (Cateye, Cygolite) or the seatpost angle built in to the mount (Niterider). It literally isn't a problem, and I'm not sure it ever has been.