recommend high/bright lummen bike lights

[E_G_R2]

Hi,

 

as its getting darker at night and my cycle to and from work takes me through some areas with very poor to non existent street lights can any one recommend a decent front light that will provide a good level of light?

[Dos_Box]

I have this one. Comes with a rechargable battery pack too - https://www.amazon.co.uk/BYBO-Waterproof-Rechargeable-Headlight-Bicycling/dp/B0758C215T/

It has adjustable power and is very bright on max setting.

I've been using it for years with no issues either and you can buy replacement batteries very easily if required.

[DeGrimmy]

I don't cycle to work anymore, but I still have a front and rear set of Cateye lights handy in my work bag. They were quite expensive, though, and looking through the website, I couldn't tell you exactly which model I have, but they look almost identical to the VOLT400 or VOLT800 lights on that product page. The headlight is my go-to torch now, as it's stupidly bright, but it was great when using it for winter mornings on the road. It has a couple of flashing modes, too.

 

EDIT: Almost forgot to mention, they're rechargeable and it has a MicroUSB connection on the underside.

 

https://www.cateye.com/intl/products/headlights/

Edited October 15, 2018 by DeGrimmy

[hardtailstar]

I have an earlier version of this https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-lights/bike-lights/lezyne-super-drive-y8-front-bike-light as my front light.

 

Rechargeable too.

 

I bought a cheap rear light as you dont need the rear to be as bright as a front light.

 

I also have this https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-lights/bike-lights/topeak-headlux-bike-helmet-light attached to my helmet flashing away.

 

Invest in a Hi vis jacket too.

[MYK-IT]

As @DeGrimmy suggested, I'm looking for bright cycle lights too and have been checking out the CatEye Volt 800 (they go up to 1700!) models.

 

Halfrauds not usually the cheapest, but remember their web-prices may be cheaper than in-store (they will adjust in-store, as long as you tell them) and they also price-match too. Some CatEye models are currently being price-matched (with the likes of Wiggle, Chain Reaction etc).

 

For the Geek in you, they also do CatEyeSync torches... one click turns all your lights on, plus an intriguing kinetic rear light that automatically comes on when you brake/slow down.

[jedmondson]

I have this one. Comes with a rechargable battery pack too - https://www.amazon.co.uk/BYBO-Waterproof-Rechargeable-Headlight-Bicycling/dp/B0758C215T/

It has adjustable power and is very bright on max setting.

I've been using it for years with no issues either and you can buy replacement batteries very easily if required.

I have one similar to that as well.

[Oddbod]

On the rear:

Cateye Rapid-5 or Rapid-X (£20)… in high flash mode, a pair of AAA batteries last three months. Visible for a mile…

 

On the front:

Light & Motion Seca 700 (£60), 1400 (£120) or for the long winter nights 2000 (£240) lumens. I've bought into these in a big way as they come with li-ion battery pods (£50-£99) that charge up in about 4-8hours… not cheap but on full power (they all have several stages of brightness) the Seca 2000 lasts for 48hours… visible for several miles in open country and when riding roads with zero streetlights… which is most of rural Hampshire, Dorset & Surrey. They were especially useful in the lowlands of Scotland… and France… and well, wherever…

 

In the wheels:

Monkeylectric M-235 PoV wands…

These really make you stand out. £25-£50. The patterns and movement make people look out for you - which is the whole point [emoji6] 3xAAA last a week per wheel…

Such a giggle… I've even fitted them to my recumbent…

 

On the helmet:

Madison bullets (I think) £20 a pair

 

Then… anything else that makes you stick out… 3M reflective tape on the pedals, frame and anywhere else… for motion… always useful

Ortlieb waterproof pannier bags in white, yellow or orange… (£70 a pair) your gear will get home dry in even monsoon rain

 

And don't forget a respro hump (£20) reflective cover for your backpack - invaluable!

 

For the eternally forgetful… a set of reel-lights (£32) for your forks and frame. These are magnetic-induction, so don't need batteries… they just show your presence… useful under limited street lights but not for open country.

Edited October 15, 2018 by Oddbod

[woodham]

whatever you choose please set them up so they don't dazzle oncoming traffic , https://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/article/bike-light-laws-in-the-uk-what-you-need-to-know-48568/ edited as I made a mistake Edited October 15, 2018 by woodham

[E_G_R2]

Thanks everyone, lots to look at