Cheap Bastards Bike Light Mount

A very inexpensive way to attach a flash light / tac light to a bike using PVC pipe fittings. Light remains detachable for easy access.

I purchased all the PVC fittings from Lowe's. And the grip tape can be purchase online.

Qty. 2 - 3/4" x 1/2" SCH40 Tee model #464101 Lowe's Item #188221 purchased for $1.16

Qty. 1 - 1/2" x 1 1/8" SCH80 Nipple Threaded Both Ends model #205011 Lowe's Item #56001 purchase for $0.38.

Grip tape - Wilson H20 Overgrip can be found for about $5-10 depending on where you purchase.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• mountain
• bike
• sigma
• bicycle
• tac
• light
• lite
• flashlight
• taclight
• coast
• led
• lenser
• removable
• detachable
• schwinn

[billysillyone]

Your the man! That's great, thanks for a great post!!!!!!

[PK3DNow]

Thank you! I still have this mount on my bike and it has held up without a single problem for months. About to buy a new bike and I hope it fits the new one (Specialized Disc 29er Comp) as well as it fit my old clunker.

[samelectrico]

PVC item # 188221 at Lowes discontinued...they no longer sell this any ideas where to buy?

[PK3DNow]

Well most plumbing supply stores should have a similar item, I'd check there. As far as Lowes discontinuing it you can ask an associate to look it up on the computer and see what other stores in you area have it. I'll check my store and see if it is the same there and if so I'll also see if there is a replacement part.

[RandyDarkshade]

How much did the parts cost to make the bracket?

[PK3DNow]

I posted the parts and part prices in the description but to save you a couple of seconds here you go -

Qty. 2 - 3/4" x 1/2" SCH40 Tee model #464101 Lowe's Item #188221 purchased for $1.16

Qty. 1 - 1/2" x 1 1/8" SCH80 Nipple Threaded Both Ends model #205011 Lowe's Item #56001 purchase for $0.38.

Grip tape - Wilson H20 Overgrip can be found for about $5-10 depending on where you purchase.

[PK3DNow]

Kind of odd to come out of the closet on YouTube of all places but to each there own. Best of luck with your new found sexual orientation.

[edwinjaustin]

this is fucking awesome

[bford64]

Thanks for sharing. Some things are so obvious you never think about it until someone like yourself shares a simple and inexpensive idea.

[kelpieandbigwill]

@32ewing, Lazy much? I love this though. Exactly what I was looking for :)

[meuberepic]

i was looking for a way to stick my light on my paintball gun and found this. LOL if i show up on the field with plumbing on my milisim marker.

[OFP508]

I made a twin mount just like this today, took it for a test drive tonight worked great, thanks for the fun tip and idea, the final cost was less than, $8.00 for a cheap bicycle light project.

[jqcyclops]

Hey thanks man! I made one of these a year ago and it has been ROCK SOLID,and just made another one recently.Now I have dual headlight,234 lumen total light output.This is not the best looking mount,but is very functional and sturdy.Thanks for such a good video!

[bdub232]

That is cool and everything, but just get a few of those "twofish" rubber and velcro lock blocks.. They are cheap and more adjustable and work awesome.. Check them out at 4sevens under "biker's corner" ... Best place to buy them I think. That website appears to be down at the moment.. oh well.. try later I guess.

[SnakeBigBoss24]

Any thoughts on painting it black?

[OLDSKOOL559]

I use to have that same exact bike absolutely love that bike but it got stolen and I couldn't find it anywhere now :( Nice vid man!!!!