Forum | Lights

Post edited 10:51 am — May 6, 2010 by Duchy Wheeler

Fenrir.….…..maybe I will look at the Pashley/MAPD mudguards if and when they appear,  in any case they can share the existing fixing hole/s with the lamp bracket, a longer bolt may be required. I don’t think a clamp bracket is available for the Cordo.….….safe riding, Geoff. 

Geoff, if you’re reading ..

I popped into Bobbins today and purchased one Cordo, as you suggested. It looks lovely! Definitely the best modern alternative I’ve seen so far. And yes, mine flashes too. Bobbins supplied me with a black bracket to fit the Guvnor, but I had to ask for a bolt, and they had no matching nut or washers. That aside (I can easily find my own), I fear I might also be missing an attachment for the top …

My question: how does one fix the light to the bracket in a pleasing and symmetrical way? As there are no instructions, the only way I can come up with results in a significant one-sided hang. The whole thing looks untidy, and a little unsecured. Do you think I might be missing something?

A close-up to illustrate:

Ah! The light dawns!

Thank you Geoff, there was I thinking of washers for the fork only. Of course! 

Also as a side note, Bobbin are looking for the black version I keep talking about. Placing one at the back seems very easy to do, and it doesn’t look half as ridiculous as I feared. I’ll post images when it is all done ..

Best, Morgan.

Morgan.….….I think you will find the correct size is 8mm. The blackened domed head crosshead bolt in your photo looks the same as the one provided to me, neither too long or wide! Remember the bracket arms will pinch up a little when all the components are tightened up.

Note one of the bracket arms is threaded, hold the light and packing washers between the bracket arms, then screw and tighten this domed head bolt in that end first, using an anti-vibration washer (optional) between the bolt and the arm, this effectively fixes the bolt in place. The 8mm. flanged nut is then fitted to clamp/pinch all the components together, an 8mm. nut and washer could be used if you don’t have a flanged nut. You should be able to source components from any good hardware shop. Hope all this makes sense.….….safe riding one and all, Geoff.

Morgan.…… the one I’ve used is 4mm allen bolt with a 8mm. ny-lock nut, bolt length 45mm.….…Geoff.

Just to say, anyone looking for a fairly discreet rear light might do well to check out the RSP Astrum. It is very well built for a plastic light (the horror!), secures easily to the top of the seat stays, and gives out an ungodly amount of red light — both dispersed and focused, using two bright LEDs with separate lenses. Perhaps the brightest battery powered rear light I have ever used. All for a miserly £12.49 from Rutland Cycling, while stocks last.

Hi Folks,

This is what I got for now .…. they may not look “the part” but they certainly don’t look horrible while I aquire something more fitting.

T

Night Folks.

TTFN

Hi Oakman,

Are you serious sir? You do have the Sogreni lights!? I have not had any luck–this was months ago–procuring these little gems. Would you care to share where you purchased them? I would be most grateful! Thanks.

As for the Cat Eye, it is my standard issue light currently. However, mine is a slender tube with three lights in a circular pattern and a plastic-rubber-like strap that inserts into a friction clip to secure it around the bars; thus, it is smaller than the one in your posted pictures. I will post one later tomorrow.

Take care,

Gary (Calif Guv)

For elegance.… I have seen no lighting better than on the below bike. Whilst probably not the best for seeing or being seen, they are beautiful.

Full details are here:- 

http://myoldbicycle.com/en/bikes/15