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[Closed] advice about fitting old hope epic battery to my bike?

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i have an old hope vision 2 led light with an epic battery that attaches to the bike with a stretchy velcro strap.

the problem is that when i try to fit the battery to my bars or frame i can not keep it secure (when i go offroad it will def come loose and bang about bars or frame).

it has 2 slats for the strap to go through but no other fixing type mounts. any idea how i could fit the battery to my bike securely but not damage the bike? am a numpty when it comes to anything diy etc

thanks in advance ๐Ÿ™‚

ps i still have original box and everything inc helmet adaptor and extension lead but would like to fit to bars if possible as it is my only light.


 
Posted : 05/09/2018 8:27 pm
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I used to secure mine under the stem and use an extra Velcro strap to keep it stable. Stems are a bit shorter nowadays though !


 
Posted : 06/09/2018 12:57 am
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thanks for the reply

man i was having a stupid moment (i have them a lot lol).

my stem is one of those 2 piece renthal stems quite short.

it just dawned on me why don't i put it on top of the stem then use the velcro strap to strap it on.

works like a charm and think it'll be fine offroad

man if i had a braincell i would be dangerous.


 
Posted : 06/09/2018 1:51 am
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It's personal tastes but when I was running a single light I always favoured it head mounted, at least then it's pointing where you're looking rather than where the bars are pointing.


 
Posted : 06/09/2018 8:28 am
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What about using a top tube bag?

Pop the battery in, zip up the zip up to the lead to the light.

Secure.

eg.

https://www.alpkit.com/products/enduro-pod


 
Posted : 06/09/2018 8:36 am
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How about hanging it off your top tube? With the velcro tight and the cable neatly round the stem/bars ,no more rattling. ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 06/09/2018 8:49 am