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started by deehomer on October 11, 2009

So my nice new bike is all aero tubes, which doesn't allow for my rear blinker to go in the spot I had it before on the seat tube. Where are you guys mounting these things?

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PJT posted 22 weeks ago.

Some bike bags have a little strap on the back to clip it on. Otherwise clip it to your jersey if possible.

That's assuming you have a clip-style blinker, of course.

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TriSooner posted 22 weeks ago.

PJT wrote:
Some bike bags have a little strap on the back to clip it on.

Most wedgies take clips, but if wedgies won't work on your post or frame, look into knog lights. They can wrap around seat stays.

http://www.knog.com.au/
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xc800runner posted 22 weeks ago.

If you have a fizik saddle from the past couple years, you can get a light that clips directly into the saddle. No dice? Check planet bike's superflash. Aside from it being hands-down the best taillight around (for $30 or under) it comes with a couple different mounting brackets. One for the seat, but a second that is smaller (but also round) that you can use to mount on your seat stays. That may work if have round tubes there but not elsewhere (like on the P1).

If that's no good, you'll probably need to go with a Knog or similar. Don't get a single LED one, as they just don't emit enough light to be safely seen. Skip the frogs and go for at least a beetle.

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TriSooner posted 22 weeks ago.

xc800runner wrote:
Skip the frogs and go for at least a beetle.

+1 Frogs in rear are too small for rear. Go with the biggest - like 5 LEDs. Frogs are only good for white blinkers up front on rainy days.

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deehomer posted 22 weeks ago.

Well, I went to the tri store and came away with a Serfas TL-ST. 7 LEDs. Hope is works out.

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PrinceofClydes posted 22 weeks ago.

I attach mine to my belt bag. Easy to reach to turn on as it darkens.
Also, I have one of those headband lights I put around my helmet, set to the rear and turned on red.

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