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#21 ·
As I mentioned in another thread, my MTE SF-15 came in yesterday.
I've ordered those same mounts, but they are taking forever (actually just got notice that there is a "temporarily stock shortage").

Anyway, so I stuck it in one of these and it did bounce around quite a bit. That was a bummer because those mounts have held my other torches with no bouncing, but then this torch IS longer/heavier then the others ones I've used so far.

So, I had one of these laying around (have never used actually used it yet until now), and it was much better, much less bouncing.

The downside is, I really question how many times I'll be able to do and un-do those rubber straps before one snaps. They are pretty soft, and thin in areas.
 
#22 ·
Is there anyone else that actually mounts their lights *under* the bar rather than above?


@goatman

Your bar is OS right? I've seen that mount before but it's a bit rare to see any DX mounts that will suit a OS bar - and they tend to look flimsy. But looking at your real photo of it, it actually looks pretty decent.
 
#23 ·
drsquirrel said:
@goatman

Your bar is OS right? I've seen that mount before but it's a bit rare to see any DX mounts that will suit a OS bar - and they tend to look flimsy. But looking at your real photo of it, it actually looks pretty decent.
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From post #19 above:
Yes, I am using OS bars. I just wrapped some electrical insulation tape around the bars next to the stem clamp instead of the supplied rubber shims which were a bit too thick for my OS bar.
 
#25 ·
drsquirrel said:
Is there anyone else that actually mounts their lights *under* the bar rather than above?
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I've seen people mount their lights under the bar. The one possible downside, and this probably just depends on the individual bike, but the cables from the brakes/shifters can be right in the path of the beam, so you may see some shadows.

If they are in the way, you may be able to zip tie them out of the way.

On another note, I'm STILL waiting for my mounts! I really hope they aren't discontinued.
 
#28 · (Edited)
goatman said:
Here are some pics of bar mount 15342, with MTE SF 15 flashlight.
Note the tape around the base of the mount. I also superglued the base fittings together after setting the correct angle for the flashlight beam.
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http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.15342

I have this mount. Same old story, It is good but it letdown by the stupid movable side to side movement. The torch knocks left to right on the road too easily. There's a screw underneath you can tighten but it still moves when tight. I try wrapping tape or gluing it. Who would want non lockable side to side positioning? :eek:ut: Nobody that's who.
 
#29 ·
As soon as my mounts came in, I took the bolt out to seperate the 2 parts, put a nice layer of superglue in there, put the 2 parts back together and put the bolt back in.

So far, 3 hard, rooty, rocky rides and no movement at all :thumbsup:
 
#30 ·
terratec said:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.15342

I have this mount. Same old story, It is good but it letdown by the stupid movable side to side movement. The torch knocks left to right on the road too easily. There's a screw underneath you can tighten but it still moves when tight. I try wrapping tape or gluing it. Who would want non lockable side to side positioning? :eek:ut: Nobody that's who.
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As fightnut said just below your post, the side to side thing is easy to fix. Like you I just wrapped mine with electrical tape. End of problem....result...one heck of a nice torch mount. Yes, it would of been nice if the side to side movement was tighter or lockable but as with all things D/X....what can you expect for something this cheap? ;)
 
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