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« on: November 28, 2016, 05:49:05 pm »
To recap my original query. I need a forward pointing light, to help illuminate the road and also to aide in me being seen. My question is not so much whether or not I need a light (I believe I do) nor the type of light, but options for mounting it given that part of the handlebar is occupied by a bag.
John Nelson, thanks for your advice regarding handlebar extensions. I'll have to check out some videos to see if it will work. That is, allow me to use the handlebar bag, give me a light, and not use up handlebar "real estate".
John again, regarding using my camp headlight. I have a Petzl headlight for backpacking that I was planning to bring. I realize if I want to cut down on weight, I could leave the Petzl home. I don't know how well I'd like it when wearing a bicycle helmet. It's worth a try. I think if I'm looking to save weight, I'd probably jettison the Petzl and get a better bicycle light that might be able to do double-duty.
Paddleboy17 - I think your idea could work for me. Please post a picture. I think I have a pretty good idea of what you're talking about.
Walks.in2.trees - Getting rid of the handlebar bag is an option I'll have to consider. I guess I was too focused on how to make the handlebar bag work and I wasn't thinking "outside the box". Thanks for expanding the box!