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Front lights compatible with a GoPro mount

by Singe69
Mon, Jan 25, 2021 14:34
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Having had some really helpful responses to a question about lights for Garmin mounts, I wonder if anyone has recommendations for day front lights that fit a GoPro mount - they are REALLY difficult to find. 

Thanks in advance.

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Balthazar | 3 years ago
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If this is any use to you, here's the scenario on my (grubby) bike. A stem-bolt garmin mount with a GoPro mount underneath. A cheap GoPro-to-Moon bracket attached to that, and a small Moon light clipped to that. As written, it sounds like a lot of mounts! But it looks minimal and doesn't add up to much in either expense or weight. All the off-brand bits were bought cheaply from the usual places.
 

if you use a stem-bolt mount, it's important that you recognise the mount has become an integral part of the handlebar/stem interface. Any material failure could be disastrous. Don't install one if you aren't confident to risk-assess it. For my peace of mind, I replaced the unmarked bolts that came with mine, with load-rated steel bolts.

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wtjs | 3 years ago
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Thanks to all concerned for these helpful links- I am rather ashamed to admit that I did not know about these stem bolt mounts at all. Welsh Boy: the mount on eBay is cheaper than suchlike devices on Amazon. I take it you have found this to be durable and functional?

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Welsh boy replied to wtjs | 3 years ago
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I have been using mine for a couple of years, fit and forget but just to be sure I have fitted the light with slightly smaller O rings than the ones which came with the mount now I am using it to hold a £100 plus Exposure light. I also have a similar setup on another bike but it is a handlebar mounted version and I have modified it (super glue and epoxy resin) to take a different light. No hesitation in recommending it to anyone 

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wtjs replied to Welsh boy | 3 years ago
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Thanks, WB

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OnYerBike | 3 years ago
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Several brands have adapters available for certain products e.g.

https://exposurelights.com/products/bike/brackets-and-mounts/3prong-acti...

https://ride.lezyne.com/collections/led-lights-accessories/products/1-le...

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/recon-light-adjustable-gopro-mount-2019

https://www.trekbikes.com/gb/en_GB/equipment/bike-accessories/bike-light...

Sometimes you can find third-party adapters e.g. https://www.r3pro.co.uk/collections/cree-light-mounts

 

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kamoshika | 3 years ago
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I use an Exposure Sirius front light, and they make a GoPro mount for that and, I suspect, other lights in their range. Really good light too.

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Welsh boy | 3 years ago
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This (or should I say These) are what I use on one bike:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-Bike-Stem-Extension-Computer-Out-Front-Mou...

And

https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/fwe/rechargeable-front-light---300-lum...

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Singe69 replied to Welsh boy | 3 years ago
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Thanks - does that light have a gopro fitting?

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Welsh boy replied to Singe69 | 3 years ago
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I have never used a GoPro but the eBay listing says it does

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vincenslo | 3 years ago
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Hi,

Moon do a Gro-Pro adaptor that fit some of their lights (adaptor is around £6) Google: Moon Light Adapter for GoPro Mount. For a day light they do e.g. the Nova 80 for under a tenner.

Cat-Eye have a bracket that works with Go-Pro mounts: https://cateye.com/intl/products/parts/1604110/ (for some of their light although not all)

Garmin Varia UT800 (Expensive though).

 

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Singe69 replied to vincenslo | 3 years ago
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Great - thank you

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