Karoo 2 mount

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Peter Evans

• February 16, 2021 05:22

You need to add a mount under the Karoo 2 mount for a bike light.

Also the 'Garmin' insert adapter is not a very 'snug' fit and the Karoo 2 feels very loose. Surely just a machining tolerance issue

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  Franklin Prince

  • February 16, 2021 10:33

  Hey all,

  We are certainly looking towards having many more models of our Hammerhead Mounting System. Currently, we are working on these and you will see announcements in the future.

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  Martin B

  • February 16, 2021 07:04

  I have to agree on looseness. Actually I have two mounts, one is Rotor Computer Mount for Garmin in which Karoo fits very firmly, and the other one on my aero-handlebars in which it's a bit loose and wobbling very lil bit.

  Whilst on the other hand, the Garmin Edge device holds firmly in both.

  This only proves what you said, this is tolerance issue.

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  Steve

  • February 16, 2021 09:41

  But not everybody wants to mount a light under their Karoo 2.

  Here's how to add a light under the Karoo 2 mount:

  https://support.hammerhead.io/hc/en-us/community/posts/360049369094/comments/1260802618629

   

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  David

  • February 18, 2021 11:24

  same on the loose fit, it causes the karoo to rattle for a whole ride which becomes annoying

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  Paul Soldo

  • February 19, 2021 19:23

  Just to add to the loose fit concern.  I recently added the o-ring fix to my mount and it does seem to improve things slightly.  What I believe where the loose feeling is coming from mostly is the garmin adapter plate itself.  You can move the plate in the Karoo2  body for and aft as well a bit side to side.  No worry of it coming out but does give the perception that its the actual garmin 1/4 turn when that's just part of the story.  

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  Florian Buijs

  • February 20, 2021 18:18

  I hacked together a combination of the K2 mount and a Garmin mount. Fits like a glove now. If only Hammerhead would make an insert that would fit into a Garmin compatible mount and still use the original K2 mounting system.

  

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  ryan farr

  • May 22, 2021 05:28

  Garmin adaptor rattled the entire st george 70.3...well the bike portion. Was very distracting. I wouldnt mind the K2 mount if then had a light mount that could be used with Canyons CP10 Aerocockpit CF. Any word on better adaptors or mounts that fit uniqu bars?

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  Duncan Sargeant

  • August 30, 2021 11:31
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  Perhaps this?  https://www.closethegap.cc/product/hidemybell-raceday-fi/ 

  I have a different model for Canyon H36 bars and it accepts an action mount underneath, where I mount a light.  The mount is a snug fit with little movement, and I seem to have a problem with some other mounts and the K2.

  

   

   

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  Mário Simas

  • July 10, 2022 19:15

  

  here is mine from https://www.magcad-designs.com/products/magcad-hammerhead-karoo-2-k-edge-insert

  fitted on a Pro Vibe Garmin Mount from Frames and Gear: https://framesandgear.com/shop/mounts/computermounts/shimano-pro-vibe-computer-mount-for-garmin-medium

   

   

   

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  Steven E Moses

  • January 03, 2024 15:37
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  even with shims, mounting my standard Karoo mount on 31.5 Giant handlebars still results in some play.  Was tight as a drum for 5 months, then after my light mount broke (on the right side of the handlebar) , I had to move the Hammerhead mount just slightly and never got it to fit snugly again.  I even stripped the standard bolt and replaced it....to no avail.

  I DO like the way the Karoo neatly clicks into place when the mount is working. 

  My dream would be something like Florian's  (stem mount) but with the possibilty of a go-pro mount.  Extra ponts if half turn mountable on the bottom as well.   I would pay extra for this.  Don't want to mess around with something custom.

  Best I could find was this one but that limits me to the Garmin adapter - https://komcycling.com/collections/frontpage/products/stem-mount-quick-release-gopro-mount

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  Martin B

  • January 03, 2024 20:17

  @Steve: you aware that you can buy K-EDGE HMS Mounts:

  https://www.eu.hammerhead.io/collections/best-sellers/products/k-edge-hms-mounts

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  Steven E Moses

  • January 04, 2024 14:38

  Good that the K-edge mounts are backed by Hammerhead.  (also a very cool keychain, btw).    By stem mount I mean attaching to the two bottom bolts on the stem like Florian's pic

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