Unfortunately, lately, dynamos for bicycles have been undeservedly forgotten. We will not delve into the reasons for this, but rather make a headlight for a bicycle with our own hands, powered by a dynamo generator.
Advantages of dynamo-powered LED bicycle lights:
- powerful beam;
- constant availability of power (batteries can run out at the wrong time);
- unlimited work time;
- no need to replace batteries or charge batteries.
The design of this type of flashlight for a bicycle is described on this resource (it is recommended that you read it): link
Is it worth doing it yourself?
Many cycling enthusiasts, thinking about installing a flashlight on their bicycle, decide to build a bracket to mount it themselves:
- some do this because they cannot find suitable fasteners in accessible stores;
- others are trying to save money;
- still others listen to the guidance of friends or relatives who give mastery tips.
On the Internet you can find many ways to build a lantern holder using improvised materials. Whatever is used for the intended purpose. They use clamps, fastenings for water pipes, unusual structures using wax, fastenings for car headlights, plastic bottles, hacksaws with lighters and much more.
This may have some meaning, but these designs can be completely unreliable. The aesthetic component is just as important. Agree, fasteners made from a plastic bottle will not look too elegant.
Among other things, when making your own mount for a bicycle light, you will spend a huge amount of time, from searching and purchasing elements to the process of creation and installation.
Another interesting fact: the lack of confidence that the resulting design will turn out exactly as it was planned. Otherwise, you will have to pay both for trying to improvise and for a ready-made bracket, which you will need to purchase later.
Convenient and well-designed mount for bicycle handlebar accessories
- Price: 24$
- Go to the store
I decided that it’s good to just read reviews, I should contribute
