Rear light for aero seat post

[Yazzoo]

Hi guys,

I have recently bought a lezyne macro/micro set which are fab but the rear one won't fit on the aero post on my bike and has since been snaffled by the other half for his round posted Tarmac.

Currently I have a halyards cheap one (the rear from this set) http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-lights-locks/bike-lights/bikehut-compact-led-light-set clipped on to my saddle bag but it has been pointed out this evening that this isn't very effective due to the angle, the shape of the bag makes the light point too far down at the back wheel.

Can anyone recommend a rear light that will mount on the aero post or possibly elsewhere that will be more visible? The seat stays are quite slim and have odd angles so not ideal either!

I'm aware of the Lezyne http://www.lezyne.com/product-led-sport-strippro.php#.VgGuwHhBHUk but don't really want to spend £40 on one light! I don't commute on this bike or ride out in any really bad weather but more just in case. I used to have my halfords one on blinking on every ride, regardless of weather, but now I know this is pointless! Suggestions welcome!

 

[vickster]

Maybe look for a Giant branded one, they seem to use lots of aero seatposts on their bikes

 

[Yazzoo]

ooh cunning, will have a search

 

[vickster]

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/gear/product/giant.numen.aero.tail.light.mount/582/44515/

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/gear/product/giant.numen.tl.1/582/54732/ (one of the numen range)
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/gear/bikegear/lights-bells/582/

 

[Yazzoo]

Thank you!

 

[Pikey]

I've put a little Knog light on the seatstay on my tt bike to get around this as it's got a stretchy strap and was cheap at Halfords.
Works a treat.

 

[Yazzoo]

do you not find its pointing to the floor too much?

 

[bonsaibilly]

Hi guys,

I have recently bought a lezyne macro/micro set which are fab but the rear one won't fit on the aero post on my bike and has since been snaffled by the other half for his round posted Tarmac.

Currently I have a halyards cheap one (the rear from this set) http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-lights-locks/bike-lights/bikehut-compact-led-light-set clipped on to my saddle bag but it has been pointed out this evening that this isn't very effective due to the angle, the shape of the bag makes the light point too far down at the back wheel.

Can anyone recommend a rear light that will mount on the aero post or possibly elsewhere that will be more visible? The seat stays are quite slim and have odd angles so not ideal either!

I'm aware of the Lezyne http://www.lezyne.com/product-led-sport-strippro.php#.VgGuwHhBHUk but don't really want to spend £40 on one light! I don't commute on this bike or ride out in any really bad weather but more just in case. I used to have my halfords one on blinking on every ride, regardless of weather, but now I know this is pointless! Suggestions welcome!

I feel that the clipped on light will actually produce more than enough, but you could always get one of those that mount to the seatstay and can be angled. Either Smart or Cateye, or both, sell them with the stay mount included. Or fit a shim or a bit of cut rubber from an old inner tube to the seatpost to keep the light in place.

Many solutions!
BB

 

[Hacienda71]

Fibre flare might be an option dependent on how much seatube is showing.

 

[Yazzoo]

thanks all, will look in to them all!

 

[BRounsley]

“Specialized Flux” rear light comes with a mount that will fit a “Venge aero posts”.

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Specialized-Flux-Expert-Taillight-USB-Rechargeable-Rear-Light_72913.htm

I think the lights great (mounted on a standard post) and the mount may work with other aero posts. But it would be a trial and error approach. This link is a better look at the post mounts.

https://www.cyclestore.co.uk/specia...kit-ID_65297?gclid=CIaOsbKIjcgCFacewwodQjoAdg