I recently bought the Ortlieb handlebar pack QR, and like a lot about the bag. The only issue being that it blocks my front light. Any suggestions on an adjustment I could make to resolve this, lowest cost option is preferable. I’ve considered getting a helmet mount light, however I want to avoid this if possible.
Any ideas would be much appreciated!!
by OllieKg13
9 Comments
Attach the light to your fork or upside down on the outside of your handlebars (the bottom of the curve).
I usually use something like this: [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=bar+extender+for+bike&crid=3CSBT27ODR4PG&sprefix=bar+extender%2Caps%2C136&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_12](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=bar+extender+for+bike&crid=3CSBT27ODR4PG&sprefix=bar+extender%2Caps%2C136&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_12)
Is the fork crown drilled?
There are a few low cost ($15 on the low end, Paul even has one for $30) light mounts that you can attach to mounting points on your fork. It’s not ideal if you’re doing single track riding or anything like that, but I like it for normal use.
if your light can work with a go pro mount you can get height extenders.
this is not cheap, and may not work with your light, but its an offset mount that bolts to your fork, [https://www.wizard.works/shop/accessories/baskets-racks/umbra-light-mount/?srsltid=AfmBOoq9n7hPAg9zIOyGfqpZTZ-Uh5jJq1MN7OURPlfxELVqPyAdJ1FL](https://www.wizard.works/shop/accessories/baskets-racks/umbra-light-mount/?srsltid=AfmBOoq9n7hPAg9zIOyGfqpZTZ-Uh5jJq1MN7OURPlfxELVqPyAdJ1FL)
Add a literal (leather-type) Belt over your Orange strap, and pop the light’s mount up-through that.
when I have my bike set up for bikepacking I put light on the drops of the handle bars .
Paul Gino Light Mount
Maybe try this thing? I’m kinda considering it also, as I have a similar issue on my touring bike