Light for a saddle bag

[rohitmail90]

My question is which light is good for a saddle bag rear loop.

The rear light that I use on the bike frame, would be too heavy and flop around if I attached it to the saddle bag loop.

Am I missing something?

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[Steve O'C]

I just bought one of these from Planet X

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/LIJOBDSBW/jobsworth-bobby-dazzler-flasher-sbw-3w-180-lumen

It is lightweight and bright and attaches with a clip and an elasticated strap.

I doubt it would be very waterproof.

[PH]

I've chosen Cateye rear lights for years, not only am I happy with the lights, they also all use the same fitting and it's available as a clip for a bag, a rack mount and a post mount. I use the same lights on all three types of bracket depending on the circumstances and bike.

[simonineaston]

So I have a saddle bag with the loop for a light.

I thought you meant that the light would come on when you opened the bag, so you could see what's inside!

[Audax67]

Lights jiggling around on saddle bags are eye-torturing hell for anyone riding behind you. Stick it anywhere else* as long as it doesn't jiggle.

* yes, there too.

[pwa]

Lights jiggling around on saddle bags are eye-torturing hell for anyone riding behind you. Stick it anywhere else* as long as it doesn't jiggle.

* yes, there too.

It is difficult to get a light on a bag both stable and pointing at the correct angle. On saddle bags they often end up pointing down or to one side.

[rohitmail90]

That’s the thing right, I worried about it wobbling everywhere. Very annoying. I’ve ordered a small bright light from Amazon to see what’s it’s like. If it’s any good I shall repost here


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[rohitmail90]

I just bought one of these from Planet X . . . .

That’s the thing right, I worried about it wobbling everywhere. Very annoying. I’ve ordered a small bright light from Amazon to see what’s it’s like. If it’s any good I shall repost here. Your one looks similar to the one I’ve ordered.
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[rohitmail90]

So I bought this light from Amazon and it’s brilliant. Came with a clip on it very bright and hooks on to the saddle bag brilliantly!

[mattsccm]

I have yet to find a bag with a loop that holds the light properly. They all look good and are apparently placed vertically but when you factor in the sag inherent with fabric etc they all droop or rattle. I use the right seat stay or the seat post clamp .

[rohitmail90]

I have yet to find a bag with a loop that holds the light properly. They all look good and are apparently placed vertically but when you factor in the sag inherent with fabric etc they all droop or rattle. I use the right seat stay or the seat post clamp .

Try this one buddy it’s a really tight fit

[mattsccm]

Nowt is a tight fit on those straps. They won't come loose but they always wiggle a touch. If they don't the bag does.

[MikeDee]

So I bought this light from Amazon and it’s brilliant. Came with a clip on it very bright and hooks on to the saddle bag brilliantly!

How bright is that light as compared to a Cygolite Hotshot? Can you post a link?

[SA_SA_SA]

Lights jiggling around on saddle bags are eye-torturing hell for anyone riding behind you. Stick it anywhere else* as long as it doesn't jiggle.

* yes, there too.

You could make a omnidirectional (to rear only ie over rear hemisphere) lamp from a 2AA or 4AA MES bulb cupboard and a red led bulb from reflectalite(onlyon ebay now I think) or similar.

[Cunobelin]

Fishing line!

These lights bounce around a lot and are easily disengaged. Your get home and find no light

A small length of fishing line looped around the light and the saddlebag loop will ensure that you do not lose it