How to Install an LED Bicycle Light
LED bike lights are inexpensive and easy to install, and they’re a must-have for night cyclists.
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You Will Need
- LED bike light
- A bicycle
Steps
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Step 1
Install bracket
Wrap the strap on the mounting bracket under and around the handlebar.
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Mount the bracket as close to the stem as possible, but make sure that it will not be in the way of the brake or shifter.
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Step 2
Loop the strap
Feed the strap into the loop on the mounting bracket.
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Step 3
Tighten
Tighten the strap.
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Don’t over-tighten the strap, but make sure you tighten it enough so that the strap won’t slip.
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Step 4
Snap the tail
Snap the strap securely onto the post, and you’re ready to hit the road.
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