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Works for me.
Posted by
jaxxo
on 8/1/2009
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Pros: The rubber top strap is nice and grippy, it has a decent diameter range and swivels 360 deg, it has a quick release. I use it for my small torch and bullet camera.
Cons: I'm not sure how long it'll last, mine came with half a foam sticky pad in between the top and bottom parts. Strange? I wonder if it'll stop 'popping in' to the swivel part in time.
Other Thoughts: Maybe could do with being a bit more heavy duty in the connecting swivel part of the holder, but seems o.k for now, after a month.
Bottomline: It's working so far, used on bumpy and potholed roads! I'm buying another to use with another torch.
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Posted by
Ranged
on 7/8/2009
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Pros: You can adjust the height and direction easily.
Did not break in a while.
We had a lot of rain over here and it work as-new.
You can put grocery bag and it will stay on.
Cons: Did not fit my handlebar from my 10year old bike.
Had to tie wrap it to stay on.
Other Thoughts: I had to put a Tie Wrap to make it fit.
I throw a good amount of light and the light doesn't go away while i take bumps in the woods or the city.
Bottomline: Can fit lasers, and mostly any flashlight.
The construction is well done considering i did some intensive bike lately and it did not move at all, it is also Waterproof.
Good design, fail quality
Posted by
skysyk
on 6/2/2009
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Pros: A good design using sticky rubber for the straps that hold onto your handlebars and hold your flashlight onto the mount. The sizing is fairly good, and the mount is capable of gripping almost any small to medium diameter flashlight. The swivel mechanism is definitely a plus.
Cons: Rubber strap for the flashlight grip broke after 3 days of use. Expect the same result for your purchase.
Other Thoughts: I had my suspicions that the rubber had not been treated / machined properly. Well it turned out I was right.
Bottomline: Great design, entirely unreliable. I would not take this on night rides for fear of dropping / breaking / losing my flashlight.
Does a good job
Posted by
daveatdx
on 4/5/2009
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Pros: This holds a light on a bike's handlebar nicely. There's a little bit of bounce on rough surfaces, but the light stays where it should be and keeps pointing in the right direction - it's just the beam spreads up and down a bit.
Cons: A little fiddly to get the tension right on the light holder.
The hooks that hold the rubber strap look a bit thin, but they're holding up well so far with a few bumpy rides.
You may need a bit of old inner tube to shim out your light.
Other Thoughts: If you use the inner rubber bars it holds SKU 13095 very nicely. It may work better for you if you put a bit of old inner tube on the handlebars.
Bottomline: For road use and relatively smooth offroad I'd have no hesitation in recommending this. For really bumpy mountain biking it may be a bit wobbly - mine hasn't caused any problems yet!