How to Mount a Bicycle Light to Front Forks

Bicycle lights will help you see the road more clearly.

If you plan on riding at night, you should equip your bicycle with a light. When mounting a light you need to properly position it on your bike. The front fork is one of best spots to install a light since it allows the light to be placed closer to the road surface it will be illuminating.

Things You'll Need

• Bicycle light

Instructions

1. Get your new bicycle light and look for the O-ring clamp underneath the light. Unscrew the clamp with your fingers by turning it counter-clockwise. This will open the clamp to prepare the light for mounting.

2. Position the tips of your clamp at the desired position on the front fork of your bike. Fit the clamp onto the front fork by placing it around one of its bars.

3. Tighten the clamp halfway back by turning it clockwise so that the light stays in place on your front forks.

4. Turn on the light by pushing the appropriate button. Check to see that the beam shines at least 10 feet in front of you. Make the necessary adjustments if you do not get the ideal beam distance.

5. Tighten the O-ring clamp fully to keep the light in place. Do this by turning the clamp clockwise until it comes to a full stop.

References

• You Tube: Cheap Bastards Bike Light Mount
• You Tube: Martin Fork Mounted Light Kit