tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post5442654972198299221..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: A Clever Light MountVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-9713030175121900282018-10-23T13:56:19.350-04:002018-10-23T13:56:19.350-04:00Bring back those "long discontinued VO flashl...Bring back those "long discontinued VO flashlight mounts."migueldemontaignehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16751138659161294373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-27419478355968939752014-10-17T16:58:55.613-04:002014-10-17T16:58:55.613-04:00Please, bring the flashlight mount back!!!! It jus...Please, bring the flashlight mount back!!!! It just gives the retro look I am looking for and it is more useful than a regular permanently installed light. Got a flat at night, use your flashlight!<br />Celinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-36087249821782081872012-09-19T11:47:02.628-04:002012-09-19T11:47:02.628-04:00I am certain that a reintroduction of the original...I am certain that a reintroduction of the original Herse type flash light would sell like hot cakes.<br /><br />It is the missing Item needed for your constructeur carriers<br /><br />JeffreyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-82707330469894593372012-09-01T19:50:28.941-04:002012-09-01T19:50:28.941-04:00Flashlight mount!!!Flashlight mount!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-61402441495224601572011-12-10T03:14:12.530-05:002011-12-10T03:14:12.530-05:00flashlight mount...flashlight mount...flashlight m...flashlight mount...flashlight mount...flashlight mount...(chant)!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-26312753620283815822011-11-17T11:56:50.834-05:002011-11-17T11:56:50.834-05:00I vote for bring flashlight mounts back into inven...I vote for bring flashlight mounts back into inventory! MLAM. L. Andersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-17408107931424162972011-11-10T15:22:10.209-05:002011-11-10T15:22:10.209-05:00Love the flashlight mount as well. Looks better t...Love the flashlight mount as well. Looks better than the do it your self p-clamp mount (that I've done on my porteur rack). Would like to see them brought back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-10218249315931441812011-11-04T13:05:00.546-04:002011-11-04T13:05:00.546-04:00yes, flashlight mount please! LED flashlights are...yes, flashlight mount please! LED flashlights are better and less expensive and more affordable to most of us who cannot dish out for generator hubs... bring'm back, please.shu-sinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-64758017363056847662011-10-30T12:16:27.302-04:002011-10-30T12:16:27.302-04:00Yes! I would buy the flashlight mount in a heartbe...Yes! I would buy the flashlight mount in a heartbeat!Michaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-9555540855946198632011-10-28T14:01:53.043-04:002011-10-28T14:01:53.043-04:00@lindsey I'd also like to know where to purcha...@lindsey I'd also like to know where to purchase flashlights similar to those pictured. Anyone got an idea?spbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784772101775711903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-27599742494289705742011-10-26T14:54:13.537-04:002011-10-26T14:54:13.537-04:00Yes, please bring the flashlight mount back!!Yes, please bring the flashlight mount back!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-84092861871120823942011-10-26T12:19:42.624-04:002011-10-26T12:19:42.624-04:00i'd love to see V-O mounts for flashlights. i ...i'd love to see V-O mounts for flashlights. i think its genius to use a flashlight...... park the bike and take the flashlight with you. btw.... where did the flashlights in the picture come from and does anybody know where to get high quality, vintage style flashlights from?LGPDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11084786764670124376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-48108833956793468252011-10-25T04:17:44.322-04:002011-10-25T04:17:44.322-04:00Any plans to distribute the new SP dynohub?Any plans to distribute the new <a href="http://www.sp-dynamo.com/index.html" rel="nofollow">SP</a> <a href="http://swhs.home.xs4all.nl/fiets/tests/verlichting/dynamos/SP_8/index_en.html" rel="nofollow">dynohub</a>?Uncle Anklenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-84581674490507437022011-10-24T23:26:45.133-04:002011-10-24T23:26:45.133-04:00I took my family camping recently and we brought a...I took my family camping recently and we brought along a new generic 12 LED mini flashlight. Something I noticed was that the light is more white, created even illumination and faded off at the edges nicely. Contrasted, the old maglite created a tunnel of light that contrasted sharply with the darkness, limiting our field of vision.<br /><br />I feel like the LED provided a type of "moonlight" that was more useful, and easier on the eyes than a focused beam.<br /><br />Nice to see the creativity with the LED lights!Garthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-43674851966293562472011-10-24T17:18:32.284-04:002011-10-24T17:18:32.284-04:00The 18650 flashlights are cheap compared to a hub-...The 18650 flashlights are cheap compared to a hub-generator and bike specific light. And the better ones use high-end LEDs and put out a comparable amount of light, i.e. light that truly illuminates the roadway. I'd love to have a generator, but will probably be making do with flashlights and batteries for a while. The good thing is that the technology keeps catching up. I also like that a flashlight could be removed from a bike and help with a repair, pitch the tent, or live another useful life off the bike.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-83298266935041210222011-10-24T13:29:13.309-04:002011-10-24T13:29:13.309-04:00this looks like a great, inexpensive headlight sol...this looks like a great, inexpensive headlight solution. I second a flashlight specific rack and/or fork mount with a quick release. The flashlight could double for use during nighttime roadside repairs.spbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05784772101775711903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-10876471916299444712011-10-24T11:54:03.652-04:002011-10-24T11:54:03.652-04:00Anon 9:37: maybe visually. Manufacturers add trea...Anon 9:37: maybe visually. Manufacturers add tread to road tires because the market thinks it should be there, not because it makes any difference in ride or handling.Joelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-59471648760527155382011-10-24T11:47:39.740-04:002011-10-24T11:47:39.740-04:00Doesn't it look highly probable that the flash...Doesn't it look highly probable that the flashlight will swing outwards and jam its back end in the spokes? Sure, it might catch on the fork first, but I'd be a little hesitant about posting this tip without acknowledging the likelihood of this scenario.<br /><br />I say this mostly because of a miserably failed attempt at a fork mounted cable lock...Uncle Anklenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-13298929020557471432011-10-24T10:19:09.202-04:002011-10-24T10:19:09.202-04:00The "Low Down" light mounts that VO sell...The "Low Down" light mounts that VO sells also work on racks with 5mm bosses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-73855847652705519582011-10-23T21:37:09.892-04:002011-10-23T21:37:09.892-04:00nice idea. but i think that tire is mounted in the...nice idea. but i think that tire is mounted in the wrong rotationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-11150127236513274802011-10-23T11:34:44.794-04:002011-10-23T11:34:44.794-04:00Twofish makes an inexpensive flashlight holder. Y...Twofish makes an inexpensive flashlight holder. You can use on handlebar, light mount etc. Paul makes a nice (but $20) Gino light mount that attaches to any 5mm boss. I did not use Paul, but fashioned a similar mount using PVC. I would be interested in the VO holders if you did bring them back.<br /><br />http://www.google.com/products/catalog?client=safari&rls=en&q=twofish+flashlight+holder&oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=4462760763888392932&sa=X&ei=oTKkTp-rBeHW0QHp0ZTcBA&ved=0CEUQ8wIwAA#ps-sellers<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/sets/72157606062692803/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-925646010261305922011-10-22T12:18:12.701-04:002011-10-22T12:18:12.701-04:00The front rack is an aluminum Jim Blackburn.
Not t...The front rack is an aluminum Jim Blackburn.<br />Not terrific but it'll do till I can budget for a "Constructeur" and the matching rear.<br />The bike is a Trek 720 circa '85. <br />Batteries are 3 AAA NiMH.Calverthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16346721034739231389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-79675868513923757412011-10-22T09:30:28.625-04:002011-10-22T09:30:28.625-04:00Say, that is an intriguing-looking rack. I have so...Say, that is an intriguing-looking rack. I have something similar I found in a bargain bin, but it weighs like 4 lbs. Can we know what it is?7spnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-16192631945640914402011-10-21T23:36:11.940-04:002011-10-21T23:36:11.940-04:00Most of these hi-power flashlights do require 1865...Most of these hi-power flashlights do require 18650 or CR123 batteries. They are not cheap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-89606533689664357862011-10-21T10:56:46.971-04:002011-10-21T10:56:46.971-04:00Thanks for posting this. Been looking for a hack ...Thanks for posting this. Been looking for a hack like this, which is much more elegant than the hardware store/ziptie melange I've been using.<br /><br />With the plethora of battery-powered LED flashlights (rising in power and battery life and coming down in price), a high-quality flashlight mount would make a great addition to the VO line. Although maybe there's really no need to change the cage mount. Most of the plastic flashlight mounts out there are pretty flimsy and not designed for rack use.<br /><br />One possible improvement would be a quick-release or wingnut to remove the flashlight easily when locking up outside.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com