Fly6[v] Rear Bike Rack Bracket

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The new Fly6[v] rear bike camera from Cycliq, a great product indeed, uses a simple velcro strap that's incompatible with previous mounts. This innovative mounting solution is perfect for the back of a seatpost, but I ride with large bags on a rear rack that obstruct my view. This bracket is designed to work seamlessly with rear bike rack mounts featuring 2 holes spaced 2 inches apart, and I've added two more holes compatible with my Topeak rack. The holes are specifically created for M5 socket head cap screws. I plan to secure the mount using a simple tether - perhaps zip ties around the rack and light connected by a carabiner - in case it fails on the road. Although 5mm of the "strong and flexible" material is robust, I couldn't crack or flex it even when pushing hard on the middle while pulling down on both wings. However, constant vibrations outdoors could potentially make it more brittle, so it's best to be safe with a tether. I really appreciate the added security feature of having the strap pass through a slot, preventing the camera from sliding off the top. Unfortunately, you can't pull a hooked strap past the loop part of the hook and loop fastener. To solve this issue, I used a bit of tape to defeat the loop area inside the slot (as shown in the picture). Ideally, the design would avoid that area altogether, but it's not worth my time. The tape is discreetly hidden between the straps and inside the slot, so it won't get dirty or weathered. You can find the bracket at Shapeways by following this link. I've marked up the price by $0.57 to see if I can recoup the cost of my first failed version, but feel free to download the files and have it printed yourself if you prefer. I highly recommend printing in black material for UV protection (the black coloring blocks UV at or near the surface). I chose the "strong and flexible" nylon material from Shapeways. ABS or PLA will likely work fine, but be sure to rig up a tether as UV exposure will break them down faster - hundreds of times faster if the bike is stored in direct sunlight!