tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post5607679167291663891..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Low Down Light MountsVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-50022571021228843432008-04-14T13:30:00.000-04:002008-04-14T13:30:00.000-04:00The VO mount will work with an E6, but I don't thi...The VO mount will work with an E6, but I don't think it'll work with the fly.<BR/><BR/>A fender mount is on the to-do list.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-54692042639897854822008-04-14T13:13:00.000-04:002008-04-14T13:13:00.000-04:00Hopefully the super light from Japan uses a LED bu...Hopefully the super light from Japan uses a LED bulb. There's not much super about any other type of bulb these days, especially when it comes to low power consumption (low genny drag) and maximizing light at low speed.nordic_68https://www.blogger.com/profile/16681928489719451333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-10692838127987517912008-04-14T08:16:00.000-04:002008-04-14T08:16:00.000-04:00I'll second anonyme's request -- though I'd be mou...I'll second anonyme's request -- though I'd be mounting my light to the eyebolt that holds my front fender stay in place.AHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03122792478866813896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-45709746447855655322008-04-13T17:22:00.000-04:002008-04-13T17:22:00.000-04:00What I'd really like is a stable, attractive mount...What I'd really like is a stable, attractive mounting bracket that I could bolt onto the fore end of my front fender (in front of a small rack), for an E6/Lumotech-style headlight.<BR/><BR/>Ideally, it'd have a mounting plate with a couple of "wings" perpindicular to the fender, on either side of the lamp's bolt-hole.<BR/><BR/>Or, if anyone's found a good, pre-existing solution to mounting a lamp there, I'd love to hear it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-47353498380243777722008-04-13T02:32:00.000-04:002008-04-13T02:32:00.000-04:00Fantastic small part that serves a need. That said...Fantastic small part that serves a need. That said, I'll throw my comments in for additional perspective:<BR/><BR/>Seems like you might get a fair shadow from the tire/rim. Also, most of my small battery-powered lights I specifically want up high, because then they're easier to aim so pedestrian and driver eyeballs see me (more a concern for me than seeing the path).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-23637615410453792342008-04-13T01:57:00.000-04:002008-04-13T01:57:00.000-04:00will the light mount work with a B&M Lumotec IQ Fl...will the light mount work with a B&M Lumotec IQ Fly?<BR/><BR/>My current mounting setup is shown here; if yours works, it is better.<BR/><BR/>http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2419/2369488055_504ceeec58.jpg<BR/><BR/>The mount has to come in straight from behind or from below. It can't come in from above - you can sort of see that in the picture.lynnefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05150859903856738614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-42245412374031696632008-04-12T12:11:00.000-04:002008-04-12T12:11:00.000-04:00Will the VO rack mount work with a Schmidt E6?Will the VO rack mount work with a Schmidt E6?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-58759253608885857062008-04-12T06:15:00.000-04:002008-04-12T06:15:00.000-04:00Gino, The VO mount will work with lights that have...Gino, The VO mount will work with lights that have the same general shape as the one in the photo and use a mounting bolt that goes in through the side. It won't work with really fat lights or lights that have bar mounts. But you can put a Low Down light mount on a VO light bracket and use bar mount lightsVelo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-70108647609008777092008-04-12T06:04:00.000-04:002008-04-12T06:04:00.000-04:00Gunnar, No shoes for a at least for a while. Attir...Gunnar, No shoes for a at least for a while. Attire and shoes are going to wait until most of the VO components we wanted are ready. Too many projects as it it; I value my 20 free minutes each week.<BR/><BR/>Supreme, I'll pass that on. Good thinking.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-75399336648812693232008-04-11T22:57:00.000-04:002008-04-11T22:57:00.000-04:00You just had to wait 'til AFTER I paid $37 for the...You just had to wait 'til AFTER I paid $37 for the Nitto, didn't you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-82386798302287680382008-04-11T22:19:00.000-04:002008-04-11T22:19:00.000-04:00Supreme,That's a genius idea, and solves the typic...Supreme,<BR/>That's a genius idea, and solves the typical argument against this type of mount.<BR/><BR/>Well done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-72706387274382779002008-04-11T22:00:00.000-04:002008-04-11T22:00:00.000-04:00I'd like to see the Low Down mount get an index pi...I'd like to see the Low Down mount get an index pin that would fit in the dropout slot so your light is always realigned after mounting the wheel.Supreme Commanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02538962675224770345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-86144132957027168952008-04-11T20:31:00.000-04:002008-04-11T20:31:00.000-04:00Now that's a good idea!By the way, it seems like y...Now that's a good idea!<BR/><BR/>By the way, it seems like you're on top of the toe clips, straps, and pedals; how's the traditional shoe project coming? I assume there is something in the works, as all the straps and clips in the world ain't worth nothin' if we ain't got no shoes!Gunnar Berghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17451985764040900726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-71140092294111489772008-04-11T19:12:00.000-04:002008-04-11T19:12:00.000-04:00Chris, does the VO rack mount work with any old bi...Chris, does the VO rack mount work with any old bicycle light, or just the types that typically go with generator lighting. I ask because it is a bit hard to see the mounting point in the photo.Gino Zahndhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06275140649410336549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-76867309519661115492008-04-11T16:40:00.000-04:002008-04-11T16:40:00.000-04:00CK,Nice idea!akatsuki,At $200+ a pop, they can kee...CK,<BR/><BR/>Nice idea!<BR/><BR/>akatsuki,<BR/><BR/>At $200+ a pop, they can keep the Supernova.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-89219421252802772762008-04-11T16:08:00.000-04:002008-04-11T16:08:00.000-04:00Chris, Wonderful!! Looks like itwould be easier...Chris,<BR/> Wonderful!! Looks like it<BR/>would be easier to change from bike to bike than most handlebar mounts.<BR/>PrestonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-61367892604537886602008-04-11T14:17:00.000-04:002008-04-11T14:17:00.000-04:00The mount seems like a good idea. Now all someone ...The mount seems like a good idea. Now all someone needs to do is rechassis Supernova E3 lights in classic bullet shapes!akatsukihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02868237416017199196noreply@blogger.com