Supernova e3 mounting - randon

Message from discussion Supernova e3 mounting

Elton Pope-Lance

More options May 15, 11:24 pm

From: Elton Pope-Lance <el...@pope-lance.com>

Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 23:24:40 -0400

Local: Thurs, May 15 2008 11:24 pm

Subject: Re: [Randon] Supernova e3 mounting

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> Well, I have decide now to go with the supernova e3 instead of the
> edelux with all the good comment I've heard and the fact that the
> edelux is not sold yet. My main regret is that Peter White will not
> sell them and therefor help with good how-to picture.

We hope to have some photos of different mounts up soon. It's a bit of a
scramble to keep our site up to date in the absence of Sheldon, but we're
trying!

> I don't know wich model of the supernova I need and how to mount it.
> My 2 uses of the lamp are:
> -in the summer, I use the light on an 'race' bike and I often have for
> long distance an handlebarbag. Therefor, I put my B&M lumotec on an
> cronometro nob on the fork

The E3 can be mounted on the Nitto QR mount referred to in the link below.
This mount can also be used on a fork blade braze-on. The beam is wide
enough that there will be a shadow on the left side from the front wheel.
This may, or may not, be a problem/distraction. To mount it on the center
line of the bike or farther forward is better. Is there enough space to
fork mount it below the H'bar bag?

> - During autumn, winter, and spring, I use it on an hybrid bike on my
> handlebar

> So do you think that the supernova will be too heavy to be put on the
> cronometro hub on the fork?

Don't know for sure, but a sturdier mount might be a good idea. Minoura
makes one that is stronger.
http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/lighting/mounts.html

> What model of supernova do I need? Handlebar or the other?

The Handlebar mount one sounds like the best idea for your needs. We have a
standard mount conversion kit if you'd like more options/versatility. It
has the parts needed to change a Handlebar mount to a standard mount. We
will be receiving our next shipment of Supernovas around the 21st on this
month (the first shipment is sold out). Included in that shipment will be
conversion kits to go from standard to handlebar mount.

> Do someone have picture of their supernova mounted? The web site from
> supernova only show one end of the lamp

Look for some photos of mounted lights on the Harris site in the next few
days.

> Do someone use this part? http://harriscyclery.net/itemdetails.cfm?ID=2750
> Would it be what I need?

See note above about the Minoura mount.

-Elton @ Harris

> thanks

> mathieu 'my next bike will be with canti brakes'

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