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Rear light keeps falling off?

  • 18-01-2021 04:44PM
    #1
    Khumatmibro
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 76 ✭✭


    I've just bought a new bike recently for commuting to work and college. It came with clip on lights.

    I usually clip the rear light on to my bag when I'm going to college. Without my bag I clip the rear light into my belt however it has fallen off several times. Luckily I've noticed but I'm afraid I will lose it one day.

    Are there any other options for where to clip it on? I don't have a helmet at the minute and I've tried clipping it to the wheels but then the light is protected sideways instead of behind me so I'm afraid I may not be visible.


Comments

  • #2
    seamus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,173 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    Most clip-on lights usually have an attachment for clipping them to the seatpost.

    If not, you could use a zip tie to attach it to the seat post. Be a pain if it's rechargeable though.


  • #3
    Khumatmibro
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 76 ✭✭Khumatmibro


    seamus wrote: »
    Most clip-on lights usually have an attachment for clipping them to the seatpost.

    If not, you could use a zip tie to attach it to the seat post. Be a pain if it's rechargeable though.

    It's rechargeable unfortunately. Thanks for the suggestion.


  • #4
    lissard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 563 ✭✭✭lissard


    Gaffer tape to seal the open end of the clip. Problem solved.


  • #5
    Khumatmibro
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 76 ✭✭Khumatmibro


    lissard wrote: »
    Gaffer tape to seal the open end of the clip. Problem solved.

    Nice one thanks. Is it tough to peel it apart though? As I'll need to take it on and off my jeans belt loop regularly.


  • #6
    tomasrojo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 12,049 ✭✭✭✭tomasrojo


    Does your bike have a rear rack?


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  • #7
    Khumatmibro
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 76 ✭✭Khumatmibro


    tomasrojo wrote: »
    Does your bike have a rear rack?

    No unfortunately not. Nowhere to else to stick the rear light really.


  • #8
    tomasrojo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 12,049 ✭✭✭✭tomasrojo


    There are resealable zip ties as well. Halfords used to sell them. They've a little trigger for opening and closing the zip tie.


  • #9
    Khumatmibro
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 76 ✭✭Khumatmibro


    tomasrojo wrote: »
    There are resealable zip ties as well. Halfords used to sell them. They've a little trigger for opening and closing the zip tie.

    They'd do the job I'll check Halfords.


  • #10
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,094 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    seamus wrote: »
    Most clip-on lights usually have an attachment for clipping them to the seatpost.

    If not, you could use a zip tie to attach it to the seat post. Be a pain if it's rechargeable though.
    Khumatmibro wrote: »
    It's rechargeable unfortunately. Thanks for the suggestion.

    You should be able to mount it with a quick release, different brands use different but similar systems.


  • #11
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,533 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    Buy a new light? You can’t have too many rear lights.


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  • #12
    lissard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 563 ✭✭✭lissard


    Here's a cheap light with a decent rear bracket.
    https://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=54181


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